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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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Kniting market

See this years vendors here. 

Opening hours 

Saturday, 26 September

  • Knitting Lounge and Krone Café: 11:00 to 18:00 
  • Yarn Market: 13:00 to 18:00 
  • Early access to the yarn market for Weekend Pass holders: 12:00 to 13:00 

Sunday, 27 September

  • Knitting Lounge and Krone Café: 10:30 to 17:00
  • Yarn Market: 11:00 to 16:00 

How to get to the festival

Festival Boat from Bergen
On Saturday, 26 September, Rødne Fjord Cruise will operate a festival boat from Bergen city center directly to the festival.
Purchase tickets here.

Veteran Buses from Åsane
On Sunday, 27 September, vintage buses will run between Åsane Terminal and Salhus. The bus departs at 09:45, 10.15, 10.45, 11,15. Return trip from Salhus at 16.00, 16.30 and 17.00.

Bus travel is included in the festival ticket, including market-only tickets.

Public Transport
Alternatively, you can take a regular bus from Bergen city centre and change to bus 35 to Salhus at Åsane Terminal. Please check departure times at https://www.skyss.no/.

Parking
Unfortunately, regular parking is not available at the festival, as the limited parking spaces are reserved for visitors with accessibility needs.

If you require a reserved parking space, please contact us at strikkefestival@muho.no.

Hotel

Scandic Ørnen is the official festival hotel and offers 15% off accommodation for festival guests.

Conveniently located in Bergen city centre, Scandic Ørnen provides easy access to the festival boat departure on Saturday and public transport connections to Salhus.

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.