Mount Floyen and the Funicular (Floybanen)

Norway Bergen Attractions - View from Mount Floyen
Copyright: Bergen Guide

If you’re looking for one of the best view over the city you should include a trip on famous Funicular. It will take you from the city center to the top of the Mount Floyen. Then you’ll be 320 meters above sea level (1050 ft). Check out the magnificent views over the surroundings islands. Numerous paths offer easy walks through beautiful woodland terrain with lakes and mountains. During the summer the restaurant on top of Mount Floyen is open daily. The kiosk and souvenir shop is open all year.

The Funicular Lower Station is situated 180 meters from the Fish Market.

Departures 2011
Departures on the hour and every half hour from early morning to 11 PM, from May to August till Midnight. Extra departures when necessary.

This funicular railway is also known as ‘Floibanen’ and ‘Fløibanen’ and ‘Fløybanen’.

Prices 2011
Floybanen Funicular:
Return fare NOK 70,-
Children return fare NOK 35,-

Open 2011
Mount Floyen view open all year, open air attraction.
Funicular frequently daily.

Norwegian name: Fløyen og Fløybanen.
Location: Center of Bergen.
Distance to Fish Market: 180 meters.
Address: Vetrlidsallmenningen 21
Telephone: +47 55 33 68 00.

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Posted by JB on May 16 2011. Filed under 2011, All, Attractions. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. Both comments and pings are currently closed.