Bryggen in Bergen at a glance
Bryggen is the historic harbour quarter on Vågen in Bergen, Norway. It has been on the World Heritage List since 1979. The long rows of wooden gables you see today go back largely to the rebuilding after the fire of 1702, and the narrow passages between the houses keep the plot pattern of the Middle Ages. Counts of the protected buildings run from about 62 to 65, depending on how they are counted.
This guide covers Bryggen and what surrounds it: guided walks, Bryggens Museum, the Hanseatic Museum and the Schøtstuene, the history of the wharf, and the rest of Bergen, from the Fløibanen funicular and the Ulriken cable car to the fish market, Bergenhus Fortress, Troldhaugen, fjord cruises, the Flåm Railway and the train from Oslo. You can walk through the quarter, which is kept open to the public as a smoke-free area. The museums and guided tours are paid separately. Prices are in Norwegian kroner (NOK) for 2026, and they change.
Our picks: tours around Bryggen and Bergen
The Nærøyfjord day trip is the long one, a full day by bus, boat and rail. For a half day, the Mostraumen cruise gives you a fjord straight from Bergen, and the small-group walk is a short way into Bryggen. The Ulriken tour and the Fløibanen food walk are the two ways up a mountain.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Day trip to the Nærøyfjord by bus, boat and rail
- Flåm Railway ticket
- Bergen Railway
- Guided Viking village visit
A full day with a live guide from Bergen. Choose it for the Nærøyfjord and the railway, not for Bergen sightseeing.
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Food walk with a Fløibanen ride
- Regional food and drink tastings
- Fløibanen return ticket
- Local guide
A small-group walk in which the Fløibanen ride is already paid for.
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Ulriken, Bryggen and Håkonshallen in one day
- Ulriken cable car
- Bryggens Museum and Håkonshallen
- English-speaking local guide
The route also covers the grounds of Gamlehaugen. Fantoft stave church is seen from the outside only.
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Fjord cruise to Mostraumen
- Round-trip fjord cruise
- Audio guide
- Cabin and sun deck
A round trip through the Osterfjord to Mostraumen, without a stop ashore.
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Return ticket for the Ulriken cable car
- Return cable car ride
- Access to marked hiking trails
The listing shows 30 days of validity, so you can wait for a clear day. The cable car can stop in strong wind.
Check availability →Small-group walk through Bergen, past and present
- Licensed and certified guide
- Route with Bryggen and Bergenhus
There is an outside stop at Fløibanen. Entry to museums and buildings is extra.
Check availability →Bryggen and Bergen tours
Guided walks, fjord cruises, funicular and cable car tickets and day trips, with live prices and availability.
Plan your visit to Bergen
Start with the wharf, then pick the places that fit your days.
Bergen tours
Bryggen walks, museum guiding and day trips, and what to check before you book.
Fjord cruises from Bergen
The round trip to Mostraumen through the Osterfjord, with 2026 fares and sailing times.
Flåm Railway from Bergen
The day trip via Myrdal and what the line offers.
Fløibanen
Fares for both half-years, operating hours and the walks on Fløyen.
Ulriken
Cable car fares, hours and the long walk over the Vidden plateau.
Fish market
The outdoor market and the indoor market hall, and when each is open.
Bryggens Museum
Medieval finds from the ground beneath Bryggen, with hours and prices.
Hanseatic Museum
The Schøtstuene as the place to visit, and the closed Finnegården.
Bergenhus Fortress
Haakon's Hall and the Rosenkrantz Tower, a short walk from Bryggen.
History of Bryggen
The Hanseatic period, the fires and how the wharf was saved.
Things to do in Bergen
Museums, churches, Gamle Bergen and the aquarium, with 2026 hours.
Troldhaugen and Fantoft
Grieg's home, now closed for renovation, and the stave church at Fantoft.
Bergen weather
Rain, seasons and what to pack.
Where to stay
Which part of Bergen suits your plans, and what the Bergen Card covers.
Bergen Airport
Light rail, airport bus, taxi and parking, and the cruise quays.
Oslo to Bergen train
The Bergen Line over the mountains and what changes the price.
