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    Fløibanen

    4.5 (89 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Exiting the funicular at the upper station
    Jeff R.

    Don't miss this attraction while visiting Bergen. We bought round trip tickets on the funicular. The ride is fun, and the views from the summit are spectacular! Excellent (fancy) restaurant at the summit.

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    Andrea U.

    This funicular brought us up the hillside from the center of Bergen to the top of Mt Floyen in six minutes. Locals use this to travel in the city. We got here first thing in the morning to beat the crowds & tour groups. It cost about $15 pp. Besides the endless views of the city & harbor tip here is a large gift shop , restaurant, cafe, play area, and marked hiking trails. It's popular for mountain bikers @ kayakers.

    Melissa W.

    What a magical place!! The Fløibanen funicular in Bergen is one of Norway's best-known and most visited attractions. The journey up to Fløyen (320 m above sea level) takes about 5-8 minutes. It was super easy to get tickets via the website or app so that one does not have to wait in a long line. You just can at the gates to the vehicle and you get right on. They have two running at once so you are up at the top in no time. The viewpoint for photos is amazing and you see the whole city and various harbors. Could even see my ship, the Norwegian Prima, from the top. There are various eateries, shops, facilities, and so so many paths and lakes. My mother and I probably spent about 3 hours, but wish we had longer. They even have a place to glamp. If you don't take the funicular, you can walk but you must be in great shape. Highly suggest this if you are visiting and all necessary info can be found here: https://floyen.no/en/floibanen

    Van D.

    The funicular in Bergen is a great way to enjoy sweeping views of this historic city. The top also boasts a few nature-walk trails, a lake with kayaking, a troll statue, and a handful of legendary goats (yes, goats). A fun way to gain a new vantage of Bergen!

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    Erica C.

    7/5/2024- there are two lines to enter then merge into one line. Far left lane are those buying tickets or have the Bergen Pass to buy tickets at 50% off for $9 US Donald or shout 90 NOK. Far right line is prepaid tickets. Very few seats to sit on the ride up. Very nice views. Patent of food and drinks and walking up here to make it a 3-4 hour day. We ere up there for just about an hour going very slowly. Do not feed the goats up here. Or took only about 5 minutes to go up. They told us about 9 minutes. Plenty of children swing sets to have fun. Please read the signs tourists, do not feed the animals.

    Montage of images from Fløibanen
    Ed U.

    When you have less than half a day to explore Bergen, you need to be rather disciplined about your sightseeing. At least that's what the anal-retentive side said to me in private, and I knew riding this funicular was on the top of the list. You may ask why, and I would probably raise one eyebrow and clapback "The view, of course." Fortunately, our hotel was just five minutes away from the lower terminus where we were thrilled to find there was no queue of tourists. We paid our 150 NOK round-trip tickets (about $15.40 in US dollars) and were able to get backward-facing seats where we could see the scenic view rising in front of us behinds the heads of the other passengers. The cars have stepped floors and open windows as they climb almost a thousand feet against the relatively steep slope of Mount Floyen. The ride took about eight minutes as it made two intermediate stops for locals who actually use the funicular as a commuter train (...how frustrating that must be for them during peak tourist season.) Once we arrived at the upper terminus, we first took notice of the expansive viewing terraces which afford spectacular views of Bergen around its harbor (photo: https://bit.ly/3oVO0RZ). As we walked around the terraces, we began to realize how big the city was as it's Norway's largest city next to Oslo. Once we took most of our photos, we noticed there was a restaurant, a cafe, a souvenir shop, and a playground, which frankly turned the area into more of an amusement park. Jamie was intrigued by signs to a nearby lake which was a few minutes stroll away in the woods. There wasn't much to the lake except a flurry of gnats, so we didn't stay long. Even though the funicular was more crowded going down, the ride back didn't take any longer than the ride up. I have to credit the operating company (Fløibanen AS) for a smooth operation. Listen, I've ridden my share of funiculars from Hong Kong's Peak Tram to Angel's Flight in LA, and this one was definitely in the upper tier. RELATED - Exploring Norway? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3PEL4Fe

    view from funicular
    Amelia M.

    Very fun with a great view, hiking and playground up top. We even got to see a bride and groom riding down at sunset.

    Cynthia V.

    This is a great way to get a quick taste of Bergen - certainly recommend if you only have a day or two to explore. You take a funicular train up a steep mountain for a birds-eye view of the city and harbor. Hopefully you will hit it on a clear day - it was pretty overcast when I went, so it was hit or miss on what you could see. Either way, the train itself was a fun experience. At the top there is a restaurant, snack bar, store, and some walking trails/areas to explore. All in all, I would say allow 2 hours to take it all in.

    Fun troll on the playground
    Melissa H.

    Excellent way to view Bergen! The ride up and down was so smooth. Unfortunately, the weather while we were there didn't provide the best view but we were still happy we visited.

    Herbert E.

