Ulriken, Bergen

Name: Ulriken
Address: Bergen, Norway

#114 among attractions in Bergen

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Facts and practical information

Ulriken is the highest of the Seven Mountains that surround the city of Bergen, Norway. It has a height of 643 metres above sea level. Ulriken has an aerial tramway, Ulriksbanen, that can bring people to the top. At the top there is a TV tower, a restaurant, and free telescopes. There is a network of trails along Ulriken, which is a popular hike with several paths up ranging from steep to not so steep. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 2110 ftCoordinates: 60°22'39"N, 5°21'52"E

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BergenhusBergen Norway

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Day trips

Ulriken – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bergen Storsenter, Brann Stadion, Store Lungegårdsvannet, Nygårdsparken.

1.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Bergen Storsenter, Bergen
35 min walk • Bergen Storsenter is a bustling shopping center located in the heart of Bergen, Norway's picturesque coastal city. Known for its wide variety of shops and services, the center is a prime destination for both locals and tourists looking to indulge in some retail therapy.
0.8 miS
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Brann Stadion, Bergen
20 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bergen, Norway, Brann Stadion stands as a testament to the city's rich sporting culture and dedication to football. This revered sports venue has been the home ground of SK Brann, one of Norway's most prominent football clubs, since its...
0.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Store Lungegårdsvannet, Bergen
21 min walk • Store Lungegårdsvannet is a bay located in the city and municipality of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. The bay separates the city centre, located in the borough of Bergenhus, from the southern boroughs of the city, Årstad, Fana and Ytrebygda. The bay is situated at the end of the Puddefjorden.
1.3 miW
Park
Nygårdsparken, Bergen
34 min walk • Nygårdsparken is a public park located in the city centre of Bergen in Vestland county, Norway. It is located between the neighbourhoods of Nygård and Møhlenpris. Covering 74.2 decares, Nygårdsparken is the largest urban park in Bergen.
1 miW
Bridge
Nygård Bridge, Bergen
27 min walk • The Nygård Bridge is a series of parallel bridges that cross Strømmen, the sound entering Store Lungegårdsvannet, in Bergen, Norway. The Old Nygård Bridge dates from 1854 and carries the two tracks of the Bergen Light Rail as well as pedestrians and cyclists.
1 miNW
60°23'7"N • 5°20'18"E
AdO arena, Bergen
27 min walk • Watersports, Sport complex, Swimming pool
1.4 miNW
Monastery
Nonneseter Abbey, Bergen
36 min walk • Nonneseter Abbey was a Cistercian nunnery in Bergen, Norway. A small part of the former abbey church remains in use as a chapel, the Nonneseter kapell.
1.3 miNW
Church
St. James's Church, Bergen
33 min walk • Saint James's Church is a special parish church in Bergen municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the Nygård area of the city of Bergen. The church is part of Bergen Cathedral parish in the Bergen domprosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
0.6 miW
Manor house, Vernacular architecture, Empire architecture
Kronstad Hovedgård, Bergen
16 min walk • Kronstad Hovedgård is a manor house in the city of Bergen, Norway. It is situated in the borough of Årstad about 2 km south of the Bergenhus on the south shore of the bay of Store Lungegårdsvannet.
0.4 miW
Church
Årstad Church, Bergen
12 min walk • Årstad Church is a parish church of the Church of Norway in Bergen Municipality in Vestland county, Norway. It is located in the Årstad neighborhood in the city of Bergen. It is the church for the Årstad parish which is part of the Bergensdalen prosti in the Diocese of Bjørgvin.
~1240 ftS
Aerial tramway, Cable car
Ulriksbanen, Bergen
7 min walk • Ulriksbanen is a passenger aerial tramway in Bergen, Norway. It connects the mountain Ulriken to the city, and is frequently used by tourists as well as locals. The tramway was first thought of by Frithjof Meidell Andersen in 1954, and a company was established in 1959.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ulriken?

Nearby attractions include Ulriksbanen, Bergen (7 min walk), Alrekstad, Bergen (7 min walk), Svartediket, Bergen (11 min walk), Årstad Church, Bergen (12 min walk).

How to get to Ulriken by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ulriken:

Bus

Haukeland sjukehus Nord • Lines: 21 (6 min walk)
Svartediksveien • Lines: 11 (14 min walk)

Light rail

Kronstad • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)
Danmarks plass • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)

Tram

Kronstad • Lines: 1 (19 min walk)
Danmarks plass • Lines: 1 (22 min walk)

Train

Bergen (36 min walk)