Bergen is the best city to live in Europe according to Oxford Economics

How were cities rated?

Oxford Economics analysts looked at as many as 1,000 of the world's largest cities, assessing them on the basis of 27 indicators, which were grouped into five main categories: economy, human capital, quality of life, environment and management. It is in the quality of life category that Bergen outclasses the European competition, confirming its reputation as an ideal place to live.

The secret of Bergen's success

Bergen, called the gateway to the fjords, delights not only with its picturesque location at the junction of the North and Norwegian Seas, but also with the unique atmosphere of the historic wooden port district, inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

As the authors of the report emphasize, Bergen residents can count on high wages, small differences in wealth and excellent conditions for maintaining work-life balance.

An additional advantage is the proximity to nature, which favors active rest and recreation.

European top – who else is on the podium?

Second place in Europe was taken by French Grenoble, which was still the leader in 2024.

Third place went to Bern, Switzerland.

Oslo and Luxembourg City were also in the top five. It is these cities that set the quality of life standards on the Old Continent today.

Polish cities in the world ranking

The list also includes Polish accents. Warsaw was classified the highest, taking 32nd place in the world.

Right behind it was Wrocław (34th place). The top hundred also includes Lublin (87th place) and Kielce (92nd place).

Other Polish cities, such as Gdańsk, Poznań, Kraków, Białystok, Bydgoszcz and Łódź, were outside the top hundred of the ranking.