Before you go

Your trip to Flåm.

Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.

Flåm – Vestland about 165 km from Bergen

How to get there

Bergen lufthavn, Flesland (BGO) Bergen · 175 km
Flåm stasjon 1 km

Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.

Confirm before booking. From Oslo or Bergen take the train to Myrdal and change to the Flåmsbana. From Bergen the fast boat typically runs in summer, and the bus via the E16 takes about 3 hours. Bergen Airport is roughly 175 km away.

How many days

One day for the Flåmsbana and the boat on the Nærøyfjord. One night to go up to Stegastein and see the village without the tour groups. Two days, with a car, to include Borgund and Urnes.

When to go

From May to September trains and boats usually have more departures, and the Aurlandsfjellet road typically opens from June to October. In winter the village is quiet, with snowy slopes, few boats and short days.

The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.

Do you need a car?

Not for the Flåmsbana, the boat or the village. A car helps for Stegastein, the mountain road, Borgund and Urnes. In summer there are excursion buses to Stegastein and organized trips to the churches.

Suggested itinerary

An order that works

Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.

One day in Flåm

Morning
Flåm Railway
Ride down from Myrdal to Flåm on the railway, with a stop at the Kjosfossen waterfall.
Afternoon
Nærøyfjord
Take the boat from Flåm to Gudvangen via the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord.
Late afternoon
Stegastein
Return by bus to Flåm and go up to the Stegastein viewpoint, with low light over the fjord.
Evening
Flåm village
Have dinner in the village by the quay, with beer from the local brewery.

2 days in Flåm

Day 1

Morning
Flåm Railway
Arrival on the Flåm Railway and a visit to the railway museum next to the station.
Afternoon
Nærøyfjord
Boat to Gudvangen and return by bus, or a guided kayak on the Aurlandsfjord.
Late afternoon
Stegastein
Drive or take a bus up to the Stegastein viewpoint.
Evening
Aurland
Dine in Aurland, 10 km away, or in the village of Flåm.

Day 2

Morning
Borgund
By car through the Lærdal tunnel to Borgund church and the visitor centre.
Afternoon
Urnes
Head to Sogndal and Solvorn, cross by ferry and walk up to Urnes church.
Late afternoon
Solvorn
Return to Solvorn, a village of white houses on the shore of the Lustrafjord.
Evening
Return or overnight stay
Return to Flåm or stay overnight in Sogndal before continuing north.

Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.

Before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does Flåm have an ATM and a grocery store?

There is a small market and shops by the pier. Payments are usually made by card.

Do cruise ships crowd Flåm?

In summer, on ship days, the village and the trains are crowded around midday. Early in the morning and late afternoon there is less activity.

Can you hike in Flåm?

Yes. The Flåm valley has waymarked trails, such as the descent on foot along a section of the railway, and paths to the waterfalls.

What beer is brewed in Flåm?

The Ægir brewery, by the pier, produces craft beers and has a wooden hall styled after Viking longhouses.

How do you get from Flåm to Bergen?

By boat to Gudvangen and by bus to Voss, where you take the train to Bergen, or by the railway back to Myrdal.

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