Eastern Norway In know for tall and wild mountains in Jotunheimen National Park and urban life in the capital of Oslo.
About half of the Norwegian population live in this region. Gudbrandsdalen is one of the valleys cutting through the mountains from east to west.
Bergen
Bergen is "The Gateway to the Fjords of Norway"
and well-established cruise port Bergen is an international city packed
with history and tradition, a big city with small-town charm and
atmosphere. Bergen likes visitors. And Bergen is worth a visit.
Bergen hosts a wide variety of activities from the fine to lively football matches at Brann Stadium. The city has one of the world's oldest symphony orchestras, a professional ballet company, an exciting jazz and blues scene, repertory theatres, imaginative reveus and a wide choice of festivals.
Outdoor activities
Sightseeing
A guide tour by bus, sightseeing train or boat is a great of seeing Bergen's attractions and learning about the city.
Bergen and its surrounding areas can offer a good variety ranging from golf to cucling, fishing and hiking.
The wild outdoors is just seven minutes away by the Floibanen Finicular. The mountains around the city have some splending marked trails. A map of these is available from Bergen Turlag and at the tourist information office.
The city is also an ideal starting point for yachting Many dream of going deep-sea fishing and Bergen is ideally situated. You may choose between fishing on the open sea or in the relatively calmer waters of the surrounding skerry guard - either way, the prospects are excellent Marsteinen and Fedje are two destinations close to Bergen where fishing is particulary good.
