Bergen (Norway) - Wink Travel Guide

The character of Bergen is defined by its the location among steep mountains and surrounded by sea (straits and fjords). The city itself has many lakes.

It is a typical Norwegian wooden town, even downtown there are notable neighborhoods of small wooden houses in various styles. In some areas wooden houses have been replaced by taller masonry structures giving the city fascinating mix of old and new.

Having fostered many of Norway's greatest bands and artists, the city is also famous for its cultural life and underground/indie music scene.

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