Travels in Western Norway

Bergen, the gateway to the fjords of Norway, and one of the oldest and most vibrant cities in all of Scandinavia.

Geiranger fjord is the crown jewel of all the Norwegian fjords. It is a natural wonder on the UNESCO World Heritage list. As in most of Norway, agriculture was always important, but with so much natural beauty, tourism became the important industry in the late 1800s.

Alesund is a beautiful city located on the west coast of Norway and is made up of seven islands connected by bridges. It is located 147 miles northeast of Bergen and is a gateway city to the fjords, including the famous Geiranger. The Alesund city center is known for its wonderful Art Nouveau architecture and is often celebrated as "the Venice of the North."

Less than 2+ hours from the coastal city of Bergen by car is Eidfjord, in the heart of the historic Hardanger region, one of Western Norway's most dramatically beautiful landscapes. Easily reached from Bergen, it can be a day trip with the "Norway in a Nutshell" tour. Then the travel hub of Flam is one of Norway's perfect locations.