Bryggan

Bryggan is the definite form of the Swedish noun brygga and is commonly used to refer to a pier, jetty, or wharf—an anchor point for boats and a place where watercraft are moored. In everyday language, bryggan denotes the physical structure extending into a body of water and the surrounding harbor area. The term is widely used across coastal towns and is often found in place names and informal references to waterfront districts.

Because of its maritime associations, bryggan also appears in cultural and descriptive contexts as a symbol of life by the water, leisure, and local harbor activities. The word’s familiarity in coastal regions reflects its role in everyday navigation, recreation, and local identity tied to waterfront environments.

See also: brygga, kaj, hamn.