Knowing we had limited time in the city itself between trips out to the fjords, I worked with travel company Scott Dunn to ...

From the moment you arrive in Bergen, you can tell it's a little odd. The first thing you see upon exiting the airport is a sign built into the side of a mountain ridge that says, "Bergen?" (yes, with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Nestled between the peaks of seven mountains and the frigid ...

Bergen is a pleasant seaside city on the west coast of Norway best known for its iconic row of colorful wooden buildings perched on the edge of a picturesque harbor. The city is the gateway to the ...

Most towns have one or two main attractions — a beautiful mountain setting, interesting architecture, or a UNESCO World Heritage Site. And then there are places like Bergen, Norway, which seem to have ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Norway’s two biggest cities are both big tourist draws. Most ...

This summer, instead of the usual beach vacation, consider a visit to Bergen, Norway. While the capital city of Oslo tends to top travel lists, the country’s second-largest city is wooing travelers ...

FLAM, Norway – The train came to a halt far above the valley, at a raging cataract called Kjosfossen Waterfall. Everybody got out to look and take pictures. Cascading from high above, part of it ...

Sophie Mendel is an editor at Travel + Leisure, where she assigns, edits, and publishes the product reviews and recommendations that help guide travelers toward the best shoes, apparel, accessories, ...

Nestled between mountains, Bergen’s compact centre has the feel of a small cosy town despite its status as Norway’s second biggest city. The outdoor lifestyle rules on west coast Norway, even in the ...