    'Ello chaps! Floibanen is a funicular railway in Bergen that whisks visitors to the peaks of a hillside, giving you spectacular sweeping views of the City and harbor. You'll see this spot touted in every tourist brochure and list of recommendations: for a reason. It's a must do in a tiny town of Bergen. At approximately $15 USD round trip, it's a great cost. Takes 5 to 10 minutes in each direction, and is quite enjoyable - even for those who may not enjoy heights. At the top of the hillside you'll find a few shops and restaurants, plus endless walking trails. Trams run every 10 minutes from early in the morning until 11 p.m. (when we were there). There are no specific times to go up or back so you have a lot of freedom. You can go up and stay for an hour, a few hours, all day, whatever you'd like. Overall I give Foibanen 5 stars out of 5.

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    Dennis T.

    This is probably the top attraction in Bergen--and for good reason! On a clear day the view on top of Mt. Floen is majestic and awe-inspiring as one looks down onto medieval-like rooftops, gliding birds, and cruise ships and other watercraft plying through the ocean or a fjord below. In my experience this view was only rivaled by that on top of Table Mountain in Capetown, South Africa after exiting the cable car that ascended there. Unlike a swaying cable car, the Floibanen clings to and slides up the mountain more like a train on a steep track for most of the way. Besides great views, on top one is also likely to meet a few goats roaming free--and many other human visitors. The line to get tickets from the ticket office below took 1 hrour and 15 minutes--although we were on top 21 minutes after our purchase. At 125 Norwegian Kroners (about 12.50 U.S. dollars) for a round-trip adult ticket, and unlimited time on top, the price is very reasonable. But I would definitely recommend purchasing tickets on the Internet in advance or at Bergen's tourist information office, if you can find it, which we could not. A ship's offered shore excursion here is overpriced except for the convenience of getting to and up the Floibanen quickly. It also took our taxi driver on the way back four tries to find the right ship (Fortunately, he shut off the meter after the first attempt). Walking to the Floibanen from the cruise terminal is also a nice leisurely stroll that will pass right into the famed Fish Market and historical wharf houses about two long blocks away. The morning's catch is interesting to look at, and all fish are cooked fresh to order here, We found this to be a nice bonus on our way back from the Floibanen.

    Stacy M.

    "Anyone can speak troll. All you have to do is point and grunt." (J.K. Rowling) BEWITCHA IN A MINUTE When not roaming the bridges, mountains, and streets of Norway, trolls, invisible witches, and goats alike converge atop Mt. Fløyen at a magical spot lording over the town of Bergen. But how do they get there? The Funicular, of course! Mount Fløyen puts the "icular" in Funicular...or maybe just the "fun". To find the Funicular, look for hidden troll føøtprints leading from the fish market downtown to a the base of Mount Fløyen...or just a long line of people snaking down Vetrlidsallmenningen Street. There you will see a cute white building displaying a "Fløibanen" sign. It is within walking distance from downtown; if a troll with his bitty legs can make it by foot, so can you! Expect to spend a half hour to an hour in the queue. You can skip the funicular and the line if you prefer by hiking about three miles up the hillside instead. Uffda! But the funicular ride will save you time and energy, lasting about 5-8 minutes, and ushering you to a platform at the top of Mt. Fløyen that presents a stunning panoramic scene of Bergen and its surrounding fjords and mountains. ROCK 'N' TROLL After taking in the view, head over to the Fløistuen shop and restaurant for souvenirs and local food, to use the restrooms, and to load up your water bottle at a free refill station. Once you've recharged with food and drink, unleash your inner Viking or Shieldmaiden to raid the network of hiking trails through an enchanted troll forest with sinister trees and cliffs (there might be an Iron Throne in there as well!) Caution signs warn of witches and trolls for those who make it alive past the giant troll guarding the kids' playground next to the Fløistuen shop. Take the warnings seriously! HERE I GOAT AGAIN ON MY OWN Beyond the playground you'll find a hiking loop where friendly Cashmere goats snack on vegetation and pose like seasoned models on the goatwalk. Don't feed them, but do learn their names (mugshots found by the viewing platform) and scratch their little foreheads. They will thank you with a smile! We only encountered one gruffy goat who grunted at us while rolling his eyes. Baaaaad goat! There, now you've successfully evaded all the mystical creatures in the forest, and are ready to return to the streets of Bergen by riding one of two funicular cars back down along with 100 other passengers, or hiking as we did down one of several steep forest paths. This adventure of otherworldly beings and landscapes is not to be missed! 5 Tarantallegras! Snip, snap, snout. This tale's told out. (The Three Billy Goats Gruff) **No humans or hobbits were harmed or eaten by trolls in the making of this review.

    Martine K.

    We loved this funicular ride up to Mt. Floyen. The line when we went was not long and as soon as we knew it we were at the top! The views are spectacular. Keep in mind it's a little cooler up at the top. You can get tickets for one way or round trip. We did the one way and hiked down. Keep in mind if you do this it's kind of low grade steep the whole way. There are even goats you will see. At some spots you even walk through the town right next to people's houses. The signs are ample but at some points you were questioning which way to go. Luckily everyone here is so nice and helpful. When you get near the bottom there's a bunch of stairs and finally you emerge from where you started. Then you sit down, reflect, and go find a place for an expensive pint!

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