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Bergen
Attractions - Things to do
1. Bryggen
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What is it? Bryggen, the site of the old medieval
quarter, is a charming, compact area of brightly coloured wooden
homes that once housed the city's merchants. Steep cobbled lanes
are lined with a vivacious blend of cafes and artists workshops.
The Hanseatic wharf area, with many buildings dating from before
the 17th century, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
and is considered to be one of the most important examples of the
civilisation of a medieval settlement in the world. This was once
the working area of the merchants and is the oldest part of Bergen,
characterised by a maze of lopsided wooden buildings with pointed
gables facing the harbour. The Bryggens and Hanseatic Museums as
well as the 12th century St Mary's Church are all in the Bryggen
area. At one end of the wharf is Bergen's famous fish market, a
colourful market also selling flowers, fruit, vegetables and
souvenirs.
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2. Hanseatic Museum
Finnegårdsgate 1A, Bryggen
www.bergen.kommune.no/hanseatisk_/ekstern/museum |
What is it? The Hanseatic Museum is housed in one of the
oldest and best-preserved wooden buildings in Bryggen, the former
home of a wealthy merchant. Furnished in the 18th century style, it
provides a glimpse of the working and living conditions of the
Hanseatic merchants during the Middle Ages. The austere layout and
maze-like rooms are saturated by the smell of fish and leave a
lasting impression.
Hours of Operation: Daily 11am to 2pm (May), 9am to 5pm (June to August),
10am to 3pm (1-15 September), 11am to 2pm (16-30 September). From
October to April the museum is closed on Mondays, opening from 12pm
to 5pm on Sundays and 11am to 2pm the rest of the
week
Phone:5554 4690 |
3. Bryggens Museum
Dreggsallmenning 3, Bryggen
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What is it? The archaeological museum was built around
the remains of the oldest buildings discovered in Bergen, dating
from the 12th century, and the ruins have been incorporated into
the exhibits along with excavated tools, ceramics and skeletons.
The museum houses various artefacts and traditional costumes and it
imaginatively attempts to recreate life in the Middle Ages with
displays of domestic implements, handicrafts, runic inscriptions
and items relating to seafaring and trade during medieval
times.
Hours of Operation: Daily 10am to 5pm (May to August), Monday to Friday
11am to 3pm, Saturday 12pm to 3pm, Sunday 12pm to 4pm (September to
April)
Phone:5558 8010 |
4. St Mary's Church (Mariakirken)
Dreggen 15, Bryggen
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What is it? Bergen's oldest surviving building, the
beautiful Romanesque stone Church of St Mary's, dates from the
beginning of the 12th century. The interior is decorated with old
frescoes and a splendid Baroque pulpit that was donated by the
Hanseatic merchants in 1676. The twin towers of the church are
distinctive among the low red-tiled roofs of the old
quarter.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 11.30pm and 1pm to 4pm
(mid-May to mid-September), Tuesday to Friday 12pm to 1.30pm
(October to April)
Phone:5531 5960 |
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Transport -Bergen has an efficient bus and night bus
network, though service to the city's outskirts can be erratic.
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