Explore the Hanseatic Museum

Step into history at Bergen's Hanseatic Museum, showcasing the lives of Hanseatic traders. The museum, housed in a 1704 timber building, reveals stark contrasts between merchant sailors' austere lives and their partners' comforts.

Founded in 1872 by the Bergen Museum, its significance lies in preserving the Hanseatic trade legacy. The building's architecture is a unique example of traditional Norwegian timber construction. Unique features include the manager's office, shared apprentices' quarters, and the impressive fish press that processed over a million pounds of fish monthly.

Unforgettable Highlights

📜 The Manager's Office: Visit the well-preserved office of a Hanseatic manager.
🐟 Shared Quarters: Experience the cramped conditions of apprentices' living spaces.
🍻 Schøtstuene: Check out the reconstruction of the social hall where merchants gathered.

Entry is paid, and the museum is ideal for tourists, families, and history enthusiasts.