BergenvsEdinburgh
Can't decide between Bergen and Edinburgh? Compare these two amazing destinations to find your perfect match.
Bergen
Bergen is Norway's gateway to the fjords, a colorful harbor city surrounded by seven mountains. The UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf, with its iconic wooden houses, offers a window into Hanseatic trading history, while nearby fjords provide Norway's most spectacular scenery.
Known for
Edinburgh
Edinburgh is a dramatic city of medieval spires, volcanic crags, and literary legend. Scotland's capital enchants with its castle-topped skyline, cobblestone Royal Mile, world-famous festivals, and whisky heritage.
Known for
Plane deine Bergen or Edinburgh-Reise
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Head-to-Head Comparison
See how these destinations stack up in key categories
Culture & History
Bergen offers Bryggen Wharf, Mount Fløyen Funicular, Fish Market
Edinburgh offers Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat
Food & Dining
Bergen is famous for its local dining scene
Edinburgh is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Bergen offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Edinburgh offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Best Time to Visit
May to September
May to September, August (Festival)
Weather
Summer: 17°C, Winter: 3°C
Summer: 19°C, Winter: 5°C
Top Attractions in Bergen
- 1Bryggen Wharf
- 2Mount Fløyen Funicular
- 3Fish Market
- 4Fjord Cruises
- 5Bergen Aquarium
- 6Hanseatic Museum
Top Attractions in Edinburgh
- 1Edinburgh Castle
- 2Royal Mile
- 3Arthur's Seat
- 4Holyrood Palace
- 5Scottish National Museum
- 6Calton Hill
Bergen is Popular With
Edinburgh is Popular With
Geheimtipps
Entdecken Sie weniger bekannte Attraktionen in jeder Stadt
Geheimtipps in Bergen
- 1
Alvøen Manor House
A beautiful 18th-century manor house and former paper mill estate located on a peninsula southwest of the city center.
- 2
Kalfaret Residential Area
An affluent, historic neighborhood with stunning examples of traditional and grand wooden 'Bergenhus' architecture.
Geheimtipps in Edinburgh
- 1
The Vennel Steps & Viewpoint
A steep staircase off the Grassmarket leading up to Heriot Place, offering one of the most photographed (and free) framed views of Edinburgh Castle.
- 2
Dr. Neil's Garden
A secret, tranquil garden created by two doctors on the shores of Duddingston Loch, next to the historic Duddingston Kirk.
Viertel zum Erkunden
Entdecken Sie die besten Gegenden in jeder Stadt
Top-Gegenden in Bergen
Bryggen & Vågen
The historic heart and postcard image of Bergen.
Nordnes
A picturesque, quiet peninsula jutting into the harbor.
Top-Gegenden in Edinburgh
Old Town
The historic heart of Edinburgh, defined by the spine of the Royal Mile running from the Castle to Holyrood.
New Town
A masterpiece of Georgian town planning, offering a stark contrast to the Old Town with its elegant, symmetrical streets, grand squares, and neoclassical facades.
Budgetvergleich
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Budget in Bergen
Budget in Edinburgh
Book Activities
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Aktivitäten in Bergen buchen
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Aktivitäten in Edinburgh buchen
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Getting There
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Günstige Anreise nach Bergen
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Günstige Anreise nach Edinburgh
Vergleiche Preise für Züge, Busse und Flüge nach Edinburgh
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Our Verdict
Both Bergen and Edinburgh are incredible destinations. Bergen excels in Bryggen wharf and fjords, while Edinburgh stands out for castle and whisky.
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