How to Spend 48 Hours in Bergen, Norway, Bergen, Norway

Are you traveling to the charming city of Bergen, in Norway? Find out how to spend a short weekend in the city and what sights and activities you shouldn’t miss.

I have to be honest. Before booking my trip to Bergen, Norway, I hadn’t even heard of this city. I was just looking for some cheap flights and Bergen came up. I googled it and the pictures online conquered me instantly so I decided to book the flight. It’s now among my top 10 favorite travel destinations and definitely on the “have to go back” list.

Bergen is a city on the southwestern coast of Norway, also known as the gateway to the fjords of Norway. It’s the second-largest city in the country and has quite a long and interesting history. It even served as Norway’s capital back in the 13th century.

In the 14th century, Bergen was the main trade center in Norway and had exclusive trade rights. The main trading point in the city was the old quayside, Bryggen. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bryggen is probably the most iconic sight in the city. The old buildings were taken over by Hanseatic merchants in the 14th century, when an office of the Hanseatic League was established here. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).