https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Norway in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed If you're considering moving to Norway, Bergen has plenty going for it. Here's why you should consider the biggest city on Norway's west coast. https://www.thelocal.no/20240930/six-reasons-why-foreigners-should-move-to-bergen Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:54:38 +0200 six-reasons-why-foreigners-should-move-to-bergen While there are amazing things to do in Bergen in any season, spring stands out as the time of year when the city emerges from its winter slumber – offering a host of great opportunities for activities (both in and outdoors) for locals and visitors. https://www.thelocal.no/20230403/the-best-things-to-do-in-bergen-in-the-spring Mon, 03 Apr 2023 08:17:54 +0200 the-best-things-to-do-in-bergen-in-the-spring As Norway's second-largest city, Bergen is widely regarded as an international hub. Despite its size, many may wonder whether its possible to find a job in the city without speaking Norwegian. https://www.thelocal.no/20240312/can-you-find-a-job-in-bergen-if-you-dont-speak-norwegian Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:10:43 +0100 can-you-find-a-job-in-bergen-if-you-dont-speak-norwegian If you live in Norway’s larger cities you may decide to ditch the car and use public transport to get about, here’s how much it’ll cost you to travel in the country’s largest cities in 2025. https://www.thelocal.no/20250109/heres-how-much-it-costs-to-commute-in-norways-three-biggest-cities Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:15:47 +0100 heres-how-much-it-costs-to-commute-in-norways-three-biggest-cities Norway's rubbish and recycling system can be quite confusing at the best of times, with each local authority having its own rules and bin system. Here's what you need to know to help get your head around the perplexing system. https://www.thelocal.no/20240109/what-you-need-to-know-about-rubbish-and-recycling-in-norway Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:29:10 +0100 what-you-need-to-know-about-rubbish-and-recycling-in-norway Oslo and Bergen both have unique draws that attract hundreds of thousands of visitors to Norway each year. If you only have time to visit one of these cities, it's best to know which one is ideal for you. https://www.thelocal.no/20230717/oslo-versus-bergen-which-is-best-for-a-weekend-break Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:13:39 +0200 oslo-versus-bergen-which-is-best-for-a-weekend-break Bergen, Norway's second-largest city known for its fjords, seafood, and rich history, has several neighbourhoods that carry a bad reputation among locals. https://www.thelocal.no/20250327/what-parts-of-bergen-have-a-bad-reputation Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:54:41 +0100 what-parts-of-bergen-have-a-bad-reputation Life in Norway's second-largest city can be challenging at times. We've put together a list of life hacks to help you acclimate to day-to-day life in the "rain capital of Norway." https://www.thelocal.no/20221123/bergen-life-hacks-five-things-that-make-life-in-the-city-easier Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:58:04 +0100 bergen-life-hacks-five-things-that-make-life-in-the-city-easier A red warning for flooding was issued in large parts of Vestland county in western Norway for Wednesday, and an orange warning would also be in place for Bergen. https://www.thelocal.no/20250304/red-weather-warning-issued-for-floods-in-western-norway Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:57:58 +0100 red-weather-warning-issued-for-floods-in-western-norway Vy will launch a new daily express bus service between Oslo and Bergen next week, giving travellers between Norway’s two biggest cities a new travel option. https://www.thelocal.no/20250123/norways-vy-announces-express-bus-service-between-oslo-and-bergen Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:38:57 +0100 norways-vy-announces-express-bus-service-between-oslo-and-bergen Stormy conditions and half a metre of snow are expected in central Norway on Thursday and Friday, with snow disrupting flights and travel in Trøndaleg and other parts of the country. https://www.thelocal.no/20250102/fresh-snowfall-causes-travel-disruption-in-norway Thu, 02 Jan 2025 11:44:18 +0100 fresh-snowfall-causes-travel-disruption-in-norway Yellow danger warnings covering Bergen, Stavanger, Trondheim and Tromsø were issued for snow by meteorologists in Norway on Thursday. https://www.thelocal.no/20241121/western-central-and-northern-norway-brace-for-heavy-snow Thu, 21 Nov 2024 13:37:18 +0100 western-central-and-northern-norway-brace-for-heavy-snow For those who adore Christmas, Pepperkakebyen in Bergen is a unique experience that is not to be missed if you find yourself in Norway's second-largest city during the winter season. https://www.thelocal.no/20241119/pepperkakebyen-is-bergens-famous-gingerbread-town-worth-the-visit Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:57:05 +0100 pepperkakebyen-is-bergens-famous-gingerbread-town-worth-the-visit Bergen City Council wishes to charge tourists for overnight stays in order to boost the city’s struggling finances. https://www.thelocal.no/20241114/bergen-could-turn-to-tourist-tax-to-cover-budget-deficit Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:14:36 +0100 bergen-could-turn-to-tourist-tax-to-cover-budget-deficit A red weather warning was issued in western Norway on Thursday, and the authorities also warned of travel disruption and potential flooding and landslides due to extreme weather Jakob. Here’s the latest. https://www.thelocal.no/20241031/latest-how-extreme-weather-jakob-is-affecting-norway Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:46:37 +0100 latest-how-extreme-weather-jakob-is-affecting-norway Rising sea levels as a result of global warming could leave the historic Bryggen area of Bergen underwater by 2100, a report released Wednesday said. https://www.thelocal.no/20241002/bergens-unesco-listed-bryggen-could-be-left-underwater-by-rising-sea-levels Wed, 02 Oct 2024 18:12:53 +0200 bergens-unesco-listed-bryggen-could-be-left-underwater-by-rising-sea-levels Bergen is home to some of the highest-paying jobs in Norway, and residents get more bang for their buck than in Oslo when it comes to living expenses. Here’s what’s considered a good salary. https://www.thelocal.no/20241002/whats-considered-a-good-salary-in-bergen Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:13:51 +0200 whats-considered-a-good-salary-in-bergen Bergen is brimming with cultural and musical events this autumn. The Local has prepared a month-by-month guide to what's happening in Norway's "Gateway to the Fjords" this season. https://www.thelocal.no/20240927/whats-on-in-bergen-the-best-events-this-autumn Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:03:05 +0200 whats-on-in-bergen-the-best-events-this-autumn As the country's second-largest city, Bergen has more than enough to offer anyone planning a weekend getaway to this coastal gem in western Norway. https://www.thelocal.no/20240422/a-weekend-in-bergen-everything-you-should-see-and-do Mon, 22 Apr 2024 14:18:25 +0200 a-weekend-in-bergen-everything-you-should-see-and-do When people think of Bergen in western Norway, they typically picture the iconic Bryggen wharf, the Fløibanen funicular, or the Fish Market. However, the city is home to many surprising attractions and things to do that often go unnoticed. https://www.thelocal.no/20240603/six-surprising-things-you-need-to-do-in-bergen Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:46:11 +0200 six-surprising-things-you-need-to-do-in-bergen