8 Cable Car Rides Tours in Scandinavia to Book Before the Season Turns

1.Round-Trip Ulriken Cable Car Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 925 reviews · 30 days · from $51Our pick

Take the round-trip Ulriken Cable Car from Haukelandsbakken 40 to Bergen’s highest mountain. The five-minute gondola ride leads to open viewpoints, marked trails, a café, restaurant, summer zipline, and views across the city, fjords, and surrounding peaks. The ticket is valid for 30 days, so you can choose a clear-weather day.

“We were able to book transport to the cable car at the cruise terminal. The cable car was efficient with magnificent views. Would highly recommend it.”

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2.SkyView Glass Gondola Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 815 reviews · from $19Best value

You check in at Avicii Arena, watch a short film, then enter a 12-person glass gondola that climbs the arena’s exterior to 130 meters. The ride takes about 25 minutes overall, with roughly 10 minutes spent moving up and down. You get wide Stockholm views, a close look at the arena, and a calm, wheelchair-accessible outing.

“It was a lovely experience and great to go up the side and top of the arena however I went on what might have been the foggiest day of the year and couldn’t see a thing, no fault of anyone, no one can control the weather!”

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3.Hardangerfjord, Voss Gondola & 3 Great Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 29 reviews · 9 hours · from $313

Join a small English-speaking group of up to 15 people for a 9-hour minibus tour from Bergen. Guide John has earned praise for his careful driving, clear stories, and friendly help with photos. Ride the Voss Gondola, visit three waterfalls, cross Hardanger Bridge, and enjoy free time in Eidfjord.

“John es un gran guía siempre atento a todas nuestras preguntas y necesidades. Nos explicó muy detalaldamente la historia de Bergen. El minibus muy confortable y la conducción muy buena. Nos acompañó en todo momento y se brindaba a realizarnos las fotos que quisieramos. John es muy cercano sin duda. La telecabina de Voss expectacular, y las cascadas de este tour muy muy bonitas. Otra de las actividades que recomiendo hacer. John is a great guide who is always attentive to all our questions and needs. He explained the history of Bergen to us in great detail. The minibus was very comfortable and the driving was very good. He accompanied…”

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4.Private Bergen Walking tour with Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $246Top rated

Explore Bergen with a private guide and a group of 15 or fewer. Walk Bryggen’s wooden lanes, see Bergenhus Fortress, and ride the Fløibanen to Mount Fløyen. Guides such as Ivan and Savitta have been praised for clear history and flexible pacing. Hotel pickup is offered, and cruise guests can meet outside the port gates.

“This was a great small group walking tour of Bergen. Our family of four enjoyed a personal tour learning about the city and getting oriented to do our own exploring later that day. That helped us enjoy the entire day.”

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5.Private tour – Hardangerfjord, Voss Gondola & 4 Great Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,024

You’ll spend about nine hours with a private driver-guide, visiting Fossen Bratte, Steinsdalsfossen, Vøringsfossen, and Skjervsfossen before crossing Hardanger Bridge and riding Voss Gondola. Lunch and gondola fees are included. Guides named Arne, Ivan, and Paul have led this route, which runs at your group’s pace.

“Nos pasamos un día maravilloso el guia Pool excelente...cascadas espectaculares...muy recomendable...Rodeados de naturaleza”

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6.Briksdal Glacier and Loen Skylift Tour with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $377

Spend a full day with an English-speaking private guide, driving from Olden through the valley to Briksdal Glacier. Ride a Troll Car, walk to the meltwater lake, enjoy a picnic with Norwegian foods, and take the Loen Skylift for wide fjord views. Guide Andreas is praised for his local insight and smart timing.

“Andrea’s was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about the area and was a wonderful companion throughout the day. The sites were spectacular and his picnic lunch was very enjoyable. Easy 5-star review and thoroughly recommended.”

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7.Nordfjordeid Private Shore Excursion, Glaciers and SkyLift Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews

Spend about eight hours with a private local guide exploring Nordfjordeid, Europe’s deepest lake, Oldedalen, and Briksdal Glacier. Ride an open-air Troll Car, walk to the glacier tongue, and take the Loen SkyLift to Mount Hoven. Radmyla is one named guide associated with the experience. Lunch and SkyLift tickets cost extra.

“There really is nothing like having a private tour at your destination especially when traveling on a cruise ship where time is precious. Radmyla was a wonderful guide ( and a great driver too!). She knows the ins and outs of the area. She took us Read more”

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8.Briksdal Glacier and Loen Skylift day Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $400

Join a private guide for a seven-hour Olden outing to Briksdal Glacier and Loen Skylift. Ride Troll Cars up the glacier road, walk to the meltwater lake, stop at Olden stave church, enjoy a Norwegian picnic by Olden Lake, and rise 3,000 feet by cable car. Guide Andreas from Trondheim has led this route.

“Brilliant day at Olden. We pre booked the troll cars for the morning followed by a trip up the Leon Skylift. Well organised by Olden Adventures easy to find straight off the ship. Then a coach journey up to the Glacier with the local guide providiRead more”

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