5. Bergen
Only a few other towns in Norway can compete with the charm of Bergen, the second-largest city in the country which is situated at the west coast. As Bergen is traditionally a trading community, it’s recommended to start your journey at the Bryggen quarter, where colourful wooden merchant houses remind visitors of Bergen’s glorious history. But downtown Bergen houses more treasures, such as the fascinating stone Bergenhus Festning and the gorgeous St Mary’s Church.
6. Geirangerfjord
The mighty Geirangerfjord is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and possibly the most visited fjord in the country. In this long-stretched sea arm, you’ll find snow-capped mountains on all sides and thundering waterfalls. One of the most fun ways to discover this gem is by kayak, which enables you to get close to stellar sights like the Seven Sisters waterfalls and the Bridal Veil Falls. When travelling by car through this spectacular region, the Ørnesvingen viewpoint is worth stopping by. Here, the Geirangerfjord curls like a horseshoe around the impressive mountains of western Norway.
