Train from Oslo to Bergen II

Bergen

---

March 20th 2006
Train journey from Oslo to Bergen, one the top 20 train journeys in the world (we saw that on a plaque on the wall of the station - we didn't know this in advance!) was amazing. It's no Dublin-Ballina, but it had it's moments! It isn't as cold, and there isn't as much snow in Bergen. We put this down to the effect of the North Atlantic Drift, thanks to our 6th Class Geography (Thomas was cre ... read more

Europe » Norway » Western Norway » Bergen

---

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