75Stroller-Friendly
Oslo
Norway
Europe
Oslo rewards families with great transit and a strong outdoor culture - some hills to navigate.
Best stroller: Compact
Norway
Bergen
59/100Fjord Beauty with Steep Hills📊 Medium confidence
Bergen's waterfront is manageable, but the city is built on seven mountains - hills are inevitable.
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Bring both
This city needs different solutions for different areas.
Key Factors
- •Mixed terrain requires flexibility
- •Any street going uphill from harbor
Watch Out For
⚠️Use carrier in steep/narrow areas
Carrier Recommended
🎒Fløyen mountain trails above funicular
Bergen scores 59/100 on our stroller-friendliness scale. Below you'll find a full breakdown of terrain, transit accessibility, and family facilities — plus neighborhood-level tips and stroller vs. carrier advice for Bergen.
📋 The Bottom Line
Bergen is dramatically beautiful, wedged between seven mountains and a fjord. The Bryggen waterfront and fish market area are flat and stroller-friendly, with the famous wooden houses making a lovely backdrop. However, hills start immediately as you move away from the harbor. The Fløibanen funicular is a must-do and accessible. Norwegian infrastructure is good - buses have ramps, and facilities are well-maintained. Bergen is Norway's rainiest city, so rain gear is essential year-round.
Quick Facts
Overall Score59/100
Best StrollerRugged
Biggest ChallengeAny street going uphill from harbor
Data Quality📊 Medium confidence
Gear Recommendations
- 🎒Rugged stroller with good brakes for hills
- 🎒Waterproof rain cover - Bergen gets 240 rainy days per year
- 🎒Warm waterproof layers for baby at all times
- 🎒Carrier for Fløyen mountain trails
Bergen Stroller Score Breakdown
Smooth Surfaces5/10
Uneven surfaces common
Flatness4/10
Noticeable hills in places
Public Transit6/10
Good transit, some gaps
Elevators & Ramps6/10
Most stations have elevators
Family Facilities7/10
Good facilities in main areas
Space & Comfort7/10
Manageable, some busy spots
Family Welcome8/10
Locals love kids!
Best & Worst Areas for Strollers in Bergen
🟢 Where It's Easy ✓
- •Bryggen / Fish Market waterfront - Flat, well-maintained, iconic
- •Nordnes Park peninsula - Flat tip, aquarium, views
- •Bergen Aquarium area - Flat, family-friendly
- •Fløibanen funicular (ride, not walk) - Accessible car, amazing views
- •Festplassen / city center - Flat commercial area
🟡 Where You'll Struggle ⚠
- •Any street going uphill from harbor - Steep immediately
- •Bryggen's back alleys - Narrow, historic wooden passages
- •Sandviken neighborhood - Steep cobblestones
- •Mount Ulriken area - Mountain terrain
🎒 When to Bring the Carrier 👶
- •Fløyen mountain trails above funicular
- •Steep residential streets above harbor
- •Bryggen's narrow wooden alleyways (Passasjen)
Tips from Parents Who Visited Bergen
❌ What Parents Wish They'd Known
- ✕Bergen averages 240 rainy days - rain gear is mandatory
- ✕Hills are extremely steep just meters from the flat waterfront
- ✕Bryggen wooden walkways can be slippery when wet (always)
- ✕Cruise ship days make the small center very crowded
- ✕Norwegian prices are among world's highest
⭐ Parent-Recommended Spots
- ★Bryggen waterfront walk - UNESCO site, flat, iconic wooden houses
- ★Fløibanen Funicular to Fløyen - Accessible, incredible views, café at top
- ★Bergen Aquarium - Family-friendly, flat, penguins and seals
- ★Troldhaugen (Grieg's home) - Concert venue, some accessible paths
- ★Fish Market - Flat, colorful, sample fresh seafood
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