Bergen is compact making it easy to explore on foot. Its stunning location by the fjords and the mountains, as well as its picturesque and beautiful architecture and rich cultural life makes walking a pleasure. There are several lively districts offering different experiences to visitors such as Sentrum, Nordnes, Fjellsiden, or Sandviken.

The heart of the city is Torgallmenningen, the main square and street. This area is closed to traffic and it is a meeting point for locals and visitors with many shops and restaurants. Walk around this area and also Skostredent shopping street. Very close to the city center you will find the harbor with the Fish Market and Bryggen district.

The most central streets of the city typically have a good accessibility for the disabled. The most important pedestrian crossings have sound signals and are indicated by tactile paving. They are also accessible with a wheelchair.

Bus schedules can be a bit difficult to understand. There is an information desk at the bus station providing information on all local bus and train lines free of charge. Calling 177 will also put you in contact with the information center. Schedules and outline maps of the services are available online, which displays the location of bus stops, but not the schedules of the lines. Schedules can also be picked up from any bus, but are only available in Norwegian.

The Central Bus Station (Bystasjonen), Strømgaten 8, is the terminal for all buses serving the Bergen and Hardanger areas, as well as the airport bus. The station has luggage storage, shops, and a restaurant. City buses are marked with their destination and route number. A network of yellow-sided city buses serves the city center only.

Regular bus services operate throughout the day with routes running through downtown every 20 minutes. In the suburbs, there are smaller lines, generally operating from a local terminal, with less frequent services. There are not so many buses between the city center and the southern neighborhoods of Fana and Ytrebygda, instead, the light rail runs from the city center to the regional terminal at Nesttun, where feeder buses bring passengers onwards.

A toll is charged on all vehicles driven into the city center Monday to Friday from 6 am to 10 pm. A single ticket costs around NOK15. Visitors can park on most streets in the city center after 5 pm. There is a large parking garage near the bus and train stations, about a 5 minute walk from the city center. It's open 24 hours a day.

You do not need a car to explore the city, but it can be convenient to have a car to explore the area around Bergen. There are rental car companies at the airport and downtown.

Driving in the area outside the city center is quite convenient, with expressways going in most directions.

Taxis are very expensive. There are a number of taxi stalls throughout Bergen. During the day, taxis typically do not pick up customers beyond the taxi stalls, except when called to an address. During the night and weekends, taxi queues can be very long, and all customers are therefore required to go to the stalls. It is possible to order taxis to a specific address, however, the driver does not always arrive during the busy hours on nights and weekends.

Fares are around the same costs regardless of the taxi company. All companies are regarded as reliable and safe.

Getting around by bike can be difficult in Bergen due to inadequate infrastructure. Many central streets are paved with cobblestone, and there are only a few roads with designated cycling lanes in the center of Bergen. You can take the bike on sidewalks as long as you are cautious of pedestrians.

Bergen has shared bicycles operated by "Bergen Bysykkel". Daily passes can be bought for around 49 NOK.

The Bergen Card entitles you to free bus transportation and free or discounted admission to many sites in town, plus discounts on car rentals, parking, and some cultural and leisure activities. It can be purchased at the tourist office.