Floibanen and Mount Floyen
Bergen's funicular up Mount Floyen - a short ride from the harbour to forest trails, a city panorama and a herd of resident goats.
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The Floibanen funicular climbs from the heart of Bergen up Mount Floyen in a few minutes, lifting you from the harbour to a viewpoint over the city, its seven mountains and the fjords beyond. At the top wait forest trails, a playground, a cafe and a small herd of goats that keep the slopes trimmed.
What you actually see
- The city panorama - Bergen, its harbour and the fjords from the top.
- The funicular ride - the steep climb up through the trees.
- Forest trails - walking routes into the woods behind the summit.
- The Floyen goats - the resident herd grazing the slopes.
When to go
Year-round; a clear day for the view, and the funicular runs in all weather. Walking down through the streets afterwards is a pleasant option in the dry.
Honest expectations
The view depends on Bergen's famously wet weather, so a clear window is worth waiting for. The funicular is popular, so it queues on cruise days and fine afternoons. It is a short, easy outing rather than a big attraction.
Nearby
Bryggen and the fish market are at the base; the Ulriken cable car climbs Bergen's highest mountain nearby.
What to pack for Floibanen and Mount Floyen
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
