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
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.
Bryggen
Traditional wooden houses once occupied by merchants line alleyways by the waterfront, where you’ll find hand-made souvenirs, seafood restaurants and museums.
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
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.
Things to do
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise - The Local Operator
Guided Tour To Nærøyfjorden, Flåm And Stegastein - Viewpoint Cruise
Bergen: Cruise to beautiful Rosendal by the Hardangerfjord
Bergen: Mostraumen Fjord Cruise
Bergen: Past & Present Small Group Guided Walking Tour
Exploring Bergen Audio Tour through the Eyes of Edvard Grieg
Top hotels in Laksevåg
Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Bergen
Fabulous location and quality of rooms. We stayed here about eight years ago and loved it so immediately came back here when we returned to Bergen and weren't disappointed. The breakfast was fabulous too!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Thon Hotel Orion
Room was small, but well appointed. Room was clean and ready for us when we arrived (early)! The breakfast was fabulous, especially liked the ginger lemon aperitif!! The location was perfect!!
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Clarion Hotel Admiral
The room was spotless and the staff were very friendly even before I checked into my room. They checked in on me while I was waiting for my family to return and even brought me coffee while I waited.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Hotel Norge by Scandic
very clean, best breakfast i have ever seen anywhere and we have been to a lot of places, staff were very nice, great bars and restaurants, a great vibe and buzz to the hotel
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Scandic Ørnen
Clean room and great breakfast. Only minor thing which could have been better was more plug sockets next to the bed, only had one and only on one side.
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Bergen Børs Hotel
Staff was very nice and helpful. We stayed in a junior loft suite which was very cool.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 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 Vannkanten Waterworld 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 Galleriet Shopping Centre while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Byparken Station or Nonneseteren Station to get around town.
