Tourism statisticsCity2026
Bergen Tourism Statistics: 2.6M Nights in 2023
Bergen, in Vestland, Norway, recorded 2,589,602 nights in 2023, Visit Bergen reports. Visit Bergen counts nights, not visitors, at this level. AirROI estimates 48,667 Airbnb stays in Bergen in the 12 months to October 2026. The busiest month was August, and the quietest was January.
Airbnb figures are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026. Read the method
- Estimated Airbnb nights
- 278,151
- Typical Airbnb stay
- 5.7 nights
- Busiest Airbnb month
- August
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 87%
Key facts
Bergen Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- Visit Bergen puts Bergen at 2,589,602 nights in 2023.
Airbnb stays
- AirROI puts Airbnb stays in Bergen at 48,667 in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bergen added up to 278,151 nights in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates a typical Airbnb stay in Bergen lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 60 days ahead.
Busiest months
- AirROI ranks August the busiest Airbnb month in Bergen in the 12 months to October 2026, followed by May and June, with January the quietest.
- AirROI estimates the six busiest Airbnb months in Bergen ran unbroken from May to October in the 12 months to October 2026.
- AirROI estimates Airbnb stays in Bergen in August were booked furthest ahead, about 82 days, against 39 days for January, in the 12 months to October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 87% of Bergen Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 21% and the United Kingdom at 10%.
- Among Bergen Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, Oslo was the top origin city at 2.6%, ahead of London at 2.1%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI ranks Bergen 3rd for Airbnb stays among the 79 towns it lists in Norway in the 12 months to October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Bergen?
Visit Bergen counted 2,589,602 nights in 2023.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,589,602Nights | Commercial guest nights in Bergen | 2023 | Visit Bergen |
Airbnb stays
Airbnb Stays in Bergen
Bergen had 2,322 Airbnb homes in the 12 months to October 2026. They took an estimated 48,667 stays and 278,151 nights. A typical stay lasted 5.7 nights and was booked about 60 days ahead.
- Airbnb homes
- 2,322
- Airbnb stays, estimate
- 48,667
- Airbnb nights, estimate
- 278,151
- Typical stay
- 5.7 nights
- Booked ahead
- 60 days
Busiest months
When Is the Busiest Time in Bergen?
On Airbnb, August was the busiest month in Bergen in the 12 months to October 2026, then May and June. January was the quietest. The six busiest months run unbroken from May to October.
August ranks first, January last
Airbnb months in calendar order, 12 months to October 2026. The number is the month's rank, and 1 is the busiest. The bar shows its part of Airbnb nights.
- Three busiest months
- Other months
From busiest to quietest: August, May, June, July, September, October, April, November, December, March, February, January.
Month by month: rank, typical stay and days booked ahead
| Month | Share of nights | Booked ahead |
|---|---|---|
| August | 11.8% | 82 days |
| May | 10.2% | 70 days |
| June | 10.1% | 68 days |
| July | 9.7% | 74 days |
| September | 9.6% | 57 days |
| October | 8.1% | 46 days |
| April | 7.6% | 54 days |
| November | 7.4% | 41 days |
| December | 7.2% | 43 days |
| March | 6.5% | 41 days |
| February | 6.1% | 40 days |
| January | 5.9% | 39 days |
Share is each month's part of the year's Airbnb nights. Typical stay and days booked ahead are AirROI estimates for stays in each month.
Where guests come from
Where Do Bergen Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Bergen Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 87% came from abroad, led by the United States at 21% and the United Kingdom at 10%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, Oslo was the top origin city at 2.6%, ahead of London at 2.1%. The figures rest on 135,221 reviews, written over many years.
87% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 87%
- From within Norway 13%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Bergen
How many tourists visit Bergen?
Bergen had 2,589,602 nights in 2023, according to Visit Bergen. That figure counts nights, not visitors. AirROI estimates 48,667 Airbnb stays in Bergen in the 12 months to October 2026, which is a separate count of bookings.
When is the busiest time in Bergen?
The busiest Airbnb month in Bergen in the 12 months to October 2026 was August, then May and June. The six busiest months run from May to October.
What is the quietest month in Bergen?
January was the quietest Airbnb month in Bergen in the 12 months to October 2026, ranking 12th of 12, and February ranked 11th. Stays in January were booked about 39 days ahead, against 82 days for August.
How long is a typical Airbnb stay in Bergen?
A typical Airbnb stay in Bergen lasted 5.7 nights in the 12 months to October 2026, booked about 60 days ahead. By month, stays ran from 4.6 nights in September to 6.4 nights in April.
Where do Airbnb guests in Bergen come from?
Of Bergen Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 87% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 21% and the United Kingdom at 10%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was Oslo at 2.6%, ahead of London at 2.1%.
Are Airbnb stays the same as tourists?
No. Visit Bergen counts nights (2,589,602 in 2023). An Airbnb stay is one booking on one platform, however many guests it holds, and a night is a night, not a person. AirROI's 48,667 stays are estimates for the 12 months to October 2026.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Stays and nights are AirROI estimates for the 12 months to October 2026, built from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Nights are stays times the typical stay: 48,667 stays at 5.72 nights. Month ranks compare each month's part of Airbnb nights. Origin rests on 135,221 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who stayed. Read the method page.