Flåm Travel Guide

Aurland

A fjord with a red and white boat docked at a pier, surrounded by mountains and a small town.
A mountainous landscape with a river, a parking lot, and a small town.
A mountainous landscape with a lake, a small village, and a clear sky.
A cruise ship docked at a port with a mountainous backdrop and a small town with red-roofed buildings.
A river winding through a valley with houses and greenery.

Experience spectacular Norwegian nature along fjords and steep mountains – all the best that Norway has to offer.

On a holiday to Flåm, you can choose one of the many excellent hikes that will take you to viewing points across the fjord. Enjoy activities on the fjord and take a ride on Norway's steepest railway. This is the area to experience a good old-fashioned Norwegian holiday!

Flåm lies in the heart of the Aurlandsfjord in Sogn og Fjordane county and is Norway’s fifth biggest cruise port. It is a small village with no more than 400 permanent residents, but each year it welcomes over 450,000 tourists. Flåm gives you great views of both the fjord and mountains, and lets you enjoy traditional Norwegian scenery.

Take a trip to see Brekkefossen or Kjosfossen, or choose one of the area’s many hiking paths. From the Stegastein viewing point, you get a magnificent view across the fjord. Spend some time in the Flåmsbane museum and learn how this unique stretch of train track was built. Or take a trip to Nærøyfjorden, one of the world’s natural and cultural heritage sites.

Here you can chose between both short and long routes, so whether you are here with family and young children or with a group of friends, you will find a trip to suit you. Don’t forget to take a ride on the famous Flåmsbanen when you arrive. If you visit Flåm during the peak season, be prepared for it to be busy.

The easiest way to get to Flåm is by car. Europavei 16 is the main road between Oslo and Bergen, both home to international airports, and passes through Flåm. During the summer season there is an express boat from Bergen to Flåm, which takes around 5 and a half hours. The nearest local airport is Sogndal Airport, which is around 40 miles from Flåm. If you are taking the train from either Oslo or Bergen, you need to change at Myrdal and take the Flåmsbanen, which will take you over the last stretch to Flåm.

Discover the delights of the Norwegian fjords. A weekend break to Flåm offers many new and exciting experiences.


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Top hotels in Flåm

Flåmsbrygga Hotel

Flåmsbrygga Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Flåmsbrygga, PB 44 Aurland Sogn og Fjordane
The price is £312 per night from 10 Oct to 11 Oct
£312
per night
10 Oct - 11 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Aurland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (666 reviews)
"Breakfast was wonderful, location was beautiful- except our room overlooked a construction site. No one told us the grounds were under construction. Nice but not worth the price tag"

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Flåmsbrygga Hotel
Fretheim Hotel

Fretheim Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Flam Aurland Sogn og Fjordane
The price is £250 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£250
per night
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Aurland. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"very old hotel. the restaurant and lobby area were renovated and acceptable. The food in the restaurant was good and reasonable. But the rooms were like old motels from the 70s for the price of a 5 star modern hotel. note that this was the best hotel in Flam area with a prime location. So, this answers ..."

Reviewed on 11 Sept 2026

Fretheim Hotel
Heimly

Heimly

3 out of 5
Vikjavegen 15 Aurland
Fully refundable
The price is £394 per night from 3 Oct to 4 Oct
£394
per night
3 Oct - 4 Oct
Stay at this pension in Aurland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (205 reviews)
"Excellent dinner and awesome services from the staff."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Heimly
Flã¥m Marina & Apartments

Flã¥m Marina & Apartments

2 out of 5
Flam, 5742 Flã¥m, Uppsete, 5742, Norway Aurland Vestland
Stay at this hotel in Aurland. Popular attractions Flåm Railway Museum and Flam Marina are located nearby.
Flã¥m Marina & Apartments
Gudvangen Fjordtell

Gudvangen Fjordtell

3 out of 5
Fetagata 43 Aurland Vestland
The price is £158 per night from 30 Sept to 1 Oct
£158
per night
30 Sept - 1 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Aurland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Car ...
8.4/10 Very good! (815 reviews)
"Clean room and very good location. Excellent breakfast. Just be aware that the unit we booked, the bedroom upstairs and toilet is at downstairs. The WIFI only worked the first day. We reported to the receptionist but no one came to fix the problem. Otherwise all good."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Gudvangen Fjordtell
Hotel Aurlandsfjord

Hotel Aurlandsfjord

3.5 out of 5
Bjørgavegen 1 Aurland
The price is £222 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£222
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Aurland. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Aurlandsfjord
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Where to stay in Flåm

Find the best Flåm areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Flåm
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Gudvangen

Unique features of Gudvangen include the waterfalls and restaurants. Make a stop by Viking Valley or Car Ferry Cruise Kaupanger - Gudvangen while you're exploring the area.

Undredal

Undredal is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in and around the larger Aurland area, you might plan a trip to Stegastein Viewpoint.

Aurlandsvangen

Though Aurlandsvangen may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Stegastein Viewpoint and Flam Marina.



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