{"id":6054,"date":"2026-02-01T13:50:32","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T12:50:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bymuseet.dev.kodeks.no\/?post_type=event&p=6054"},"modified":"2026-06-29T09:07:56","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T07:07:56","slug":"bryggen-guiding-a-walk-with-a-historical-expert","status":"publish","type":"event","link":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/event\/bryggen-guiding-a-walk-with-a-historical-expert\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryggen Guiding – a walk with a historical expert"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Step into the Historic Heart of Bergen – the UNESCO World Heritage Site\u00a0Bryggen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Discover\u00a0Bergen\u2019s\u00a0history\u00a0at Bryggen,\u00a0the\u00a0city\u2019s\u00a0UNESCO World Heritage Site and\u00a0historic\u00a0trading\u00a0centre. On\u00a0this\u00a0guided\u00a0walking\u00a0tour,\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0explore\u00a0how\u00a0Bergen\u00a0developed\u00a0from a Medieval trading port\u00a0into\u00a0Norway\u2019s\u00a0most\u00a0important\u00a0city,\u00a0shaped\u00a0by\u00a0international\u00a0trade, fire, and\u00a0rebuilding\u00a0over\u00a0the\u00a0centuries.<\/span><\/p>\n

The\u00a0tour\u00a0begins\u00a0at Bryggens Museum,\u00a0home\u00a0to\u00a0the\u00a0world\u2019s\u00a0largest\u00a0collection\u00a0of\u00a0Medieval rune\u00a0sticks,\u00a0discovered\u00a0during\u00a0archaeological\u00a0excavations\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a01950s and 1960s.\u00a0These\u00a0carved\u00a0messages\u2014ranging from business\u00a0correspondence\u00a0to personal notes\u2014offer a rare\u00a0insight\u00a0into\u00a0everyday\u00a0life\u00a0in Medieval Bergen.\u00a0Along\u00a0with\u00a0artefacts\u00a0such\u00a0as\u00a0pottery,\u00a0tools, and<\/span>gaming\u00a0pieces,\u00a0they\u00a0reveal\u00a0Bergen\u2019s\u00a0key\u00a0role\u00a0in\u00a0connecting\u00a0Norway to\u00a0the\u00a0rest\u00a0of\u00a0Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

We\u00a0then\u00a0step\u00a0outside\u00a0to\u00a0walk\u00a0past\u00a0St\u00a0Mary\u2019s\u00a0Church,\u00a0Bergen\u2019s\u00a0oldest\u00a0surviving\u00a0building, and\u00a0explore\u00a0its\u00a0surrounding\u00a0Medieval ruins,\u00a0before\u00a0we\u00a0continue\u00a0into\u00a0Sch\u00f8tstuene\u2014the\u00a0Hanseatic\u00a0assembly\u00a0rooms.\u00a0There\u00a0you\u2019ll\u00a0discover\u00a0how\u00a0the\u00a0Hanseatic\u00a0League, a\u00a0powerful\u00a0network\u00a0of\u00a0German\u00a0merchants,\u00a0transformed\u00a0Bergen\u00a0into\u00a0a major trading port and\u00a0left\u00a0a lasting\u00a0cultural\u00a0and\u00a0economic\u00a0legacy.<\/span><\/p>\n

The walk continues between Bryggen\u2019s iconic wooden buildings, rebuilt after the great fire of 1702 and now among Bergen\u2019s most recognisable landmarks. You\u2019ll also visit the remains of the city\u2019s Medieval wine cellar, once part of the town hall and an important social and commercial meeting place in the Middle Ages.<\/span><\/p>\n

This walking tour is an excellent way to experience and learn about Bergen\u2019s rich heritage. Don\u2019t forget to bring your walking shoes and curiosity, as this tour is sure to captivate those with an interest in history and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n


\nPractical Information:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Language & duration<\/span><\/b>
\nThe\u00a0walking\u00a0tour\u00a0is in English and lasts\u00a0approximately\u00a090\u00a0minutes.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What\u2019s\u00a0included<\/span><\/b>
\nYour\u00a0ticket\u00a0includes\u00a0extended\u00a0entry\u00a0to Bryggen Museum and Sch\u00f8tstuene\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0same\u00a0day.<\/span>
\nShow\u00a0your\u00a0ticket\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0museum shops to\u00a0receive\u00a0a 10%\u00a0discount\u00a0at Bryggen Museum and Museum Vest.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Who is\u00a0this\u00a0tour\u00a0for?<\/span><\/b>
\nThe\u00a0tour\u00a0is best\u00a0suited\u00a0for adults.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Accessibility & practicalities<\/span><\/b>
\nParts\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0tour\u00a0take\u00a0place\u00a0outdoors, so\u00a0please\u00a0dress for\u00a0the\u00a0weather.<\/span>
\nDue to\u00a0cobblestone\u00a0streets\u00a0and\u00a0limited\u00a0accessibility,\u00a0the\u00a0tour\u00a0may\u00a0not be\u00a0suitable\u00a0for visitors\u00a0with\u00a0mobility\u00a0challenges\u00a0or\u00a0strollers.<\/span>
\nDogs\u00a0are\u00a0not\u00a0allowed,\u00a0except\u00a0for guide\u00a0dogs.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Collaboration<\/span><\/b>
\nThis\u00a0walking\u00a0tour\u00a0is a\u00a0collaboration\u00a0between\u00a0Museum Vest and Bymuseet i Bergen.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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