Bergen at Christmas
The Gingerbread Town and the Christmas market, with dates for 2026.
A few things to know before you go
Closures, seasons and fares that shape a Bergen plan in 2026.
Finnegården is closed, the Schøtstuene are open
Finnegården has been closed for renovation since 1 October 2018, and its reopening is planned for spring 2027. The Hanseatic Museum can currently be visited at the Schøtstuene on Øvregaten 50, open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 between 1 May and 31 October 2026.
Hanseatic Museum →Grieg's villa at Troldhaugen is closed
The villa is closed for renovation, and the planned reopening is summer 2027. Concerts and outdoor offers are separate from a visit to the house.
Troldhaugen and Fantoft →Ulriken closes for all of January 2027
The cable car is shut for mandatory maintenance for the whole month. The free express bus offered for 2026 applies to annual passes, not to every cable car ticket.
Ulriken →Fløibanen fares depend on season and channel
The summer return fare for adults is NOK 200 when you buy digitally or at the machine and NOK 220 at the ticket office. You choose a date but not a departure time.
Fløibanen →Bergen is wet all year
The official annual normal for 1991 to 2020 is 2,495 mm of precipitation, with a mean temperature of 8.4 °C. Pack waterproofs in any month.
Weather and seasons →Use the new Skyss app
The old Skyss Billett app is due to close in autumn 2026, so download the new app named Skyss for light rail and city buses. A Bergen visitor contribution is planned for 2027 and is not collected in 2026.
Getting around →Example prices for 2026
Adult prices in Norwegian kroner. Check the current price before you go.
| What | Price in 2026 | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Bryggen guided walk, 90 minutes | NOK 390 | Includes Bryggens Museum and the Schøtstuene on the same day |
| Bryggens Museum | NOK 170 | Children up to 17 free |
| Schøtstuene with guided tour | NOK 160 | The tour lasts about 40 minutes |
| Fløibanen, summer return | NOK 200 to 220 | NOK 145 return from 1 October to 31 March |
| Ulriken cable car, return | NOK 435 | Single NOK 255 |
| Håkonshallen | NOK 120 | Rosenkrantz Tower NOK 170 |
| Fantoft Stave Church | NOK 90 | Season to 15 September, then Tuesday to Saturday |
| Bergen Card, 24 hours | NOK 400 to 420 | Adult, depending on the date |
For a first visit of two days, most people combine the Bryggen walk and Bryggens Museum with the Fløibanen funicular, and add a Mostraumen cruise if the weather allows. A third day suits Ulriken or the fortress. See Bergen tours and fjord cruises.
Beyond Bergen
The big fjords have their own guide.
For the Sognefjord, the Nærøyfjord and Hardanger, see the Norwegian fjords guide. This site stays with Bryggen, Bergen and the trips you can make from the city.
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Bryggen and Bergen: frequently asked questions
Is Bryggen free to visit?
You can walk through the quarter, which is kept open to the public as a smoke-free area. This does not mean every building or every passage is open at all hours. The museums charge separately, and so do guided walks.
How long should I plan for Bryggen?
A walk through the passages takes a short time. The 90-minute guided walk that starts at Bryggens Museum, plus the museum itself, fills a morning. See Bergen tours.
Can I visit the Hanseatic Museum in 2026?
The Finnegården building is closed for renovation, with the reopening planned for spring 2027. In 2026 the visit takes place at the Schøtstuene, which are open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 between 1 May and 31 October. See the Hanseatic Museum page.
How do I get from Bergen Airport to the center?
Light rail line 1 runs from the lower terminal level to the center, and the airport bus stops in front of the terminal and in the center, including at Bryggen. Allow about 45 minutes. See the airport page.
When is the best time to visit Bergen?
Bergen has rain in every season. The Fløibanen summer fares apply from 1 April to 30 September, and the outdoor fish market runs from 1 May to 30 September. For the Vidden walk, June to September is the recommended season. See weather and seasons.
Is bryggen.org the official site of Bryggen?
No. This is an independent travel guide with no link to the foundation that looks after Bryggen, the municipality, the tourist office, any museum or any tour operator.