Bryggen

Bryggen is the iconic wharf people usually associate with Bergen. It was the center of trade since at least the 12th century, although today’s buildings were all built at the very beginning of the 18th century, following a major fire in 1702.

Today, the wharf is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and it is maintained using original building techniques only. This is no small feat, as the buildings sink into the ground at a rate of several millimeters a year! Maintenance of one of them is underway: it had to be lifted by a whopping 60cm, at a cost of 42m NOK or €3.6m.Read more