Fjellheisen Tromso
The cable car above Tromso - a quick ride to a mountain shelf looking over the Arctic city, the midnight sun in summer and the aurora in winter.
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The Fjellheisen cable car lifts you in minutes from the mainland shore across from Tromso up to a shelf on Mount Storsteinen, with the Arctic city, its island, the surrounding peaks and fjords spread below. It is the easy way to a high view over Tromso, whether under the midnight sun or the northern lights.
What you actually see
- The city view - Tromso on its island, the bridge and cathedral, from above.
- The cable car ride - the quick climb up the mountainside.
- Midnight sun and aurora - the endless summer light or the winter northern lights from the shelf.
- Mountain trails - walking routes higher up from the top station.
When to go
Summer for the midnight sun over the city, winter for aurora above it; a clear night is needed for either. The cable car runs year-round in reasonable weather.
Honest expectations
The view and the aurora both depend on clear skies, which the Arctic coast does not always provide. It is popular in the aurora season, so evenings can be busy. It is a short outing, best combined with the rest of a Tromso stay.
Nearby
Central Tromso, the Arctic Cathedral and the Polaria aquarium are just across the bridge.
What to pack for Fjellheisen Tromso
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
