Mount Fløyen (Bergen), Norway

Mount Fløyen Bergen

Forest trails and lakes right above Bergen.

  • All year
  • 1 night
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Things to do

2 days in Mount Fløyen

Day 1

  1. MorningTake the Fløibanen funicular from the centre of Bergen up Mount Fløyen.
  2. AfternoonWalk the forest trails to the Skomakerdiket lake and the troll statues.
  3. EveningWalk back down through the forest and the old wooden houses to Bergen for dinner.

Day 2

Hike the Vidden trail from Fløyen to Mount Ulriken, a full-day ridge walk.

What to eat

Bergen fish soup.

Local tips

Make the most of Mount Fløyen

Beat the crowds

The funicular is busy in the middle of the day. Walk up or go early in the morning.

Best photo spot

Bergen's harbour, the islands and the fjord from the top station viewpoint.

Getting there

The Fløibanen funicular runs from the centre in about 6 minutes. Walking up takes about 45 minutes.

Don't miss nearby

Mount Ulriken, linked to Fløyen by a full-day mountain hike.

Good to know

It rains often in Bergen; bring a jacket. Forest trails and a small lake are only minutes from the top station.

Secret spots

1 secret spot near Mount Fløyen

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Plan your visit

Getting to Mount Fløyen

Getting there

  • Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO)13 km away
  • Bergen1 km away
  • Stavanger160 km away

Reachable by car or public transport; a car gives you more freedom to explore the area. Distances are in a straight line.

At a glance

Best timeAll year
TypeNature spot
Good forNature
Getting thereCar or public transport
Stay1 night
CountryNorway

Questions

Mount Fløyen: good to know

Is Mount Fløyen worth visiting?

Yes, especially if you like nature. Forest trails and lakes right above Bergen.

How many days do you need in Mount Fløyen?

Plan 1 night. Our free 2-day plan above shows how to spend your time.

When is the best time to visit Mount Fløyen?

You can visit all year. The funicular is busy in the middle of the day. Walk up or go early in the morning.

How do you get to Mount Fløyen?

The nearest airport is Bergen Airport, Flesland (BGO), about 13 km away. The Fløibanen funicular runs from the centre in about 6 minutes. Walking up takes about 45 minutes.

What is there to see near Mount Fløyen?

Nearby hidden places include Bergen (1.4 km), Flåm (109 km) and Stavanger (160 km).

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