Marianne Skjelbred left Norway's east coast for Bergen in 2002 and never left. From one small gallery near Bryggen, her light-filled paintings now reach collectors in 60 countries, several of whom became real friends — met over boat cruises in South Carolina and a standing invite to Dubai. Next: a fjord series, a bigger gallery in 2027, and her songs and poems becoming a book.
Fjord Norway is the heart of Nordic luxury: 9 of Norway’s 16 MICHELIN Key hotels for 2026 are here, holding 11 of the country’s 18 Keys – including both two-Key hotels, Storfjord Hotel and Walaker Hotel. Newcomers Lilløy Lindenberg and Beckerwyc House join the 2026 list. Here, luxury means a strong sense of place: historic family hotels, design retreats and spectacular fjord scenery.
Fjord Norwegen ist eines der spektakulärsten Fahrziele der Welt - und genau deshalb startet Fjord Norway gemeinsam mit der Polizei UP Vest und der Provinz Vestland eine Verkehrssicherheitskampagne für internationale Autobesucher. Ein Kurzfilm und eine Broschüre auf Englisch und Deutsch informieren Reisende dort, wo sie es brauchen: im Mietwagen, auf der Fähre, vor dem ersten Tunnel.
From the world's largest extreme sports festival in Voss to Tall Ships filling Stavanger's harbour, John Legend at Moldejazz and Lewis Capaldi at Bergenfest – Fjord Norway's summer 2026 is packed with unmissable events across 12 destinations, from Haugesund to Ålesund. Full event guide available.
At the prestigious Michelin Guide ceremony in Denmark, the Bergen region once again received new stars. This time, Mirabelle by Ørjan Johannessen in Bekkjarvik was awarded one star, while Gaptrast advanced from one to two stars.
In recent years, Bergen has distinguished itself as a culinary city, and Monday’s ceremony marks yet another milestone for the restaurant scene in the region. The award
Bergen is becoming increasingly popular in the United States, and now the fjord capital is about to become even easier for Americans to reach.
Austrian Airlines will launch a direct route from Vienna to Bergen starting summer 2026, responding to increasing Austrian interest in Norway's fjords. The route enhances travel convenience for exploring the iconic landscapes, supporting the growing trend of Austrian tourism in the region.
During the prestigious Michelin Guide Ceremony in Denmark, it was a day of celebration for Bergen. Two of the city’s restaurants, Gaptrast and Omakase by Sergey Pak, each received a desirable star, further strengthening Bergen’s position as a leading culinary destination in Norway.
Bergen has distinguished itself as a food city in recent years, and Monday’s awards marks another milestone for bo
It's always great to see movies that take place in Bergen, and we totally love My Norwegian Holiday. But as with all movies there are also some things in the movie that aren't correct. So on behalf of Bergen and Norway we in Visit Bergen decided to create this unceremonious list of: Yes and No, this is how we do it in Norway. Presented with a large sprinkling of Christmas Spirit.
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It's always great to see movies that take place in Bergen, and we totally love My Norwegian Holiday. But as with all movies there are also some things in the movie that aren't correct. So on behalf of Bergen and Norway we in Visit Bergen decided to create this unceremonious list of: Yes and No, this is how we do it in Norway. Presented with a large sprinkling of Christmas Spirit.
-Yes, quite a
Norwegian airline Widerøe is launching a direct route from Brussels to Bergen, Norway, starting on April 12 2024. This means that the people of Belgium and Brussels will have convenient access to the majestic and refreshing fjord experiences along the west coast of Norway.
Last night, Havila Polaris arrived in Bergen – the first of two new ships that will operate the historic coastal route between Bergen and Kirkenes. - It improves the accessibility to the beautiful experiences in Fjord Norway, says director of tourism in Ålesund and Sunnmøre.
