Bergen is a city on Norway’s southwestern coast. It's surrounded by mountains and fjords, including Sognefjord, the country’s longest and deepest. Bryggen features colorful wooden houses on the old wharf, once a center of the Hanseatic League's trading empire. The Fløibanen Funicular goes up Fløyen Mountain for panoramic views and hiking trails. The Edvard Grieg House is where the renowned composer once lived.
Area: 172 mi²
Weather: 55°F (13°C), Wind S at 4 mph (6 km/h), 80% Humidity
Local time: Friday 12:01 PM
Colleges and Universities: University of Bergen, MORE
Neighborhoods: Bryggen, Haukeland, Haakonsvern, Minde, Bergen, Mathopen, MORE
Did you know: Bergen is the 10th-most-populous urban area in the Nordic countries by population (247,731). wikipedia.org
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Bergen [http://www.visitbergen.com/en/] is the second largest city in Norway and the most popular gateway to the fjords of West Norway.
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