Practical information
Welcome to the Bergen International Festival, the largest festival of its kind in the Nordic countries.
The 2012 Bergen International Festival will run from 23 May to 6 June.
Getting here and about the city
Bergen is the capital of Western Norway, and there are a number of ways of getting here. For an overview and useful links for planning your Festival visit, click here. Bergen is a compact city, easy to explore on foot, and most of the Festival venues are within easy walking distance from the city centre. Tickets for concerts at the composers’ homes include transportation. Read more here.
The Bergen International Festival’s partner hotel Radisson SAS Hotel Norge is located right in the city centre, within easy reach of our festival venues. For more information about the Festival hotel and other accommodation in Bergen, click here.
The Bergen International Festival cooperates with 20 restaurants and cafés which offer refreshments in all price ranges. Read more about the Festival restaurants here.
Venues
The Bergen International Festival offers events at unique venues in and around Bergen city centre. Most of our venues have a rich and exciting history. Learn more about our venues here.
Do you have a question? Perhaps somebody already asked us. Check the Frequently Asked Questions or send us an email.