The safety level in Bergen is considered to be high, with an overall safety index of 4.3.
The crime rate in Bergen is considered to be very low, with an overall crime index of 1.
On average 11.1% percentage of women in Norway have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
Safety index: | 4.3/5 | Safe | |
Safety walking alone after dark: | 3.9/5 | Safe | |
Safety using public transport: | 4.3/5 | Safe | |
Crime index: | 1/5 | Very Low | |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | 1.1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being physically attacked: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | 1/5 | Not at all worried | |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | 1/5 | Not at all worried |
Norway is in general a very safe country. Bergen is no exception. Puddefjordsbroen and Danmarksplass are known drug addict areas. The main thing to worry about is underestimating the nature. Most of the tourists who get in trouble are those who get stuck in the mountains. Read and respect our Fjellvettregler.
Posted: July 15, 2024Olia
Bergen is a super safe city. I really have never felt so safe in any country and city that i'v even been. Plus in the summer time we have kinda "white nights" which makes it even more calm to walk around)
Posted: June 4, 2024Lena
Generally very safe, there are usually some drunk students in the city centre at night, but they don't really bother others. I very rarely feel unsafe alone in the city or outside the city. People mostly keep to themselves
Posted: May 21, 2024Siv
Bergen, like the rest of Norway, is generally very safe. Walking alone at night or traveling around in general is not a problem. Public transport is clean and reliable. Most people speak English and are helpful and polite if you need directions or assistance.
Posted: April 10, 2024Bergen is a charming and small city with walking distance to most places. The culture is used to strong women and independent women. Women I. This city is respected and seen equal as men. Also the city have a lot of female owned/run bars and restaurants.
Posted: March 10, 2024Bergen is very touristy and safe for women solo travelers. There is gonna be a lot of drug users around at night and early mornings, but they have never talked to me. Bergen is beautiful and you can ask any stranger about directions or help.
Posted: February 20, 2024Based on 11 experiences
Francesca
Italy
I felt really safe in Bergen, it's a small town but very touristic and that's why it's very expensive. I stayed in a youth hostel and I used the kitchen to cook my meals. There are a lot of interesting things to do around, just go to the tourist information and they will help you to choose a cruise, a hike or other many activites. My budget was about 70 euros each day.
Posted: July 10, 2024I felt very safe in Bergen! I would recommend checking out fløyen and Bryggen! There was a lot of good food, I would recommend eating fish while you’re there! Norway is very expensive so keep that in mind, but overall I would recommend Bergen!
Posted: July 1, 2024based on 11 experiences
Spent months waiting for a spontaneous trip to Bergen, because I wanted to choose a sunny week. The travel was more expensive this way but definitely worth it! You don't need more than 2-3 days to visit every sight, but you can spend a couple more days sailing to the fjords etc. Highly recommend!
Posted: July 2, 2024Jasmin (25)
Germany
I loved Bergen! We went on one of these get your guide tours and it was really worth it! We were a family of 3 (my dad, brother and me) and we stayed at the Scandic Neptun hotel! The breakfast was included, there were 3 single beds so it was perfect for our little trip! We took the train from Oslo to Bergen and had a stop at Myrdal, where we took the Myrdal train which was worth it as well! Can really recommend it! Check out the train schedules on google maps! Super easy and reliable!
Posted: June 12, 2024Experienced: September, 2023Silje
Hi! I'm Silje, a digital nomad with my home base in Bergen, Norway. I love to travel and explore new places. I love hiking, so my weekends are often spent in the mountains, although I also enjoy going out with my friends for a beer or a coffee.
Celina
First time trying out apps for solo traveling! I wish to travel around to see and learn from different cultures. I am studying Interior architecture, and i love to be creative😊 I like to meet up for some drinks and have fun, and i love to experience new things. Can be spontaneous person! I would love to meet new people😊