Planning to spend Christmas in Bergen? Here's everything you need to know about Christmas opening hours, festive attractions, restaurants and Norwegian Christmas traditions. But there's something visitors need to understand about Christmas in Norway: Christmas Eve is the big day, and once lunchtime arrives, Bergen starts to shut down.

Visiting Bergen for one day? Discover what to see and do, including Fløyen, Bryggen, the Fish Market, Bergenhus Fortress and local tips from someone who has lived in Bergen for more than 18 years.

If you’re in Bergen this week, you’re in for a real treat. From 3–5 September 2026, Bergen comes alive with two of the city’s biggest food and drink events: Bergen Food Festival and the Norwegian Cider Festival. Taking place around Festplassen, Byparken and venues throughout the city centre, the festivals bring together local producers, chefs, restaurants and cider makers for three days celebrating the flavours of Western Norway. And the best part? You don’t have to choose between them.