Bergen, Norway

Bergen (Norwegian pronunciation: is a city and municipality in Hordaland on the west coast of Norway. As of 2 December 2013, the municipality had a population of 271,100 and Greater Bergen had a population of 398,400, making Bergen the second-largest city in Norway. The municipality covers an area of 465 square kilometres (180 sq mi) and is located on the peninsula of Bergenshalvøyen. The city centre and northern neighbourhoods are located on Byfjorden and the city is surrounded by mountains. For this reason, Bergen is known as the city of seven mountains.