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Bergen Knit Fest

Since 2016 we have arranged a knitting festival at our historical factory premises in Salhus, Bergen. On 25-27 September 2026 Salhus Tricotagefabrik will once again be filled with workshops, talks and a large yarn market. Here you will find local and independent vendors that sell yarn and knitting accessories. Welcome to the cosiest, warmest festival in Norway!

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Tickets 2026

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How to get to the festival

  • Festival transport from Bergen city centre will be available. 
  • By car: 20 minutes from Bergen city centre. Follow the road to
    Åsane and turn left at IKEA. Follow the signs for Salhus from there.
    Address: Salhusvegen 201. Note: There will be NO available parking in
    Salhus!
  • By bus from the city centre: Use the festival bus or take bus no. 3 Støbotn, or 4 Flaktveit from Bryggen to Åsane terminal. The festival bus will be departing from Bergen Busstation at 09:20 and 10:20 both saturday and sunday. 
  • Alternative 2: Take bus number 3 to the final stop, Støbotn, and walk 30 min. to the museum.
  • Alternative 3: Taxi from Bergen / Åsane terminal.

Food

You can buy nice local food from Krone kafé at the venue. 

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