Laksevåg Travel Guide
Bergen
!["Alvøen is the site one of Norway’s oldest industrial communities and one of the best preserved industrial locations. In 1626, King Christian IV of Denmarkgranted the right to establish a gunpowder mill on the site. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1733, but rebuilt. Alvøen Manor and the factory were opened as a museum (Alvøen Hovedbygning) in 1983, as a branch of the West Norway Museum of Decorative Art. It is now[when?] managed by the Bergen City Museum. The site includes Alvøen Manor together with some forty worker cottages and production buildings dating from the 1800s." Wikipedia
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Popular places to visit
Bryggen Waterfront
You can study the exhibits at Bryggen Waterfront, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Bergen. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Bryggen
During your visit to Bergen, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bryggen. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
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.
Floibanen Funicular
You can take time to visit Floibanen Funicular during your travels to Bergen. Visit the shops and seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Fish Market
During your visit to Bergen, you can enjoy retail therapy at Fish Market. Discover the seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area or seek out the local tours.
Mt. Floyen
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mt. Floyen during your travels in Bergen. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Laksevåg
Comfort Hotel Bergen
Good value and location - excellent breakfast - relaxed vibe
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Thon Hotel Orion
The location is excellent and very close to the Lakefront in Bergen and central station is 10 minutes walk as well. The breakfast was a 10/10 with lots of healthy varieties of fruits, smoothies, oat porridges and of course all other varieties typically available in a continental breakfast. Staff ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Excellent location, close to most tourist attractions, lot of restaurants walking distance… etc… can get noisy during weekends but overall very recommended
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Scandic Torget Bergen
Breakfast was excellent plenty of choices lots of space
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
We came off our ship early in the morning and were told our room would be available from 3pm which we expected but there was no leeway for an early check in. As it was raining we had to sit around for hours. I know it is policy but this hotel does get a lot of business off the cruise lines and should ...
Reviewed on 19 Mar 2026
Zander K Hotel
Hotel situated very close to the train station. Easy stroll to all amenities and port. All in all a really good base for exploring.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Laksevåg
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 Fantoft Stave Church are some notable places to visit nearby.
Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Engen
Engen might not have many top sights, but Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
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.
