Engen Travel Guide

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Bryggen featuring street scenes, signage and a city

Bryggen

Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.

Bryggen
Bryggen Waterfront as well as a small group of people

Bryggen Waterfront

Walk around this popular spot in Bergen, a beautiful neighborhood full of traditional houses, museums, restaurants and shops along an arm of the North Sea.

Bryggen Waterfront
Floibanen Funicular showing railway items

Floibanen Funicular

Ride the cable car from the center of Bergen to the top of Mount Fløyen for incredible views across the fjords and access to picturesque hiking trails.

Floibanen Funicular
Torget Fishmarket showing markets as well as a couple

Fish Market

Eat local specialties such as fresh caviar, pickled herring and fish soup at this lively outdoor market that dates back to the 12th century.

Fish Market
Mt. Floyen featuring a small town or village and mountains

Mt. Floyen

Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.

Mt. Floyen
Ulriken Cable Car showing views as well as a couple

Torgalmenningen Square

You can learn about the history of Bergen with a visit to Torgalmenningen Square. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Torgalmenningen Square

Activities

Picture 4 for Activity Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator

Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator

AU$126
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Stegastein Viewpoint

Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise

AU$381
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise

Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise

AU$221
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Bergen's medieval wharf is still the most sought-after destination.

Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat

AU$75
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord

AU$127
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Funicular ride

3-Hour Private Tour Hiked through the Bergen Mountains

AU$247
per adult
3-Hour Private Tour Hiked through the Bergen Mountains
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Our pick of the best Engen Hotel Deals

Scandic Bergen City

Scandic Bergen City

3.5 out of 5
Hakonsgaten 2, Bergen
The price is AU$110 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$110
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a health club. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,286 reviews)
"It’s perfect location for the tourists, city just like walking distance and the reception are nicer."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Scandic Bergen City
Sigurds gate 8

Sigurds gate 8

3 out of 5
8 Sigurds gate, Bergen, Vestland
The price is AU$275 per night from 17 Oct to 18 Oct
AU$275
17 Oct - 18 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi and a garden. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (5 reviews)
"Very nice place. Small, but that was expected. Expensive, but that's Norway. Jonas was very responsive. Loved the area. Easy walk to the cruise port."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Sigurds gate 8
Barfot Apartments

Barfot Apartments

4 out of 5
37 Magnus Barfots gate, Bergen
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (110 reviews)
"Very charming apartment! Excellent communication with the owners. Very clean, comfortable, felt like home. Easy walk to city center with many shops, restaurants, etc. We loved staying here!"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025

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Barfot Apartments
Dragesmauet Apartments

Dragesmauet Apartments

3.5 out of 5
3 Dragesmauet, Bergen, Vestland
The price is AU$443 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$443
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen Waterfront are located nearby.
"Apartment is very nice and as described. Communication with the owners is spotty at best. Even following the directions in the guest guide only resulted in one response to one question. When I enquired about an item left behind, there was no response at all."

Reviewed on 7 Dec 2024

Dragesmauet Apartments
Rosen Apartment

Rosen Apartment

4 out of 5
18 Rosenbergsgaten, Bergen, Vestland
The price is AU$363 per night from 16 Oct to 17 Oct
AU$363
16 Oct - 17 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star apartment in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, cable TV channels, and in-room washers/dryers. Popular attractions Hurtigruten Terminal and Bryggen ...
6/10 (3 reviews)
"Pros: -great water pressure in kitchen sink and shower -toilet paper and paper towels provided -great fridge/freezer -bath sink soap, washing up liquid -washer and dryer plus detergent pods -well supplied kitchen -ironing board Cons: -contact from an unknown email … no mention of dates, location/address ..."

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Rosen Apartment
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen

4 out of 5
Dreggsallmenningen 1, Bergen
The price is AU$200 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$200
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Bergen. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,026 reviews)
"We had exceptional service from check in young woman - so obliging, friendly and gave us great local advice of where to eat and what to see - we loved our stay!"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
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Other neighbourhoods around Engen

Bryggen featuring boating, a small town or village and rocky coastline

Bergen City Centre

4.5/5(83 area reviews)

Museums, seafood restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Bergen City Centre. Make a stop by Torgalmenningen Square or Fish Market while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.

Bergen City Centre
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Nygård

While you're in Nygård, take in top sights like Grieg Hall and jump on the metro at Nygard Station to see more of the city.

Nygård
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Møhlenpris

If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.

Møhlenpris
Bergen which includes a city

Sentrum

If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Festplassen and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.

Sentrum
Bergen which includes a city

Bergenhus

Travellers choose Bergenhus for its captivating waterfront views. Hop aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station and check out top sights like Bryggen.

Bergenhus
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Sandviken

While Sandviken isn't home to many top sights, Old Bergen Museum and Bergenhus Fortress are some notable places to visit nearby.

Sandviken

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