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Are there fjords in Bergen Norway?
Bergen is situated between the longest fjord Sognefjord north of Bergen and the beautiful Hardangerfjord in the south and is therefore called the heart of the fjords. Bergen offers a large variety of fjord cruises and other activites and things to do.
How far are fjords from Bergen?
Bergen is often considered the Gateway to the Fjords because of its accessibility and close proximity to several fjords. For example, the longest fjord—Sognefjord is north of Bergen. The Hardangerfjord is south of Bergen and is a distance of 47 miles (75 km). Driving takes around an hour to reach this fjord.
What are the famous fjords of Norway?
According to Heen, the most dramatic fjords are in fact such side arms: The Geirangerfjord, the Aurlandsfjord, the Nærøyfjord, and the Lysefjord. His list of fjords worth visiting also include the Romsdalsfjord, the Nordfjord, the Sognefjord, the Hardangerfjord, and the northerly narrow Trollfjord.
What is special about Bergen Norway?
Bergen is famous for its university, which in turn is famous for its world-renowned museum collections. Well worth spending a day at, the University Museum of Bergen (Universitetsmuseet i Bergen) includes the Natural History Collection, the Cultural History Collection, and the Seafaring Museum.
Where is a famous fjord?
Norway
A fjord is a long, narrow arm of the sea with steep sides, carved by glacial activity. Many people consider fjords the very symbol of Norway. This country contains some of the longest, deepest, and most beautiful fjords in the world.
Where are the best places to visit in Norway?
Fjord Norway – You have to be here to believe it. The fjords are the soul of Norway – and certainly a magnificent attraction.
Why travel to Fjord Norway?
Half the fun of travelling in Fjord Norway is allowing yourself to be seduced – a few extra days in the breathtaking fjord landscape of Geiranger, a detour to the Atlantic Ocean via the Atlantic road, go from the fjord to the sky in 5 with Loen Skylift, or people watching on the iconic Bryggen in Bergen.
What to do in Bergen?
Fløyen, Ulriken and the other mountains that surround Bergen aren’t far from the city centre, and you can enjoy panoramic views of the city, fjord and sea from these mountains. Bergen is surrounded by a fjord landscape, and there are lots of sightseeing and fjord trips of varying lengths you can do that will give you memories for life.
What to do in Norway in the winter?
Explore Bergen – the city between the seven mountains, home of Bryggen and the gateway to the fjords. Experience Flåm and the Nærøyfjord, which are inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Take the Flåm Railway or Loen Skylift, go on a winter adventure in Myrkdalen or on a guided hike to Trolltunga!