Bryggen

• Part of the Hanseatic League’s trading empire from the 14th to the mid-16th century
• The first German clerks were established at Bryggen in 1230
• Included on Unesco´s Wold Heritage List in 1979
• Today, some 62 buildings remain of this former townscape
• Location: Bergen city centre, next to the Fish Market
• Price: Free admission, open air attraction

The Bryggen area consists of a series of commercial buildings that line the eastern side of the fjord  in Bergen. Its architecture is unique and since 1979, it has been listed by UNESCO as one of the world's most significant examples of the history and culture of a medieval settlement. The administrative buildings of Bryggen housed clerks from many areas, especially Germany. The warehouses were filled with goods, particularly fish from Northern Norway, and cereal from Europe.

During its history, Bergen has experienced many fires and around a quarter of the buildings now date back to the time after 1702, when the older wharfside warehouses and administrative buildings burned down. The rest predominantly consists of younger buildings, although there are some stone cellars that date back to the 15th century.

Today, Bryggen is a fascinating honeycomb of workshops – where painters, weavers and craftsmen produce fine-quality, original items. Bryggen also has a wide selection of places to eat and museums telling the story of Bryggen and Bergen.

All our trips to the Norwegian fjords can be started in Bergen.
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If you travel Norway by car, buy our discount card Fjord Pass®. You will receive:
- 10% discount on car rental
- Up to 20% discount on accommodation
- 10-25% discount on activities