Bryggen in Bergen (Handelskontoren der Hanse)

The Hanseatic League established its first branch here in 1343.
In 1702 there was a great fire that largely destroyed the wooden houses.

The Hanseatic district of Bryggen (Norwegian, German Landungsbrücke, Kai) or Tyskebryggen (German bridge) consists of the former trading posts of the Hanseatic League in Bergen/Norway. The Hanseatic offices occupy the entire east side of Vågen Bay.

The Hanseatic Bryggen is located directly on the harbor and can be discovered free of charge - many winding and multi-level lanes lead you to the literal wood path.

Strolling through the narrow passages and dark arcades takes you back in time, into the darkness of history.
A visit here is a must.

The Bryggen district - one of Bergen's main attractions - is made up of rows of merchant huts lining the eastern shore of the inner harbor basin. Its architecture is unique and was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979 as one of the most typical examples of the history and culture of a medieval city. In the office buildings in Bryggen lived merchants and apprentices from many areas, especially from Germany. The warehouses were filled with goods, especially fish from northern Norway and grain from Europe.
Bergen has seen many fires in its history, and about a quarter of Bryggen's buildings date back to 1702, when the older warehouses and office buildings had fallen victim to a fire. The remaining buildings are mostly recent, although there are still some stone cellars from the 15th century.
Today, Bryggen is a fascinating beehive of workshops where painters, weavers and artisans make unique pieces. In addition, there are numerous restaurants and several museums in Bryggen that illustrate the history of the district and the city.
Source: Fjordtours

In the middle of Bryggen's alleys is the large wooden fish. A landmark for the area.

The Hanseatic district of Bryggen or Tyskebryggen consists of the former trading offices of the Hanseatic League in Bergen/Norway. The Hanseatic offices take up almost the entire north-eastern shore of Vågen Bay.

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Bryggen has been a place of trade for a thousand years - including the fish trade.

An absolute must. Heritage Site!!!

Beautiful colorful houses with small streets in between and many shops. A tourism hotspot but still worth seeing

Heritage Site!! Very nice wooden houses and narrow streets! Lots of small cultural workers ..

Absolutely worth seeing. Not only from the water but also the small alleys. Unfortunately, Bergen is the rainiest city in Norway. But with a bit of luck, it's a dream.

Bryggen in Bergen is a nice place to visit if you walk around the city.

Great Hanseviertel, formerly built by German merchants. Here you should really take your time and stroll through the narrow streets of the Hanseatic Quarter.

Beautiful facade and winding streets between old wooden houses.

It is worth adding a day in Bergen if you take the Hurtigruten. On the Floyen, through the old Hanseviertel.

We did the tour in two parts, the fish market and the Hanseviertel with the backyards
The second tour with the funicular on the Floyen

Great part of Bergen

Very great part of the city

District shaped by German merchants during the Hanseatic League

Great architecture. Nice rows of houses.

If you walk between the Hanseatic houses, you will find rustic coffees
and old wooden houses

Impressive - come again.

Great part of Bergen