Bergen - Norway

The best way to discover the wonderful Norway on your own, it's driving your own vehicle.
Airport Bergen Airport is located 20 km south of the city center and is well connected. Generally rent is from Bergen airport, buy good maps of the country and the city, and runs this wonder of nature.

Major car rental companies are represented Europe in Norway with many rental centers at the airport. You can book a car rental company either through the Internet, travel agencies or directly in their offices. You only need the valid driving license with a minimum of one year, issued in Spain or any other EU country.

Bergen besides being a charming city, is the perfect starting point to visit the Norwegian fjords, a beautiful place where you can breathe fresh air, no pollution just a way to discover this magical place. It is the second largest city after the capital Oslo, steep cobblestone streets and sidewalks of the passion for flowers you see throughout the city a lovely ride.

The fjord town is characterized by having a long day and night in darkness.

  Admission to all this natural wonder is Bergen, a city of fairytale with beautiful wooden houses.

The city is located on the southwest coast of Norway, in a valley formed by a group of mountains known as the Seven Mountains. We can vitar typical wooden houses located in the Bryggen district today retains 62 properties of this urban area and part of the World Heritage.

Also very interesting to visit the fish market, crossing stops authentic Norwegian smoked salmon, among many other products. Medieval wooden church Fantoft. Visit the open-air museum Gamle Bergen (Old Bergen Museum).

Bergen is a good base to start exploring the West Fjords, extending from southern Bergen to Kristiansand.

The fjords are the main tourist attraction in Scandinavia

From the West (Bergen) via Forde and Stryn
Distance: 315 km (about 5 hours and 30 minutes).

Be captivated by this route with a good map you will find the steepest Norwegian, Viking villages of origin where to stop along the way and enjoy nature, gastronomy and wonderful architecture. By the majestic panorama of Geiranger, the fjord, De syv Søstrene and Knivsflå Mountain Farm. The quiet calm nature, clean air and breathtaking view.

From Bergen; Take the E39 north to the Sognefjord (ferry Oppedal - Lavik, 20 minutes), Sognefjord is the longest.

Here the beauty that surrounds the Norwegian fjords makes us feel the absolute beauty of the planet. Also you can see the famous wooden churches; Geiranger fjord also, breathtaking waterfalls, and the region of Rogaland, the land of the Vikings.

Along parts of the coastline, the sea penetrates deep into the mountain wilderness and form the world-famous Norwegian fjords.

  Continue along the E39 to Forde and Byrkjelo. Deviate by fv. 60 to Stryn and Hellesylt.

Getting to the Geirangerfjord amazing figure in the list of World Heritage Site by UNESCO because of its spectacular beauty.

You can stay at Hotel Geiranger at this hotel you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the Geirangerfjord.

In waters of a deep blue UNESCO-protected, you will be surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks, waterfalls and lush vegetation.

I recommend hiking in the area, hiking is a must activity for anyone visiting the area. There is a wide range of trails, all marked and labeled, quality maps available.

It is also possible to cruise to delve deep or rent a kayak with guide included.