Bergen - City Sights

Bryggen

Today, Bryggen is home to numerous boutiques, workshops and what type of place to visit?

Artists' studios

Which building in Bryggen served as the main office and residence of the Hanseatic traders?

Finnegården

The German community in Bryggen had its own set of?

Laws and regulations

Which type of wood is predominantly used in the historical buildings of Bryggen?

Pine

Bryggen has been a place of trade for how many years, reflecting Bergen's importance?

Over 900 years

Which activity, essential for Bryggen's economy, traditionally took place on the nearby wharf?

Fish drying

Bryggen's wooden facades are oriented towards which natural feature?

Vågen harbour

In which saga is the St. Mary's Church mentioned?

Sverris Saga

The Bryggen inscriptions are written in which alphabet?

Runic

Which year did the Hanseatic League's operations ended?

1754

Fantoft Stave Church

Around how many stave churches are still standing in Norway, including Fantoft?

Less than 30

In which borough is the church currently located?

Fana

Which element is absent from the original design of most traditional stave churches like Fantoft?

Belfry or bell tower

In the Fantoft Stave Church, what is the central room used for worship called in English?

Nave

A stave church's structure is mainly held together by?

Wooden joints and pegs

When was Fantoft church burned?

June 1992

What are stave churches named after due to their vertical wooden structures?

Staves

The Fantoft Stave Church's design was primarily influenced by what?

Viking ship construction

Which EP by the Norwegian black metal project Burzum features a photograph of the burned Fantoft Stave Church on its cover?

Aske

The stone cross outside the church is from which Norwegian area?

Tjora

Fløibanen

What is the passenger capacity of each car on the Fløibanen funicular in Bergen, Norway?

120

Which of the following is NOT a Fløibanen station?

Bryggen Station

Which station is located near Skansen Fire Tower?

Promsgate

Which event halted the construction of Fløibanen?

World War I

How many carriages are in operation on Fløibanen?

2

Which fairytale inspired the name of one of the Fløibanen cars?

Red Riding Hood

How long does a typical ride on the Fløibanen funicular take from bottom to top?

5-8 minutes

In winter, Mount Fløyen transforms into a hub for which recreational activity?

Sledding

Which feature is NOT found at the Mount Fløyen summit?

Swimming pool

What kind of drive system powers Fløibanen?

Electric