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Ulriken Gondola & lunch with a view over Bergen

Yellow Ulriken cable car ascending to mountain top restaurant in Bergen with fjord and city views below
Cozy modern bar area with wooden counter, pendant lighting, taps, and scenic view of snowy mountains through large windows.
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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 Ulriken Kafé, spectacularly located on the top of Mount Ulriken.
  • Here a delicious Ulriken 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 the Ulriken Kafé 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.

Ulriken Platter Menu

  • Creamy fish soup
  • Crispy potato lompe topped with egg & smoked salmon
  • Ulriken’s Norwegian beef taco
  • Svele – local mini pancake with jam & sour cream
The platter comes with bread, whipped butter, and a tasting of local brew from 7 Fjell Bryggeri - 3 small units. If you prefer a non-alcoholic option, you can choose from 3 different local drinks.
Children will be served local juice.
Allergens: Fish, eggs, milk, wheat, rye, barley
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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