When packing for a trip to Bergen, don't forget the essentials like your visa, passport, chargers, camera, some Norwegian Krone and the correct power adaptor. Clothing wise, check out the seasonality guides and pack to suit the conditions - aka plenty of layers for winter and lighter options for summer. Other necessities include a walking shoes, hat and sunglasses. Those planning on hiking and skiing are welcome to bring some gear, or save yourself the hassle of waiting for oversized bagged and just hire it at the slopes.

Downtown Bergen is incredibly walkable, so you shouldn’t have any issues navigating all the sites. With this in mind, travellers generally opt to stay in Bergen City Centre, Bryggen, Nordnes and Nygard.

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Bergen offers travellers the chance to experience all four seasons, with mild spring temperatures in April and May, long, hot days from June to August, rainy and overcast weather between September and November, and a cold winter from from December until March. When you choose to go depends on what you’re hoping to experience. Just keep in mind that winter months do have limited daylight, with the sun setting around 3:30 pm.

When you’re not marvelling at the mountains that surround the city, spend your time in Bergen exploring the colourful architecture on Bryggen Wharf, enjoying hikes up Mount Floyen, strolling through the stalls at the local fish market and soaking up the vibe at any of the city’s bustling bars and restaurants.

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