🇳🇴 Bergen, Norway | A Fairytale on the Fjords ✨
📜 History Uncovered Once Norway’s medieval capital 👑 and a Hanseatic trade powerhouse 🚢, Bergen’s cobbled streets and colorful wharfs whisper tales of Viking merchants and maritime glory. Today, it’s Norway’s second-largest city—where history meets hip! 🚆 Getting There Took the iconic "Norway in a Nutshell" route from Oslo (book early for window seats! 📸). Pro tip: Off-season = fewer crowds, better photos! 🏞️ Must-See Spots 1️⃣ Bryggen Wharf 🌈 UNESCO-listed 15th-century wooden houses—like stepping into a Viking trading post! 2️⃣ Mount Fløyen 🚡 Ride the funicular (or hike 40 mins 🥾) for panoramic fjord views. Spot squirrels and seasonal foliage! 🍂 3️⃣ Fish Market 🦀 Feast on king crab, salmon, and mussels (~2,000 NOK). Don’t miss the fish soup! 🛏️ Stay Smart Airbnb alert: Many old buildings lack elevators—pack light or brace for stairs! 🛍️ Shop Like a Local Outdoor gear heaven: Arc’teryx: Score 30-50% off during mid/year-end sales. 🧥 Helly Hansen (Norwegian OG): Nautical-chic jackets 50% off seasonally! ⛷️ ⚠️ Know Before You Go Weather: Rainy but magical! ☔ Pack a waterproof jacket (Bergen = 200+ wet days/year). Alcohol rules: Stores sell weak beer (<4.75%) only—cutoff at 8PM weekdays, 6PM Sat, closed Sun. Stronger drinks? Bars only (70-120 NOK/glass). 🍻 Next stop: Tromsø! 🛫 #NorwayTravel #Bergen #FjordLife #NordicAdventure #ShopLocal #Wanderlust 🌍✨