Slettebakken Church
Church Parish church in Bergen's Slettebakken neighborhood
A parish church in Bergen’s Slettebakken neighborhood; visitors exploring western Bergen stop by while taking in the city’s architecture and nearby parks.
Slettebakken Church is a parish church in Vestland county serving the Slettebakken neighbourhood of Bergen. It functions as a local centre for worship and community activities.
Built to serve the developing residential neighbourhood, the church has been part of the local parish structure and community life since its establishment. It continues in active use by the congregation.
Located in the Slettebakken area of Bergen in Vestland county on Norway’s west coast, the church sits within the city’s urban fabric and is accessible via local roads and public transport.
- Active parish church: serves as a local parish church within the Bergen municipality and hosts regular services and community events for the Slettebakken neighbourhood.
How to Get to Slettebakken Church #
Slettebakken Church is in Bergen and is accessible by Bergen’s public transport network; local bus routes serve the neighborhood and the church is a short walk from nearby stops.
Tips for Visiting Slettebakken Church #
- Check parish schedules if hoping to attend a service or a concert - the church hosts community events.
- The exterior has a modernist-influenced 20th-century design; bring a camera for architectural details.
- Public transport in Bergen is good; combine the visit with other nearby Slettebakken attractions.
Best Time to Visit Slettebakken Church #
Spring through autumn for cultural events and milder weather.
Weather & Climate near Slettebakken Church #
Slettebakken Church's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 18°C. Heavy rainfall (2276 mm/year), wettest in December.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Heavy rain (215 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (125 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (142 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (185 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Heavy rain (257 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 5°C. Heavy rain (252 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 2°C. Heavy rain (250 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 4°C and lows of 0°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (263 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
