Bergen Bryggen & Old Town Tours
Explore Bryggen, Bergen’s iconic UNESCO Hanseatic wharf: rows of colourful wooden merchant houses and crooked passageways from the city’s medieval trading heyday, alongside the old town, the fortress and the cathedral. A walking tour brings to life Bergen’s 900 years of history as a Hanseatic port.
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Bryggen & Old Town in Bergen — FAQ
What is Bryggen in Bergen?
Bryggen is Bergen’s historic Hanseatic wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage site of colourful wooden merchant houses and narrow passageways dating from the medieval German trading era — the city’s most iconic landmark.
What is there to see around Bryggen?
Around Bryggen you’ll find the Hanseatic Museum, the narrow wooden alleyways, the Bryggens Museum, the nearby fish market, St Mary’s Church and the Rosenkrantz Tower and Bergenhus Fortress.
Is a Bergen walking tour worth it?
Yes — a guided walk brings to life Bryggen’s Hanseatic history, the colourful wharf houses and Bergen’s past as a great medieval trading port, the best way to understand the city.