Bergen – The capital of the fjords
4 highlights you need to experience in Bergen:
2. Experience Norway on a Nutshell tour from Bergen
3. Sample local seafood, fresh from the coast
4. Enjoy scenic views of the city from Mount Fløyen or Mount Ulriken
1. Explore historic Bryggen in Bergen
"I love the history of this place. It’s great to come and experience it, imagine what times were like before, and to learn more about the Hanseatic League and the history of Norway," says Cynthia.
Step into the Middle Ages
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2. Experience Norway on a Nutshell tour from Bergen
A half day on the fjord
The best things to do in Bergen
3. Sample local seafood from the fjords
Visit the charming fish market
"Bergen is such a beautiful place, and we really enjoyed the fish market," says Siva.
Spoil yourself with dinner from the sea
4. Take in scenic views of the fjord from a mountain peak
A modern gondola
A funicular from Bryggen
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Norway´s famous fjords
It’s no secret that Norway is famous for its magnificent fjords. No trip to Norway would be complete without a visit to one of the world-famous fjords! We’ve put together a list of the most famous and beautiful fjords Norway has to offer, so you can plan your next trip to our fair land.
Sognefjord in a Nutshell™ highlights
The Ledleys experienced Flåm and the famous Norwegian fjords on their visit to Norway. This is the very best experiences on the Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour.
The Flåm Railway - one of the world's best train journeys
Lonely Planet named it the best train journey in the world. Norway's Flåm Railway is a truly unique experience of breathtaking nature and quaint fjord villages. "It's so powerful and dramatic," says Audrey Olson, who experienced the train journey as part of the Sognefjord in a Nutshell tour.
A fjord for everyone
It seems like everywhere you look in Norway, there is another amazing fjord full of dazzling sights and experiences. With over 1,100 fjords throughout the country, even most locals have not seen them all. But, when you visit Norway, going on a fjord safari is an absolute must since they are such a big part of the country’s identity.