Bergen: Best Itinerary Ideas
How many days do you need in Bergen?
- Most travelers spend 5 days in Bergen
- Visiting Bergen in 2 to 4 days is possible, but it will feel rushed
- With 6 or more days, most travelers choose to add more stops to their trip
- The most common extensions are Oslo, Balestrand, and Tromsø
How Many Days to Spend in Norway
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Recommended Itineraries for Bergen
Recommended Itinerary for 5 Days
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Welcome to Bergen | Bergen |
| Day 2 | Explore Bergen with a Local | Bergen |
| Day 3 | Train from Oslo to Flåm - Ferry to Bergen | Bergen |
| Day 4 | Fjordcruise to Mostraumen | Bergen |
| Day 5 | Depart Bergen |
This picturesque five-day itinerary hits key summer spots using various means of transportation for a true Nordic adventure. You'll start off in your home base of Bergen, the country's 2nd largest city (complete with a UNESCO World Heritage Site), and explore the streets and surrounding mountains on your own and with a local guide. From here, take two day trips involving a scenic train ride, a ferry through the longest fjord in Norway, and a fjord cruise to nearby waterfalls—all while returning to Bergen each night to enjoy its restaurants and nightlife. Read more
Extended Itineraries
5-Day Itinerary Including Oslo & Balestrand
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Oslo | Oslo |
| Day 2 | Train to Flåm - Ferry to Balestrand | Balestrand |
| Day 3 | Fjordcruise to Fjærland - Ferry to Bergen | Bergen |
| Day 4 | Explore Bergen with a Local | Bergen |
| Day 5 | Depart Bergen |
This five-day jaunt covers a great deal of Nordic ground, visiting the country's two largest cities and its longest and deepest fjord. Start in Oslo before taking a scenic train and ferry to the fjord-side village of Balestrand. Continue north to Fjærland before getting on another boat—this time to Bergen, a historic wharf city and home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Read more
1-Week Itinerary Including Oslo & Aurland
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrive in Oslo | Oslo |
| Day 2 | Explore Oslo with a Local | Oslo |
| Day 3 | Flåm Railway - Riverside Farm Lodge | Aurland |
| Day 4 | Aurland Slow Travel | Aurland |
| Day 5 | Aurland - Sognefjord - Bergen | Bergen |
| Day 6 | Bergen City Tour | Bergen |
| Day 7 | Depart Bergen |
This relaxing weeklong journey starts in the capital city of Oslo before heading west via the steepest train in Norway (Flåm Railway). From here, embrace the slow-paced local culture of Aurland while staying two nights at a secluded and upscale lodge that serves organic cuisine. Take part in some light hiking and paddling and then cruise the Sognefjord by ferry, finishing the adventure in scenic Bergen—Norway's UNESCO-listed second-largest city surrounded by seven mountains. Read more
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