Bergen fish market

Day in Bergen sightseeing NORWAY

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June 27th 2010
Woke late (can’t get off to sleep as it is so light at night!) and walked across the bridge into Bergen. This involves going up and over quite a hill as this city is only flat along the waterways. Saw some amazing boats in the harbour - one from the Isle of Man which is privately owned (we chatted to one of the crew). Can’t imagine how much money you would need to have to own something like t ... read more

Europe » Norway » Western Norway » Bergen

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Two centuries of Viking raids into Europe tapered off following the adoption of Christianity by King Olav TRYGGVASON in 994. Conversion of the Norwegian kingdom occurred over the next several decades. In 1397, Norway was absorbed into a union with De... ... read more