Winter Break in Bergen 2026

Winter break activities in Bergen: things to do with kids in week 9. Concerts, museums, exhibitions and family activities.

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Vestland county has winter break in week 9. Bergen offers family activities at the Aquarium, VilVite science centre and museums, concerts at Grieghallen, workshops at libraries, and indoor activities for rainy days. Skiing at Voss and Myrkdalen is 1.5 hours away.

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    Children's Theatre — Story Time at the Library

    Åsane Bibliotek, Åsane

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    The Heiresses (2018)

    Tivoli, Det Akademiske Kvarter, Sentrum

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  • Lesesirkel for samtidslitteratur: Singulariteten av Balsam Karam
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    Lesesirkel for samtidslitteratur: Singulariteten av Balsam Karam

    Fosse-stova, Sentrum

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Winter break in Vestland county is week 9, and Bergen has a rich programme for families. The Aquarium, VilVite science centre and Bymuseet organise special winter break activities. Libraries offer free workshops and activities for children. KODE and Kunsthallen have family guided tours.

For those wanting to combine city and mountains: Voss and Myrkdalen ski resorts are just 1.5 hours from Bergen by train or car. Bergen has around 6 hours of daylight in February, but days get noticeably longer towards the end of the month.

Gåri collects all winter break activities in Bergen — concerts, exhibitions, family activities and workshops. This page is updated daily. Check the rainy day guide for indoor activities.

When is winter break in Bergen?

Vestland county has winter break in week 9 (Oslo has week 8). Gåri updates this page with the correct dates each year.

What can families do in Bergen during winter break?

The Aquarium, VilVite science centre, Bymuseet and libraries have special activities. KODE has family guided tours. Fløibanen funicular and Fløyen have views over the winter city.

Are there free winter break activities in Bergen?

Yes, Bergen Library offers free workshops, several museums have free children's admission, and Fløyen has free outdoor areas. Check Gåri's free events page.

Can you ski near Bergen?

Voss and Myrkdalen ski resorts are 1.5 hours from Bergen by train or car. Both have varied terrain for families. Folgefonna has summer skiing.

What indoor activities are there for kids in Bergen?

VilVite science centre, the Aquarium, KODE art museums, Bergen Library and BUA equipment library have indoor activities. Check Gåri's rainy day guide.