The Most Popular Neighbourhoods in Bergen

Møhlenpris is just a short distance from Bryggen, but if you intend to go there on foot, be prepared to go both up and downhill. The most pleasant way to Møhlenpris from the city centre is through the upper part of Nygårdsparken, with the University on your right.

You eventually reach a residential area with pretty parks and a hidden treasure in the form of Bergen Technical Museum. There are plenty of cafés here, a football pitch and heavy industry that still fills the area around Damsgårdsundet.

If you come to Bergen by car, from the south on the E39, you drive straight across Danmarksplass. From this angle, the neighborhood may seem a bit dull, but if you park up and take a walk past the houses and people here, you'll soon change your mind.

The buildings with facades facing the square itself include many famous shops and brands, but head round the back of the same buildings and you'll find small, cosy cafés and grocery stores. The light rail stops at Danmarksplass, which also makes it easy to get here by public transport from the city centre.

Just north of the city centre is Sandviken, one of Bergen's most picturesque districts. If you start exploring the district from down by the water, you will become more and more impressed as you climb up the rather steep slope the district is located on. Here the town houses nestle close together, with gardens and pedestrian-friendly streets one behind the other.

There are plenty of places to stop for a coffee if you're just looking around, but this is mainly a district where people live. Further north in Sandviken, however, is the living historical museum of Gamle Bergen, so you can get a dose of culture once you are here.

Townhouses, apartment blocks and shops adapted for motorists define the area of Loddefjord, the district located less than a mile outside Bergen city centre. You need a car to get here and if you have one, you can look forward to a great place with a lot going on.

Vestkanten Storsenter attracts shopping-loving city dwellers looking for budget prices. Vannkanten Badeland is the place to take the children if you've spent all day shopping at the mall. But if it's a bit of fresh air and pretty scenery you're after, take a walk around Storavatnet and Småvatnet - there are several parking options nearby.

Arna is sheltered by the mountains to the east, yet not far form the city centre. If you drive over the mountains to Bergen, Arna is the first district you come to. It is also a place that deserves to be more than just a drive-through to reach the city.

Arna has great access to the local nature. Bergen's city mountains are within walking distance, just like in the city centre, whether you want to reach high altitudes or head out on the water. Arna's town centre has all you need for a picnic in the countryside or out on the waves.

The western headland, which lies between Vågsbunnen and Nøstet, is full of sights, but it is only the outer part that really bears the name Nordnes. At the far end of the headland are some of Bergen's biggest tourist attractions, such as the Aquarium, Nordnesparken and the Nordnes bathing area.

It's only a short walk from the city centre, and walking is recommended to get a full impression of the whole district. You'll also find a few secluded gems such as Fredriksberg Fortress (only open during the summer) and lively concerts at USF Verftet.

Despite the fact that Bergen is Norway's second largest city, the centre is small enough to easily cover on foot - whatever physical shape you're in.

If you struggle to walk too far or have bad legs, then the many cobbled streets can be a challenge, as can the steeper slopes. But other than that, Bergen city centre has plenty of experiences and activities for everyone, no matter how old, wealthy or historically interested you are. Welcome to the city below the seven mountains. Prepare for a visit full of friendly hospitality and photo opportunities!