Comparison · Bergen vs Copenhagen · Norway / Denmark
Bergen vs Copenhagen
Two great trips, different strengths. Here is how they compare on the things that decide it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Choose Bergen for Bryggen and Fjords; choose Copenhagen for Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, beaches and free sights. Day-to-day costs are similar, and the two are about 675 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 675 km
- Less expensive
- About the same
- Best time for Bergen
- May–August
- Best time for Copenhagen
- May–September
Side by side
| Bergen | Copenhagen | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Norway | Denmark |
| Known for | Bryggen, Fjords and Fløyen funicular | Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn and Cycling |
| Best time to visit | May–August | May–September |
| Ideal stay | 3 days | 4 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $250–$400 | $240–$420 |
| Cost level | Very expensive | Very expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 19°C (66°F) | July, 22°C (72°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 4°C (39°F) | January, 3°C (37°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 3 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 7 |
| Beaches | Nordnes sea pool and rocks | Amager Strandpark |
| Airports | BGO | CPH |
Which one is right for you?
Choose Bergen for…
Bryggen and Fjords. Bergen is Norway's second city, wedged between the sea and seven mountains on the west coast, and the traditional gateway to the fjords. The colourful wooden merchants' houses of Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site from the days of the Hanseatic League…
Choose Copenhagen for…
Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, beaches and free sights. Copenhagen is a flat, compact harbour city where cycling is the normal way to get around and the harbour water is clean enough to swim in. The medieval centre, with Strøget and the Round Tower, sits between Tivoli Gardens and the painted townhouses of…
Top sights compared
| # | Bergen | Copenhagen |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryggen | Tivoli Gardens |
| 2 | Bryggens Museum | Nyhavn |
| 3 | Fløibanen and Mount Fløyen | Rosenborg Castle |
| 4 | Ulriken cable car | Christiansborg Palace |
| 5 | Fish Market | Amalienborg |
Food compared
| Bergen | Copenhagen |
|---|---|
| Bergen fish soup | Smørrebrød |
| Skillingsbolle | Danish pastries |
| Raspeballer | Danish hot dog |
| Fish cakes | Stegt flæsk med persillesovs |
Which is cheaper?
Bergen and Copenhagen cost about the same: a mid-range day is roughly $250–$400 in Bergen and $240–$420 in Copenhagen (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Bergen on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Bergen and Copenhagen are about 675 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 3 days in Bergen and 4 in Copenhagen.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Bergen or Copenhagen cheaper?
Neither is clearly cheaper: a mid-range day costs about $250–$400 in Bergen and $240–$420 in Copenhagen (estimates).
+Is Bergen or Copenhagen better for a first trip?
Pick Bergen for Bryggen and Fjords, or Copenhagen for Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, beaches and free sights.
+How far is Bergen from Copenhagen?
About 675 km in a straight line.