Olsvik, Bergen

Name: Olsvik
Address: Bergen, Norway

#193 among attractions in Bergen

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Olsvik is a neighborhood in the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the western part of the borough of Laksevåg, just west of the mountain Lyderhorn. The area is dominated by low-rise residential areas. It features Olsvik School, Olsvikåsen Upper Secondary School, and Olsvik Church. Olsvik is east of Godvik, west of Kjøkkelvik, north of Loddefjorddalen and Storavatnet, and south of the Byfjorden. It consists of the basic statistical units Festeråsen, Olsvikstallen, Olsvikfjellet, Olsvikmarka, Fredheim, Olsvikåsen, and Brønndalen. As of 2009, it had 4,878 residents and covered 1.36 square kilometres. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 60°22'47"N, 5°13'13"E

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Laksevåg (Olsvik)Bergen Norway

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Nearby attractions include: Askøy Bridge, Lyderhorn, Vannkanten, Loddefjord Church.

1.1 miN
Bridge
Askøy Bridge, Bergen
30 min walk • The Askøy Bridge stands as an impressive feat of engineering and a vital link within the picturesque city of Bergen, Norway. Spanning the Byfjorden, the bridge connects the island of Askøy to the mainland, offering both functional connectivity and an iconic...
0.8 miSE
Picturesque summit with sea views
Lyderhorn, Bergen
22 min walk • Lyderhorn is a mountain in the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. It is one of "De syv fjell", the seven mountains surrounding the city centre, and the starting location of Bergen Turlag's annual trip of the mountains.
1.3 miSE
60°21'44"N • 5°14'9"E
Vannkanten, Bergen
34 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming pool
0.9 miS
Church
Loddefjord Church, Bergen
24 min walk • Loddefjord Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bergen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the Loddefjord neighborhood in the city of Bergen. It is the church for the Loddefjord parish which is part of the Bergen domprosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
0.8 miSE
Neighbourhood
Laksevåg, Bergen
21 min walk • Laksevåg is a borough of the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. The borough is located in the western part of the municipality. Historically, the area was called Laxevaag, and it was a separate municipality until 1972 when it was merged into Bergen.
1.4 miNE
Ruins
Kvarven Fort, Bergen
36 min walk • Kvarven Fort was a mountain fort strategically located by the main shipping channel of the Byfjorden leading to Bergen, Norway.
0.7 miNE
Neighbourhood
Kjøkkelvik, Bergen
19 min walk • Kjøkkelvik is a mostly residential neighborhood of the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. The neighborhood is located on the west side of the large mountain Lyderhorn in the borough of Laksevåg, along the coast of the Byfjorden.
~390 ftSW
Church
Olsvik Church, Bergen
2 min walk • Olsvik Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bergen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the Olsvik neighborhood in the city of Bergen. It is the church for the Olsvik parish which is part of the Bergen domprosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
0.5 miN
Tunnel
Olsvik Tunnel, Bergen
12 min walk • The Olsvik Tunnel is a 1,074-meter long road tunnel in the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. The tunnel opened on 12 December 1992 and it is part of County Road 562.
1 miSE
Neighbourhood
Loddefjord, Bergen
26 min walk • Loddefjord is an urban settlement in the borough of Laksevåg in the municipality of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. It is located about 6 kilometres southwest of the city centre.
1.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Storavatnet, Bergen
32 min walk • Storavatnet is a lake just southwest of the village of Loddefjord in the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. The 2.2-kilometre long lake is located in the borough of Laksevåg, west of the city center of Bergen.

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Which popular attractions are close to Olsvik?

Nearby attractions include Olsvik Church, Bergen (2 min walk), Olsvik Tunnel, Bergen (12 min walk), Kjøkkelvik, Bergen (19 min walk), Laksevåg, Bergen (21 min walk).

How to get to Olsvik by public transport?

The nearest stations to Olsvik:

Bus

Ørjebekk • Lines: 441 Bergen busstasjon - Hjeltery, 441 Hjelteryggen - Bergen bussta (13 min walk)
Godviksvingane • Lines: 441 Bergen busstasjon - Hjeltery, 441 Hjelteryggen - Bergen bussta (13 min walk)