10 commercial leases: Bergen

Bergen is located in Hordaland County, in the western part of Norway. It is indeed large, boasting a population of over 280 thousand people. Being the centre of aquaculture, shipping, the offshore petroleum industry, education and research, tourism, media and numerous other spheres, Bergen boasts an extensive commercial property market. It consists of premises of office type, warehouses, hotels, restaurants, shops, logistics properties, business centres, etc. Within the last several years, the demand for commercial premises in Bergen was very high. Thus, the investment market and the leasing situation is continuously improving there. Less interest comes from international investors, but the domestic ones keep the transaction market rather active. The most solid segments of the commercial property stock of Bergen are office, hotel, and logistics, while the retail sector has faced a relatively low activity. Today, office vacancy rates in the region are around 9,5%. Experts state that the percentage of the available venues in this segment will fall to approximately 7,5% in the nearest future. The leaseholders offer sophisticated commercial premises for rent in various Bergen’s neighbourhoods. But, probably the most popular location regarding the establishment of companies is the CBD. Sandsli and Fyllingdallen, respectively, face the lowest rates of demand and offer venues for significantly lower prices.

At MatchOffice, we support cooperation with the renowned providers of business premises for rent in Bergen. The solutions available on our website boast thousands of square metres of the available space of various types. They are leased on both - flexible and long terms for reasonable fees. Venues occupy massive representative buildings in Bergen, close to the major routes and transport stations. Easily accessible by public vehicles, they also boast ample parking lots for car and bike owners. You will find numerous leisure options, public, shopping and financial facilities, in the closest proximity to commercial premises in Bergen too.

Throughout history, Bergen used to be one of the largest cities in Scandinavia. It still preserved this status. Nowadays, it is divided into eight boroughs; the most densely-populated areas are Åsane, Fana, Bergenhus and Laksevåg. These neighbourhoods also host many commercial premises, branches of domestic and international companies, educational establishments, etc. Among the most renowned companies that operate in the city are Aker Solutions, Rolls-Royce, Aibel, Infosys, Equinor, to name a few. The local university plays a vital role in the development of the economy of the region. Graduates often start their careers in Bergen, making it an essential hub of innovations and growth.