Bergen, Norway is one of the main inspirations for the fictional town of Arendelle in Disney’s Frozen, but there’s so much more to do in this charming city than blast the Frozen soundtrack while ...

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 ...

As one of Norway’s most popular cruise ship ports, the starting point for the coastal voyage, one end of the famous Bergen railway and its reputation as the gateway to the fjords, Bergen attracts ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

The meteorologists have confirmed it: historically rainy Bergen has had more sunshine than Norway's capital Oslo this month. Could this be a new trend?