Norway · CABLE CARS & FUNICULARS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 cable car & funicular rides worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Round-trip Ulriken cable car in Bergen: quick gondola ride, marked trails, mountain café, and sweeping fjord views.
“The crew was amazing, very fun with the kids and had an increíble time!”
Ride the Fjellheisen cable car from Tromsø to Mount Storsteinen for Arctic views, hot drinks, and direct transfers. 3 hours.
“Everything was planned down to the minute. Amazing experience. Please go with a nice camera and good shoes.”
Queue-free Fjellheisen cable car and a guided snowshoe hike near Tromsø, with northern lights chances, warm drinks, and digital photos.
“Good hike up the mountains in the company of Alex and Stan, who are both very helpful and friendly.”
Ride the Fjellheisen cable car above Tromsø, watch for the Northern Lights from a low-light terrace, and enjoy cake with mountain views.
“Voor het eerste deel van de avond was er geen Aurora. Maar we konden een hemel verlicht door sterren zien. Dit was ook al voldoende geweest! Het eten en drinken op locatie was goed en de gids wist ons veel te vertellen. Vlak voordat we weg moesten dook Aurora nog even op. Het contrast tussen aan de ene kant het donker met alle sterren en aan de andere kant de druk verlichte stad is wel iets wat even binnenkomt. Je bent je er zo niet bewust van als je in de stad woont hoeveel lichtvervuiling dat eigenlijk geeft. Ondanks de koude tenen was het een heerlijke ervaring. De taxi en…”
Guided Tromso Fjellheisen cable car ride with Arctic panoramas, Tromso city views, and Norwegian waffles and coffee included.
“Anna was a great guide. The cake up top was brilliant. Spectacular scenery. Great to get in good walk too”
6-hour Bergen tour with a guided city walk, Mostraumen fjord cruise, and Fløibanen funicular up to Mount Fløyen views.
“My tour guide around the city was a maritime professor and so knowledgeable about the area, culture and history (I’m so sorry I don’t remember your name!). On the fjord tour I got to meet the captain and even pilot the ship 😅 and I think her name was Tonje who was really nice and in charge of the ship side of the tour”
Guided Hardangerfjord day with Voss Gondola to Mt Hanguren, three waterfalls incl Vøringsfoss, and a stop in Eidfjord.
“John es un gran guía siempre atento a todas nuestras preguntas y necesidades. Nos explicó muy detalaldamente la historia de Bergen. El minibus muy confortable y la conducción muy buena. Nos acompañó en todo momento y se brindaba a realizarnos las fotos que quisieramos. John es muy cercano sin duda. La telecabina de Voss expectacular, y las cascadas de este tour muy muy bonitas. Otra de las actividades que recomiendo hacer. John is a great guide who is always attentive to all our questions and needs. He explained the history of Bergen to us in great detail. The minibus was very comfortable and the driving was very good. He accompanied…”
Easy Tromsø Cable Car transfer with tickets included, pickup near Tromsø Domkirke, scenic drive over Breisundet and timed return.
“The tour operator did not show up. There has been no response from them even now. I've not received any word on the refund yet.”
Tromsø mountain cable car in the dark, with transfers, a guide, and a warm snack to boost your Northern Lights odds.
“Dinner was a small piece of semi cooked fish. That was it. We had to buy our own waters to drink. NOT worth the price. Will be complaining loudly.”
A 3-hour small-group private Bergen walking tour featuring Bryggen, Bergenhus Fortress, and Mount Fløyen via Fløibanen.
“Beautiful scenery. Knowledgeable tour guide. Enjoyable experience. We would highly recommend this tour”
Gondola ride from Hellesylt to Stranda, up over 1,000 m. Storfjord views, Sunnmøre Alps, plus Fjord Panorama Restaurant.
“This was quite expensive for what you get but no amount of money can buy the views that you get when you get there.”
Private 9-hour Bergen day trip with Hardangerfjord views, Voss Gondola, and four waterfall stops, with lunch and tickets included.
“Pretty good overall in spite of the less than ideal weather. Our guide, Ivan, was very patient with us while we waited for the best moment to take pictures. Voss Gondol experience was a little disappointing ‘cause there isn’t much to see there.”
5-minute gondola ride to Nesaksla for yoga at Eggen Restaurant, plus a vegan smoothie and free mountain time. Return by gondola.
Arctic Panorama in Tromsø pairs Fjellheisen cable car views with hotel pickup, guide talk, and coffee, tea, Norwegian waffles.
“We really enjoyed getting to know our tour guide, who was local to Tromso and very well-traveled. It made the experience much more personal and interesting than if we had just gone up the cable car by ourselves.”
4-hour Tromsø island sightseeing with Fjellheisen cable car, Sami and Northern Lights stories, Arctic Cathedral views, and hot lunch soup.
“The tour guide, Jurgos, was fantastic! We also loved the restaurant for lunch-Skirri. We had the best fish and chips and the atmosphere was very nice. Thank you for a wonderful day!”
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