Bergen ranks No. 1 in Europe for quality of life — and No. 2 worldwide!
Mountains, sea and a reason to celebrate: Bergen shone in Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index 2026.
Spread the word: Bergen ranked first in Europe and second worldwide for quality of life in Oxford Economics’ Global Cities Index 2026! Among a thousand cities assessed, only Canberra, Australia, placed higher in this category.
Anyone who has walked between Bryggen and the mountains knows how easy it is to fall in love with the city. In just minutes, you can swap historic streets for trails, viewpoints and fresh air. Oxford Economics measures quality of life using indicators such as housing, income, life expectancy, culture and recreation — and Bergen earned a place in the global spotlight.
We talk about rain all the time, but today is about Bergen’s moment to shine. For residents, it is a source of pride. For anyone yet to visit, here is your invitation: come and discover the city that reached the top of Europe for quality of life.