Fløibanen
Located in Bergen, Norway
Description
Fløibanen climbing above Bergen
“The Fløibanen is a funicular railway in the Norwegian city of Bergen. It connects the city centre with the mountain of Fløyen, with its mountain walks and magnificent views of the city. It is one of Bergen's major tourist attractions and one of Norway's most visited attractions. The line is 844 m (2,769 ft) long, covers a height difference of 302 m (991 ft), and carries over one million passengers a year. The line is owned by Fløibanen AS, a company with a number of shareholders, the biggest being the municipality of Bergen.”
-From Wikipedia. Read more about its history.
Contact and information
Chip’s Notes
We took a ride on the Fløibanen during our visit to Bergen on Day 607. It would haul us, and a cluster of other tourists to the top of the city’s Føyen Mountain, for a sumptuous view of the harbor and city below, 991 feet high. From there, there are boutiques, restaurants, hiking, and more.
The Fløibanen reminds us of the funicular railways in our hometown of Pittsburgh. Have you ridden the lifts in either of these cities? Please share your experience below.