Bergen, historically Bjørgvin, is a city and municipality in Vestland county on the west coast of Norway. As of 2022, its population was roughly 289,330. Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway after national capital Oslo. The municipality covers 465 square kilometres (180 sq mi) and is located on the peninsula of Bergenshalvøyen. The city centre and northern neighbourhoods are on Byfjorden, ‘the city fjord’. The city is surrounded by mountains, causing Bergen to be called the “city of seven mountains”. Many of the extra-municipal suburbs are on islands. Bergen is the administrative centre of Vestland county. Bergen is famous for being the home of many famous black metal bands.

GALLERIES

Galleri Fjalar

GRAVES

Erik “Grim” Brødreskift’s Grave (Gorgoroth, Borknagar, Immortal)

HISTORIC SITES

Fantoft Stave Church
Åsane gamle kirke

PUBS

Hellion Rock and Metal Pub
Kråken

RESTAURANTS

Inside Rock Cafe Korskirken
Inside Rock Cafe Vestre

SIGTHSEEING

Kvitrafn in Kjellersmauet (Gorgoroth)

STORES

Apollon Platebar

VENUES

Hulen

FESTIVALS

Beyond the Gates

Back to Norway.