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Bergen
City in Norway
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...
Population: 271,949 (2014)
Area code: (+47) 5556
Highest elevation: 987 m (3,238 ft)
ISO 3166 code: NO-4601
Municipality: Bergen
Postal code: 5003–5268 (P.O.box 5802–5899)
Region: Western Norway
Standing on the top of Ulriken, overlooking the sea, islands, mountains and fjords, you might understand why Bergen is known as “the capital of the fjords”.
The second-largest city in Norway, it retains its small-town charm and welcoming atmosphere. It's a cultural hub, with outstanding museums, galleries, ...