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 ...

If you have no impression of Bergen, Norway yet, then imagine the vibe of a provincial port town somewhere in New England or up the coast in Canada. It’s got the seafood to hold court, the quaintness ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Bergen remains Norway’s top cruise destination, even as other ...

Bergen's old Hanseatic Quarter has a crude yet romantic charm. I crouch under creaky timbers as I wander through the Hanseatic Museum. The oversized cupboards around me once housed humble workers — ...

Founded in AD 1070, Bergen, Norway, 190 mi/305 km northwest of Oslo, is the country's second largest—and one of its most attractive—cities. Bergen is a popular cruise ship destination that attracts ...