Fjellheisen
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Fjellheisen (English: The mountain lift) is an aerial tramway located in the city of Tromsø, Norway.
The lower station is located near sea-level in Tromsdalen on the mainland side of the city. The upper station is located at Storsteinen (English: The big rock), a mountain ledge about 420 m (1,378 ft) above sea-level. The four minute trip to the upper station is a popular destination in itself, offering visitors a commanding view of the city and the surrounding islands and fjords from an outdoor viewing deck. Food and drink is served in Fjellstua restaurant. Many passengers use the tramway as a launching point for hikes to various mountains in the area, including Tromsdalstinden, the iconic 1,238 m high peak that is easily visible from the city.
The tramway is particularly busy in the summer months, when it is popular with cruise-ship passengers wishing to get a good view of the midnight sun. In winter, weather conditions can be too rough for comfort, and the tramway is usually not open for regularly scheduled operation between approximately November and March.
Fjellheisen is owned and operated by Fjellheisen Tromsø AS.
[edit] History
Construction of Fjellheisen was started in 1960. The builder was Brødrene Jakobsens Rederi, a shipping company. The tramway officially opened on February 28, 1961.
