Ulriken: Cable Car Ticket Ulriken: Cable Car Roundtrip Ticket
ID: GYG675918-1114020
Category:
Country: Norway
Duration:
30 days
Description
Just 15 minutes from the city centre, the Ulriken Cable Car takes you to the peak of Bergen. From here you get a panoramic 360 view of Bergen and access to hiking opportunities in magnificent nature.
The new Ulriken Cable Car takes you up to the highest of Bergen's 7 mountains with Norway's largest gondolas.
The trip gives you a spectacular nature and mountain experience 643 meters above sea level. From the top you have magnificent views of Bergen and the region with sea, skerries, fjords and mountains. During the summer season, it is possible to buy bus transport as an additional product for a ticket to the track.
Skyskraperen Restaurant :
Beside the viewing platform, Skyskraperen Restaurant offer dining experiences based on local ingredients.The restaurant has been renewed in connection with the new opening of the gondola and the capacity has doubled.
Café at Mount Ulriken:
Everyone is welcome to stop by our café at the top. It may be a sight for sore eyes if you come hiking, but no matter your chosen path up, feel free to enjoy a traditional dish from the mountain menu, a cold or warm beverage, an ice cream or perhaps the renowned Ulriken bun. The café is located at the entrance to the restaurant. The kiosk opens at 09:00 and the restaurant at 11:00.
Hiking:
Mount Ulriken is perfect for hiking. Spectacular views and beautilful terrain whether you take a short 10 minute hike or venture out on a full day hike. It is also popular to walk from Mount Ulriken to Fløyen across "Vidden". The tour takes about 5 hours. You can walk from Fløyen to Ulriken or from Ulriken to Fløyen. The latter is most popular because you get a more gentle walk and you finish right in the city center.
You can also choose to take the cable car up to the top and walk back down. Or the oposite. Read more about hiking up Ulriken here.
How to get to Mount Ulriken:
Ulriken Express Bus:
From 1 May until the end of the summer season, Ulriken643 offers shuttle bus service from the city center to Ulriksbanen. The bus stop is close to the Tourist Information outside the entrance to the restaurant called Bjerk (Torgallmenningen 1A). Departure approximately every 30 minutes. (on the hour and half past).
Prices: return ticket adult NOK 130, children NOK 65.
Prices: single ticket adult NOK 65, children NOK 32.
You buy the ticket when boarding.
Public transport:
Bybanen (Bergen Light Rail) line number 2 from city center to Haukeland Sykehus. Or bus no. 5 or 6 from Festplassen, no. 12 from Olav Kyrres gate or 16E from Xhibition. Get off at the stop Haukeland Sykehus C and D. Follow the signs from there, about 10 mins. walk.
By car:
Follow rv. 585 towards Haukeland hospital, turn left just before the Haukeland tunnel and follow the signs up Haukelandsbakken 40.
Highlights
- The best view of Bergen from the highest of the seven mountains in the city
- Cable Cars take you to spectacular high mountain nature surroundings
- Amazing nordic cuisine at Skyskraperen restaurant
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are welcome to visit the cable car with regular shoes and attire, as the restaurant and viewing plattform is located conveniently next to the top station. If you would like to experience the magical hiking opportunities at Mount Ulriken we do recommend hiking shoes and clothes matching the weather.
The cable car ride startes at the lower station at Haukelandsbakken 40. There is a big Ulriken643 sign and ticket office in front.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.