Bergen Convention Bureau

Why Choose Our Destination?

Bergen is an ideal place to organise big as well as small meetings. The city has developed into a meeting venue of international stature and accordingly has all the facilities for congresses, conferences and exhibitions. Our conference organisers have all the necessary professionalism, competence and experience to make you feel confident and relaxed. The UNESCO World Heritage site Bryggen, “The Hanseatic Wharf”, is the most obvious remnant from the time Bergen used to be the centre of trade between Norway and the rest of Europe. Today, the wharf houses a museum, shops, galleries, and restaurants, and is a focal point for both locals and visitors. Just a stone’s throw away is the lively Fish Market which has been providing the locals with freshly caught treasures from the sea since 1276. Today, it is one of Norway’s most visited outdoor markets, and also offers fresh fruit, vegetables, handicrafts and souvenirs. Seafood lovers – or let’s just say food lovers in general – have plenty of reasons to like Bergen, which is a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Fresh seafood is the core of Bergen cuisine. Among local specialities, you’ll find Bergen fish soup, fish cakes and “persetorsk”, a traditional Bergen steamed cod dish. As 10 per cent of the population are students, there is always something going on at the various watering holes and venues throughout the city. Bergen is in fact known for raising some of Norway’s most successful artists and bands, like Kygo, Aurora, and Röyksopp, along with the worlds`s first superstar Ole Bull and classic composer Edvard Grieg.