Engen Travel Guide
Bergen
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.
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.
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.
Bergen Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Bergen Aquarium during your holiday to Bergen. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Mt. Floyen
Go hiking and picnicking in summer and sledding in winter on this picturesque mountain within easy reach of the city center.
Top hotels in Engen
Scandic Bergen City
It was OK ( Hotel Staff on strike in Norway )
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Barfot Apartments
Lovely apartment but up a very steep hill, Apartment had everything you needed, really comfortable beds, lovely lounge area and kitchen, only 10mins to harbour. Bathroom had a washer but no dryer. Would recommend but not for anyone that can't climb up a, steep road.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Sigurds gate 8
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
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Breakfast was great. Lots of different food. .
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Nice staff, amazing views from the window and balcony next the water, good breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Well located , plenty of bathroom counter space The hotel was on strike while we were there so no hot breakfast but no reduced price which was disappointing.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Engen
Bergen City Centre
Museums, seafood restaurants and historical sites highlight some notable features of Bergen City Centre. Make a stop by Torgalmenningen Square or Galleriet Shopping Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.
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.
Sentrum
If you're spending time in Sentrum, check out sights like Grieg Hall or Bergen Kunsthall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.
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.
Sandviken
While Sandviken isn't home to many top sights, Bergenhus Fortress and Bryggen are some notable places to visit nearby.
