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Is Bergen safe? 🇳🇴
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As of October 2026, Bergen scores 91/100 on the IsMyTripSafe composite safety index — verdict: yes — very safe. Yes. Bergen is one of Europe's safest cities for visitors, with very low violent crime and strong public safety infrastructure. The main risks for visitors are pickpocketing (moderate risk) and tourist-targeted scams.
Safety Report
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Bergen 🇳🇴
Norway · Assessed 13 October 2026
91
/ 100
What drives this score
Crime84/100GoodCrime index 25.1 / 100 · city-level
Sentiment84/100GoodMostly positive
Advisories100Good
Stability90Good
Health93Good
01 · Official Guidance
Advisories
Good
Exercise normal security precautions
“Canada's official risk level for Norway: exercise normal security precautions.”
Updated 2026-10-09T10:26:54.7057512-04:00
Full advisory →02 · Evidence Signals
Crime
Good
Mugging & robbery risk
Low risk
92
City SignalCity Web Research
Pickpocketing & theft risk
Moderate risk
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Visitor safety sentiment
78 / 100 (Mostly positive)
78
City SignalCity Web Research
Urban scale factor
294k residents
80
City SignalCity Geocoding
Homicide rate
0.7 / 100kHomicide rate · per 100kJapan0.2Switzerland0.6Norway0.7World avg5.2United States5.8Brazil19.3South Africa43.7
96
Robbery / mugging
LowMugging and armed robbery are rare; isolated incidents may occur near Bryggen at night but are not a pattern
Pickpocketing
ModeratePickpocketing happens in busy zones like Fish Market and Fløibanen queue; keep valuables secure
03 · Environment
Health & Air
Good
04 · Institutions
Stability
Good
05 · Field Research
Current Situation
Stable
Traveller sentiment score
Mostly positive
84/100
Reported feel78Mostly positive
Robbery risk92Low risk
Pickpocket risk78Moderate risk
Visitors report feeling safe during daylight hours in Bergen, with high scores for daytime walking safety (84/100). Nighttime safety feels lower (67/100), but serious incidents remain uncommon, contributing to an overall positive sense of security.
Yes. Bergen is one of Europe's safest cities for visitors, with very low violent crime and strong public safety infrastructure.
Bergen's homicide rate is 0.7 per 100k and terrorism deaths are zero, reflecting exceptional safety from serious crime. Visitor surveys show low worry about mugging (19/100) and moderate concern about property crime (31/100), with pickpocketing mainly reported in crowded areas like the fish market and Fløibanen funicular queue. Daytime safety feels high, while nighttime walking alone scores lower due to dim lighting in some residential zones, though incidents remain rare.
Recent developments
- Apr 2026BBC reported an Easter crime wave in Norway involving petty theft and vandalism, though Bergen saw no significant spike in visitor-targeted incidents— BBC
- Mar 2026Travel Safe - Abroad published a 2026 safety rating for Bergen, noting low violent crime but advising caution against pickpockets in tourist areas— Travel Safe - Abroad
Common scams
- Taxi overcharging via unofficial drivers
- Fake charity collectors near tourist sites
Full briefing
Bergen’s Bryggen wharf and Fish Market see steady visitor flow, and while pickpocketing occurs in these crowded spots, violent crime remains exceptionally low. The city’s homicide rate of 0.7 per 100k is among Europe’s lowest, and terrorism deaths have been zero for years. Licensed taxis are safe, but unofficial drivers may overcharge — use apps or hotel-recommended services. After dark, stick to lit routes like Østre Strandgade; parks and alleys can feel isolated despite low actual risk. No active disaster alerts affect the city, and hospitals are accessible. Overall, Bergen offers a secure environment where standard urban precautions suffice.
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06 · Neighbourhoods
Safest areas and areas to avoid
Our field research rated 8 Bergen districts for visitors: 3 safer, 4 needing caution and 1 best avoided. See them plotted on the Bergen safety map.
LaksevågavoidIndustrial zone with higher instances of property crime and sporadic disturbances; not recommended for tourists, especially after dark.
Sentrum (City Centre)cautionGenerally safe by day, but pickpocketing and petty theft increase in crowded areas like Bryggen and Fish Market, especially after dark.
BryggencautionUNESCO site with high tourist density; watch for pickpockets and bag snatching in narrow alleys, particularly in evenings.
MarkencautionCentral but slightly transient area near the station; occasional drug-related activity reported, though violent crime remains rare.
ÅsanecautionSuburban area with mixed safety; generally fine by day, but isolated incidents of vandalism and theft reported in poorly lit zones.
FjellveiensaferAffluent residential area with low crime; well-lit streets and active neighbourhood watch make it safe for walking at any time.
NordnessaferQuiet, historic peninsula near the aquarium; low incident reports and strong community presence contribute to high safety.
SandvikensaferCharming wooden-house district with minimal crime; popular with locals and visitors alike, safe day and night.
07 · After Dark
Is Bergen safe at night?
Mugging and armed robbery are rare; isolated incidents may occur near Bryggen at night but are not a pattern
After dark, be most careful around Laksevåg, Sentrum (City Centre), Bryggen, Marken. Stick to busy, well-lit streets and licensed taxis or ride-hail late at night.
08 · Questions
Bergen safety FAQ (2026)
Is Bergen safe right now (2026)?
Yes. Bergen is one of Europe's safest cities for visitors, with very low violent crime and strong public safety infrastructure. Bergen's homicide rate is 0.7 per 100k and terrorism deaths are zero, reflecting exceptional safety from serious crime. Visitor surveys show low worry about mugging (19/100) and moderate concern about property crime (31/100), with pickpocketing mainly reported in crowded areas like the fish market and Fløibanen funicular queue. Daytime safety feels high, while nighttime walking alone scores lower due to dim lighting in some residential zones, though incidents remain rare. (Assessed 13 October 2026.)
Is Bergen safe for women, families and solo travelers?
Safety is not one number, and this Bergen report does not pretend it is: the score is re-weighted for who is travelling. A woman travelling alone, a family with children and a solo backpacker face different street-level risks, so the headline score shifts and the report leads with the findings that matter for that group. Personalize this report in one click to see the 2026 score and safety briefing for your specific travellers.
Which areas of Bergen should tourists avoid?
Field research flags Laksevåg as best avoided. See the district-by-district safety map.
What are the most common scams in Bergen (2026)?
- Taxi overcharging via unofficial drivers
- Fake charity collectors near tourist sites
How does Bergen compare with other places in Norway (2026)?
Bergen ranks #8 of 9 Norway destinations we've assessed, scoring 91/100. See the Norway safety overview for the full list.
How is this bergen safety score calculated (2026)?
The score blends 13+ public data sources — government advisories, UNODC/World Bank crime statistics, FBI crime data for U.S. cities, WHO health data, live air quality and disaster alerts — with AI field research over current local reporting. The databases carry the bulk of the weight; the traveller-sentiment score from field research carries the rest. Full methodology.
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