Timeline
12:00
Start your walk at Skansen panorama point. This viewpoint sits just above the funicular’s lowest station and offers an excellent, easily accessible panorama. Take a moment to look out over the city from the spot right in front of the old white wooden fire outlook tower.
12:24
Climb to the summit of Sandviksfjellet. As you ascend, you will move away from the city center noise and into the quiet of the mountain. The summit provides a clear view of the surrounding landscape and the neighborhood of Sandviken below.
13:00
Head down to Zen Cafe Bar for lunch. This Vietnamese restaurant is known for cheap prices, excellent food, and great service. It is a fantastic place to eat and worth trying at least once. Note that it is closed on Sundays, so check the day before you go.
13:30
Walk over to Miljømarkedet, a second-hand shop located in the historic Monclairhuset. Browse through a wide selection of books, clothes, and other items with reuse value. The shop is open Monday to Wednesday and Friday from 10:00 to 16:30, Thursday until 19:00, and Saturday from 11:00 to 16:00.
Local tip
Skansen panorama point is right near the funicular, making it an easy start. Zen Cafe Bar can get busy, so if you prefer a quieter meal, consider arriving a bit earlier or later than the typical lunch hour.
Check before you go
- Zen Cafe Bar is closed on Sundays (Mo-Fr 12:00-21:00; Sa 13:00-21:00).
- Miljømarkedet is closed on Sundays and public holidays (Mo-We,Fr 10:00-16:30; Th 10:00-19:00; Sa 11:00-16:00).
Worth knowing
- Zen Cafe Bar is open at 13:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Miljømarkedet is open at 13:30 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Bergen (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).