Alvøen is a historic manor and former industrial community west of central Bergen, long associated with paper production. The manor museum and preserved village setting show a different side of Bergen's history from Bryggen and the harbourfront.
Because it sits well outside the centre, Alvøen is best for travelers with extra time or a specific interest in domestic and industrial heritage. The reward is a quieter, more local landscape of old buildings, water and wooded surroundings.