After a morning exploring the Mostraumen Straight and the fjords around Bergen the boys are ready to stretch their legs and I am ready to explore the city. We disembark our Rødne Fjord Tour boat back at Zachariasbryggen wharf and walk around the Harbour past Bryggen to the Bergenhus Fortress.… Read the rest
Osterfjorden & the Mostraumen Strait
We wake up to more spectacular fjord views. This morning we are cruising into Bergen. It is also Jasper’s birthday. After Flåm and mum’s birthday yesterday, I’m hoping we can still make today special. We have a fjord cruise to Mostraumen brooked for the morning and then we will find somewhere for the boys to let off some steam.… Read the rest
Christiansborg Palace
Christiansborg Palace is set on the islet of Slotsholmen (literally castle islet) right in the middle of Copenhagen. As we walk over the ages old stone bridge this morning our passage is uniterrupted. I’m sure when the castle was inhabited by the Royal Family, this bridge would have been suitably guarded.… Read the rest
Danish National Museum
After a morning at Amalienborg Palace, just mum and I, we have returned to the apartment to pick up the boys. We decide to head to the Danish National Museum for the afternoon – it’s close (as it’s raining), has a children’s section and we hope that it will hold their attention for at least a couple of hours.… Read the rest