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Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf

Bergen, Norway
Ranked #5 of 33 attractions in Bergen
4.5 of 5 stars 81 Reviews
Type: Wharfs/ Piers/ Boardwalks, Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Historic Walking Areas
Activities: Shopping
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Rochdale, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

The wharf is very pretty and Bryggen a fairly small area of narrow wooded alleys that are mainly shops and cafes. The Hanseatic Museum is a must (I don't think people with walking difficulties would be able to visit it due to steep narrow old stairways). Behind the Bryggen the church is St Maria is also worth a visit but... More

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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2012 NEW

Nice for a stroll around. Very picturesque. What you expect Norway to look like. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

Great place to walk around and take pictures. Got up early in the morning and I got great photos. The stores are pretty lame. More

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New York City, New York
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 30, 2012
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Actually I was very disappointed by the size of the area, More

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Effingham, NH
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 23, 2012

historic buildings housing various shops and still vibrant given its age. More

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Floro, Norway
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Always nice to stroll along here, tend to go for a walk there every time I am in Bergen More

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Albany, New York
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2012

Liked the Hanseatic and historical museums. Since the area has burned down so many times very little is left of the old city except for a couple of churches. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 10, 2012

sure it was cold and wet April day - but very disappointing that so much was closed except for the tourist souvenir shops. More

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Orlando, FL
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012
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Really nice and quaint area right next in the center of town. Very easy to walk to and find. Lots of nice little shops and a beautiful view of the harbor. The Hanseatic Museum is well worth the 60NOK admission and is a must see. It is very interesting and doesnt take very long to go though and learn all... More

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Weymouth, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

A historic and well preserved area of Hanseatic League housing. The Museum in one of the houses gives an excellent impression of life in those times, and full historic data More

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