| Visit the 'Gateway to the Fjords'! Bergen is Norway's second city and one of its most attractive destinations in Europe. Spend your days falling in love with the delightful natural setting, with seven imposing mountains surrounding it on three sides and the island-dotted North Sea on the fourth.
Bergen's long history as Norway's leading port and latterly as an international business and tourist centre lends it a more cosmopolitan air than other major Norwegian cities. Additionally, although fishing, shipping, and other maritime industries still play a major role in Bergen's economy, international tourism is becoming an increasingly significant income source.
The locals, known as Bergenseners, are friendly and widely regarded as the most outgoing of Norwegians. They are immensely proud of their city, its history, and traditions. Bergen is a city filled with museums, galleries, and other cultural institutions. The arts play a huge role in the city’s life and it was a European City of Culture in 2000.
Bergen is situated around the historic harbor area. The centre has a fairly compact layout and most areas of interest are within walking distance. The local architecture, particularly the Hanseatic Wharf of Bryggen and the Bergenseners' brightly painted wooden homes, provides great photo opportunities.
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