Fjellheisen Tromso

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'll find

• 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.

What to expect

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.