Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Nestled between the peaks of seven mountains and the frigid ...

After traveling to Bergen, Norway, it has absolutely become one of my favorite cities. It is a charming city surrounded by nature, and it’s a city that truly feels like a breath of fresh air. And I ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Several hundred years ago, German-speaking traders would arrive ...

My first bite upon landing in Bergen, Norway, was airport pizza—most likely frozen before being reheated on one of those squeaky, trundling conveyor belt ovens. It had a preponderance of pepperoni on ...

The Lustrafjord offers plenty of scenic adventures for anyone who takes time to linger in fjord country. From the heart of the Sognefjord, a handy express boat quickly gets travelers to Bergen, the ...

"Rugged" is putting it mildly when it comes to 80 percent of Norway. Historically, it was a challenge to live here. That's why Vikings ventured south and so many emigrants left for America. But I find ...

In August, my husband and I visited Scandinavia with our two young children. We started our trip in Norway's second-largest city, Bergen, and then traveled to Oslo via the scenic Bergensbanen (Bergen ...

Steps from the touristic Rosenkrantz Tower, this is one of Bergen's better choices, and it puts the usually placid Clarion chain in a fantastic light. The hotel is located within walking distance of ...

A few months ago, we randomly walked into Wallingford’s Fat Cat Records. Greeting us, face-out by the cash register, was not Nirvana, not Soundgarden, but Peer Gynt Suite, by the Norwegian composer ...