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Fabulous Things to Do in Bergen, Norway (My Memories)

When you’re planning your first trip to Norway, where will your dart land on the map?

On the metropolitan capital of Oslo, home to the iconic Vigeland sculpture park and Operahuset? The Art Nouveau treasure that is Ålesund? Scenic Lofoten with her signature rorbuer red fishing cabins?

All worthy choices, but for me, the dart landed on the mountain city of Bergen in 2017, and I have never looked back.

Bergen, formerly Bjørgvin and also known as the City of Seven Mountains, lies nestled into a nook on Norway’s craggy southwestern coast. It’s the country’s second largest city, a former capital in its own right, and my favorite place on earth. I’ve been four times now, and each time is filled with comfortingly familiar experiences and new gems alike. While I’ll never claim to know everything about Bergen, I have a long, long list of sights, eats, and places I adore, and I’d love to share a few of them with you!