Bergen

Bryggen, the site of the old medieval quarter, is a charming, compact area of brightly colored wooden homes that once housed the city’s merchants. Steep cobbled lanes are lined with a vivacious blend of cafes and artists workshops.

The Hanseatic wharf area, with many buildings dating from before the 17th century, has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and is considered to be one of the most important examples of the civilization of a medieval settlement in the world.

This was once the working area of the merchants and is the oldest part of Bergen, characterized by a maze of lopsided wooden buildings with pointed gables facing the harbor.

The Bryggens and Hanseatic Museums as well as the 12th century St Mary’s Church are all in the Bryggen area. At one end of the wharf is Bergen’s famous fish market, a colorful market also selling flowers, fruit, vegetables and souvenirs. Within walking distance of the city center