About Bergen
- About 290,000 people live in Bergen, one of the three biggest cities in Norway.
- No town in Vestland is bigger.
- It's about 305 km to Oslo, the country's largest city.
- Close by: Flaktveit (8 km), Nesttun (8 km) and Indre Arna (9 km).
Dating by city / Norway / Vestland / Bergen
Dating in Bergen
No one from Bergen has a public profile here yet. Create yours and people nearby will be able to find you.
Where to meet in Bergen
A weekday evening works well in Bergen: places are quieter, you can actually hear each other, and there is no pressure to make it a long night.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Questions about dating in Bergen
Who can I meet near Bergen?
Within 50 km of Bergen there are 7 towns and cities — Åsane, Nesttun and Indre Arna among them — with more than 390,000 residents in all. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Bergen?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in Bergen and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Bergen real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. If someone asks for money or rushes you onto another app, report them — a moderator will look into it.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in Bergen?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.