While I always recommend people take their time at Bryggen to explore the alleyways and back courtyards, it's not always pleasant to do so in the rain. Appropriately, most of the buildings are now home to shops. Often bustling with tourists, the colourful former trading houses have so much history to tell. The UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen is the city's most famous icon. The legacy lives on today and as such, there's a fascinating history to explore. When German merchants first sailed into Bergen sometime in the 14th century, no-one could have foreseen what a dramatic impact they would have on the city's fortunes.Īs an important hub on the Hanseatic trading network, Bergen quickly grew into one of the most important cities in Scandinavia. Discover the city’s trading past at Bryggen Here’s just a few ideas for what you can do in Norway's second city when it rains. That's far from the truth! You should absolutely visit Bergen, and if it does rain, there’s no reason to let it ruin your trip! Whenever I write about the weather in Norway, people send me mails complaining that I'm trying to put people off visiting Norway. At a minimum, bring suitable footwear and a rainproof jacket. That being said, no matter what time of year you visit you should pack appropriately. There is, however, a very wet season from September to November. To answer the first question: There is no such time as a dry season! You may have more luck from April to June, but that is by no means guaranteed. Despite that reputation, rainfall is recorded in Seattle on around 150-160 days per year. Compare that to Seattle, a US city renowned for its wet weather.
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