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The views from the top are stupendous, but there’s not a lot at the top apart from the view and one restaurant. If you plan to go on a serious hike, then this is the place to start, but I wanted a more gentle walk. So, I enjoyed the view, bought a bun to rent a bit of table space and then came back down. Getting there is easy if you use the cable car shuttle bus – but that is an additional cost. I used public transport (free with the Bergen Card) but google was a bit bewildered by the construction work that had barred off part of the recommended route. On the third attempt I found a local who gave me cheerful directions. There are absolutely no indications at the bus stop about how to walk there, but it’s only 10 minutes away. If you have time to do both, then both this and the funicular are worth it for the views. If you can only do one of them, then the funicular is cheaper, easily accessible from Bergen centre, has a range of refreshment outlets, an adventure playground if you have little ones with you, and has pleasant trails at the top that make for easy walking.
Angela LeonardAngela Leonard
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Highly underated, truly gives you a snow mountain experience, not like Mt Floyen which is more a mini amusement park. Had to take bus 2 or 3 from near the fish market in city centre and get off at the hospital stop (just before the tunnel) and then follow the road up the hill and around. It is not the most easiest of things to find. Was A LOT quitrr than Mt Floyen. We went at 6pm, there was no queue. Return trip was 190 for an adult. Last cable car down at 9pm so don't miss it or you'll have to trek down on a dark snowy mountain! At the top it just opens to a snow capped mountain. There is a restaurant at the top too which has nice views. There are some hiking trails but I didn't do them. I grabbed a coffee and watched the sunset over Bergen. Much better views here and more tranquil. Not as suitable if you have kids as there are no paths etc. But I'm sure they would love seeing the top of a mountain
KK
20
I would rather say that the cable car ride is too expensive. 395 nok return for an adult is way too expensive for a 7 minute cable car ride. However, there are stairs that you can climb free of cost. Just remember that it's 643 meters high. Cable cars run every 15th minute and open 9-23 during the summer. Tickets can be purchased online or there is also a ticket counter by the entrance. You get a great view of the whole Bergen from the restaurant terrace at the top of the mountain. The restaurant also has a very limited choice of food. There is drinking water supply for the visitors where you can fill up your water bottles. There are also toilets at the top. Several hiking trails are there and can be explored and also caters to more magnificent views. I found lambs everywhere in the mountains. There is an additional zipline ride for 490 sek/ adult. The ride lasts for about 30 seconds. You need to book it through another external website. Another huge problem is the parking problem. The parking lot is very small and there is also some street parking but the number is not adequate. Its also expensive.So public transport is highly recommended.
Adnan JamilAdnan Jamil
00
I cannot rate the aerial tramway itself because I couldn't use it. The weather in Bergen can be brutal at times, when I visited during 'typical Bergen autumn' the cable car wasn't even running then! Imagine if I bought the annual pass! I did do the 1500 something steps hike instead and I was dumbfounded that there wasn't much to do at the top. There are no trails and walkways, you have to make your own way through the rocky and mushy soil, just picture Bergen very wet and you know. Besides the view isn't really that great. Lots of reviews are raving here, but I'll guarantee you that the same attraction was significantly better in Tromsø which is very similar. The views are three times more worth it only the hike is more grueling. At least the bus to Montana brings you 1/4th of the entire walk, in Tromsø your start begins at the landmark church. Also I totally despise that the Ulriksbanen is hidden somewhere behind the Bergen Sjukehus and you need a tacky tourist service to get there. Giving you guys this as tips!!!
General KawasakiGeneral Kawasaki
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The views are mesmerising and there are many places to sit and enjoy the panaromnic views of Bergen. The gondola ride up was smooth and comfortable. We were gladly surprised to find many interesting hiking trails at the top of the hill. This place is popular with hikers and there were many people enjoying a good sweaty walk up or down the hill. Definitely great on a sunny day but if you are visiting for the first time, avoid the rainy days for a hike as some of the trails are steep, rocky and muddy. Bring a jacket with a hood as it can be windy. Allow at least 1 hour for a casual visit to enjoy the views and 2 hours ++ if you intend to hike.
PyrognatsPyrognats
00
Wonderful trip on a lovely refurbished cable car that takes you to a point where you can view the whole of Bergen and its surrounding Fjords and islands. The added bonus is the bar and restaurant at the top, where we enjoyed a couple of glasses of wine, and the views were breathtaking. There is still snow up here even in May, and my wife and I have to indulge ourselves in our time-honoured tradition of launching a snowball or two at each other. If you can avoid the self-centered selfie and running commentary people walking and talking to themselves, good luck as this makes for a better contemplative place to be.
Martin BentonMartin Benton
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