Fanabygda 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 Fanabygda
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Excellent, including selections for gluten free and alle
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Clarion Hotel Admiral
Great location and lovely views from breakfast room and our riom
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
Hotel Norge by Scandic
This is a really lovely hotel. You can see it easily if you arrive on the airport light railway and the location is excellent for exploring Bergen. Check in was a little slow, but the staff were very helpful and the hotel looked amazing decorated for christmas. I paid for an upgrade directly with ...
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Bergen Børs Hotel
Breakfast was great and rooms were very nice. If the management wants ideas for improvement the bathrooms really need 3 more hooks to hang toiletry bags and wet towels on. We had no place to hang up the the towels. Also it would be nice if there is a way to make counter space in the bathroom . It ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Zander K Hotel
Contemporary hotel next to the train station, very efficient and ideal for staying in Bergen
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Thon Hotel Orion
Clean room , polite and friendly staff
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Fanabygda
Fana
You'll enjoy the beaches and museums in Fana. You might want to make time for a stop at Lagunen Storsenter or Troldhaugen.
Ytrebygda
Ytrebygda is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Fana Golf Club and Gronevika.
Søndre Fyllingen
While Søndre Fyllingen isn't home to many top sights, Vannkanten Waterworld and Troldhaugen are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fyllingsdalen
While Fyllingsdalen isn't home to many top sights, Gamlehaugen and Vannkanten Waterworld are some notable places to visit nearby.
Årstad
The mountain views and restaurants are just a few things visitors like about Årstad. Brann Stadium and Ulriksbanen are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Wergeland Station or Brann Stadium Station to get around the larger area.
Laksevåg
You'll enjoy the mountain views and museums in Laksevåg. You might want to make time for a stop at Vannkanten Waterworld or Alvoen Manor.
