Norway: Bergen & the Western Fjords

With a spectacular coastline that features majestic mountains surrounding magnificent fjords, Norway is graced with one of Europe’s most dramatic landscapes. From the days of their robust Viking heritage, the Norwegians have always been an outdoor people. Fortunately, Norway is a country with limitless space for all to enjoy the remarkable scenery this captivating land has to offer. The country’s landscape, however, does not solely constitute the splendor of this excursion. Some say that Norwegians are the most friendly and open of all the Scandinavians. The hospitality of the Norwegian people far exceeds the demands of mere good manners and your encounters with them will go a long way in making you feel at home. In the evenings retire to comfortable lodgings that have excellent views over the fjords—and cuisine to match, fresh salmon being the signature choice. Berry orchards and farmland also produce culinary delicacies for lavish buffets.