Bergen Card

Bergen Card

Official tourist card for Bergen · public transport & admission included

  • Bus and light rail free (Zone A)
  • Airport line 1 included
  • Museums & attractions free/discounted

from 400 NOK / 24 hrs

Bergen with its harbour and fjord

Bergen Card

All the benefits at a glance

With the Bergen Card you explore the city at the best price - free public transport, entries and discounts in a single offer.

Free Skyss public transport

Free travel on the Skyss bus and light rail (Bybanen) in Zone A, plus airport line 1. Regional boats and ferries (Askøy, Nordhordland) are not included.

Entry to attractions

Free or discounted entry to museums and attractions in and around Bergen, depending on the provider.

Discounts on tours & culture

Discounts on fjord and sightseeing tours, Grieg concerts, restaurants and car parks in the centre.

How it works

The Bergen Card in 4 steps

How to use the Bergen Card: buy it, activate it and set off.

  1. 1

    Buy the card

    Buy the Bergen Card online on visitBergen or on site at the Tourist Information office and selected hotels. Choose 24, 48, 72 or 96 hours.
  2. 2

    Receive the card

    You receive the card digitally in the Bergen Card app or as a physical card. No separate ticket needed.
  3. 3

    Activate on first use

    Validity starts only with first use and then runs continuously for the duration you chose.
  4. 4

    Explore Bergen

    Show the card when you board or at the entrance and use public transport, entries and discounts.

Highlights

What's included with the Bergen Card

With the Bergen Card you visit museums and attractions free or at a reduced rate. A selection:

Museums in Bergen

Free or discounted entry to municipal museums and collections, depending on the provider.

Bryggen quarter

The historic Hanseatic wharf, a starting point for tours and walks.

Akvariet Bergen

The aquarium at Nordnes, with a discount for Bergen Card holders.

Fjord & sightseeing tours

Discounts on popular fjord cruises and sightseeing trips around Bergen.

You will find all included services and discounts on the Attractions page.

Public transport

Use Skyss buses and the light rail in Bergen free of charge - just show your Bergen Card and set off.

Bergen with its harbour and fjord

Frequently asked questions about the Bergen Card

The key questions about the Bergen Card.

What is the Bergen Card? +

The Bergen Card is the official tourist card for Bergen: free Skyss public transport (bus, light rail) in Zone A plus free or discounted entry to museums and attractions, for 24, 48, 72 or 96 hours. More on the FAQ page.

How do I get the Bergen Card? +

You buy it online on visitBergen or on site at the Tourist Information office and selected hotels. It is available digitally in the Bergen Card app or as a physical card, with no separate voucher. Details on the How the Bergen Card works page.

When does the validity period begin? +

The clock starts only with first use, not at purchase. From then on the duration you chose (24, 48, 72 or 96 hours) runs continuously.

Which public transport is included? +

Free travel covers the Skyss buses and the light rail (Bybanen) lines 1 and 2 in Zone A, including line 1 to and from Flesland airport. Regional boats and ferries (for example to Askøy and Nordhordland), as well as regional connections outside the zone, are not included. More under Public transport.

Can I cancel the card? +

A card that has been started becomes active with first use and is then non-refundable. For cancellation before first use, the terms of your point of purchase apply (visitBergen or the Tourist Information office).

All questions about the Bergen Card

Ready for Bergen?

Get the Bergen Card and explore museums, attractions and public transport on a single card.