One of Europe's crowning glories, Norway is a magnificent land of snowcapped mountains, troll-haunted forests, iridescent glaciers and sparkling fjords. Bergen, Norway's second ... without a cruise ...

These fjords can all be seen on boat tours – where you find yourself astounded by the size of the rock walls as you venture past them. There is also much to see inside the city. Bergen is alive ...

Bergen is a reassuringly lovely city ... it’s also really worth doing a half-day boat trip to the fjords. (You can buy discount cards from the tourist information office right on the waterfront ...

From fjords ... and waterfalls. Tickets cost NOK 550 (around £50) for adults and are worth booking in advance as weekend cruises in the summer are popular. If you want to see Bergen in all ...

Book a table on the large outdoor terrace to enjoy your evening with a fjord view, if Bergen’s notorious wet weather is on your side.