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Hans the Hanseatic

Here, children and adults can explore fun stations with simple activities that offer a glimpse into Hanseatic history.

Want to discover more? Scroll down and enjoy the stories about Hans and his loyal friend Rattus. Filled with adventure, imagination, and historical facts, they bring the past to life in an engaging way.

You don't have to experience everything in one visit—come back another day, or take the stories home as cozy bedtime reading.

Follow the stations in order or explore at your own pace.

Happy exploring!

Here you can read how Hans became a merchant in Bergen. The story will help you solve the task on the sign.

Here you can read about what life was like for a apprentice boy at Bryggen – with duties from morning till night.

Here you can take a photo with Norway’s largest cod and read Hans and Rattus’s next adventure about the mysterious king cod with a bump on its head.

Here you can learn about the most important Hanseatic trading posts outside Germany.

Here you can read and listen to a story, and meet the mysterious creatures that live in the sea

Here you can make a rubbing of the Hanseatics’ coat of arms and join Hans and Rattus in a story.

Here you can discover what the Hanseatic merchants valued most of all.

Here you can read about Hans and Rattus and their daring jumps from boat to boat on Vågen – and try for yourself to keep your balance as you jump from boat to boat!

Here you can read about a city fire and try building a small log house yourself – just like when Bryggen was rebuilt.

Discover Hans’s story and challenge yourself at the Hanseatics’ favorite game: chess.