Bergen’s top small-group walking tour company

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Learn About Us

Meet Our Team of Bergen Experts

Unique tours by local guides.

At I Love Bergen, we’re passionate locals who believe there’s no better place than Bergen to explore, uncover and enjoy. Inspired by the city’s rich heritage, dramatic landscapes, and vibrant cultural scene, we offer guided walking and minibus tours that bring the heart and soul of Bergen to life.

Meet The Founder

Emma Vestrheim

Hey! I’m Emma. I moved to Norway from Australia ten years ago after getting married to a boy from Bergen. I started as a guide while working also as a teacher, but guiding quickly became my main passion! When the world shut down during COVID, I started putting my notes up online as a blog called “I Love Bergen”, which is where the name comes from!

When the world began opening up, I thought I’d make my own tour and put it on TripAdvisor. It started getting popular, so I asked my guide friends if they’d like to lead the tour as well. After a couple seasons, we had our first hiring session! Now we have been in operation for 5 years and have an amazing team of 14 guides and growing. 

What We Do

We Provide Special Tours Around Bergen

We specialise in small-group tours around Bergen: from the Hanseatic wharfs of Bryggen to the fortress of Bergenhus, from hidden neighbourhoods to scenic hikes up Mt Fløyen. Our focus is on delivering authentic, locally-rooted experiences.
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Whether you’re on a short visit or a longer stay, we’ll tailor the tour to suit your interests and pace.

Why Choose Us

  • Locally rooted: Our guides live in or near Bergen, know its stories, legends and people, and are as enthusiastic about the city as you are.

  • Small groups: We believe smaller groups make for better experiences—more interaction, more questions, more discovery.

  • Flexible & personal: We’re happy to adapt, customise or recommend local eateries, cafés, and off-the-beat gems.

  • Authentic stories: Beyond the guidebook facts, we’ll share the character of Bergen—its weather, architecture, quirks, and why we call it home.

Our Mission

We aim to build connections—between visitors and Bergen, between past and present, between local culture and global curiosity. Through every walk and every chat, we want you to return home not just with photos, but with a genuine sense of the city and its people.

Meet the Team

Our guides come from diverse backgrounds—local Bergensians and international travellers turned locals alike—with certified guide credentials and a love for sharing Bergen’s many layers. From history buff to mountain-lover, each guide brings something unique to your tour.

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184 Mayfield St. Hopewell
Junction, NY 12533

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