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Bergen, Norway
Located on the southwestern coast of Norway, Bergen is the second largest city in the country with a 2010 population of nearly 260,000.
Ringed by forested peaks that tower over the town and exceed 2,000 ft, charming and colorful homes hugs the the slopes in all directions.
The harbor area is the town center, and the old waterfront is lined with historic buildings that today contains dozens of specialty shops and a wide assortment of restaurants.
The economy is still based on the sea and Bergen's central fish market is a popular place for locals and visitors alike.
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Bergen Photos, Page Two
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A little red house at the end of a narrow street in Bergen.
People that travel to Bergen, Norway often become so happy that they can't resist jumping up and down in puddles.
Of all of the harbors I've seen in my travels, I would say that Bergen's is the most picturesque.
The Viking heritage is on display everywhere in Bergen, including a number of impressive statues.
In Bergen, it's all but impossible to take a bad picture, especially along the water's edge.
This is a very typical site in Bergen, as mostly wooden houses slope down to the harbor's edge. And like San Francisco, or Rio de Janeiro, the city streets are severely sloped and a bit difficult to drive on. What it's like here in the dead of winter I can only imagine.
The Johanneskirke (church) stand high on a hill to the south of the town center.
