A typical way to visit a country is to hit its top tourist destinations. Your average tourist visits the capital city first and stays in the five-star hotels while they tour the sites. To enjoy the Nordic culture and places, you go to Bergen. Its location makes it perfect to visit the world famous scenic fjord system that opened up this once isolated city to tourists. What makes this city even more exciting to visit is the cost. Bergen was once the most expensive tourist destination but this is no longer the case.

Iconic Culture

Many travelers say that the best way to experience Bergen is at ground level and sky level. At ground level, the majestic city streets are alive with culture from the harbor to the graffiti in the streets. Bergen was once Europe’s commercial hub, bringing merchants from all over through its fjords. Today Bryggen’s wooden buildings that stand hundreds of years old remind tourists of that historic time. The harbor still has an assortment of fresh sea food from whale to crabs at the fish market for you to enjoy. A walk through Bryggen gives you a feel of the mid-century architecture and life that built this beautiful city. At night, the city comes alive making the colorful buildings even more beautiful.

Are you a lover of the arts? You are in Europe’s art corner. Bergen hosts some international music festivals, and it boasts of being home to the world’s most famous artists of the twenty-first century such as musicians, composers, violinists. Drop in at composer Edvard Grieg’s home at Troldhaugen and experience the musical genius’s home preserved since its establishment. You must go to the theater, the Philharmonic Orchestra, one of the oldest symphony orchestras that come from Bergen or visit some museums that display Bergen’s rich culture.

Spectacular Views.

You can get a bird’s eye view from the cable cars or hike in the mountains. Either way, you can enjoy the breathtaking views of the blue glaciers that adorn the city’s fjord system. Bergen is the best place to enjoy the famous fjords, but for the adventurous tourists, skiing and white water rafting give you thrills and chills. Many people have heard of the tale of the trolls but to get a better understanding of these stories, take a trip to the forests where they once lived. So book a flight to Bergen, preferably during the summer, when you can avoid all the rain and cold weather that is the norm in Norway.