Fjellheisen Tromsø
Fjellheisen Tromsø
4.5
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 12:00 AM
About
The Cable Car is Tromsø’s most popular tourist destination. It runs from Solliveien in Tromsdalen up to the mountain ledge Storsteinen. The lower station is located on Tromsø’s mainland, 50 m above sea level, while the upper station, Fjellstua, is situated at an altitude of 421 m above sea level. The trip up takes just four minutes. From the large outdoor terrace, you can enjoy the spectacular panoramic view of Tromsø and the virtually endless sight of islands, fjords, mountains and the open sea. Fjellheisen was built in 1961 by Brød­rene Jakob­sens Rederi, a local shipping company that was a major player in arctic hunting/trapping, fishing and expeditions to the arc­tic and Antarctic. The gondolas proudly convey this tradition by bearing the shipping company’s symbols: the polar bear and the seal.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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  • helsy27
    Liverpool, United Kingdom108 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing views
    Must do visit when in Tromso. Quick ride up in the cable car and once at the top the views are amazing. There is a viewing platform but you can also walk on the mountain. It was very cold and windy outside on the morning of my visit but afterwards you can go in the little cafe and have a hot drink.
    Hello dear Fjellheisen Guest, Thank you for your time to leave your positive feedback after you have visited Fjellheisen. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay at Fjellheisen.
    Written March 20, 2023
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    Visited March 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written March 19, 2023
  • happyyani2016
    England, United Kingdom27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning views of Tromso
    Visited whilst on a cruise, again, we do not book trips from the ship, it’s easy to do from town, take the number 26 bus. Views are absolutely stunning, on 17/03/2023, the Northern Lights paid us a visit, unbelievable! It was -15c plus windchill, wrap up!
    Hello dear Fjellheisen Guest, Thank you for your time to leave your positive feedback after you have visited Fjellheisen. Glad to hear you managed to see The Northern Lights.
    Written March 26, 2023
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    Visited March 2023
    Written March 24, 2023
  • Jeremy O
    9 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Views across Tromso and fjords
    Efficient cable car service with great views across Tromso. Officially they run every half hour but we didn’t have to wait long to go up or go down, if there are enough people waiting they run again. Dress appropriately for the mountain, there are areas of deep snow and the snow can exceed the safety fences.
    Hello dear Fjellheisen Guest, Thank you for your time to leave your positive feedback after your visit. Great to know that you enjoyed the views from our upper station.
    Written March 26, 2023
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    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written March 25, 2023
  • Sasha Z
    15 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great view from the top!
    We really liked the Fjellheisen Cable Car and the restaurant and hiking at the top. Tickets aren’t cheap, and it’s a short, 4-minute ride up, but worth the gorgeous viewpoint. The cafe had a small but tasty selection of pastries and coffee. There is a restaurant as well, in evening hours, but we didn’t try any food besides snacks. Beware that it is very cold and windy at the top in winter, so bundle up and bring your mittens! Tickets are purchased on a vending machine and any extra help (i.e. accessibility options) need to be notified in advance.
    Hello dear Fjellheisen Guest, Thank you for your time to leave your positive feedback after your visit. Glad to know, that you enjoyed your stay at Fjellheisen.
    Written March 31, 2023
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    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 30, 2023
  • Lorcan M
    Manchester, United Kingdom1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful views
    The views were amazing, and the cable car comfortable and quick - it gets you up the mountain in maybe 3 or 4 minutes, and once up there, there are easy walks (and tougher walks if you want), or you can just enjoy the excellent views, and a nice cafe. The only down side was that the cafe sold whale meat (which considering we'd have loved to have seen whales in the wild but didn't as it was the wrong time of year) was upsetting. We didn't notice this until we were leaving, and had made a point of not spending money anywhere that sold whale meat ( a personal choice of course), so probably would have forgone the food we had if we'd known. But if you're not eating, then the cable car and views are beautiful.
