Historic site · UNESCO
Bryggen
Bergen, Norway
The old Hanseatic wharf, with rows of colourful wooden buildings on the harbour, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Castle · Norway · Vestland
Bergenhus Fortress
A medieval fortress at the harbour mouth, with the 13th-century Haakon's Hall and a tower.
Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Bergenhus Fortress matters
Bergenhus is one of Norway's oldest and best-preserved royal fortresses. At its heart stands Haakon's Hall, a stone banquet hall dating to the 13th century, along with a stout tower that you can climb. It once guarded the harbour, and today the grounds are a peaceful green spot beside the sea. It's an easy walk from Bryggen.
Talking points
- Haakon's Hall dates to the medieval period.
- It stands at the entrance to the harbour.
- Bryggen is a short walk away.
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