The Norwegian fjords

The gateway to the fjords = the doorway to Norway?

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April 26th 2019
Bergen might hold the title of being Norway's second largest metropolis after the capital city Oslo, but owing to its location as the prime gateway to the Norwegian fjords, it comes as no real surprise that the place has put it in contention for the nation's most preferred urban area. There are a few factors which need to be considered when planning any trip to Bergen, one of them being the unavoi ... 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