🌸 Midsommar 2026
in Bergen
Nordic midsummer celebration with maypoles, dancing, and endless daylight — 3 midsommar activities and attractions June 18, 2026 to June 22, 2026.
🎉 19 days until Midsommar🌿 Midsommar Venues & Outdoor Spaces (2)
🎵 Concerts(1)
Frequently asked questions
When is Midsommar?
Midsommar (Midsummer) is celebrated on the Friday and Saturday between June 19–26. In 2026, Midsommar falls on the Friday closest to the summer solstice. In Finland, Juhannus is celebrated on June 24 (or the nearest Saturday). Bergen and the surrounding region hosts festivals, outdoor concerts, and traditional celebrations.
What are the best Midsommar activities for families?
Families enjoy dancing around the maypole (midsommarstång), picking wildflowers to make wreaths, traditional folk dancing, outdoor games, and singing traditional songs. Many parks and open-air museums in Bergen host family-friendly Midsommar events with traditional food and crafts.
What traditional food is eaten at Midsommar?
Traditional Midsommar food includes fresh new potatoes with dill and sour cream, pickled herring, gravlax (cured salmon), crisp bread, and the first strawberries of the season. Many families gather outdoors for picnics and barbecues. Look for Midsommar food stalls and restaurant menus in Bergen celebrating the season.
Is Midsommar a public holiday?
In Sweden and Finland, Midsummer's Eve (Friday) is effectively a public holiday with most businesses closed. In Norway and Denmark, it's celebrated as St. Hans / Sankt Hans but not a formal public holiday. Expect reduced transport schedules and many outdoor events and gatherings in Bergen.