Bergen Norway – Travels Round The World

Where in the World Are We?

We are in Bergen, Norway.

BERGEN, NORWAY
The country’s second-biggest city
The crooked, pastel-colored warehouses of Bergen’s World Heritage waterfront lean together charmingly, welcoming visitors to this city at the heart of Norway’s most extraordinary cinematic landscapes. It may be the country’s second-biggest city, but the villagey feel here always provides a warm welcome, even when the weather lives up to its famously damp reputation.

Bergen’s colorful waterfront, Bryggen, is a ramshackle line-up of incredible Hanseatic warehouses, built following the devastating fire of 1702, which ransacked the city. These iconic warehouses have stood proudly ever since, with Bergen growing and expanding around the colorful facades. Behind them, a labyrinth of narrow alleyways and wooden decking waits, alive with artisan craft shops and bustling galleries. Fløyen Mountain watches over the city, and you can take a short but steep hike up to the panoramic viewpoints, or jump on the funicular, which trundles visitors up and down the incline. At the top, spectacular views of Bergen jutting out into the dark seas below unfold before you.

Wait until evening to see the sunset painting glorious golden light across the city and waves, and Bergen’s lights flickering into life. Nærøyfjorden, a deeply etched fjord nearby, is perhaps Norway’s most photographed and iconic piece of scenery. A cruise through the base of this spectacular, narrow fjord, parting the glass-smooth, inky waters, is an utterly humbling experience, as the claustrophobically close slopes rise imposingly over you. Sognefjord also stretches out nearby and is Norway’s longest fjord, adorned with plunging waterfalls and vibrant farms during summer.

SIGHTS

Bryggen Wharf (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Fløibanen Funicular
Fish Market
KODE Art Museums
St. Mary’s Church
CUISINE
Bergen’s culinary scene is steeped in coastal heritage and Nordic refinement. In intimate waterfront restaurants, relish delicate cod, langoustine, and wild mushroom preparations. At Bare or Colonialen, tasting menus celebrate seasonal, locally foraged ingredients with artistic precision. From traditional fish soup to contemporary Nordic cuisine, every dish in Bergen tells a story of elegance and place.

Today’s Excursion – Scenic Bergen
On this introduction to Bergen, we saw all the highlights of this lovely city, known as the Gateway to the Fjords. This UNESCO World Heritage city has the ideal combination of nature, culture, and exciting urban life.

Bergen Scenic Drive
Your scenic drive will take you to the southern residential areas, passing the Royal Residence, Gamlehaugen, Grieghallen, the
modern concert hall named after Norway’s great composer Edvard Grieg, and the Bergen Theater.

Hanseatic Bryggen
Continuing on, drive past the fish market and the narrow streets of Hanseatic Bryggen, which have houses dating back to the 18th century. The original buildings were destroyed in a fire at the beginning of the 18th century and were rebuilt in the same style as the former buildings from 1350. Your guide will take you on a journey back in time, where you will learn more about the fascinating development of this old Hanseatic city. Admire St. Mary’s Church, dating back to 1170, and one of Norway’s finest examples of Romanesque architecture. Pass by Koengen, which was once an army depot, and see the medieval Bergenhus
Fortress.