Møhlenpris

Møhlenpris (formerly Vestre Sydnes) is a neighbourhood in the city of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. It is next to the Puddefjorden in the borough of Bergenhus. The neighbourhood is named after Jørgen Thor Møhlen, who was a shipowner, slave trader, innovator and businessman who established some industry at Møhlenpris in the late 17th century. Most of the buildings date from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Møhlenpris
Neighbourhood
Møhlenpris
Nickname: 
Mølleren
Country Norway
CountyVestland
DistrictMidhordland
MunicipalityBergen
BoroughBergenhus
Area
  Total0.33 km2 (0.13 sq mi)
Population
 (2010)
  Total2,345
  Density7,100/km2 (18,000/sq mi)
 As an unofficial area the population can't be fully determined
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
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