Regional State Archives in Bergen

The Regional State Archives in Bergen extends across multiple floors, containing 15 kilometers of shelving filled with historical documents and administrative records.

Founded in 1885, the institution began as a regional repository for state documents from Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane counties, later expanding through major additions in 1975 and 1992.

The archives preserve photographs, maps, and documents dating back to 1650, documenting the evolution of Norwegian society and local communities through generations.

Researchers and visitors can access the facility through designated reading rooms, with support available from 22 staff members for document retrieval and research guidance.

A British message in a bottle from 1809 was discovered within the collections, revealing information about coastal defense operations during the Napoleonic period.

Location: Bergen Municipality

Inception: 1885

Part of: National Archives of Norway

Address: Årstadveien 22, N-5009 Bergen

Phone: +4755965800

Email: sabergen@arkivverket.no

Website: http://arkivverket.no/arkivverket/Arkivverket/Statsarkivet-i-Bergen

GPS coordinates: 60.38096,5.35996

Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:25