Emerald green fjord

Bergen and the Western fjords of Norway

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August 21st 2010
Bergen is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of London for a relaxing weekend. Our plane from Gatwick was only a quarter full and arriving in Bergen was too easy, no queues at immigration and we were straight on to a half empty bus which dropped us in the centre of town. Being midnight on a Friday night, the primarily student town of Bergen was pumping with many drunken stude ... 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