HERDLA Explore Herdla by water during a three-hour guided kayaking tour that weaves through the inland islands and reefs of Herdlefjorden and Hjeltefjorden (gone-paddling.trekksoft.com). While taking in the landscape of the small peninsula-about 45 minutes north of Bergen- you'll have an opportunity to see World War II ruins up close. You can learn more about this piece of history onshore at the Herdla Museum (herdlamuseum.museumvest.no), which houses the German fighter aircraft Yellow-16 and a top-secret defense facility that was in use during the Cold War. Beyond its battle scars, the island is also known for its vibrant birdlife, and even serves as an environmental research hub. " Herdla is a wonderful area for birdwatching, as the shores here are visited by lots of migrating birds before and after the summer season, " says Irene Alvheim of the Herdla Museum. " There is a birdwatching tower on the premises, and guided bird tours are available from the museum. " >> sonsofnorway.com VIKING JULY 2019 15 PHOTOS BY (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): NANCY BUNDT / VISITOSLO.COM, FOAP / VISITOSLO.COM, KATRINE LUNKE / APELAND / VISITOSLO.COM PHOTOS BY MAGNUS FURUSET / FJORDNORWAYhttp://gone-paddling.trekksoft.com http://herdlamuseum.museumvest.no http://www.VISITOSLO.COM http://www.VISITOSLO.COM http://www.VISITOSLO.COM http://www.sonsofnorway.com