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Popular places to visit
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 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.
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.
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.
Mt. Floyen
Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.
Ulriken Cable Car
Make the journey up Bergen’s highest mountain to hike, dine and enjoy incredible panoramas across the mountains, fjords and sea.
Activities
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - the local operator
Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Our pick of the best Sandviken Hotel Deals
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Excellent, including selections for gluten free and alle
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Great location and lovely views from breakfast room and our riom
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hotel Norge by Scandic
This is a really lovely hotel. You can see it easily if you arrive on the airport light railway and the location is excellent for exploring Bergen. Check in was a little slow, but the staff were very helpful and the hotel looked amazing decorated for christmas. I paid for an upgrade directly with ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Thon Hotel Orion
Clean room , polite and friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Bergen Børs Hotel
Breakfast was great and rooms were very nice. If the management wants ideas for improvement the bathrooms really need 3 more hooks to hang toiletry bags and wet towels on. We had no place to hang up the the towels. Also it would be nice if there is a way to make counter space in the bathroom . It ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Zander K Hotel
Contemporary hotel next to the train station, very efficient and ideal for staying in Bergen
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Sandviken
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.
Bergen City Centre
Museums, seafood restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Bergen City Centre. Make a stop by Torgalmenningen Square or Kloverhuset Shopping Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.
Engen
Engen might not have many top sights, but Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.
