This is where you should book a table to celebrate the 17th of May

"Your celebrations and parties on the 17th of May should definitely take place at De Bergenske," says hotel director Kjetil Smørås.

The biggest party of the year is rapidly approaching. If you haven't secured a table yet, we cordially invite you to a unique and traditional celebration filled with joy, traditions, and fellowship.

Here's what's happening at De Bergenske on May 17th:

Frescohallen – a party from morning until late

This is the perfect spot for this who want to relax in the world's most beautiful restaurant and experience a vibrant atmosphere. You can reserve a table for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Book here

Zander K Hotel – a modern and central location

With an informal atmosphere and a traditional breakfast, this is a good location for Constitution Day celebrations. Book here

Grand Bergen – right in the heart of the city

The banqueting rooms here are characterised by elegance and tradition. Breakfast and lunch are served at Grand Bergen, with a buffet containing everything you associate with a traditional Norwegian 17th of May. Bring your children, friends and family. Send a query here

Breakfast is now fully booked, however we still have seating available for lunch

Engen bar & restaurant

Engen is unfortunately fully booked on May 17th. This is the place where meet for a good chat around the grill. If you want to experience chef Adam Bjerck's restaurant at a later date, you can reserve a table here

Bjerck bar & restaurant

Bjerck is unfortunately fully booked on May 17th. This is the place to go for a night on the town with the gang, a celebration with the family, a date with someone special, or just some good old fashioned excitement. Book a table here

"We have a long tradition of 17th of May celebrations. We provide soul, character, and a real 17th of May experience," says Kjetil Smørås.

Bergen knows the 17th of May

De Bergenske consists of five hotels centrally located in Bergen city centre, in addition to a number of restaurants and bars. Some of these are already fully booked for the big day, but there are still tables available at historic Frescohallen for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At Zander K Hotel you can have breakfast with family and friends, or gather a large crowd for a traditional morning celebration in the banqueting rooms at Grand Bergen.

"No matter where you dine with us, you will get the very best ingredients. We celebrate our national day with everything from a classic cold buffet with smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, and cured meat, to 2-course menus," says Kjetil, emphasizing that Bergen really is the city that knows how best to celebrate the 17th of May.

"Bergen is intimate, there is great enthusiasm around the national day, which is truly is the happening of the year. Bergen also has long traditions, such as buekorps — marching drummers — and we celebrate with passion."