Free Things to Do in Bergen 2020

Skansen is located close to the lower Funicular station, a 10 minutes walk from the Fish Market. Please note that it may be hard to walk the zigzagging road to Skansen because of the incline. At Skansen, you can also see the charming old wooden fire-watchers station. Every 17th May, at 7am they fire cannon here, to mark the opening of Norway’s National Day. Free.

(Fjell = Mountain, veien = road) If you’re already at Skansen, why not continue up to Fjellveien and a to tradition rich stroll. If you are going north, you’ll get a great overview of Sandviken and the center of Bergen. Free.

(Bryggen = the famous harbor waterfront) See the Bryggen for more information.

(Nord = North, nes = headland) If you are going to the Bergen Aquarium, you are very close to the park at Nordnes. Free.

This trip is an all day walk and is quite hard. Walking from the center of Bergen to the Mount Ulriken cable car: 30 minutes. Walking from the lower station to the top: 50 minutes. Walking from Mount Ulriken to Mount Floyen (via Vidden): 4, 5 or 6 hours (normally 5 hours). Walking from the top of Mount Floyen to the center of Bergen: 30 minutes. It is also possible to go in the opposite direction.

You can join the free organized weekly hikes in the Bergen area. The hike trails are different and the difficult levels are different. Some of the start and ends close to the center of Bergen. We have joined several of the hikes and we have enjoyed every hike. No signup, just meet up.

Situated in the center of Bergen. Free.

Situated in the center of Bergen. Free entrance.

Visit one of the many public parks in the center of Bergen and relax if it is nice weather.

Bergen International Festival has several open outdoor concerts and performances during the festival in the end of May each year.

Search for hiking articles here at Bergen Guide

Free Annual Events in Bergen:

The National Day is at May 17th.