Fjellheisen

Fjellheisen is a cable car in Tromsø, Norway, which takes visitors up to Storsteinen Mountain (421 m above sea level), where you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view of the entire city, the surrounding fjords and the surrounding mountain ridges. The ride takes only a few minutes, but it is a great experience. Especially at sunset or in the winter months, when you can see the Northern Lights dancing over the snowy landscape. Fjellheisen is a popular destination for travellers all year round, whether it’s hikers looking for the best views, photographers looking for the perfect shot, or outdoor enthusiasts going on hikes from here.

For more active visitors, it is also possible to climb to the top on foot via the so-called Sherpa stairs, a more challenging but all the more rewarding journey. In winter, however, this may not be a completely safe option. Not only on the summit there is usually a lot of snow or ice and if you go here in winter, like us, we recommend packing a pack.

The top of the mountain, which offers several views of the whole of Tromsø, including the iconic bridge and Arctic Cathedral, is often blown and icy. In addition to the viewing platform directly above the cable car, we recommend taking a more rightward walk to the railings. The view here is beautiful not only during the day, but also in the evening after dark. So if you have enough time in Tromsø, consider a double visit.

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