Ulriken

About Ulriken

Ulriken (643 m) is a landmark in Bergen. It is famous for its cable car and the characteristic television transmitter tower at its summit. On the top of the mountain, you will find a small shop and a restaurant, as well as panoramic views over the city and the surrounding areas. Ulriken offers many different hiking opportunities, some more challenging than others. 

How to get there

You can search for the best public transit options for you on the Skyss Travel Planner. Below are some options for traveling from the city centre depending on where you plan to start the hike.

From Haukeland University Hospital: 

• Walking from Torgallmenningen to Haukeland will take approximately 45 minutes. 
• An alternative is to take public transport to Haukeland University Hospital. From there you can follow the signs towards Ulriksbanen cable car. The trail follows the path of the cable car at first. 
• If you feel a bit lazy, you can always take the cable car to the top and skip the first part. 

From Montana: 

• Walking from the city center to Montana will take approximately 60 minutes.
• Alternativly take the bus to the Montana bus stop. From Montana youth hostal you follow the trail, and from the trail you can choose different paths to the top (signposted), some steep and some less challenging. “Oppstemten” is the most common route. It consists of 1300 steps and you climb 290 metres.

The Hike

• If you plan to start behind Haukeland, this hike is rather steep and challenging. From Ulriksbanen cable car it takes about 40-70 minutes, depending on your stamina. 
• If you plan to start at Montana, you may wish to use this Montana - Skiveien - Ulriken route, 3.5 km.  
• Depending on the trail you chose and your stamina, the estimated time from Montana is 30 - 60 minutes.

Hiking opportunities from Ulriken

Vidden - The Bergen Mountain Plateau

•  One of the most known hikes in the City Mountains. You can hike from Ulriken via Rundemanen to Fløyen. This route can also be started from the other direction beginning at Fløyen. 

Nubben - Mountain Lake 

• Walking down from Ulriken, you can follow the trail known as Korketrekkeren southward. When you reach the trail, continue following this road south for a few hundred meters more to Nubben, a popular lake for swimming in the summer.