Visiting Ulriken in Winter 2026–27: Opening Days, the January Closure and Short Days

By the Ulriken643 team · Updated November 2026

Winter opening hours (October–March)

The café serves a limited menu after 21:30.

Christmas and New Year 2026

• December 24–26: closed
• December 27–30: 10:00–17:00
• December 31 and January 1: closed
• January 2027: closed for maintenance
• Reopens Tuesday 2 February 2027
• Monday 15 February 2027: special opening, 09:00–16:00

How much daylight is there?

Bergen is at 60 degrees north, so winter days are short. These are sunrise and sunset times in the city for the 15th of each month (summit times are a few minutes longer):

Source: calculated for Bergen city centre.

In December the sun is up for less than six hours, but the low sun gives long, golden light all day. On Thursday to Saturday evenings you can ride up after dark and see Bergen lit up below you until 23:00.

What winter on the mountain is like

• Colder than town. Air temperature at 643 metres is typically about 4 degrees lower than in the city, and the wind makes it feel colder.
• Snow comes and goes. Bergen's coastal climate means the summit can be white while the city is green, but snow is not guaranteed.
• Trails can be icy. Short walks near the summit station are fine with good shoes. Do not start Vidden in winter unless you are experienced, well equipped and the weather is stable.
• The café and Skyskraperen stay open on opening days, so winter is a good time for a warm meal with a view.

Winter tips

1. Plan Ulriken for a Thursday, Friday or Saturday if you want the evening option.
2. Go in the middle of the day for the most light.
3. Bring a hat, gloves and windproof layers.
4. The Ulriken Express bus runs from April 1 to October 15 only. In winter, take public transport (search for "Ulriken stasjon Haukelandsbakken" on skyss.no) or a taxi.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ulriken open in January 2027? No. Ulriksbanen is closed throughout January 2027 for maintenance and reopens on 2 February 2027.

Is Ulriken open on Mondays in winter? No, from October to March the cable car, café and restaurant are closed on Mondays.

Can you see the northern lights from Ulriken? It happens on rare occasions with very strong activity, but Bergen is too far south and too cloudy to plan a trip around it. Northern Norway is a much better bet.