Slettebakken ChurchSlettebakken Church at a Glance
About Slettebakken Church
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.
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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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -1° - 4° | -4° | 215 mm | overcast | 94% | 5.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.4h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 4° | -3° | 184 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.4 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.8h |
| March | Poor | 0° - 6° | -1° | 181 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 11.6h |
| April | Acceptable | 2° - 9° | 3° | 120 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 14.4h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 10° | 102 mm | overcast | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 17.0h |
| June | Acceptable | 9° - 17° | 13° | 125 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 18.5h |
| July | Acceptable | 11° - 18° | 14° | 142 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 17.8h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 17° | 14° | 185 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 15.4h |
| September | Poor | 8° - 14° | 11° | 257 mm | overcast | 88% | 4.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 12.7h |
| October | Poor | 5° - 11° | 5° | 252 mm | overcast | 89% | 4.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.9h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 6° | 1° | 250 mm | overcast | 93% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.2h |
| December | Poor | 0° - 4° | -2° | 263 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.7 m/s | 0.0 low | 5.5h |
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.