Fjellheisen (The Cable Car), Tromso (must see)
The Cable Car in Tromso is an exhilarating experience that ranks among the top attractions in the city year-round. This iconic cable car transports visitors to the mountain ledge of Storsteinen, situated at an impressive elevation of 1,525 feet above sea level, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding fjords and nearby islands.
One of the standout features of the Cable Car experience is the opportunity it provides to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights, especially during the winter months when the Arctic skies come alive with vibrant hues of green and purple. As one ascends to the mountain ledge, the unobstructed vistas offer an ideal vantage point for marveling at this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon.
Upon arrival at Storsteinen, visitors are greeted by a captivating landscape of rugged mountains, pristine snowscapes, and the shimmering waters of the fjords below. For outdoor enthusiasts and hiking enthusiasts, the Fjellheisen cable car serves as a gateway to adventure, as it provides access to the trail leading to Tromsdalstinden, the highest peak in the area towering at 4,032 feet above sea level.
The hiking trail to Tromsdalstinden offers a challenging yet rewarding trek, with each step offering increasingly breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. From the summit, hikers are treated to unparalleled vistas of the Arctic landscape, with sweeping panoramas stretching as far as the eye can see.
One of the standout features of the Cable Car experience is the opportunity it provides to witness the mesmerizing Northern Lights, especially during the winter months when the Arctic skies come alive with vibrant hues of green and purple. As one ascends to the mountain ledge, the unobstructed vistas offer an ideal vantage point for marveling at this awe-inspiring natural phenomenon.
Upon arrival at Storsteinen, visitors are greeted by a captivating landscape of rugged mountains, pristine snowscapes, and the shimmering waters of the fjords below. For outdoor enthusiasts and hiking enthusiasts, the Fjellheisen cable car serves as a gateway to adventure, as it provides access to the trail leading to Tromsdalstinden, the highest peak in the area towering at 4,032 feet above sea level.
The hiking trail to Tromsdalstinden offers a challenging yet rewarding trek, with each step offering increasingly breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. From the summit, hikers are treated to unparalleled vistas of the Arctic landscape, with sweeping panoramas stretching as far as the eye can see.
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Fjellheisen (The Cable Car) on Map
Sight Name: Fjellheisen (The Cable Car)
Sight Location: Tromso, Norway (See walking tours in Tromso)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Tromso, Norway (See walking tours in Tromso)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Tromso, Norway
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Tromso Introduction Walking Tour
The history of human habitation in this part of Scandinavia dates back to the end of the last ice age, some 9,000 to 10,000 years ago. The city of Tromso derives its name from the island of Tromsoya, on which it stands, whose own name, in turn, is likely associated with the word straumr, meaning "strong current."
A Viking chieftain named Ohthere, often referred to as the first North... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
A Viking chieftain named Ohthere, often referred to as the first North... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles