BergenvsReykjavik
Can't decide between Bergen and Reykjavik? 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.
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Reykjavik
Reykjavik is the world's northernmost capital—a colorful city of creative culture, geothermal pools, and gateway to Iceland's otherworldly landscapes. Despite its small size, it punches above its weight in art, music, and nightlife.
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Head-to-Head Comparison
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Culture & History
Bergen offers Bryggen Wharf, Mount Fløyen Funicular, Fish Market
Reykjavik offers Hallgrímskirkja, Blue Lagoon, Golden Circle Day Trip
Food & Dining
Bergen is famous for its local dining scene
Reykjavik is famous for its local dining scene
Nightlife
Bergen offers a relaxed evening atmosphere
Reykjavik has legendary nightlife
Best Time to Visit
May to September
June to August, September to March (Northern Lights)
Weather
Summer: 17°C, Winter: 3°C
Summer: 13°C, Winter: 1°C
Top Attractions in Bergen
- 1Bryggen Wharf
- 2Mount Fløyen Funicular
- 3Fish Market
- 4Fjord Cruises
- 5Bergen Aquarium
- 6Hanseatic Museum
Top Attractions in Reykjavik
- 1Hallgrímskirkja
- 2Blue Lagoon
- 3Golden Circle Day Trip
- 4Northern Lights
- 5Harpa Concert Hall
- 6Old Harbour
Bergen is Popular With
Reykjavik is Popular With
Joyas Ocultas
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Joyas Ocultas en 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.
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Kalfaret Residential Area
An affluent, historic neighborhood with stunning examples of traditional and grand wooden 'Bergenhus' architecture.
Joyas Ocultas en Reykjavik
- 1
Viðey Island
A small, peaceful island just a 10-minute ferry ride from the Old Harbour, featuring hiking trails, historic buildings, and the Imagine Peace Tower.
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The Icelandic Punk Museum
A quirky, tiny museum located in a former public toilet underground on Laugavegur, dedicated to Iceland's vibrant punk rock history.
Barrios para Explorar
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Mejores Zonas en Bergen
Bryggen & Vågen
The historic heart and postcard image of Bergen.
Nordnes
A picturesque, quiet peninsula jutting into the harbor.
Mejores Zonas en Reykjavik
Miðborg (City Center)
The historic and cultural heart of Reykjavik, centered around Lake Tjörnin.
Old Harbour & Grandi
A formerly industrial port area transformed into a trendy cultural district.
Comparación de Presupuesto
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Presupuesto en Bergen
Presupuesto en Reykjavik
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Getting There
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Our Verdict
Both Bergen and Reykjavik are incredible destinations. Bergen excels in Bryggen wharf and fjords, while Reykjavik stands out for Northern Lights and geothermal pools.
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nightlife
Reykjavik
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