Why December Is the Perfect Time for a City Break in Bergen, Bergen, Norway

The city of Bergen is located on Norway’s west coast, in the heart of the fjords. It’s both a UNESCO World Heritage City and a European City of Culture. And yes, it’s a wonderful city to visit in winter.

Visit Bergen in December to experience the Christmas markets, the world’s largest gingerbread town and many other Christmas festivities; you’ll be feeling Christmassy in no time.

But even without all the Christmas activities, Bergen is still a great place to visit in winter. It’s a beautiful town to explore and just a short hop from the stunning nature of the fjords.

Bryggen is the historic heart of Bergen. It’s the old port and a reminder of Bergen’s important role within the Hanseatic League’s trading empire from the 14th to the mid-16th century.

Many fires, the last being in 1955, have damaged Bryggen’s characteristic old wooden houses. But the buildings are rebuilt using the traditionally followed old patterns and methods, leaving the main structure preserved, a relic of an ancient wooden urban design that was once common in Northern Europe.

For great views of the city of Bergen, nearby fjords and mountains, take the Fløibanen funicular to the top of Mount Fløyen! ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).