2. A region of progress, expertise and dialogue
With its location on the west coast of Norway, the Bergen Region has
evolved alongside the sea. We live by it, from it and with it. Our proud
fishing traditions as well as new technological innovations in oil, gas
and shipping emerge from this intimate relationship with the sea.
Progress creates a continuous demand for new knowledge. As such,
the schools and universities of the Bergen Region, are well established
to create the next generation of economists, technologists, scientists,
engineers and teachers – all this to inspire the region’s future development.
Growth is also found in the region’s cultural institutions and creative
industries. The fruitful and respected interaction between local and
international artists and designers from all over the world is remarkable.
Our fjords and mountains also attract many visitors from distant shores –
taking home with them unique and unforgettable memories of the region.
Like waves shape the shore, innovative artists and entrepreneurs
recreate the Bergen Region everyday.
Facts about the Bergen Region:
Population: 400,000 (Norway: 4.8 million)
Consists of 20 municipalities on the west coast of Norway
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway with 250,000 inhabitants
3. The Bergen Region has leading
business and industry clusters in:
ENERGY
Oil, gas and renewable energy
MARITIME INDUSTRIES
Shipping, shipbuilding, maritime services and equipment
THE MARINE SECTOR
Fishing, aquaculture and marine products
TOURISM
Culture and adventure
growth by
CREATIVE
Media, design, film and music
interaction The region is also strong in the
financial services and ICT sectors.
4. we live, work
and thrive
by the sea
erating HIGHLY DIVERSE ENERGY CLUSTER
expertise
Oil, gas and renewable energy constitute the largest business cluster in the Bergen
Region, and on a global scale the region holds an elite position when it comes to
subsea technology. It is also home to the Norwegian Centre of Expertise Subsea.
5. Pulling together,
breaking new ground
erating
interaction
WORLD-LEADING SHIPPING ENVIRONMENT
The Bergen Region is a pivotal maritime centre in Norway, and the world’s major
equipment manufacturers and service providers are based here. Several of the
world’s leading shipping companies are operated from the region.
6. Evolving from traditional
fishing vessels to high
technology subsea
solutions, the region is in
constant progress.
erating LEADING FISHERIES REGION
Both the Norwegian Directorate of Fisheries and the Institute of Marine Research
GROWTH
are situated in the Bergen Region. 25 percent of the Norwegian wealth creation in
fisheries and aquaculture are produced in the Bergen area: it is an essential and
world leading power centre in marine research.
7. ADRENALINE FUELLED
MOMENTS AND UNIQUE
EXPERIENCES IN
EXTREME NATURE
THE GATEWAY TO THE FJORDS OF NORWAY
The Bergen Region is the Gateway to the fjords, mountains and the coast.
erating
adventure
Bergen is a World Heritage City and can boast a rich cultural life with music,
art, dance, film and entertainment. The Norwegian Centre of Expertise (NCE)
Tourism is located in Bergen.
8. a Hive of ideas,
talent and initiative
erating CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
The Bergen Region is the second largest hub in Norway when it comes to design,
creativity
film and TV production, boasting a well established network for digital production
and design innovation. New artists frequently emerge from the Bergen Region and
many enjoy international success.
9. An educational HUB for
research, exploration
and development
BIG IN R&D
erating
knowledge
The Bergen Region has a strong and varied research and development
community. The region is host to large educational institutions and it has
leading centres of expertise in the most important industries.
