Fjellheisen Tromso
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Opening hours
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Why go
- The viewing deck at the upper station, 421 m above sea level, with views over the city, islands and fjords
- Northern lights from the top on dark, clear nights, from September to April
- The midnight sun from the top in summer, a period of over two months
- A four-minute ride up to Storsteinen, open every day from 09:00 to 00:00
- Truger walks on snowy paths at the top, in a guided three-hour tour with one hour on the snow
What you see
- The islands and fjords around the city, seen from the same deck
- The town and its surroundings from above, by day or in the evening
Season and conditions
- The cable car runs all year, closed only on 1. juledag, 1. nyttårsdag and 17. mai.
Best time to visit
- Busiest in summer, when cruise passengers come to see the midnight sun.
- Northern lights are most frequent from six in the evening until two in the morning.
- In the evening, locals and tourists come up to see the midnight sun.
History
Anton Jakobsen officially opened it in 1961, and a mountain restaurant opened a few months later.
- 1960Construction of the cable car begins, with Brødrene Jakobsens Rederi as the client.
- 1961Anton Jakobsen officially opens the cable car.
- 1979The café at the top burns down.
- 1992The café is rebuilt.
- 2015/16The first cable car is shut down and fully modernised for 68 million NOK.
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- 2016The new cable car opens.
How to get there
- 45 minOn footWalk from the city centre. The walk takes about 45 minutes.
- 5 minParkingParking at the lower station is not possible at the moment. Free parking is about five minutes' walk away.
- 4 minCable carRide the cable car from Solliveien 12 in Tromsdalen up to the upper station at Storsteinen. The ride takes about four minutes.
Accessibility
- Step-free entry Wheelchair access is not offered while the rebuilding work on the new cable car is under way.
- Lift The upper station was rebuilt for disabled access and given a lift.
Sources: Fjellheisen - Wikipedia · Fjellheisen · Alle Fjellheisen billetter · Fjellheisen - Wikipedia · Fjellheisen - Wikipedia · checked 25 Oct 2026
- Website
- fjellheisen.no/
- Phone
- +4777638737
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Questions and answers
How long does the ride up to Fjellheisen Tromso take?
The climb to the upper station at Storsteinen takes about four minutes. A round trip up and down in the gondola takes about five minutes.
What are the opening hours of Fjellheisen Tromso?
It is open every day of the week, from 09:00 to 00:00. The gondola runs on the hour and the half hour.
How do I get to Fjellheisen Tromso from the city centre?
Take bus 26 from Torgsenteret to the stop for the cable car, or a taxi, which takes about 10 minutes. Walking from the city centre takes about 45 minutes.
Is there parking at Fjellheisen Tromso?
Parking is not possible at the lower station at the moment. Free parking is about five minutes' walk away from it.
When can you see the northern lights from Fjellheisen Tromso?
The northern lights can be seen on dark, clear nights from September to April. They are most frequent between 18:00 and 02:00.
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