VilVite Bergen Vitensenter / VilVite Science Centre
Every year VilVite in Bergen is visited by 120 000 guests. That makes VilVite one of the largest science centres in Scandinavia. Our visitors are mainly families, youths, and schools. At VilVite everyone is welcome to explore science and technology in a safe and engaging way. We are also visited by businesses and corporations for team buildings, workshops, and other events. Our mission is to create a future where everyone is explorers and creators!Access preferences
- By foot, bike or public transport (Getting around inside the museum)
It takes 15-20 min to walk from the city sentrum to VilVite. It is a nice walk through the park, Nygårdsparken, but there are many different routs to choose from.
The City Bike is an easy way to get around the city, and a good alternative to bus/lightrail. You need to download and app that will tell you where you will find available bikes. There is a Bike-station in the park across from VilVite.
The nearest bus and light rail stop is Florida which is within 5 minutes walking distance from VilVite.
Lines stopping at Florida: Bybanen Line 1, Bergen Light Rail, Bus Line 12, Bus Line 13- Earplugs and hearing protection (Acoustic Experiences)
Some areas can be busy and noisy, especially the entrance/foyer and the areas around the Centrifuge. There are quieter areas at VilVite, ask us at the reception when you arrive or ask a "knowledge host" inside the exhibition. You can also choose to come on days and times when there is less noise. Weekdays during the school year are usually quiet after 1 pm. Tuesdays are the quietest day. On weekends, it is less busy after 3 pm and before 12 pm. Otherwise, sunny days are often quiet and calm days for us. Feel free to call us ahead of your visit to inquire about the number of guests here that day! We also have earplugs and hearing protection available for loan at the reception.
- Guide dogs welcome (Animals)
- Parking options (Parking)
The parking is open 24 hours and is found outside our building. On one side there is a parking garage, and on the other side there is an open parking lot outside. Handicap parking spaces both outdoors and in parking garages.
- Wheelchair accessible (Accessible entrance for pushchairs and wheelchairs)
The majority of the exhibition is located on one level. Elevator available for accessing other floors if needed. Ground-level entrance. e also have wheelchairs available for loan for those who need them. VilVite is well adapted for those who use wheelchairs or require good accessibility.
Contact info
VilVite Bergen Vitensenter,
Thormøhlens gate 51,
5006 Bergen, Norway.
+47 55 59 45 00
post@vilvite.no
https://www.vilvite.no/en