Bryggen

Bergen, Norway UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bryggen
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Bryggen is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Bergen, Norway, consisting of an architectural ensemble and neighborhood used as offices. It is one of the 38 sights of Norway listed on this site and is the 21st most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.

Planning a visit

The warmest months are July, with a high of 17 °C, and August, with a high of 16 °C. The wettest months are October and November, which receive over 300 mm of rain. Visiting in May or June offers milder temperatures with highs between 12 °C and 15 °C and less rain than the autumn or winter months.

Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO) is 13 km from Bryggen, and the site is 304 km from Oslo. Nearby sights include Bergenhus Fortress, which is 0.4 km away, and Fantoft Stave Church, located 6.7 km from the neighborhood. Wheelchair access at Bryggen is limited.

Weather by month

The warmest month is July, with an average high of 17 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C22481215171714952
Average low, °C-2-2-11581111851-2
Rainfall, mm293222224151130154186241300334305291
Rainy days222120151718222220212023

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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