Morning light spills across Bergen’s harbor, glinting off rows of colorful wooden buildings that have watched ships come and go for centuries. Framed by seven mountains and freshened by sea air, the ...

Bergen, Norway, is a picturesque coastal city renowned for its colorful Hanseatic heritage, stunning fjords, and a vibrant cultural scene. For many travelers, Bergen is often nothing more than a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Several hundred years ago, German-speaking traders would arrive ...