Bergen

Bergen was traditionally thought to have been founded in 1070 AD, but modern research indicates a trading settlement existed in the 1020s or 1030s.

Bergen is often called 'the city among the seven mountains', although there is debate about which mountains are included.

Bergen is considered the rainiest city in Europe, experiencing more than two months of consecutive rainy days at times.

Bergen is one of the smallest cities in Europe to have both tram and trolleybus electric urban transport systems simultaneously.

The University of Bergen, founded in 1946, has 16,000 students and is the third-largest educational institution in Norway.