Fløibanen Funicular Experience, Bergen

4.9 (19 reviews)
Ride on a historic funicular up Mount Fløyen for Bergen and fjord views, restaurants, hiking trails, and more.
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Sonya
Sonya B.
Aug 31, 2024
Beautiful view and nice place to walk around.
Maria
Maria M.
Aug 11, 2024
We had a great view from the top of the Floi mountain.
David
David H.
Jul 13, 2024
This was a great activity, especially with kids. Lots of awesome playgrounds at the top and hiking trails. Really cool spot.
Joe
Joe O.
Jun 19, 2024
Fun and great views
Regina
Regina S.
May 28, 2024
You need to do this while in Bergen. Then walk down - that was one of our favorite parts of the trip.
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Overview

Take a 5-8-minute ride on the historic Fløibanen funicular from Bergen's city center up to Mount Fløyen, where you'll enjoy beautiful views and a variety of attractions. Once at the top, explore dining options, shop, and let the kids discover the troll forest and burn energy at the playground. Ideal for nature lovers and families, the area also offers hiking trails—you may even consider walking back down for an added adventure—summer canoeing on Lake Skomakerdiket, and mountain bike rentals, providing a year-round experience suitable for everyone.

Highlights

  • Ride the 1918 Fløibanen funicular for quick access to sweeping vistas
  • Discover the troll forest and meet the friendly goats along the hiking trails
  • Enjoy a meal and local treats, like a traditional "svele" pancake at Skomakerstuen café

Know before you go

Duration
8 minutes
Recommended for
All ages
Group
Group tour

What you'll do

Begin your adventure in Bergen by hopping on the historical Fløibanen funicular railway, which has been transporting visitors and locals alike since 1918. With two carriages, each capable of holding up to 120 passengers, you'll enjoy a smooth ascent to Mount Fløyen at 1,050 feet (320 m) above sea level. As you glide upward, the driver, always in the carriage, ensures a safe journey. 

Upon reaching the summit, you'll be greeted by beautiful views over the city below and its surrounding fjord landscape. Take a moment to soak in the panoramic vistas before exploring the various attractions that the summit has to offer. You can indulge in a meal or a snack, like a traditional svele pancake, at Fløirestauranten, Fløistuen Café, or Skomakerstuen Café, or pick up a souvenir at Fløistuen (both a shop and café). For those looking to explore the area further, let your inner child (or actual children) roam free in the large playground or spend a night in The Cone, a modest pinecone-shaped accommodation suspended off the forest floor.

Families and nature enthusiasts will love the opportunities for adventure. Discover the enchanting troll forest, meet friendly goats, or wander through the vast hiking areas available year-round. Enjoy complimentary canoeing on Lake Skomakerdiket during the summer, or rent a mountain bike for more active exploration. If you have the time, consider walking back down the mountain to fully immerse yourself in the area's natural beauty—a highlight of many visitors. The descent offers different perspectives of the landscape and is a peaceful way to conclude your visit to Mount Fløyen.

Start times

  • Monday
    7:30 am
  • Tuesday
    7:30 am
  • Wednesday
    7:30 am
  • Thursday
    7:30 am
  • Friday
    7:30 am
  • Saturday
    8:00 am
  • Sunday
    8:00 am

What's included

  • Roundtrip funicular ticket

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Traveler reviews

19 total ratings, 13 with reviews
4.9
Feature ratings
Quality of Experience
4.8
Guides, Drivers and Staff
4.7
Transport
4.9
Mary
Mary L.
Flagami, FL | Reviewed on Sep 04, 2024
Tips for future travelers I wish we knew that the top is essentially a park with hiking trails and a restaurant Read more
Tips for future travelers

I wish we knew that the top is essentially a park with hiking trails and a restaurant

Quality of Experience
Views were spectacular even in lousy weather. Saw parts of the city we were unaware of
Transport
Funicular was fast and interesting
Sonya
Sonya B.
Gadsden, AL | Reviewed on Aug 31, 2024
Beautiful view and nice place to walk around. Read more

Beautiful view and nice place to walk around.

Tips for future travelers

If I could only do one between the Floibanen and Ulriken643 I would pick the Floibanen.

Quality of Experience
Beautiful views and great place to spend time.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Floibanen was very comfortable.
Transport
There was a very long line so we had to wait for a while which wasn't ideal.
Maria
Maria M.
Germany | Reviewed on Aug 11, 2024
We had a great view from the top of the Floi mountain. Read more

We had a great view from the top of the Floi mountain.

Tips for future travelers

we walked down 45 minutes until the center and that was giving an additional inside to some Bergen neigbourhoods

Quality of Experience
Good view over Bergen
Guides, Drivers and Staff
no drivers or guides were involved as it was easy to get along alone
Transport
station in the middle of Bergen's center
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Amy A.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Jul 24, 2024
Loved the funicular and plenty of places up top to hike. Wish we’d had more time to be able to do that. Read more

Loved the funicular and plenty of places up top to hike. Wish we’d had more time to be able to do that.

Tips for future travelers

The funicular is much easier to get to than the cable car as it’s right in the middle of town. The cable car trip requires a car or a bus to get there and since they have similar views, I definitely recommend the funicular over the cable car.

Quality of Experience
Really fun, though crowded up top
David
David H.
San Jose, CA | Reviewed on Jul 13, 2024

This was a great activity, especially with kids. Lots of awesome playgrounds at the top and hiking trails. Really cool spot.

Joe
Joe O.
Southport, NC | Reviewed on Jun 19, 2024

Fun and great views

Regina
Regina S.
Ballenger Creek, MD | Reviewed on May 28, 2024
You need to do this while in Bergen. Then walk down - that was one of our favorite parts of the trip. Read more

You need to do this while in Bergen. Then walk down - that was one of our favorite parts of the trip.

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Jennifer K.
Harrison, NJ | Reviewed on May 11, 2024
Tips for future travelers Strongly recommend riding up and hiking down. Lovely way to spend the afternoon and partake in Norwegian hiking culture. Read more
Tips for future travelers

Strongly recommend riding up and hiking down. Lovely way to spend the afternoon and partake in Norwegian hiking culture.

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Bryan M.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Apr 02, 2024
Make sure you go to the play ground with kids and walk down the mountain. Read more

Make sure you go to the play ground with kids and walk down the mountain.

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Elizabeth C.
Fort Collins, CO | Reviewed on Nov 05, 2023
Worthwhile to see the views and the whole city of Bergen. There's also lots of hiking options at the top. Read more

Worthwhile to see the views and the whole city of Bergen. There's also lots of hiking options at the top.

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