Stavanger and Kristiansand are in southern Norway. The Lysefjord is a stunning fjord located at Stavanger. Kristiansand is partly known for its beaches and is one of the sunniest areas in Norway. From Skjolden we traveled to Stavanger, then later in the trip to Kristiansand.
Olden and Skjolden are villages north of Bergen, Norway along the western coast, but towards the ends of two different fjords. They are both very scenic with rugged cloud covered mountains, glaciers and waterfalls. Both of these villages are small in terms of population and therefore there weren’t many things to see and do in each village, but we were there for the scenery. From Bergen, Norway we traveled to Skjolden and then to Olden to get a look at Norway’s fjords.
Bergen is located in the southwestern region of Norway. It’s the second largest city in Norway, next to Oslo, with a population just under 300,0000. Surrounded by seven mountains and located near fjords, it is a very picturesque location. Even though the Gulf Stream provides mild winters, there is significant precipitation and days are often cloud covered. Its colorful wooden houses lining the Bryggen waterfront really help to brighten the city up.