    Hello dear Fjellheisen guest, Thank you for your feedback. We are happy that you enjoyed the trip with our cable car and the views from the top station. Yes, we do sell whale snacks, but we also respect your personal choice and preferences.
    Written April 10, 2023
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    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 5, 2023
  • Sara M
    11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such phenomenal vista
    Taking the Fjellheisen cable car to the top of the mountain is a spectacular adventure. Riding a modern cable car was fun, and the views from the top were beyond fantastic. Very worthwhile few hours of an afternoon. With it being deep winter the cafe at the top was welcome with its hot drinks. Look forward to seeing this again in summer months.
    Hello dear Fjellheisen Guest, Thank you for your time to leave your positive feedback after you have visited Fjellheisen. We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay at Fjellheisen. We are waiting for you in summer.
    Written April 9, 2023
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    Visited March 2023
    Written April 7, 2023
  • LK Leung
    Hong Kong, China5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Panoramic view of Tromso
    Went there on a sunny day in late March with postcard weather. It offers a brilliant panoramic view of the city and nearby fjords; convenient for visitors not intending to hike or ski in area nearby. Parking available at the cable car station. Make sure to bring snowshoe if you intend to hike further up, crampon strongly recommended (tho you have to take them off for the cable car ride and indoor). Fairly pricy catering at the peak. Note: Weather is very very much variable in this part of the world, brilliant weather is certainly not guaranteed. So make sure you keep an open mind about it when you visit the city.
    Hello dear Fjellheisen guest, Thank you for your positive review. It is very informative. We are glad that you liked the view from the top of the mountain.
    Written April 13, 2023
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    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written April 13, 2023
  • RWAJ08
    Lexington, Kentucky377 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful scenery and a good family activity in Tromso
    My family (including kids ages 9 and 6) went here in early April. It was a bit pricey and the tram was quite crowded. I do think the trip and cost were worth it and enjoyed the beautiful view and sitting in the cafe enjoying looking outside. You can hike around a bit and snow was quite thick at the time.
    Hello dear Fjellheisen guest, Thank you for your time to leave us a review. We are glad that you enjoyed the view.
    Written May 10, 2023
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    Visited April 2023
    Written May 6, 2023
  • LovemyAcura🌵
    16,153 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Try a Norwegian waffle
    Awkward entrance with lines for buying tickets/entrance overlapping in spots. Nice ride up then had to climb many steps up after gondola ride! Walked into eating area and enjoyed a Norwegian waffle with sour cream and strawberry jam with a bottle of Arctic water . Each section of the waffle was shaped like a heard and it was yummy! Sat by the window, enjoyed the views and watched the people jumping off the edge - oh my! This is much smaller than the gondola and area in Olden.
    Hello dear Fjellheisen guest, Thank you for your review. Glad to hear that you liked the view and waffles in our restaurant.
    Written July 19, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Written July 6, 2023
  • GreggWanderer
    Cork, Ireland124 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wonderful on a fine day.
    We were fortunate to be able to visit on a sunny and very bright day. The views were stunning and amazing. Great photo opportunities of RTE region - thanks to the good weather. There is a lift at the summit for those who need it, but otherwise there are a lot of steps, some of them are uneven. So be careful.
    Hello dear Fjellheisen guest, Thank you for your time to leave us review. So happy to hear that you liked your trip to Fjellheisen.
    Written July 19, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 10, 2023
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Oulu, Finland125 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • Family
TLDR: Yes, you should go.

