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Growing Austrian Interest in the Norwegian Fjords – Austrian Airlines Launches Direct Route to Bergen
More and more Austrians are seeking to experience the spectacular Norwegian fjords. To meet this growing demand, Austrian Airlines will introduce a direct route from Vienna to Bergen starting summer 2026, making it easier than ever to explore one of the world’s most iconic natural landscapes.
The interest in visiting the fjords has been steadily increasing. In 2024, the number of overnight stays by Austrian visitors at hotels and campsites in Western Norway rose by 11%, reflecting a strong upward trend in travel from Austria to the region.
Beginning June 1 through mid-September 2026, Austrian Airlines will operate three weekly flights between Vienna and Bergen, providing convenient access for Austrian travellers eager to discover the beauty of Norway’s west coast.
«Our region continues to attract visitors from all over the world, and we are delighted that Austrians have truly discovered the magic of Fjord Norway», says Stein Ove Rolland, CEO of Fjord Norway, the official tourism board for the region. “With our iconic fjords and mountains, charming towns and villages, Viking history, culture, and distinctive local food experiences, we offer a rich and diverse destination that we hope will inspire even more Austrian travellers in the years to come.”
«We are very pleased to connect Vienna and Bergen next summer,” says Benjamin Riviere, responsible for network development in the Nordics at Austrian Airlines. “This long-awaited connection brings Austria and Western Norway closer together. Following our successful launches of Vienna–Tromsø and Vienna–Evenes in 2023 and 2025, expanding to Bergen was a natural next step. The new Vienna–Bergen route will operate during the peak summer season in 2026, with the ambition to extend the period as early as summer 2027. The schedule allows travellers to enjoy both long weekends and week-long stays in the Bergen region.”
Austrian travellers will also be able to combine flights from the new Vienna–Bergen service with Austrian Airlines’ other northern routes, enabling them to experience the full length of Norway. Bergen also serves as a hub for Widerøe, offering convenient onward connections to a wide range of destinations throughout Norway.
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