Things To Do
Ride the scenic Flam Railway
The Flam Railway has been named one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world and is also one of the steepest. You can take the Flåm Railway by starting in Oslo or Bergen, or when you are already in Flåm. The train goes from Flåm, by the Aurlandsfjord, to Myrdal in the mountains. If you are travelling to Flåm from Bergen or Oslo (or anywhere in between), you need to book the Bergen-Oslo Railway first, and stop in Myrdal, the mountain station.
Take a Flam fjord cruise in Naeroyfjord
The fjord cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen (and return) involves sailing through two fjords of Norway, the Aurlandsfjord and the UNESCO listed Naeroyfjord.
Admire the view from the Stegastein viewpoint
The viewing platform hangs 650 meters above Aurlandsfjord and sticks out 30 meters from the mountain providing a great view to the fjord and Aurland below!
Flåm Zipline
Flåm Zipline is the longest zipline in Scandinavia, with a total length of 1381 metres! The zipline starts at Vatnahalsenand ends up in Kårdalen, in the upper part of the Flåm Valley.
Hike to Brekkefossen Waterfall
Though you can easily view the majestic Brekkefossen waterfall from the Flam Railway, hiking the falls and seeing it up-close will give a better view! The hike to Brekkefossen waterfall is short (around 20 minutes from the start of the trail) and easy to moderate in difficulty level.
Enjoy the hot FjordSauna
FjordSauna is a floating sauna located in a quiet area on the Aurlandsfjord in Flåm, just a short walk from the Flam Railway station. You can enjoy a steaming hot sauna and then, if you wish, take a refreshing dip in the cold fjord!
Prest Mountain
Prest Mountain is a very popular hike amongst locals, and will give you some epic views of the fjord and villages below. The trailhead for the hike is located a short drive from the Stegastein viewpoint and is a 3 hour round trip hike.
Try locally made beer at Ægir BrewPub
This BrewPub is built to resemble a stave church, and through the year has made a name for itself all across Norway! Their beer is a favourite amongst Norwegians, and they have won several awards.
Fjord Kayaking
One of the more adventurous way to explore the fjords surrounding Flåm is by joining a fjord kayaking experience with Njord. Njord is the local kayak rental, and specialises in offering kayak tours where a qualified guide accompanies you. Paddling through the fjord in a 3-4 hour kayak tour is a great way to experience the beauty of the Fjord nature!
Hike or cycle the Flåm Valley
The road from Myrdal to Flåm is a part of Norway’s most stunning (and popular) cycle route called the ‘Rallar Road’, “Rallarvegen”. You can either take an idyllic walk down the Flam valley from Myrdal or rent a bicycle and ride to Flåm. The route offers you incredible views of the surrounding waterfalls like Kjosfossen, Kårdalsfossen, Rjoandefossen and the Brekkefossen. The hiking or cycling route down the Flam Valley is 12.5 miles long and will take around 5 hours to walk and 2-3 hours to cycle. The route starts off with a steep descent, and snakes down through the famous 21 hairpin bends called Myrdalsvingane (the Myrdal turns).