Norway
Bergen
#2 Top 5 cities
Bergen combines quality services and an international environment with a gentler pace than Oslo, but with even rainier weather.
Country overview
Population
294Â 029
Year-round temperatures
Day: 3°C až 20°C
Night: -1°C až 13°C
Climate
Mild oceanic climate with frequent rain, cool winters, and fresh summers.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
3/10
Food cost
2/10
Business friendliness
8/10
Safety
9/10
Bergen is generally very safe; ordinary precautions are mainly needed for petty theft, nightlife, road traffic and slippery winter conditions.
Natural disaster resilience
6/10
Bergen’s very heavy rainfall and steep terrain create meaningful flood, landslide and storm risks despite strong preparedness.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
9/10
Internet speed
8/10
Internet stability
9/10
Electricity stability
10/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- 🇬🇧British
- 🇩🇪Germans
- 🇵🇱Poles
- 🇪🇺Scandinavians
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Quality services
- +Good transport links
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- −Higher living costs
- −Higher prices
- −Less dynamic environment