Alvøen

Alvøen is an industrial museum in Bergen that encompasses a former paper factory site with residential houses, gardens, and historic buildings. The property shows the physical structure of a factory community with its distinct areas for work and living.

The Fasmer family acquired the site in the 1760s and developed a gunpowder mill into Norway's first paper factory. The mill continued producing until 1981 and shaped generations of industrial workers in the region.

The place shows how factory owners and workers lived together as a community during industrial times. The preserved houses and buildings tell stories of their daily lives and their roles in the workplace.

The museum grounds are best explored on foot with paths through the gardens and between historic buildings. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes as the terrain can be uneven and paths spread across the entire property.

The factory produced specialty paper for Norwegian banknotes, giving the site special economic importance. This specialized production made Alvøen a place of national significance in paper manufacturing.

Operator: Bymuseet i Bergen

Phone: +47979581

Email: alvoen.hovedbygning@bymuseet.no

Website: https://bymuseet.no/?vis=101

GPS coordinates: 60.35229,5.19052

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:00