Ulriken Cable Car Ticket Bergen

Mount Ulriken and the cable car ride

Ulriken rises to 643 metres and is the highest of the seven mountains that surround Bergen. The modern cable car climbs from the lower station to the summit in about five minutes, and departures are frequent in the main season, so you rarely wait long. Large windows give you a view of the city and the mountain slopes as you rise above the trees.

It is one of the easiest ways to see Bergen from above. If you are searching for Ulriken cable car tickets, this return ticket covers both directions and stays valid for 30 days, which is helpful in a city where the weather changes quickly. You can wait for a clear day rather than book a fixed time slot.

The summit: views, trails and sheep

At the top the landscape is open and treeless, which is unusual for a mountain so close to a city centre. In spring and summer, sheep graze freely on the plateau, and they help keep the vegetation low. From the viewpoints you can see Bergen's harbour, the islands to the west and the long fjord arms to the north and east.

A marked trail leads to the highest peak in around 45 minutes, and stronger hikers can continue on longer ridge routes across the mountain plateau towards Fløyen, a walk that takes several hours and is best for experienced walkers in good weather. If you are thinking of a hike on Ulriken, wear proper shoes and take a jacket, as the wind at the top is cooler than in town.

Café, terrace and other things to do at the top

The summit has a café serving Norwegian dishes, a terrace with an open grill area, and a restaurant for a more formal lunch or dinner. There are around 350 outdoor seats, so you can usually find a quiet corner even in high season. In summer there is also a zipline for people who want more adventure.

You do not need special equipment for the viewing platform, because it is close to the top station and reached in ordinary shoes. Some guests spend an hour and others spend a whole day, so plan around your walking plans and the weather. Ulriken opening hours change by season, and the ticket is valid over 30 days, which gives you flexibility.

How to get to Ulriken from Bergen city centre

Many visitors ask how to get to Ulriken cable car without a car. From April to September an express bus runs from the Fish Market in the city centre, takes under 15 minutes and is paid on board. Outside those months, the Bergen light rail from the city centre is the easiest option, followed by a short connection to the lower station.

During spring and summer there is also a shuttle from the cruise harbours. Once you arrive, exchange your booking confirmation at the entrance ticket office to receive your cable car ticket. The ticket office and lower station are one and the same meeting point, so you do not need to look for a separate departure location.