Plan Your Visit at VilVite

By foot

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. Take a look at the map at the bottom. 
 

Bergen City Bike

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. Read more here. 

Bus and light rail

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

You can use the Skyss website for route planning and buing tickets.

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. The whole area is serviced by Sesam Sesam.

Alternatives for payment:

• Sesam Sesam APP – automatic payment if registered account before arriving. 
• Payment machine inside the parking garage – pay with card before leaving.
• Pay online within 48 hours after leaving.
• Invoice will be sent if not paid in any of the alternatives above. Invoice fee will be added.

For questions, contact Sesam Support center at support@sesam-sesam.com or phone +47 53 63 94 00.

VilVite is well adapted for those who use a wheelchair or require good accessibility.

• Handicap parking spaces both outdoors and in parking garages.
• Good access via sidewalks, etc.
• Ground-level entrance.
• The majority of the exhibition is located on one level.
• Café and restroom on the same level.
• Handicap restroom.
• Elevator available for accessing other floors if needed.

Yes, it it! Right next to the entrance you will find the eatery Parken. Here you can buy coffee, tee and smoothies together with pizza, salads, wraps, sandwiches and freshly baked buns. Find out more about opening hours and menu on their webpage parkenbergen.com.

Yes, you may. We have our own lunch room where guests can eat their own food. The room is open for everyone to use. There is also a cafe, se prices here: parkenbergen.com.

Children from the age of 10 are welcome to visit VilVite on their own. They must show confirmation of age in the front desk when arriving, and also bring a phone to be able to contact a parent or guardian.  

Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

We aim to make the experience at VilVite the best possible for all our guests, including those who require extra accommodations. Please inquire at the reception upon arrival, and we will assist you as best we can!

Mobility in the exhibition

Our exhibition is equipped with many stools, benches, and stools, so if you need to rest your legs, there are plenty of seating options in the exhibition. These are also easy to move around if needed. We also have wheelchairs available for loan for those who need them. VilVite is well adapted for those who use wheelchairs or require good accessibility.

Limited vision

Most of the objects in the museum are tactically accessible. It is recommended to have a sighted companion in the exhibitions. It is possible to inquire about available "knowledge hosts" who can accompany you on a small tour. Guide dogs are welcome at VilVite, and magnifying glasses are available for loan at the reception.

Sound sensitivity

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.

Companion

Companions enter for free upon presentation of a valid companion card. The person being accompanied pays the regular entrance fee. The companion must be 16 years old or older.

Equipment for loan:

• Wheelchair
• Magnifying glass
• Earplugs and hearing protection

It is allowed to breastfeed or bottle-feed children throughout VilVite, and we have a small sofa corner available if you need some more peace. Changing tables are available in the accessible toilets near the cloakrooms at the reception and on the ground floor of VilVite.

Strollers can be brought into the entire exhibition. We also have designated stroller parking next to the breastfeeding corner if you wish to leave it there.