Headed to Bergen, Norway for the first time? If so, here are all the things to do in Bergen on your first trip, along with some suggested Bergen day trips.
Surrounded by mountains and fjords and filled with colorful wooden buildings, it’s not difficult to understand why the city of Bergen is such a favorite among visitors to Norway. I mean, let’s face it: this city is pretty stunning!
Nevermind that Bergen’s weather is usually pretty wet, or that it boasts the famously high prices of Scandinavia – there’s still something undeniably charming about Bergen.
It took me three visits to Norway to finally visit Bergen, but when I did I finally understood what all the fuss was about.
If you’re visiting Bergen for the first time, here are all the things you won’t want to miss:
Things to do in Bergen on your first trip
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The colorful wooden houses along Bergen’s old Hanseatic Wharf are by far the most iconic sight in the city. And it just so happens that this is the most historic part of the city, too.
Source: A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to Bergen, Norway
