Quick summary of Bergen Cable Car tours

Bergen’s cable-car experiences combine mountain viewpoints with hiking and fjord scenery, with Ulriken offering the city’s highest summit.

• Ulriken round trip: Ride to Mount Ulriken at 643 m above sea level, with summit views and marked hiking trails.
  
• Self-guided access: Explore the summit, viewing platform and trails at your own pace; dining is available separately.
  
• Fjord + mountain: The combo adds a 3.5-hour Mostraumen fjord cruise with an audio guide to your Ulriken ride.
  
• Two perspectives: See Bergen’s landscape from the water and from Mount Ulriken in one day with the combo.
  
• Ride duration: The Ulriken cable-car journey takes about 5 minutes each way.
  
• Time to allow: Budget around 1.5–3 hours for a fuller Ulriken summit visit, depending on activities.
  
• Good to know: Exchange your voucher at the Ulriken ticket office before boarding.

Things to know before booking Ulriken Cable Car tickets

• Exchange your voucher first: For the standalone Ulriken experience, exchange your voucher at the entrance ticket office before boarding the cable car.
  
• Choose your experience: The standalone Ulriken Cable Car ticket covers a round-trip Ulriken Cable Car ride, summit access and marked hiking trails. The combo adds a 3.5-hour Mostraumen fjord cruise.
  
• Plan for the summit: Regular shoes and everyday clothing work for the cable car, restaurant and viewing platform. Bring hiking shoes and suitable clothing if you plan to use the trails.
  
• Mountain weather changes quickly: Conditions on Mount Ulriken can change quickly, so carry weather-appropriate clothing even if you only plan to visit the viewing areas.
  
• Food isn’t included: The Ulriken ticket excludes food and drinks. You can purchase refreshments separately at the mountaintop restaurant.
  
• Accessibility: The Ulriken Cable Car is wheelchair accessible. The Mostraumen cruise can accommodate one powered wheelchair and a limited number of manual wheelchairs, although boarding and disembarking involve some walking and stairs.
  
• Combo cruise restrictions: On the Mostraumen Fjord Cruise + Ulriken Cable Car combo, drones, oversized baggage, personal food and drinks, and pets are not permitted on the cruise.

Explore Bergen Cable Car routes

Ulriken Lower Station ↔ Mount Ulriken Summit

The Ulriken Cable Car takes you directly from the lower station at Haukelandsbakken to Mount Ulriken’s summit, with panoramic views of Bergen, surrounding mountains and fjords along the way.

• Stops: Ulriken Cable Car lower station ↔ Mount Ulriken summit (no intermediate stops)
  
• Duration: Approximately 5 minutes each way
  
• Highlights: Panoramic views of Bergen, fjords and surrounding mountains
  
• Elevation: 643 m above sea level

Tips & guidelines for visiting Bergen Cable Car

• Use the summit, not just the ride: The Ulriken cable-car journey is short, so plan a viewpoint stop, cafe visit or short walk to make the most of your time at Ulriken.
  
• Consider bringing a bicycle: Bikes are allowed on Ulriken and are free, provided they are clean and handled considerately. This can be useful if you’re combining the cable car with a longer mountain outing.
  
• Know what you’re committing to with Vidden: If you plan to hike from Ulriken to Fløyen, treat it as a proper mountain trek rather than a casual add-on. The crossing takes around 5 hours.
  
• Start Vidden from Ulriken: For hikers planning the full crossing, the Ulriken-to-Fløyen direction is described as the more popular and gentler option, finishing closer to Bergen city centre.
  
• Plan around visibility: The main value of Ulriken is the summit experience, so if your schedule is flexible, consider prioritising a day with better visibility rather than treating the cable car as simply a transport ride.
  
• Allow extra time for the summit: If you’re planning to dine at Skyskraperen, check its operating hours and reservation requirements separately, as they can vary by day and season.