Goats on Mount Floyen

Bergen

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July 28th 2016
Brittania arrived in Bergen on a wet, rainy, dismal cloudy day. Although the skies were grey Bergen was a great port of call and a very good place to visit. After an early breakfast on board we were quickly on shore for a brisk walk through Bergen city centre to take the funicular to Mount Floyen 320m high. We enjoyed the panoramic views at the top as the rain stopped for a while and then ... 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