When someone tells they’re going to Tromsø, you tell them to go Fjellheisen. For real, this The Thing in Tromsø. Yes, it costs money (and everything in Norway is expensive for people from everywhere else), but you really should go unless you’re sporty kind of person who joyfully runs to the top anyway.

You should buy your tickets online, it’s 5% cheaper. Walking from hotel area is ok, you get to see Tromsø Bridge at the same time. The lift is gondola and similar to ones at skiing resorts. It’s quick and I think that’s why some people complain about price - but it’s actually to take you from the bottom to the top easily so I don’t consider that as a negative thing. The lift isn’t the main thing on your journey, what is up there is the main thing

From the top station you can hike to the top or just enjoy the views. It’s many ways cooler there than in the town, so make sure you have enough clothes. I think it’d be best to think you’re going hiking - even though you didn’t end up hiking after all. The café is ok and toilets, too. We felt that people in Tromsø are lucky to have that kind of nature so close to town.
Written June 26, 2020
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Hello dear Katariinam, Thank you for your kind and positive feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Fjellheisen. :) We hope to see you again in the future!
Written June 29, 2020
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vaibhav k
Mumbai, India8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Couples
Well there are many cable car destination around the world but this is different from other specifically in winter when I visited. There is a ride every 15 minutes and I guess around 15 people can fit in the car for 10 min ride. What you don't see from below is the chill and snow at the top. You can hike for as much as you want with snow all around and INNER PEACE which is so difficult to find in modern world. Tromso city and surrounding fjords look amazing specifically in evening. Restaurant at top is bit heavy on purse and gets bit crowded but since it's a unique experience it's worth. Do keep yourself well stuffed in term of clothing as it is pretty windy and cold
Written February 14, 2020
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Hi! Thank you for your review and good tips about enjoying the surrounding snow and about warm clothing. In the wintertime you can experience the snow and the cold weather, in the summer it is again a completely different experience with midnight sun. Hope to see you again on the mountain!
Written February 15, 2020
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Propaganda_Machine
Trstenik, Croatia1,318 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2019
The cable car operates every a regular service and if you get there in good time before each gondola leaves, you shouldn't have a problem getting on with a queue. We took a taxi from the town centre to the lower station and then when we got back, walked to the Arctic Cathedral (reviewed separately on here) before getting a taxi from there back over the bridge into town

The trip up the mountainside is wonderful, with expanding views across the island part of the city the higher you get. At the top there is a cafe but most people are there for the views: you can either walk out either side of the upper station but the best position is from the dedicated viewing platform out through the glass doors. Wrap up warm should be common sense as it will always be windy but if it is not cloudy, you will be rewarded with a lovely panorama.

A definite attraction to visit when in Tromso.

Thanks for reading.
Written January 18, 2020
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CarolinaPS7
Uruguay15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019 • Solo
Even if you go for two days to Tromsø you have for sure visit Fjellheisen. It's a must. Really a must.
First of all - and before you go - something very important is to check on the web page if on that day at that hour, wind conditions are good. If are not, on the top of the web page you can find a message that says that due to the conditions they had to cancel the departures.
If all is normal I highly reccommend you to go for the first time walking from the city center through the bridge (if the conditions are good for you) because the view in the bridge is marvellous.
Otherwise you can take the bus 26 from Sjøgata S1 (bus stop) to Fjellheisen. (On this bus stop open your wifi because it has free wifi I don't know if on the bus stop or in the pizza shop - 😉 shhh don't tell anyone).

Once you are in the cable car all is excellent, first world technology of course and while you wait to the departures there is a climatized space that it's very good on winter. (Departures are every half hour).
On the top, views are majestic. And you should experience that on day hours and at night, because both experiences are wonderful and of course, differents. And you should also go with and without snow.
After the views you can drink a capuccino in the restaurant, in my case with cakes (apple and other traditional from Norway).
I encourage the owners of the café/restaurant that not only allow pets in the cable car but also allow stay with pets in the restaurant, under adecuate conditions and even paying for that. I'm pretty sure you can handle that! And would result in a better complete experience.
Written August 18, 2020
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Hello dear Fjellheisen Guest, Thank you for your time to leave your review. Great to hear that you enjoyed your stay at Fjellheisen. Hope to see you again in the future!
Written August 24, 2020
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Paresh Chopdekar
Bracknell, UK6 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
A must go destination when visiting Tromso as you get unrivalled views of the city during the ride up as well as from the top. Both daytime and nightime views are superb. Would suggest a late afternoon ride up so you get both daytime and nighttime views of the city in one ride. Alternately you can buy the multi-trip ticket option. Just make sure you are prepared as the weather can turn very quickly when you are up.
Written February 22, 2020
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Hello dear Fjellheisen Guest, Thank you for your time to leave review after visiting Fjellheisen. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the views of tromsø from our top station. We will be waiting for you to return! :=)
Written February 23, 2020
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Dj81
St Austell, UK7 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Finally after 3 attempts the cable car was open, during my stay we had very strong winds so the cable car was closed. You can apparently walk up there?
So make sure you check before walking along icy roads for 50mins to get there.

The views were stunning, you can go onto the platform of go and walk up the mountain, just be careful because it can get very slippery and the safety fence has a gap or two in it.

The restaurant was absolutely rammed when I was there so you could not get a meal because there was nowhere to sit. But from what I heard the food was nice.

