Festplassen

The Festplassen, in Bergen

The Festplassen is a great central and lively square of Bergen, a place of gathering and celebration. The Bergen audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic urban space, on the edge of the small lake of the town centre, theatre of the great events of the Norwegian town.

The square of the festivals of the town

Here we are on the Festplassen. No need to speak fluent Norwegian to guess the meaning of this name: the Festplassen is the square of the festival, or square of the festivities. This great open square, located in the heart of Bergen, is one of the main places of gathering of the town. It extends on the edge of the Lille Lungegårdsvann, the small octagonal lake that brings a touch of nature and freshness to the town centre, and adjoins the charming municipal park. As its name indicates, the Festplassen is the theatre of the great events of local life: concerts, markets, national celebrations, popular demonstrations, festivals and gatherings take place there throughout the year, making the heart of the town beat. It is here, notably, that the Bergen people meet for the great occasions, like the Norwegian national day. A vast and convivial space, lined with fine buildings and open onto the lake, the square is also a pleasant place of promenade in everyday life, a landmark and a point of passage of the centre. Lively and warm, it reflects the life and the identity of Bergen. A festive square and a heart of the town, the Festplassen is a fine stop of the discovery of Bergen.

What to see

Here you enjoy the great open square in the heart of Bergen, whose name means square of the festival, on the edge of the small octagonal lake and near the municipal park; theatre of the great events of local life, concerts, markets, festivals and national celebrations take place there all year, and the Bergen people meet there for the great occasions. The Festplassen is a festive heart of Bergen. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Festplassen lies in the heart of Bergen, on the edge of the small lake Lille Lungegårdsvann, reachable on foot. It is a public open-air square, freely accessible. It is lively all year and regularly hosts markets, concerts and events. You discover it during a walk in the centre.

What does the name Festplassen mean in Bergen?

It means square of the festival, or square of the festivities: this great open square in the heart of Bergen, on the edge of the small octagonal lake and near the municipal park, is one of the main places of gathering of the town, theatre of the concerts, markets, festivals and national celebrations throughout the year.

Where is the Festplassen in Bergen?

In the heart of Bergen, on the edge of the small lake Lille Lungegårdsvann, in Norway.