Comments on: Things To Do In Bergen When It Rains

By: Darcy

Darcy — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:05:19 +0000

We moved from Seattle to Bergen almost 5 years ago. Even for us, Bergen is wet. However, after traveling around Norway, which is indeed beautiful, we found Bergen the most beautiful. There are so many hiking trails practically in the city and for all levels. Lots of museums, including the museums housed on the University in Bergen campus. There Grieghallen for symphony, ballet, music concerts, etc. – if coming at Christmas time, try to see Sissel in concert. She’s a local, as well as a national treasure, for good reason! Bergen has an annual marathon run through the city and mountainside, ann annual 7 mountain race, annual bike races, and huges music and food festivals in spring and fall. Bergen even has its own cinnamon bun created here in Bergen about 500 years ago, called skillingsbolle. That should not be missed. At time of writing we have at least 4 Michelin starred restaurants in town. There is also the newly renovated (and refurbished) restaurant on top of fløyen which has incredible views while you dine. We love it here and never have nothing to do, rain or shine! A city that glitters in the rain.
Thanks, David, for your years of sharing all that Norway has to offer to the world. We appreciate you, and have been your loyal subscribers from before our move here.

By: Susan Patterson-Sumwalt

Susan Patterson-Sumwalt — Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:25 +0000

We were in Bergen October 2024. We had sunny weather and rainy weather. Rain paints, coat and my LL Bean boots took me everywhere when it rained. We didn’t miss out on anything. The hike up to Fantoft Stave Church was memorable in the rain. The fall colors were beautiful!

By: Eduardo Alonso

Eduardo Alonso — Tue, 06 May 2025 16:18:25 +0000

Thanks very much for trying, but the truth is that, other than changing the name of its arts museums, Bergen hasn’t made any significant addition to its limited cultural offer in ages. Shopping is plain (well, as anywhere else in Norway), almost all coffee shops are chains, the outdoors fish market is a tourist trap of the worst kind, the restaurant scene is lagging light years behind those of Oslo or Stavanger and the Hanseatic Museum has been closed for almost seven years now. Bergen is pretty but has been lacking vibe for a few decades now.

By: Kim-Ann Johns

Kim-Ann Johns — Tue, 06 May 2025 13:12:53 +0000

We were in Bergen in 2022 and loved it. It was the first time for me across the “big pond” and the rain was part of the enchantment of Norway. After being dropped off at the wrong hotel, my boyfriend and I, ran through the cobblestone streets, dodging the downpours of rain in doorway with our luggage. We never laughed so hard. We going again in Aug 2025.

By: Sonja

Sonja — Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:39:10 +0000

When we lived in Norway, one of the first pieces of advice; “there is no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing “. That is so true, be prepared! I’ve only been to Bergen three times, and I have to go back, we haven’t seen it all. We have experienced all summer weather there. Our first trip it rained so hard!! And I was too cool to put on my rain pants, huge mistake; I was soaked.
Thank you for your site, I love it.

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Fri, 10 Jun 2022 15:30:35 +0000

I visited friends in Bergen in 2015 and 2017. The most beautiful country and people I have ever experienced. Very little rain and spectacular views in both Bergen and the countryside. Loved the food too.
Norway In A Nutshell is a must see day trip.

By: Eugene Baron

Eugene Baron — Sun, 28 Mar 2021 18:00:28 +0000

We loved our three days in Bergen about 7 years ago. The first afternoon was dry enough for us to go up the funicular and get some very pretty views of the area. Then the rain started and did not stop, but between the museums and concerts we did not mind at all. Great city to visit.

By: James Beasmore

James Beasmore — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 02:13:23 +0000

I am reminded of the old story of the tourist who having spent several days in Bergen with nothing but rain each day stopped a young man on the street and asked if it always rained in Bergen? The young man replied ‘I don’t know, I’m onlyfourteen’