Bergen Welcomes Its First baby of the Year

Snow falls over Byfjellene and the city center.

In thousands of homes across Bergen, residents are recovering after New Year’s Eve celebrations.

And in room 26 on the 3rd floor of Glasblokkene, Frida Dahl Birkeland cradles her newborn daughter. The baby gurgles as she looks up at her father, Øyvind Garnes Loftheim.

They had originally planned a quiet New Year’s Eve. However, during the day, they realized something was happening.

At 10 PM, they arrived at Haukeland University Hospital.

Just ten minutes after midnight,their daughter was born,making her Bergen’s first baby of the year.

Key Takeaways

• Frida Dahl Birkeland and Øyvind Garnes Loftheim welcomed their daughter as Bergen’s New Year’s baby.
• the baby was born at Haukeland University Hospital shortly after midnight on January 1st.
• The parents initially planned a quiet New Year’s Eve but were surprised by the early arrival.

This joyous occasion marks a special start to the year for the family and the city of Bergen. We wish them all the best as they embark on this new chapter.