Bergen is the second-largest city in Norway, located on the west coast and surrounded by mountains, earning it the nickname «city of seven mountains.» Historically known as Bjørgvin, meaning «the green meadow between the mountains,» it was traditionally founded in 1070. Bergen served as Norway’s capital during its great power era and was a major trading and seafaring city. The Bryggen district, a UNESCO World Heritage site, reflects its history with the Hanseatic League. Today, Bergen is a signi