Sandviken 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 Sandviken
Comfort Hotel Bergen
Really great breakfast. All the staff were friendly and very helpful. Room was great
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Scandic Neptun
Staff was wonderful!!! There was a glitch with their software when we got there & to make up for the wait they upgraded our room All staff were very friendly & helpful
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Scandic Torget Bergen
Ok
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Thon Hotel Orion
Great location Lovely lounge to relax in Friendly and helpful staff Amazing breakfast Comfortable room
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Clarion Hotel Admiral
The high points for our stay was the perfect view across the water at the colorful historic buildings, the great breakfast buffet variety available each morning and the professional friendly staff. The negatives: #1 - The bathroom sink leaked below when in use (my feet became wet while brushing my ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Hotel closedon arrival due to strike action, no call or email warning of this.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
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 Bryggens Museum.
Bergen City Centre
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.
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 Bergen Art Museum or Grieg Hall 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.
