BRYGGEN TRACTEURSTED
Bryggestredet 2
5003 Bergen
booking@tracteuren.no
Telefon (+47) 55 33 69 99
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The restaurant is located in one of the oldest and best-preserved wooden houses in Bergen’s historic harbour district of Bryggen. The building dates back to the 1700s and offers visitors a unique dining experience in a charming and historic atmosphere. Bryggen Tracteursted is known for serving traditional Norwegian food with a modern twist. Everyone is welcome with us, whether you want to spend an entire evening in good company, or just stop by for a drink. Welcome!
At Bryggen Tracteursted, tradition meets the modern. We serve food inspired by the culinary traditions of the western and Bergen region based on the finest local ingredients. We use seasonal ingredients that provide a clean and authentic experience. Our great passion is showcasing the best of Norwegian food traditions through our “Norwegian Tapas” a social and flavorful dining experience.
At Bryggen Tracteursted, we are particularly interested in stockfish and are one of few restaurants in Bergen that always have stockfish on the menu.
In the 13th century, the German Hanseatic League and their trading organizations established themselves in Bergen. From the second half of the 14th century, they took over control of the stockfish trade with Northern Norway. Stockfish was exported to the German cities for further trade on the international market. Domestic trade was organized through shipping along the coastal route between Bergen and Northern Norway. The trade was based on the exchange of Norwegian stockfish and imported flour, organized by the German trading organizations. Bergen and Trondheim emerged as important trading centers during this period. Stockfish was well paid compared to flour until the 16th century, when the exchange rate turned negative for stockfish. For Bergen, stockfish had significant economic importance, and one could say that the city was built on the trade with Northern Norway and the export of stockfish for many centuries.
Small delicate dishes with distinctive flavors give a rich and tasty meal and a social experience! The Norwegian cuisine with its many specialties is particularly suitable for this type of serving. We have combined well-known and forgotten flavors with tasty side dishes.