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Sight Bryggen, Bergen

Bryggen

A sight in Bryggen, Bergen, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.

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Bryggen in Bryggen, Bergen
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Why go

UNESCO-listed row of wooden Hanseatic wharf buildings on the harbor.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Bergen, alongside 3 sights, 2 activities and 2 places to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Bryggeloftet & Stuene and Bryggens Museum.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
Bryggen
Price
Free
Time needed
1 hr
Best time
Morning

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Bergen, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Bryggeloftet & Stuene

    Traditional Norwegian restaurant on Bryggen since 1910.

    Food · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Bryggens Museum

    Medieval finds from excavations under the wharf.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Fløibanen Funicular

    Funicular to Mount Fløyen, with forest trails and a city view.

    Activity · 0.3 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Bergen Fish Market

    Waterfront fish market with seafood stalls and simple meals.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Pingvinen

    Cozy pub serving Norwegian home cooking and local beer.

    Drinks · 0.7 km straight-line
  6. 6
    KODE Art Museums

    Art museums by Lille Lungegårdsvann with a large Munch collection.

    Sight · 1.0 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Bryggen is a stop on our Norway in a Nutshell route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More sights to see in Bergen

Another curated sight in Bergen. See the full Bergen guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Bergen run from 2°C in January to 19°C in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Bryggen itself, we suggest: Morning.

Modelled monthly averages for Bergen from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Bergen weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Bryggen, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
5003 Bergen, Norway
Coordinates
60.39757, 5.32455
Destination
Bergen, Norway

Bryggen: quick answers

How much time do you need at Bryggen?

Plan on about an hour at Bryggen. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Bryggen?

Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: Wander the narrow alleys behind the facades.

Is Bryggen free?

Yes, we list Bryggen as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Bryggen?

Bryggen is at 5003 Bergen, Norway, in Bryggen. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Bryggen?

Bryggen appears on Norway in a Nutshell, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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