Fjellheisen () is an

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Tromsø Tromsø is a List of towns and cities in Norway, city in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The city is the administrative centre of the municipality as well as the administrative centre of Troms county. The city is located on the is ...

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. The lower station is located near sea level in

Tromsdalen or is an urban neighborhood in the Tromsø (city), city of Tromsø which is in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. It is located just to the east of the city centre on the mainland along the coast of the Tromsøysundet strait. The v ...

, a suburb on the mainland. The upper station is situated at ''Storsteinen'' (), a mountain ledge about above sea level. The four-minute trip to the upper station is a popular destination, offering visitors a commanding view of the city and the surrounding islands and fjords from an outdoor viewing deck. Food and drinks are served in Fjellstua restaurant. Many passengers use the tramway as a launching point for hikes to various mountains in the area, including

Tromsdalstinden or is a mountain in Tromsø Municipality in Troms county, Norway. The tall mountain is located at the southern end of the Tromsdalen valley, just southeast of Tromsø. Snowfall varies from yearly, but the peak is usually snow free only for a f ...

. This iconic high peak is easily visible from the city. The tramway is particularly busy in the summer when it is popular with cruise-ship passengers wishing to get a good view of the

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. In winter, the cable car operates from 10 am to 10 pm if weather conditions are relatively comfortable. It is an excellent vantage point for viewing the Northern Lights. Fjellheisen is owned by Skips AS Nordfisk and operated by Utelivsbyen AS.

History

Construction of Fjellheisen was started in 1960. The builder was ''Brødrene Jakobsens Rederi'', a shipping company. The tramway officially opened on February 22, 1961.

External links

Fjellheisen Official Website (Norwegian and English)Tromsø Cable Car
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