Comparison · Bergen vs Gothenburg · Norway / Sweden
Bergen vs Gothenburg
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 Gothenburg for Liseberg, Southern archipelago, lower day-to-day costs and beaches. Gothenburg is generally less expensive, and the two are about 483 km apart.
Key facts
- Distance apart
- 483 km
- Less expensive
- Gothenburg
- Best time for Bergen
- May–August
- Best time for Gothenburg
- May–August
Side by side
| Bergen | Gothenburg | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Norway | Sweden |
| Known for | Bryggen, Fjords and Fløyen funicular | Liseberg, Southern archipelago and Shrimp sandwiches |
| Best time to visit | May–August | May–August |
| Ideal stay | 3 days | 3 days |
| Mid-range budget per day | $250–$400 | $170–$300 |
| Cost level | Very expensive | Expensive |
| Warmest month | July, 19°C (66°F) | July, 21°C (70°F) |
| Coldest month | January, 4°C (39°F) | January, 2°C (36°F) |
| Free sights in our guide | 3 | 9 |
| Day trips in our guide | 4 | 6 |
| Beaches | Nordnes sea pool and rocks | Vrångö |
| Airports | BGO | GOT |
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…
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Choose Gothenburg for…
Liseberg, Southern archipelago, lower day-to-day costs and beaches. Gothenburg is Sweden's second city and Scandinavia's largest port, laid out by the Dutch in the 17th century around a star-shaped moat and canals that still frame the centre. Green and yellow trams link the Liseberg amusement park, the boulevard of Avenyn…
Top sights compared
| # | Bergen | Gothenburg |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bryggen | Liseberg |
| 2 | Bryggens Museum | Southern archipelago islands |
| 3 | Fløibanen and Mount Fløyen | Haga and Haga Nygata |
| 4 | Ulriken cable car | Skansen Kronan |
| 5 | Fish Market | Slottsskogen |
Food compared
| Bergen | Gothenburg |
|---|---|
| Bergen fish soup | Shrimp sandwich |
| Skillingsbolle | Cinnamon bun |
| Raspeballer | Halv special |
| Fish cakes | Langoustine |
Which is cheaper?
Gothenburg is usually the less expensive of the two: a mid-range day costs about $170–$300 per person there, against $250–$400 in Bergen (AMZBooking estimates, excluding flights). Gothenburg on a budget.
Can you visit both?
Yes. Bergen and Gothenburg are about 483 km apart, so they combine well in one trip: allow 3 days in Bergen and 3 in Gothenburg.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Bergen or Gothenburg cheaper?
Gothenburg is usually less expensive: about $170–$300 a day mid-range against $250–$400 (estimates).
+Is Bergen or Gothenburg better for a first trip?
Pick Bergen for Bryggen and Fjords, or Gothenburg for Liseberg, Southern archipelago, lower day-to-day costs and beaches.
+How far is Bergen from Gothenburg?
About 483 km in a straight line.