Practical Info

Getting Here and Getting Around

We want your festival experience to be as smooth, flexible, and stress-free as possible — so you can focus on what really matters: practicing, performing, and enjoying the music.

Getting to the City Center from the Airport

Getting from Bergen Airport to the city center is quick and easy. These are the two best options:

Light Rail (Bybanen) – The Bybanen tram runs every 10 minutes from the airport to Bergen city center. The journey takes about 45 minutes and ends at Bystasjonen, just a few minutes' walk from all main festival venues.
More info and tickets: Skyss.no – Airport Light Rail

Airport Express Bus (Flybussen) – A bit faster and with more luggage space. The Flybussen runs frequently and takes around 25–30 minutes to the city center.
More info and tickets: flybussen.no

*Tickets can easily be bought at machines just outside the airport, or via the Skyss mobile app.

Food: Flexibility or Simplicity

You are free to explore Bergen’s many cafés and restaurants at your own pace — or join us for shared meals. We're currently developing a meal package for those who want an easier and more social option. You'll be able to add it at checkout when booking your ticket. This will help you focus fully on your music while we take care of the planning.

Accommodation in Bergen

We want to give everyone the flexibility to stay where it suits them best — whether it’s a private Airbnb, a cozy hostel, or a modern hotel. At the same time, we’ve secured a few convenient and affordable hotel deals to help you stay close to the action, and keep your budget in check.

Zander K Hotel – Reserved Rooms for Participants

We’ve pre-reserved up to 40 rooms at Zander K Hotel for festival participants:

Single room with breakfast: 1190 NOK per night (incl. VAT)
Double room with breakfast: 1390 NOK per night (incl. VAT)

Rooms are booked and paid directly by the guest. Any unbooked rooms will be released for public sale 5 weeks before arrival. TAIGF holds no contractual responsibility for these rooms.

Citybox Bergen – Festival Discount

All festival and competition participants get 15% off at Citybox Bergen, a modern and affordable hotel in the heart of the city.
More info and booking: citybox.no

Use code “TAIGF25” when booking room to get 15% off at Citybox Bergen and Citybox Danmarksplass for stays between October 6–10, 2025

For all Competitors

You’ll need to arrange and pay for your own accommodation in Bergen.
However, your full stay at Kviknes Hotel in Balestrand is covered by the festival — including during the semi-finals and final round.
We also provide the fjord cruise from Bergen to Balestrand, and the return journey is included as well.

All of this is designed to make your experience simple, inspiring, and unforgettable — from your first note to the final concert on the fjord.