Corporate Events in Bergen & the Norwegian Fjords: What Works in 2025
I feel like I was incredibly lucky to experience the beauty of Norway on a familiarisation (FAM) trip, along with other agency professionals, to Bergen and the Fjords. I had a preconception that Norway was stunning and expensive – I was right about one of those!
Venues & Hotels
Bergen is an eclectic city with a venue or hotel to suit every client’s wish, whether that is a corporate event in Bergen or incentive travel in Norway. There are your well known, safe pair of hands hotel chains, such as Thon, Scandic or Radisson Blu, but also the unusual, such as Charmante which was a feast for the eyes with jaw-dropping wallpaper or Opus XVI with a bespoke elegance.
The variety of venues on offer allows you to plan those large conference/congresses at the Grieghallen, the more intimate at the Ole Bull Scene or the more expressive at Galleria Nygaten Art. You are covered to tailor and host a corporate event in Bergen that is right for the client and ultimately your guests.
Gastronomy
As well as having the infrastructure to support an event they have the food to make you want to come back time and time again – exactly what your guests will be expecting from incentive travel. I was anticipating high quality food, in particular seafood, given our location, but this was another level.
On our first night we experienced the restaurant Cornelius ‘from fjord to table’ which is just a short boat ride away from Bergen harbour. The setting is secluded and spectacular that lets you know you’re in for a real authentic experience. I can safely say the best oysters I have ever had and if you haven’t taken that plunge or been brave enough to try them, ‘go for it’! Oh and yes you are meant to chew rather than swallow straight down!
Food is a big part of the culture in Norway and Bergen is an UNESCO city of gastronomy.
Photos speak a thousand words so here you are…
Norwegian Fjords Experience
arly one morning we set off on the adventure to the fjords by train. A great way to experience the landscape and changing weathers- we went through extremes of fog, snow, rain and sunshine all in the space of 2 hours to Flåm! I’d heard about the Flåm railway being one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world and it really was. Great for incentive and corporate event groups taking the 20km journey through twists and tunnels and the chance to get off by an incredible waterfall.
Who doesn’t love a view point!? But I don’t think you can get much better than this, especially when a rainbow decided to make an appearance for us!
Flåm offers a rustic authentic experience for those wanting to get back to nature. Think wooden buildings, cosy rooms, roaring fires, rugs and fur blankets. The Fretheim Hotel can provide the conference facilities you need whilst Flamsbrygga Hotel offers an entire complex of accommodation, restaurants and even a beer garden.
You can’t visit the Norwegian fjords without getting up close and personal. We had a speed boat guided tour to Gudvangen across the UNESCO World Heritage Fjord.
Come rain or shine this is an experience of a life-time seeing the worlds natural beauty in all its glory. All the gear is provided to make you look the part, even if that doesn’t quite come across in the photos!!
Arriving at the Viking Valley Experience felt like stepping back in time to immerse ourselves in the culture and history of the Viking Age. The volunteers live onsite in authentic houses and work their trade such as blacksmithing. The food we tasted was outstanding and would be an excellent choice for a memorable dining experience to top of your incentive programme.
Summary
Like in the UK, weather is spoken about frequently and when we had a glorious sunny day the locals said, ‘it’s always like this’ with a knowing cheeky smile. It rains. A lot. But that shouldn’t spoil your experience or take away from the beauty of this destination.
A corporate event or incentive experience in Bergen and the Norwegian fjords can be achieved for the right budget and you won’t be disappointed with the outcome of hosting in such a special place.
