There’s no two ways about it: beautiful Bergen absolutely dazzles. It may be a lesser-known Scandinavian destination for Western travelers, who might be more familiar with Oslo (or next-door Stockholm). But Norway’s second-largest city (population: around 300,000) is arguably its most scenic. A place that—once you encounter it—you’ll never forget.
Picture this: a line of wooden shops and houses along a historic harbor, backed by snow-packed peaks, set inside one of the country’s famous fjords, and crashing waterfalls nearby. You can find fresh seafood available in the middle of it all and, if you believe the locals, a whole bunch of trolls living upon the heights, in the dark woods that ring the city. It’s a lot to explore in just a single day, but here’s our best guide for 24 hours in Bergen.
