Sotra Bridge, Bergen

Name: Sotra Bridge
Address: Bergen, Norway

#112 among attractions in Bergen

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The Sotra Bridge is a suspension bridge which crosses Knarreviksundet between Knarrevik in Øygarden Municipality and Drotningsvik on the mainland of Bergen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It carries two road lanes and two narrow pedestrian paths of National Road 555, providing a fixed link for the archipelago of Sotra. The bridge is 1,236 metres long, has a main span of 468 metres and a clearance of 50 metres. In 2007, it had an average 25,494 vehicles per day. ()

Local name: Sotrabrua Opened: 11 December 1971 (52 years ago)Length: 4055 ftCoordinates: 60°22'21"N, 5°9'57"E

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Day trips

Sotra Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Askøy Bridge, Lyderhorn, Vannkanten, Alvøen.

2.3 miNE
Bridge
Askøy Bridge, Bergen
60 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...
2.6 miE
Picturesque summit with sea views
Lyderhorn, Bergen
67 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.
2.5 miE
60°21'44"N • 5°14'9"E
Vannkanten, Bergen
64 min walk • Watersports, Water park, Swimming pool
1.7 miS
Historical manor house
Alvøen, Bergen
43 min walk • Alvøen or Alvøy is a manor house located on a historic industrial site in the Laksevåg borough of the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. Alvøen Manor was once one of the grander private homes in Bergen.
2.2 miN
Church
Strusshamn Church, Askøy
55 min walk • Strusshamn Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Askøy Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Strusshamn. It is the church for the Strusshamn parish which is part of the Vesthordland prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
2.1 miE
Church
Loddefjord Church, Bergen
55 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.
2.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Laksevåg, Bergen
65 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 miW
Church
Foldnes Church, Litlesotra
36 min walk • Foldnes Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Øygarden Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the village of Foldnes on the island of Litlesotra.
2.5 miNE
Neighbourhood
Kjøkkelvik, Bergen
64 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.
2.7 miSW
Island
Bildøy
70 min walk • Bildøyna or Bildøy is an island in Øygarden Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. The 1.5-square-kilometre island lies between the islands of Litlesotra and Store Sotra. An upper secondary school and a lower secondary school are located on the island.
2.2 miN
60°24'8"N • 5°11'21"E
Det Røde Hus, Askøy
57 min walk • Museum

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How to get to Sotra Bridge by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sotra Bridge:

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Knarrevik rv. 555 • Lines: 441 Bergen busstasjon - Hjeltery, 441 Hjelteryggen - Bergen bussta, 442 Ebbesvik - Knarrevik RV.555, 442 Knarrevik RV.555 - Ebbesvik, 445 Bergen busstasjon - Anglevik, 450 Bergen Busstasjon - Skogsski, 450 Skogsskiftet - Bergen Bussta, 460 Ågotnes terminal - Bergen bu, 460 Bergen busstasjon - Ågotnes (12 min walk)
Hjelteryggen Svenesvegen • Lines: 441 Bergen busstasjon - Hjeltery, 441 Hjelteryggen - Bergen bussta (13 min walk)