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.
Things to do
Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - the local operator
Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Top hotels in Sandviken
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Rooms are smaller but good clean rooms
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Great hotel with a wonderful view.
Reviewed on 28 Dec, 2025
Hotel Norge by Scandic
All was good
Reviewed on 1 Jan, 2026
Bergen Børs Hotel
Nice hotel right on the water. Everything is walkable from here.
Reviewed on 29 Dec, 2025
Thon Hotel Orion
Clean room , polite and friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Dec, 2025
Scandic Ørnen
A lovely hotel, clean and modern rooms, fantastic breakfast and perfectly located to the main points of interest. All staff were soo friendly and welcoming. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed on 5 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.
