Bergen

Bergen packs a lot into a short walk. The wooden Hanseatic wharf of Bryggen, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1979, sits a few minutes from the Fish Market at the head of the harbor, and the Fløibanen funicular takes about six minutes to reach Mount Fløyen for views over the city and fjord. Food and drink are pricey, as everywhere in Norway, and the rain is famous, so pack a proper jacket. In return you get a city where a weekend can include a mountain walk without leaving town.