Things to do in Vestland

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🏔️Reflections - Aurlandsfjord - Sogn og Fjordane - Norway🇳🇴 📷Nikon D7500 - ISO 400 - Nikkor 18-200mm lens f3.5-5.6 G - 18mm - f/11,0 1/250 sec 📚The Norwegian language (Norwegian: Norsk), is a North Germanic language of the West Scandinavian branch. Along with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a dialect continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional varieties, and some Norwegian and Swedish dialects, in particular, are very close. These Scandinavian languages📖, together with Faroese and Icelandic as well as some extinct languages📕, constitute the North Germanic languages🔖. The Norwegian language consists in two distinct and rival norms↔️: Bokmål or Riksmål, also called Dano-Norwegian and Nynorsk or New Norwegian. ➡️During the 15th century, the old Norwegian writing traditions✍🏻 gradually died out after the union of Norway🇳🇴 with Denmark🇩🇰 and the removal of the central government to Copenhagen. In 1814 Norway achieved the independence but the linguistic union🔄 with Danish persisted. Educational problems due to the linguistic distance between Danish and spoken Norwegian and also to sociopolitical matters, stimulated a search🔎 for a national standard language. Ivar Aasen, a self-taught linguist📚, constructed in 1853 a language norm primarily from the dialects of the western and central rural districts. This standard continued the Old Norwegian tradition and was meant to replace Danish, he called it Landsmål, but now it is officially known as Nynorsk. He presented the New Norwegian norm in a grammar, a dictionary and numerous literary texts📚. Finally, in 1885 the New Norwegian was officially recognised as a second national language. 
👉Today, all Norwegians learn to read and write New Norwegian, but only about 20 percent use it as primary written language✍🏻. ❓Did you know that Norway🇳🇴 is the largest exporter of salmon in the world, but the country’s national dish is Fårikål (mutton stew)?
🏔️Reflections - Aurlandsfjord - Sogn og Fjordane - Norway🇳🇴 📷Nikon D7500 - ISO 400 - Nikkor 18-200mm lens f3.5-5.6 G - 18mm - f/11,0 1/250 sec 📚The Norwegian language (Norwegian: Norsk), is a North Germanic language of the West Scandinavian branch. Along with Swedish and Danish, Norwegian forms a dialect continuum of more or less mutually intelligible local and regional varieties, and some Norwegian and Swedish dialects, in particular, are very close. These Scandinavian languages📖, together with Faroese and Icelandic as well as some extinct languages📕, constitute the North Germanic languages🔖. The Norwegian language consists in two distinct and rival norms↔️: Bokmål or Riksmål, also called Dano-Norwegian and Nynorsk or New Norwegian. ➡️During the 15th century, the old Norwegian writing traditions✍🏻 gradually died out after the union of Norway🇳🇴 with Denmark🇩🇰 and the removal of the central government to Copenhagen. In 1814 Norway achieved the independence but the linguistic union🔄 with Danish persisted. Educational problems due to the linguistic distance between Danish and spoken Norwegian and also to sociopolitical matters, stimulated a search🔎 for a national standard language. Ivar Aasen, a self-taught linguist📚, constructed in 1853 a language norm primarily from the dialects of the western and central rural districts. This standard continued the Old Norwegian tradition and was meant to replace Danish, he called it Landsmål, but now it is officially known as Nynorsk. He presented the New Norwegian norm in a grammar, a dictionary and numerous literary texts📚. Finally, in 1885 the New Norwegian was officially recognised as a second national language. 
👉Today, all Norwegians learn to read and write New Norwegian, but only about 20 percent use it as primary written language✍🏻. ❓Did you know that Norway🇳🇴 is the largest exporter of salmon in the world, but the country’s national dish is Fårikål (mutton stew)?
While driving from Bergen to Oslo, we went through this region of beautiful lakes. I've never seen such perfectly reflecting pools of water. This was actually shot on my iPhone out the car window.
We took the 1 day Norway in a nutshell trip Oslo - Bergen, the Fjord cruise is included, AMAZING!!!!
A short fjord cruise on a trip from Oslo to Bergen #lifeatexpedia #Green #TheGreatOutdoors
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Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - the local operator

Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - the local operator

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 42 reviews
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Price is RM 302 per adult
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3-Hour Private Tour Hiked through the Bergen Mountains

3-Hour Private Tour Hiked through the Bergen Mountains

Activity duration is 3 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 662 per adult
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Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator

Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator

Activity duration is 3 hours and 30 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 13 reviews
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Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

Activity duration is 7 hours
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Price is RM 337 per adult
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Snowshoe hiking in Bergen - Public tour

Snowshoe hiking in Bergen - Public tour

Activity duration is 5 hours
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Portrait of a long-range plan for the girls in the language of the troll in the mountains of Norway, the feeling of complete freedom; Shutterstock ID 316382687

Trolltunga

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Trolltunga during your travels in Odda. Amble around the area's lakeside or visit its churches.

