Fjellheisen (English: Tromsø Cable Car ) is an aerial tramway in Tromsø , Norway .
6-599: The lower station is located near sea level in Tromsdalen , a suburb on the mainland. The upper station is situated at Storsteinen (English: The big rock ), a mountain ledge about 420 metres (1,380 ft) 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
12-591: A good portion of the valley in which it is located. Tromsdalen, which literally means Troms valley , is connected to the island of Tromsøya by the Tromsø Bridge . The European route E8 highway runs through the northern part of Tromsdalen. The Tromsdalselva river flows through the valley. The Arctic Cathedral is located here. Popular attractions in Tromsdalen are the Arctic Cathedral and
18-594: Is an excellent vantage point for viewing the Northern Lights. Fjellheisen is owned by Skips AS Nordfisk and operated by Utelivsbyen AS. Construction of Fjellheisen was started in 1960. The builder was Brødrene Jakobsens Rederi , a shipping company. The tramway officially opened on February 22, 1961. 69°38′27″N 18°59′14″E / 69.640964°N 18.98724°E / 69.640964; 18.98724 Tromsdalen Tromsdalen ( Norwegian ) or Romssavággi ( Northern Sami )
24-608: Is an urban neighborhood in the 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 5.13-square-kilometre (1,270-acre) village has a population (2023) of 18,202 and a population density of 3,548 inhabitants per square kilometre (9,190/sq mi). The urban area encompasses
30-581: The Fjellheisen aerial tramway to the top of a nearby fell ; the tramway ends at an elevation of 420 metres (1,380 ft) where the view is stunning. The mountain Tromsdalstinden is located at the eastern end of Tromsdalen and reaches an elevation of 1,238 metres (4,062 ft). The climb to the top of this mountain is very popular with the Tromsø residents, since mountain climbing equipment
36-447: The tramway as a launching point for hikes to various mountains in the area, including Tromsdalstinden . This iconic 1,238 metres (4,062 ft) high peak that 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 midnight sun . In winter, the cable car operates from 10 am to 10 pm if weather conditions are relatively comfortable. It
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