Have you stumbled upon some weird phenomena in Bergen so far? We’ll help you understand Norwegian culture and some of the quirkier traditions specific to Bergen.

Easter traditions in Norway
Easter traditions in Norway

Why is a chocolate bar, oranges, and crime books an important part of Easter traditions in Norway? And what does "påskestemning" ...

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What is St. Lucy’s day?
What is St. Lucy’s day?

Saint Lucy’s day, also known as “Lucia-dagen”, is celebrated on the 13th of December. This tradition incorporates children ...

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Why is the shop closed today? All you need to know about public holidays in Norway
Why is the shop closed today? All you need to know about public holidays in Norway

Norway is known for its work-life balance, so it comes as no surprise that we Norwegians cherish our public holidays; and we ...

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Celebrating the 17th of May in Bergen
Celebrating the 17th of May in Bergen

Get ready, Norway’s constitution day the 17th of May is a big deal in the whole of the country. But in Bergen, we take the ...

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The (slightly quirky) Christmas traditions of Bergen
The (slightly quirky) Christmas traditions of Bergen

You probably already know a little bit about Christmas traditions in Norway... But as we all know, Bergen likes to do things a ...

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Let's learn Bergen slang!
Let's learn Bergen slang!

The people of Bergen are particularly proud of their dialect, with so many unique words that even the other Norwegians are often ...

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Christmas Traditions in Norway
Christmas Traditions in Norway

Christmas, or ‘jul’ in Norwegian, is a magical time of the year! The days are darker and colder, but that just makes the ...

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