Bergen was the largest wooden city in Europe XIX century. The unique nature gave him the steep, densely built-up streets, squares and alleys. Bergen, like many other places in Norway, has experienced many fires. Its original appearance has been reconstructed, and some dilapidated houses replaced by new copies.

There is an open-air architectural and historical museum, which survived more than 40 wooden houses XVIII - XIX centuries. Visit the "Old Bergen", which was opened in 1949, you will get acquainted with the life of the citizens of the two past centuries, reflecting their tastes and way of life. This is a real urban area with streets, squares, houses of people of different social classes. The museum park you can find a pastry shop, grocery, barber shop, dentist's office, a photo studio, as well as jewelry workshop at the time.

The museum is open to visitors year round. It is recommended to join the tour, as the houses are open to members only excursions.