Justin Foulkes

Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords

If we could visit only one region of Norway and hope to grasp the essence of the country's appeal, this would be our choice.

Attractions

Trolltunga
Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords
A slender spur of rock projecting into the void above Lake Ringedalsvatnet, Trolltunga is one of Norway's most-photographed features, and – along with…
Ole Bull Museum
Bergen
This beautiful estate was built in 1873 as the summer residence of Norway’s first musical superstar, violinist Ole Bull. Languishing on its own private…
Bryggen
Bergen
Bergen's oldest quarter runs along the eastern shore of Vågen Harbour (bryggen translates as 'wharf') in long, parallel and often precariously leaning…
KODE
Bergen
A catch-all umbrella for Bergen's art museums, KODE showcases one of the largest art-and-design collections in Scandinavia. Each of the four buildings has…
Norsk Oljemuseum
Stavanger
Admittedly, the prospect of an 'oil museum' doesn't sound like the most promising option for an afternoon out, but this state-of-the-art place exploring…
Canning Museum
Stavanger
Don't miss this surprising museum housed in an old cannery: it's one of Stavanger's most entertaining. Before oil, there were sardines, and Stavanger was…
Gamle Stavanger
Stavanger
Gamle (Old) Stavanger, above the western shore of the harbour, is a delight. The Old Town's cobblestone walkways pass between rows of late-18th-century…
Edvard Grieg Museum
Bergen
Composer Edvard Grieg and his wife Nina Hagerup spent summers at this charming Swiss-style wooden villa from 1885 until Grieg's death in 1907. Surrounded…

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Wildlife & Nature

Aug 25, 2020 • 1 min read

It crosses a canyon 50m above the waterfall, which was the most visited natural attraction in Norway in 2018.

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