Bergen
Surrounded by seven hills and seven fjords, Bergen is a beguiling city. During the early Middle Ages, it was an important seaport and a member of the Hanseatic League, as well as Norway's capital – a heritage that can still be glimpsed in the beautifully preserved wooden buildings of Bryggen, now protected as a Unesco World Heritage site. Chocolate-box, clapperboard houses creep up the hillsides, ferries flit around the fjords, and a cluster of excellent art museums provide a welcome detour, and not only in case Bergen's notoriously fickle weather sets in. Meanwhile, a large student population ensures the city has a buzzy bar scene and nightlife, and easy access to nature means you're minutes away from complete tranquillity.
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Direct flights, must-see art and more: why Bergen is worth a visit in 2023Apr 3, 2023 • 4 min read
- ArchitectureNorway’s new waterfront park will have an underwater diving trail
Jul 27, 2020 • 2 min read
Festivals & EventsWorld's largest gingerbread city adds sugar and spice to Norway's Christmas celebrationsDec 4, 2019 • 1 min read
HotelThese perfectly-formed smaller cities have been voted the best in the worldDec 2, 2019 • 3 min read
- Sustainable TravelNo heatwave here: Bergen could topple its own record for consecutive rainy summer days
Jun 23, 2017 • 1 min read
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