So its worth coming here one evening while your here.
Written March 7, 2020
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Hello dear Fjellheisen Guest, Thank you for your time to leve your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the view of Tromsø city and surrounds from our platform. Yes, it happens that after some days of bad weather we have a lot of guests and unfortunately we have just 22 tables in our Cafe. We hope to see you again in the future!
Written March 8, 2020
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Sonia
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Though it's a bit pricey, in my opinion it's so worth the visit! We can stay as long as we want, wonder around in all the snow, and having a meal in the restaurant they have there. Perfect spot to take incredible pictures if there's a clear and sunny sky! The colours on the day I went were amazing, and it was such a nice weather!!
It is a fast ride up and down, the cable car takes lot's of people at once, but it does not feel discomfortable.
The restaurant is okay price wise, there's some places to sit by the window where you can be gazing at the town...just amazing!
Loved and recommend!!
Written March 11, 2020
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Hello dear Fjellheisen Guest, Huge thanks for your nice review! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our top station. We hope to see you again in the future!
Written March 12, 2020
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nutondev
Warsaw, Poland16 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
I went there at a late evening. It was a cold cold night.

The views start to be breathtaking shortly after the car starts climbing the hill.
There is a ledge, a terrace, where you can set up your tripod and do long exposure shooting. However - the ledge has a wooden floor which was mostly covered with frozen snow, left unshoveled - both surfaces very slippery! Even though the parapet around the ledge is about 1.4m high, just enough to protect you from flipping over it, you can still be concerned about your legs, arms and the equipment in case your feet skids. Although you can see a lot of signs around instructing you to take off your boot spikes, the ledge is a place to actually put them back on for your own safety. I do understand that plowing the snow off in the streets is not really feasible given the amount of snow falling daily, but I don't understand why it cannot be done on this limited area. As a tourist place of interest, this was well below the par.

There is a self-service restaurant, but it doesn't offer too much for those uncomfortable eating reindeer or seafood. Good to take your own snacks if you are picky.

Advice for photo enthusiasts: be prepared and take your gloves! even if the temperature in the city is well above zero, your hands will get frozen after few shots up there in the skies!
Written February 11, 2020
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Hi! Thank you for your message! We are sorry to hear that you experienced a slippery terrace, we are constantly trying to find solutions when battling with the weather conditions which can bring us both rain and snow during the same day. You are right, it is much colder up here than in the town so dress up warmly. Hope to see you again on the mountain!
Written February 16, 2020
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Green tea
London, UK27 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2022 • Couples
This cable car is the way to see Tromso. Take the 26 bus from outside Pepe’s Pizza in central Tromso, and it takes 15 mins to get there. Be careful to buy your return bus ticket from the bus stop in Tromso as there’s no ticket machine on the cable car end and the bus only accepts cash. I think you can buy tickets on an app too. Anyway; the cable car is every 30 mins, and takes 5 mins to go to the top, where there’s an outside viewing platform and an inside cafe which serves cakes and coffee at reasonable prices. We spent an hour there and then went home as it was super windy and cold on our visit, the view was incredible. A nice 2hr excursion.
Written March 24, 2022
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Hello dear Fjellheisen Guest, Thank you for your time to leave your positive feedback. :) We are happy to know that you enjoyed your stay at Fjellheisen.
Written March 25, 2022
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brastedbarron
Sevenoaks, UK100 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
Definitely do this if in Tromsø. Lovely walk out into the top with stunning view. Of course dress appropriately: it’s a mountain in Arctic Circle so cold/ windy etc. Cafe isn’t such a delight as coffee & hot choc from machines and big queues. But just like a big ski resort cafe: don’t expect high quality or cheap and you won’t be disappointed. Can easily walk to Cathedral down snowy streets. And walk across bridge back to town is approx 15mins. Or grab day bus ticket and take 26 or 27 (buy them in “tabaks” : buses amazingly do NOT take credit cards)
Written February 3, 2020
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Hi! Thank you for your feedback! Nice to hear that you enjoyed the windy walk to the mountain. Here up on the mountain we are just a fjell cafe that has lots of visitors this time of the year. We are sorry to hear that your experience in the cafe wasn't that successful, we always try to develop our service to be better. Hope to see you again on the mountain, maybe in the summer to see the midnight sun! Kind regards from Fjellheisen, Riikka
Written February 4, 2020
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