Flåm, Norway: travel guide
A tiny fjord-side village at the inner end of the Aurlandsfjord and the terminus of the Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana), one of the world's most scenic train rides, and the heart of the "Norway in a Nutshell" route.
- Country
- Norway
- Currency
- NOK
- Time zone
- Europe/Oslo
Top places to visit in Flåm
Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana)
Activity · about 2 h
One of the world's most scenic railways, climbing 866 m in 20 km from fjord-side Flåm to Myrdal past waterfalls and hairpin valleys, with a photo stop at Kjosfossen.
Stegastein Viewpoint
Viewpoint · about 0.8 h
A 30 m steel-and-timber viewing platform curving out 650 m above the Aurlandsfjord, on the Aurland snow road — a breathtaking free lookout.
Nærøyfjord
Nature · about 2.5 h
A UNESCO-listed arm of the Sognefjord and one of the narrowest fjords in the world, sailed on the classic Flåm-to-Gudvangen fjord cruise past 1,700 m walls.
Aurlandsfjord
Nature · about 2 h
The tranquil branch of the Sognefjord on which Flåm sits, flanked by steep green slopes and small farms, explored by cruise, kayak or the FjordSafari RIB.
Flåm Church (Flåm kyrkje)
Church · about 0.5 h
A small white timber church of 1670 set among farms just up the valley from Flåm, with painted interior decoration.
Kjosfossen Waterfall
Waterfall · about 0.3 h
A thundering 93 m waterfall beside the Flåm Railway, where trains halt at a dedicated platform for the summer Huldra folklore performance.
Otternes Farmyard
Heritage · about 1 h · entry NOK 120
A cluster of 27 preserved timber farm buildings from the 17th-19th centuries on a hillside between Flåm and Aurland, open for guided cultural visits in summer.
Things to do
- Flåm Railway Round Trip Sightseeing · 2 h · from NOK 690 per person
- Nærøyfjord Cruise (Flåm–Gudvangen) Sightseeing · 2.5 h · from NOK 590 per person
- FjordSafari RIB Boat Adventure Adventure · 1.5 h · from NOK 890 per person
- Aurlandsfjord Kayaking Water Sports · 3 h · from NOK 950 per person
- Stegastein Viewpoint Bus Tour Sightseeing · 1.5 h · from NOK 490 per person
Day trips and tours
- Nærøyfjord Premium Fjord Cruise 3 h · from NOK 690
Where to stay in Flåm
- Flåm Village about NOK 2,000 per night
The tiny fjord-side village clustered around the railway terminus and harbour, walkable to everything.
Hotels
- Fretheim Hotel 4-star · NOK 1,800 to NOK 3,600 per night
- Flåmsbrygga Hotel 3-star · NOK 1,600 to NOK 3,000 per night
- Flåm Marina & Apartments 3-star · NOK 1,400 to NOK 2,600 per night
- Heimly Fjordhotel 3-star · NOK 1,100 to NOK 2,000 per night
- Flåm Camping & Hostel (Vandrarheim) 2-star · NOK 400 to NOK 1,300 per night
Where to eat
- Ægir BrewPub Norwegian, Pub · about NOK 500 per person
- Flåmsbrygga Restaurant Norwegian, Seafood · about NOK 480 per person
- Toget Café Cafe · about NOK 180 per person
- Furukroa Café Norwegian, Cafe · about NOK 240 per person
- Arven Restaurant (Fretheim Hotel) New Nordic, Norwegian · about NOK 750 per person
Getting around
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- Train main way to get around
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- Walking main way to get around
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