Social events

Social events go hand-in-hand with congresses, and where parties, receptions and dinners are concerned Bergen can offer a broad selection of venues ranging from the small and intimate to the most exquisite of banquet halls.

Whether it be a lavish theme evening or just a simple coctail party, Bergen will provide the right place with the right atmosphere. The success of a well-organised social event is a "feather in the cap" to national and local conference organisers. Here are some of the most popular venues.

Changed 8/16/2010

Bergen

The Hights of Fløien

With Bergen at your feet. The old Fløibanen funicular railway is an important lifeline to the city. This unique attraction stretches from the heart of the city to its lungs - into idyllic natural surroundings overlooking the bustling city centre.
Address: Bellevuebakken 9, 5019 Bergen
Telephone: 55 33 69 99
Email: Booking@bellevue.no

Historical City Walks

Bryggen, a symbol of our cultural heritage. An historical stroll through the middle aged wooden buildings of Bryggen. The buildings on Bryggen are now on UNESCO's World Heritage List.
Address: Bredsgården 2, 5003 Bergen
Telephone: 55 30 10 60
Email: info@bergenguideservice.no

The cultural diversity

Troldhaugen, Edvard Grieg's home through 22 years is one of Norway's major tourist attractions. Private concert and tour will give any event that added extra.
Address: Troldhaugveien 65, 5232 Paradis
Telephone: 55 92 29 92
Email: info@troldhaugen.com

Norway in a nutshell®

Experience some of the most beautiful landscapes in Fjord Norway. The impressive Flåmsbana, fjord cruise on the narrow Nærøyfjord, included on UNESCO's World Heritage List, and the steep Stalheimskleiva, is some of what you get to experience.
Address: Fjord Tours AS, Strømgaten 4, 5015 Bergen
Telephone: 815 68 222
Email: fjordtours@fjordtours.no

A different experience at the Bergen Aquarium

The Bergen Aquarium is far more than just a tourist attraction. These unique surroundings are the perfect venue for receptions and dinners, with fish as the obvious menu choice.
Address: Akvariet, Postboks 1870 - Nordnes, 5817 Bergen
Telephone: 55 55 71 71
Email: post@akvariet.no

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Medieval Banquet

Full scale banquet where the guests are given costumes and role descriptions. Actors and musicians from Bergen Byspill will lead the guests through a traditional initiation of Schøtstuene.
Address: Statsminister Michelsens vei 55, 5231 Paradis
Telephone: 996 04 984
Email: bergen.byspill@broadpark.no

Statsraad Lehmkuhl

The pride of Bergen. 'Statsraad Lehmkuhl' is Norway's largest and oldest square-rigged sailing ship. It is also one of the world's oldest sailing ships and we dare say one of the best preserved.
Address: Stiftelsen Seilskipet Statsraad Lehmkuhl, 5003 Bergen
Telephone: 55 30 17 00
Email: lehmkuhl@lehmkuhl.no

Unique Art Collections

Bergen has an impressive collection of unique art treasures from home and abroad, from past and present. Collections are as pearls on a string along the Lille Lungegårdsvann in the city center.
Address: Nordahl Brunsgate 9, 5014 Bergen
Telephone: 55 33 66 33
Email: permanenten@kunstmuseene.no

Coastal cultures

A unique maritime experience. The former cod-drying facility of Oksen is located one of the many islands outside Bergen and caters for informal parties of up to 580 guests in the traditional manner of west coast Norway.
Address: Tollbodalmenningen 1b, 5004 Bergen
Telephone: 55 30 80 80
Email: office@maritimetours.no

Horses for Courses!

Bergen Trotting Park is one of the fastest trotting tracks in Norway and is available for private functions. The arena has its own catering and bar facility and is ideal for private functions and conference dinners for up to 400 guests.
Address: Bergen Travpark, 5111 Breistein
Telephone: 55 39 68 00
Email: firmapost.bergen@rikstoto.no