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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

Prices:

Kniting market

In January, the application form for spots at the market will open.

Volunteers

Would you like to volunteer at the festival? In Januray the application form opens. 

Hotel

Discount for the festival hotel will be available in 2026.

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. 

Podcaster, blogger or journalist focused on knitting?

Contact us to apply for a press pass.