Whether communing with other world travelers or looking out over the city itself, Bergen proves to be one of Norway's most ...

36 Hours in Bergen, Norway By INGRID K. WILLIAMS JUNE 29, 2017 Before setting off for nearby fjords and waterfalls, explore the cultural scene and Nordic cuisine of this beguiling coastal city.

Part of the view from Mount Ulriken in Bergen, Norway. Getty Images. You’ll need to allow at least five hours for the full journey, so don’t plan too much else on the same day.

There are homes, hotels, museums, castles and boats — almost all made from gingerbread and decorated by the kids of Bergen with sweets and icing.