About
The Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene is a historic museum in Bergen, Norway, set in an original merchant's house from the Hanseatic era. Its address is Finnegården 1A, in the old Bryggen quarter of the city, so it sits among the wooden buildings that give this part of Bergen its character.
What you will see
The museum tells the story of around 400 years of German trading history in Bergen. Visitors walk through a building that belongs to that story itself, which makes the displays feel closely tied to the place rather than separate from it.
The highlight for many is the Schøtstuene, the assembly rooms of the Hanseatic merchants. They are atmospheric spaces, and they give a clear sense of how the traders gathered, did business and lived together.
Planning your visit
- Location: Finnegården 1A, Bergen, in the Bryggen area.
- Best suited to: visitors interested in medieval and early modern trade, merchant life and Bergen's history.
- Contact: +47 55 54 46 90, if you want to check details before you go.
Because the museum is in the Bryggen quarter, it pairs naturally with a walk along the historic waterfront and the surrounding streets. It is a good stop for a visitor who wants to understand the trading past behind the picturesque facades.
