Bergen

Bergen, Norway: composer Edvard Grieg's 'happy place'

Melbourne-born Percy Grainger held a lifelong enchantment with composer Edvard Grieg's music and the interest was reciprocated.

• by Alison Stewart

Best to do Norway your way

We're taking an 11-day Hurtigruten Norwegian Coastal Cruise. Could you advise which shore excursions are not to be missed, as price is a major factor?

• by Michael Gebicki

Take it to the limit

Steve Newman braves the icy conditions along a century-old shipping route to isolated villages and fiords.

Start with the soup, then try the fiords

From its trademark Scandinavian delicacy to the markets and historic buildings, Bergen's deep connection to the sea is everywhere, writes Ewen Bell.

All lands on deck

Taking a cruise is a fascinating way to explore capital cities and countryside alike, writes Joanna Hall.

A fine time for dreamers

Julietta Jameson in Scandinavia chases planes, fame and sunshine.

Rivers deep, mountain highs

David Whitley is awestruck on a Norwegian fjord cruise that doesn't rock the budget.