Great Runs in Bergen, Norway

Note: For the Full Guide to Running in Bergen, see the GR Website

Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, and is located on the country’s west coast. This small city has become an increasingly popular destination, owing to its spectacular, fjord-like setting on the North Sea. Running in Bergen is a treat, with waterfront paths around the city’s central peninsulas, and trails around the surrounding mountains easily accessed from the center or via a series of funiculars.

Bergen Center: A 7 km ‘runseeing’ tour of some of Bergen’s highlights. Run by the main sites in the center, the waterfront paths of the Nordnes Peninsula, and then around Bryggen Wharf.

Park, University, Lake Tour: A very pretty 5k run including a loop around Lungegårdsvann Lake, Nygårdsparken (park), and the small campus of Bergen University. Easily accessed from the center.

Gamlehaugen / Tveitevannet: Nice running around the park-like paths of the historic castle of Gamlehaugen. There are paths that extend north and south from Gamlehaugen, and a nice loop around Tveitevannet lake.

Fjellveien Path: A great introduction to some to some of the hills above Bergen, this wide, pedestrian-only path runs along the ridge just below Fløyen for 4.4 km. Flat and wooded, with some great views.

Mountains: There’s some nice running in the hills immediately surrounding Bergen. The trails at the top of Fløyen offer something for everyone. Reached by funicular.

For the full running guide to Bergen, see greatruns.com.