Why Oslo Is One of Scandinavia’s Most Underrated Capitals Oslo is often overshadowed by cities such as Copenhagen and Stockholm, yet the Norwegian capital offers one of the most distinctive combinatio...
Why Norway Is Perfect for Night Trains Few countries in Europe are better suited to overnight rail travel than Norway. Huge distances, dramatic mountain scenery, unpredictable winter weather and expen...
Arriving at Bergen Airport and First Impressions of Western Norway Landing at Bergen Airport Flesland often feels like arriving directly into the dramatic scenery of western Norway itself. Mountains, ...
Why Bryggen Became a UNESCO World Heritage Site The colourful harbour district of Bryggen became a UNESCO World Heritage Site because it represents one of the finest surviving examples of a medieval H...
Why the Bergen Line Is One of the World’s Greatest Rail Journeys The Bergen Line is regularly described as one of the finest railway journeys anywhere in the world and, unlike many overhyped scenic ra...
Why the Flåm Railway Is One of the World’s Most Famous Train Journeys The Flåm Railway is regularly ranked among the greatest railway journeys anywhere in the world and has become one of the defining ...
Why Visit Bergen Surrounded by mountains, fjords and dramatic coastal scenery, Bergen is one of the most visually spectacular cities anywhere in Norway. The city combines historic wooden streets, moun...
Bergen Harbour and Norway’s Gateway to the Fjords The harbour of Bergen is one of the most important maritime gateways in Norway and has shaped the identity of the city for centuries. Ferries, cruise ...
Why Vienna Is Europe’s Sleeper Train Capital Few cities in Europe have embraced the modern revival of overnight rail travel as successfully as Vienna. Over the past several years, the Austrian capital...
Why the Tatra Electric Railway Is One of Europe’s Most Underrated Mountain Rail Networks The Tatra Electric Railway is one of the most underrated mountain railway systems in Europe. Running through th...