Summertime at Mount Fløyen

The Fløibanen funicular in Bergen is one of Norway’s best-known attractions. The journey up to Fløyen (320 m above sea level) takes about 6 minutes and is an experience in itself. When you arrive at the top a stunning view over Bergen will meet you. In addition we have a lot of activities awaiting for you.

The restaurant is finally open after renovation

The hundred year old restaurant is renewed with a completely new facade. The Brasserie has an informal, cozy vibe with delicious local food. In Peisestuen you can enjoy a nice cocktail. Or come sit by the outdoor serving to enjoy life, the city and the view with a refreshing drink or snack.

The menus will be a homage to what the mountains and the fjords provide for each season. Raw materials with a local grounding. Nature and culture are brought together on our plates. With love, knowledge and crafts we want to bring joy and inspiration by creating great food experiences. Fløirestauranten is open every day 11 am to 11 pm.

Fløistuen shop & café

You can’t avoid to notice a sweet smell when visiting Mount Fløyen. Make sure to check out Fløistuen shop and café close to the top station of Fløibanen funicular. Here you can enjoy a cup of coffee, hot chocolate or something cold to drink with freshly baked pastry. You can also buy souvenirs and gifts to your friends and family, and perhaps something for yourself as well? Many of our products are made in Norway, and some are also made locally in Bergen. Sit down and relax in our café before you go out to explore Mount Fløyen further.

Try canoeing and SUP boards on the idyllic lake Skomakerdiket

Have you paddled in a canoe or been on a paddleboard before? At Fløyen we have free canoeing and paddleboard rental all summer! Only ten minutes walk from Fløibanen's upper station, you reach the idyllic lake Skomakerdiket, which is truly a natural gem that must be experienced. Canoeing and SUP boards are available from kl. 11:00 - 16:00, and you do not need to book these activities, just show up at Skomakerdiket.

When you are at Skomakerdiket, you must stop by Skomakerstuen - a small café located right by the water. Here you can sit inside or outside, and enjoy freshly baked norwegian speciality “svele” with sour cream, jam, norwegian brown cheese or sugar. Open from 11:00 - 16:00 every day from 22^nd of June to 18^th of August!

Experience the feeling of biking on top of Bergen

At Fløyen you can rent mountain bikes all summer from kl. 11:00-16:00. We have mountain roads suitable for easy green leveI biking, fun singletracks and some technical challenges. At several places you will experience wonderful viewpoints over the city between the seven mountains. We have both bicycles for adults and juniors (10-12 years) and helmets are included in the rental.

The mysterious Troll forest

Beware of the Trolls...!

A marked trail from the top station leads you to the Troll forest, home to the mysterious inhabitants of Mount Fløyen. Trolls were fearsome creatures in Norse mythology and old Norwegian fairy tales, and one of the thing we are best known for in this little country we call Norway.

An evening walk in the Troll Forest at Mount Fløyen is an excellent opportunity for troll-spotting, since the sun turns them into stone. And if the weather is bad, with rain or fog, it makes the experience even more exciting and mysterious.

Spectacular view point

As you probably know, the view from Mount Fløyen is beautiful by day, but you should take the funicular up in the evening – because Fløyen is a great spot to see the sunsets. And not to mention the view by night! All the lights from the city makes it look like a big treasure chest of sparkling gold.

PS. The last funicular returns to the city at 12 pm.

Try our nature walk

Let the children get to know the area on Fløyen at the same time as they test theire knowledge skills in our nature walk with ten questions. You can get a map for free in Fløistuen café or use our digital version here. Good luck!

Meet our goats

Come and say hello to the ten Fløyen goats who makes a great effort to clear the mountain of thicket and forest. The goats love people, but please do not feed them as they get all the food they need from the nature around them. If you are lucky they will take a selfie with you.

Hike and explore the mountain

Wonderful hiking trails are waiting for you as you arrive to Mount Fløyen with the Fløibanen funicular. Explore the Norwegian nature and breathe in the fresh air at 320 m.a.s.l.

Fløibanens top station is a great start to many small or longer hikes in the mountain. Several of them with fabulous view spots. Here are our recommondations for walkes and hikes on Fløyen. Take it easy, or go far. The choice is yours.

Always keep in mind that the weather can change suddenly in the mountains, so bringing some extra clothes, something to eat and some water is smart. You can get a hiking map at our ticket office by Fløibanens city station.