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 ...

From charming oddities to nuggets of cultural insights, here are all the ways Norwegians continue to surprise (and baffle) me ...

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 ...

There are houses of all styles, train stations, castles, farms, cable cars and soccer fields. Welcome to Bergen, Norway – in ...

From inspirational fjord-side settings to dank castle towers to dried sticks of cod, the city connects visitors to the roots of Norwegian culture. Bergen’s old Hanseatic Quarter has a crude yet ...

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 ...

As the biggest city along the vast coastline of western Norway, Bergen is the perfect starting point for a Norwegian fjord road trip. But the historic city is one of Norway’s most popular cities for ...

Rugged is putting it mildly when it comes to 80% of Norway. Historically, it was a challenge to live here. That’s why Vikings ventured south and so many emigrants left for America. But I find excuses ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Although it remains critical mode of transport for locals and ...

Bergen is Norway’s elegant cultural capital and has a long history, but its setting adds plenty of natural beauty – at least when it isn’t raining. A wide range of cruise lines visit Bergen, which is ...

Krysta Alexa is raising two kids in Norway and experiencing the difference in parenting practices there Krysta Alexa Krysta Alexa was no stranger to living abroad when she planted roots in Norway.