The harbour edge
The buildings face Vågen in a straight row, their gables towards the water. They form a clean edge against the harbour on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Norway
Bryggen Map Poster & Print
60.3977° N / 5.3240° E
A row of narrow wooden warehouses along the eastern side of Bergen's harbour, divided by tight passages running inland
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Bryggen in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Bryggen, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Bryggen at home
The district
About this Bryggen map poster
Bryggen lines the eastern side of Vågen, the inner harbour of Bergen, on Norway's west coast. From above, it looks like a comb. A row of long, narrow wooden buildings stands with gable ends facing the water, and each is separated from the next by a slim passage running back from the quay. Behind them, the ground rises towards the steep hills that surround the city.
From the fourteenth to the sixteenth centuries, Bryggen was the base of the Hanseatic League's merchants in Norway, who traded mainly in dried fish. The buildings have burned and been rebuilt many times, most notably after a major fire in 1702. They were reconstructed following the medieval layout, which is why the plan remains so distinctive.
Bryggen was added to UNESCO's World Heritage List in 1979. On a Bryggen map poster, the wharf's regular rhythm stands in contrast with the curving harbour, the old fortress to the north and the city streets beyond. It is one of the clearest examples of medieval trading architecture shown in outline.
- Coordinates
- 60.3977° N / 5.3240° E
- Region
- Bryggen, District · Norway
Narrow passages
Slim lanes run inland between the wooden buildings, creating a regular comb-like pattern that follows the medieval plot layout.
Bergenhus Fortress
Just north of Bryggen, the old fortress guards the harbour entrance. Its larger, open grounds close the northern end of the wharf.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Bryggen
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Bryggen
A map that means something
Bryggen is the image many people carry home from Bergen, and for those with roots in western Norway it is part of family history. A map preserves its shape without relying on its colourful façades.
Choose your own title and subtitle, perhaps a date, a family name or a ship, and edit the coordinates. Choose from five styles. Paper suits the old wharf's archival feel, and Noir gives the harbour a darker, northern mood.
Order the Bryggen posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Bryggen map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Bryggen poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Bryggen poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Bryggen poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Bryggen poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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