What is happening?
Hike to Fløyen
Tuesday 12 August at 17:30–20:30
Meeting point: Outside the Fløibanen funicular in Bergen city center, Vetrlidsallmenningen 23A. (external link)
All new students are welcome to join a hike to Fløyen. This is a great opportunity to explore hiking options and meet other students in Bergen. Remember to wear good shoes and dress for the weather. For those with disabilities that make hiking difficult, it will be possible to take the funicular to the top. The ticket cost will be covered by UiB.
About Mount Fløyen (external link)
Outdoor Cinema
Wednesday 13 August at 21:30–00:30
Location: The lawn outside the Geophysical Institute, Allégaten 70. (external link)
Experience Bergen in a whole new way through an outdoor cinema. Sit down on the lawn outside the Geophysical Institute and watch Poor Things on the big screen, with Ulrikken and Store Lungegårdsvannet in the background. It is free of charge, but you must reserve a ticket in adavance as there is a limited number of places. The film is in English and is shown in collaboration with the Bergen International Film Festival (BIFF).
Remember to dress for the weather and bring something to sit on, as the grass may be wet. There will be no food or drink service, so feel free to bring your own popcorn. The event is weather-dependent and will be moved indoors to Auditorium A at Allégaten 66 if necessary.
Reserve your ticket and find out more (Norwegian web site only). (external link)
Student Fair
Thursday 14 August at 10:00–17:00
Location: Grieghallen, Edvard Grieg’s plass 1. (external link)
Sammen is organizing a student fair. Head to Grieghallen to see if you can find your student organization! This is a great opportunity to discover what you’d like to do in your free time. You can talk to, ask questions, and get to know the student community in Bergen.
About the Student Fair (external link)
Hallaien Concert
Friday 15 August at 17:00–22:30
Location: Koengen, Bergenhus Fortress. (external link)
As a spectacular finale to the Welcome Week, all students in Bergen are invited to a large outdoor concert at Koengen. The artists Kjartan Lauritzen, Kamelen, and Sushi x Kobe are ready to deliver an evening full of energy, great vibes, and unforgettable moments. . New students will receive information about the ticket purchase through their buddy and in Mitt UiB (external link) during the Welcome week. Tickets are available for NOK 399 plus ticket fee.
Read more about the concert, and check out the performing artists here. (external link)
Morning Fun at Kvarteret
Saturday 16 August at 12:00–15:00
Location: Kvarteret, Olav Kyrres gate 49. (external link)
One day during the welcome week, Kvarteret—Bergen’s largest student house—invites you to join your favorite activity or try something completely new!
Drop by and choose from activities like silent disco, yoga, speed friending, quiz, and karaoke.