Fløibanen funicular in Bergen, Norway
The subsequent cease on our Norway highway journey is Fløibanen funicular, considered one of Bergen’s best-known and most visited vacationer points of interest. The prize on the finish of this funicular railway is the highest of Mount Fløyen. That is the place you can see the greatest views in Bergen, Norway.
After checking into our Bergen lodge room, we made our method straight to the Fløibanen funicular.
The doorway to the funicular is positioned inside strolling distance to Bryggen, the well-known previous wharf of Bergen that’s listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Website.
It rained rather a lot throughout our Norway highway journey. And it was imagined to rain closely the next day. Slightly than danger poor visibility from the Mount Fløyen viewing platform, we determined to go to this Bergen attraction first. It was the proper name, as a result of it rained closely the next day.
Thankfully, the rain stayed away throughout our go to to Mount Fløyen and Floibanen funicular. It was nonetheless chilly and cloudy, however a minimum of we had been in a position to see the views (not like the Stegastein Viewpoint in Aurland the day earlier than).
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The place to catch the Floibanen funicular in Bergen
The doorway to the underside of the funicular is pictured above. It’s a simple constructing to identify.
It’s positioned a brief 5-minute stroll from Bryggen and the favored Bergen Fishmarket (Fisketorget i Bergen). You’ll be able to truly see this distinctive white constructing on the finish of the highway, for those who’re standing on the fish market and/or Bergen Harbor.
The tackle is Vetrlidsallmenningen 23A, 5014 Bergen, Norway.
How far is Bergen cruise port from funicular?
Most cruise ships in Bergen Havn dock on the Skolten cruise port (Vagen Harbor). The Fløibanen funicular station is positioned about quarter-hour strolling distance from this Bergen cruise port.
Due to this fact, until you’ve gotten strolling or mobility points, there’s no must take a bus or taxi from the cruise port to the Bergen funicular station. It’s a pleasant stroll alongside the waterfront.
Contained in the Floibanen funicular constructing on the base of Mount Floyen. That is the place you board the automotive.
As you possibly can see, the station is wheelchair and stroller pleasant.
Contained in the funicular automotive because it travels to the highest of Mount Floyen.
The automobiles have glass ceilings and panoramic home windows. Due to this fact, you don’t have to fret about the place to take a seat while you board. You should have good views from nearly each seat.
Above is the station on the prime of the funicular railway.
How lengthy does Fløibanen funicular take?
The whole journey takes approx. 6 minutes from backside to prime, and vice versa.
There are two automobiles on this funicular railway, so it doesn’t take lengthy for the following prepare to reach. Every prepare can take as much as 100 passengers at a time.
The funicular railway climbs 320 metres (1,050 toes) up the steep observe. It transports over 1.8 million passengers per 12 months.
Mount Floyen viewing platform
Bergen is surrounded by seven mountains. You should have an ideal panoramic view of the harbour and surrounding mountains. From this viewpoint, it’s simple to grasp why Bergen has the nickname ‘Gateway to the Fjords.’
Are you able to stroll down from Bergen funicular?
Sure. You’ll be able to stroll up and/or down from Mount Floyen.
The stroll right down to Bergen is a well-liked stroll that’s appropriate for individuals of all ages. There’s a well-marked paved path with signage to information you.
We didn’t do the stroll down, however we’re instructed that it takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour, relying in your tempo. I’m additionally instructed that the trail is stroller pleasant. Nonetheless, I can not affirm this.
Above is the Bergen funicular map of issues to do on Mount Floyen.
Issues to do on Mount Floyen
There are many issues to do when you get to the highest of the funicular. The obvious being the strolling paths and viewpoints of Bergen.
If you’re restricted on time, you possibly can merely journey the funicular railway, take a look at the gorgeous views, seize a espresso and fast snack on the café, then return to Bergen on the following railway down. You’ll be able to simply do that in an hour.
The most well-liked child’s attraction at Mount Floyen is ‘One of the best playground in Bergen’. I imply, with a reputation like that, it’s bought to be good. Proper?
It additionally has a troll forest and a few simple climbing trails. Though, the troll forest is definitely type of creepy and would possibly give your baby nightmares.
Our boys did have enjoyable at this outside playground.
We spent about 45 minutes right here and needed to give them a countdown for once we needed to depart. In any other case, they in all probability would have stayed right here for for much longer.
One other child’s playground on the prime of Mount Floyen. This one is positioned near the highest of the funicular and Fløirestauranten.
In fact, you could take the compulsory picture with an enormous troll statue when visiting a Norway vacationer attraction. These troll statues will be discovered at most vacationer points of interest.
One in all a number of bizarre and creepy troll statues within the Troll Forest.
The trail was very muddy and slippery throughout our go to due to the rain. So we didn’t stroll too far down the trail. It’s not very lengthy in any case. And the statues are scatted all through the forest.
It’s an fascinating attraction, I suppose. Though, I can’t resolve if it’s a critical attraction. It feels extra like an artwork challenge by teenage college students. What do you suppose?
Climbing trails on Mount Floyen
The forest and climbing trails look much like the forest and trails in British Columbia. We felt proper at house. The forest is so lush and inexperienced, with moss overlaying the rocks and tree trunks.
The paths on the prime of Mount Floyen are simple and accessible. Many of the trails are both paved or gravel.
We did a simple loop path that took about half-hour. It was not difficult, which is what we had been in search of that day. There are a number of trails, so you possibly can select the one that matches you.
In the event you’re in search of extra of an journey, you possibly can hike from Mount Fløyen to Mount Ulriken. This hike is known as Vidden (extra information right here). It’s considered one of Bergen’s hottest mountain hikes.
Ulriken is the very best of the Seven Mountains that encompass Bergen. It additionally has a cable automotive (Ulriken643) that transports friends up and down the mountain. Extra information right here.
How a lot does the funicular in Bergen value?
Adults/kids return: NOK 65/35 winter and NOK 90/45 summer season. Buy tickets on the ticket workplace backside station or on the Vacationer Information.
Fløibanen funicular costs for 2024 [source]
- Summer season costs: April 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024
- Adults = NOK 180
- Youngsters = NOK 85
- Winter costs: October 1, 2024 to December 30, 2024
- Grownup: NOK 130
- Baby: NOK 65. Senior: NOK 95
The Bergen Card offers a 50% low cost on return tickets all year long.
Opening hours for the ticket workplace:
- Could to August:
- Weekdays from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PM
- Weekends from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- September:
- Weekdays from 8:30 AM to 7:00 PM
- Weekends from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
- October to March:
- Weekdays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
- Weekends from 9:00 AM to five:00 PM
Fløibanen tickets will be bought on the Vacationer Data, at www.floyen.no or within the Fløibanen app.
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