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Ulriken Gondola & lunch with a view

Plank with local food on top of Ulriken - Activities in Bergen, Norway
Things to do in Bergen - Ulriksbanen gondola , Lunch with a view at Ulriken, Bergen, Norway
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Lunch with a view at Ulriken

  • Ulriken is the highest of Bergen's seven mountains and an excellent spot to enjoy a delicious meal.
  • This unique experience is easy and comfortable as you travel from the city center by bus and gondola to the Skyskraperen Restaurant, spectacularly located on the top of Mount Ulriken.
  • Here a delicious Viking Platter Lunch awaits, with stunning views as a side!
  • This experience combines spectacular views with a delicious meal consisting of exciting Norwegian flavors. All on top of Bergen's highest mountain!
Starting point
Bergen
Duration
2 hr 30 min
Season
Available all year

Tour description

In the summer season (01.05-30.09) this experience starts from the center of Bergen with the Ulriken Express bus (return ticket included), which takes you directly to the newly renovated Ulriken cable car station.
During off- season (01.10-30.4) you start the tour from the Ulriken cable car station, find information on how to get to to the station from Bergen center HERE.
The ride by gondola up to the top of Ulriken offers fantastic views of a wonderful landscape in true mountain nature. The spacious cable cars are comfortable and the views overlooking Bergen are truly awsome.
Once you reach the top you are 643 meters above sea level and your table at Skyskraperen Restaurant will be ready. Here you can enjoy a tasteful experience sending your thoughts back to the Viking age and their feasts. In wonderful surroundings overlooking Bergen, mountains, and fjords you will enjoy a selection of flavors based on local produce from the fjord and coast. The meal will be accompanied by locally produced beer or cider, while the kids will be treated to a local juice.

Viking Platter Menu

  • "Plukkfisk" - Clipfish and flatbread topping
  • "Spekemat" - An assortment of local cured meats
  • "Fiskesuppe" - A Bergen fish soup
  • "Tilslørt bondepiker" - A dessert with sweet cream cheese, seasonal fruit, berries, and crumble
  • "Lokaløl" - Local beer or cider tasting - 3 small units
After your meal, you can explore the top of Ulriken or simply sit and enjoy the views. The gondola and bus ticket have an open return, so you can return to the city center when you prefer.
Enjoy your meal and spectacular views!

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