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.
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
Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour
Discover Bergen on Foot and Boat
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Exploring Bergen Audio Tour through the Eyes of Edvard Grieg
Walk with a Witch in 16th Century Bergen: A Self-Guided Fictional Tour
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Top hotels in Engen
Scandic Bergen City
the bathroom had a sewage smell and the room was extremely hot. we had to open windows while we were in the room.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Barfot Apartments
Very charming apartment! Excellent communication with the owners. Very clean, comfortable, felt like home. Easy walk to city center with many shops, restaurants, etc. We loved staying here!
Reviewed on 26 Sept 2025
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
Rosen Apartment
Pros: -great water pressure in kitchen sink and shower -toilet paper and paper towels provided -great fridge/freezer -bath sink soap, washing up liquid -washer and dryer plus detergent pods -well supplied kitchen -ironing board Cons: -contact from an unknown email … no mention of dates, location/address ...
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025
Basic Hotel Bergen
The only small problem was the night-club below. Apart from that, exactly what I expected for the price, which is enough for me.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2020
Mi Casa Tu Casa - SG
I loved the location! Very central , walking disatance to everything and very quiet. The host were quick to get back to me with questions. hightly recommend!
Reviewed on 14 Sept 2019
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 Kloverhuset 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 Festplassen 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.
