[1] The name could originate from fløystangen or a weather vane that was set up to indicate the direction of the wind for sailing ships.

[3] The view of the Bergen peninsula makes Fløyfjellet a popular attraction among tourists and locals alike.

The Fløibanen funicular transports passengers from the centre of Bergen to a height of 320 m (1,050 ft) in roughly eight minutes.

The roads and paths down from Fløyen are floodlit in the winter months and are popular for sledding.

Over the years, Fløibanen has cemented its position as Bergen's most popular tourist attraction and according to the Norwegian Council for Tourism, Fløibanen was Norway's fourth most visited tourist attraction in the 2001 summer season.