Trolltunga
Bryggen which includes signage, a city and street scenes

Bryggen

Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.

Bryggen
Bryggen Waterfront as well as a small group of people

Bryggen Waterfront

Walk around this popular spot in Bergen, a beautiful neighborhood full of traditional houses, museums, restaurants and shops along an arm of the North Sea.

Bryggen Waterfront
Sogne Fjord featuring general coastal views and mountains

Sogne Fjord

Photograph sheer valleys from hardy mountain trains, traverse mighty blue glaciers or visit ancient stave churches around Norway’s longest fjord.

Sogne Fjord
#bergen #norway #penguin 🤗

Bergen Aquarium

Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Bergen Aquarium during your holiday to Bergen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.

Bergen Aquarium
Floibanen Funicular showing railway items

Floibanen Funicular

Ride the cable car from the center of Bergen to the top of Mount Fløyen for incredible views across the fjords and access to picturesque hiking trails.

Floibanen Funicular
Naeroyfjord featuring mountains and a lake or waterhole

Naeroyfjord

Dramatic cliffs, cascading waterfalls and tranquil glacial water makes this UNESCO-protected site an idyllic place to cruise, hike and kayak.

Naeroyfjord
Wild water of Bjoreio River on the way to Voeringsfossen in Norway. #Nature

Vøringsfossen

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Vøringsfossen during your travels in Eidfjord. Stroll along the family-friendly beaches or discover the area's waterfalls.

Vøringsfossen
Torget Fishmarket showing markets as well as a couple

Fish Market

Eat local specialties such as fresh caviar, pickled herring and fish soup at this lively outdoor market that dates back to the 12th century.

Fish Market

Areas of Vestland

Bryggen featuring rocky coastline, boating and a small town or village

Bergen City Centre

4.5/5(184 area reviews)

Museums, seafood restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Bergen City Centre. Make a stop by Torgalmenningen Square or Kloverhuset Shopping Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.

Bergen City Centre
Torgallmenningen, Torgalmenningen, or Torvallmenningen, is the main square of Bergen, Norway. Wikipedia

Sentrum

If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Bergen Art Museum or Grieg Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.

Sentrum
🏔️A view of Bergen above the clouds - Bergen - Hordaland - Norway🇳🇴 📷Nikon D7500 - ISO 100 - Nikkor 18-200mm lens f3.5-5.6 G - 18mm - f/22 6,0 sec - ND Filter ➡️It is said that Bergen is surrounded by the Seven Mountains🏔️ (Norwegian: De sys fjell), and it is often called “the city between the seven mountains”, but in fact it was the playwright🎭 Ludving Holberg who felt so inspired by the seven hills of Rome, that he decided that his home🏠 town must be blessed with a corresponding seven mountains. 🥾According to Bergen Mountain Association, these are the seven mountains around Bergen: 1️⃣Ulriken, 643 meters (2,109 feet). 2️⃣Fløyen -also called Fløyfjellet-, 400 meters (1,313 feet). 3️⃣Løvstakken, 477 meters (1,565 feet). 4️⃣Damsgårdsfjellet, 350 meters (1,148 feet) 5️⃣Sandviksfjellet, 417 meters (1,368 feet) 6️⃣Lyderhorn, 396 meters (1,299 feet) 7️⃣Rundemanen, 560 meters (1,837 feet) ⁉️In any case, which mountains🏔️ belong to the group is unclear, because several of the them are part of the same mountain massif⛰️, and locals👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 still argue which seven they are. ❓Did you know that If you own a television📺 in Norway🇳🇴, you have to pay an annual licensing fee💶 of NOK 3,038.56

Bergenhus

Travellers choose Bergenhus for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station and check out top sights like Bryggen.

Bergenhus
Gapahuk shelter from bad weather

Fana

You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Fana. You might want to make time for a stop at Lagunen Storsenter or Troldhaugen.

Fana
#lifeatexpedia Norway Fjords

Årstad

4/5(12 area reviews)

The mountain views and restaurants are just a few things visitors like about Årstad. Brann Stadium and Bergenshallen are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Wergeland Station or Brann Stadium Station to get around the larger area.

Årstad
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Nygård

While you're in Nygård, take in top sights like Grieg Hall and jump on the metro at Nygard Station to see more of the city.

Nygård