Historic Site · Bergen, Norway
Bryggen
Bryggen ('the dock'), also known as Tyskebryggen, is a series of Hanseatic heritage commercial buildings lining up the eastern side of the Vågen harbour in the city of Berge.
Photo: Diego Delso via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized for display.
Landmark facts
| Location | Bergen, Norway |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Coordinates | 60.3972° N, 5.3231° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Bryggen is known for
Bryggen ('the dock'), also known as Tyskebryggen, is a series of Hanseatic heritage commercial buildings lining up the eastern side of the Vågen harbour in the city of Berge.
About Bryggen
Bryggen ('the dock'), also known as Tyskebryggen, is a series of Hanseatic heritage commercial buildings lining up the eastern side of the Vågen harbour in the city of Bergen, Norway. Bryggen has been on the UNESCO list for World Cultural Heritage sites since 1979. The city of Bergen was founded around 1070 within the boundaries of Tyskebryggen.
History
Bergen was established before 1070 AD. In the Middle Ages, the Bryggen area encompassed all buildings between the sea and the Stretet (Øvregaten) road, from Holmen in the north to Vågsbunnen in the south. According to the Sagas, the city was founded within this area.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Bryggen website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Bergen |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) |
| Distance from the airport | 8.1 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) · Bergen, Norway · 8.0 miles away
- Stavanger Airport, Sola (SVG) · Stavanger, Norway · 105.6 miles away
Landmarks nearby
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Frequently asked questions
What is Bryggen?
Bryggen ('the dock'), also known as Tyskebryggen, is a series of Hanseatic heritage commercial buildings lining up the eastern side of the Vågen harbour in the city of Berge.
Where is Bryggen located?
Bryggen is in Bergen, Norway. Its coordinates are 60.3972° N, 5.3231° E.
How do I get to Bryggen?
The nearest town is Bergen, and the nearest airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO), about 8.1 miles away (straight line).
What is the history of Bryggen?
Bergen was established before 1070 AD. In the Middle Ages, the Bryggen area encompassed all buildings between the sea and the Stretet (Øvregaten) road, from Holmen in the north to Vågsbunnen in the south.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryggen — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q153430 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- http://www.stiftelsenbryggen.no — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.