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.
Torgalmenningen Square
You can learn about the history of Bergen when you stop by Torgalmenningen Square. Check out the shops and seafood restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Guided tour - Viking Village, Nærøyfjord Cruise and Flåm Railway
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Bergen: Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket
Self-Guided Bergen to Oslo Daytrip With Flamsbana & Fjordcruise
Bergen's Twilight Magic: An Evening Adventure Walking tour
Top hotels in Årstad
Citybox Bergen Danmarksplass
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
Magic Hotel Solheimsviken
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
Moxy Bergen
Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025
HI Bergen Hostel Montana
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
Bjørvika Apartments, Damsgård Area, Bergen city center
Reviewed on Jul 16, 2025
Hotel Norge by Scandic
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Årstad
Møhlenpris
If you're spending some time in Møhlenpris, Nygard Park and Bergens Tekniske Museum are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Sentrum
While you're in Sentrum, take in top sights like Grieg Hall or Festplassen, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Nonneseteren Station or Bystasjonen Station.
Engen
When in Engen, you can plan a visit to Hurtigruten Terminal and Torgalmenningen Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bergen City Centre
Museums, seafood restaurants, and historic 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.
Fyllingsdalen
When in Fyllingsdalen, you can plan a visit to Gamlehaugen and Fantoft Stave Church, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.