Oslo Airport Gardermoen, Oslo

National GeographicOct 20

In Vestland, Norway, Tap Into Nature at Its Most Elemental

From history and gastronomy in Bergen, the capital, to the stunning fjords and parks nearby, the region offers a panoply of Nordic pleasures in a small package.

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Oslo Airport GardermoenPlaceAirport for connecting flights
Elsewhere
Flåm RailwayAttractionFlåm, NorwayOne of the steepest railways in the world
Hanseatic MuseumMuseumBergen, NorwayTells story of medieval Northern European merchant class
GaptrastRestaurantBergen, NorwayEarned second Michelin star in 2026
JostedalsbreenTrailBergen, NorwayNational park capped by Europe's biggest glacier
FolgefonnaTrailBergen, NorwayNational park
Bryggen quarterNeighborhoodBergen, NorwayTime portal to medieval Norway
TrolltungaSightSkjeggedal, NorwayJuts 2,300 feet above Ringedalsvatnet Lake
NærøyfjordSightFlåm, NorwayNarrow fjord with rock walls soaring 5,900 feet
Bergen Fresland AirportPlaceBergen, NorwayAirport serving Bergen
Norway in a NutshellPlaceBergen, NorwayJourney combining bus, boat, and train
Bergen International FestivalFestivalBergen, Norway
Trolltunga AdventuresPlaceSkjeggedal, Norway
Trolltunga ActivePlaceSkjeggedal, Norway

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In Vestland, Norway, Tap Into Nature at Its Most Elemental