Personally, I think that Norway is at its most magical during the colder months of the year. I recently wrote about Bergen’s cosy autumn vibes, but visiting Bergen in winter is just as breath-taking. The darkness descends early and the city comes alive with festive lights. I feel like I’m finally getting to live out […]
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Each Christmas, the people of Bergen come to together to create Pepperkakebyen: the world’s largest gingerbread town. It usually starts around the 15th of November and lasts until early January. I suggest checking the Visit Bergen website for accurate dates for the year you are visiting. Imagine this: walking into a large, dimly-lit room to
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Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on any of those links and make a purchase, I’ll get a small commission, at no cost to you, to help support this website. Bergen is the historic capital of Norway from the 13th century and is packed full of culture, history, and
It’s incredible how quickly one decision can alter the course of your life. I started The Northbound Archives as a space to document and record my time living in Bergen, Norway, my love for the Nordics and travel journeys. I hope that it will be a resource for others interested in Nordic travel, and a way
