Apple cider from Syse Gard, one of the stops on the cider route in Ulvik. (Lisa Lubin / Chicago Tribune)
Taking in the most beautiful parts of Norway by land and sea.
Hardanger apple brandy ages in oak barrels in Ulvik. (Lisa Lubin / Chicago Tribune)
The Rallarvegen is a popular recreation route for cyclists in Norway. (Lisa Lubin / Chicago Tribune)
If you rent a bike, you can cycle alongside the tracks of the Flam Railway. (Lisa Lubin / Chicago Tribune)
Take a break from cycling to enjoy the scenery in Flam. (Lisa Lubin / Chicago Tribune)
The Flam Railway is one of the steepest in the world. (Lisa Lubin / Chicago Tribune)
A view of the old village of Flam from the train. (Lisa Lubin / Chicago Tribune)
Take a three-hour kayak tour in the stunning fjord in Flam. (Lisa Lubin / Chicago Tribune)
Bryggen, the old fishing wharf in Bergen, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. (Lisa Lubin / Chicago Tribune)