• Karen HechingerEurope by Eurail 2024Traveler
    Bergen harbor (sorry for such a bad video!)Funicular goes up to Floyen mountain at the top of this pic1This statue is entitled "Life, play & dreams"We wandered through a local pleasant park on our way down to the harborTrolls are pipular mythical beings in Norwegian folklore1Troll and vikings, of courseMain campus of Bergen UniversityStudent orientation day in the park11The vibrant fish market at the harborThe fish looked really fresh

    47. Bergen

    August 12, 2024 in Norway ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F

    Bergen is a city on Norway’s southwestern coast, about 290 miles west of Oslo. It's surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen area (translates literally to the wharf) features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails.

    We wandered the wharf & surrounding area, including the fish market, local parks, & university.    Read more