Things to do in Flåm
The Flåm Railway. The Nærøyfjord. Stegastein. All in one village.
Flåm sits at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord. It's a small village surrounded by mountains rising over 1400 meters, with waterfalls that drop straight from the clifftops into the valley below.
Discover the best activities in Flåm, what to prioritize, and how to book them.
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Top things to do in Flåm
Our team's hand-picked selection of the best experiences in Flåm. Chosen based on local knowledge and what guests consistently rate the highest.
Most booked this week
Tour to Borgund Stave Church and Stegastein viewpoint
Flåm • 4 hr
From 1750NOK
15 April - 12 October
Bestseller
Electric minibus to Stegastein
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 430NOK
Available all year
Stalheim, Viking Valley and Undredal tour
Flåm • 4 hr
From 1320NOK
22 April - 31 October
Summer favorite
UNESCO Nærøyfjord hike
Multiple locations • 7 hr
From 3350NOK
21 May - 31 October
Most booked this week
Tour to Borgund Stave Church and Stegastein viewpoint
Flåm • 4 hr
From 1750NOK
15 April - 12 October
Bestseller
Electric minibus to Stegastein
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 430NOK
Available all year
Stalheim, Viking Valley and Undredal tour
Flåm • 4 hr
From 1320NOK
22 April - 31 October
Summer favorite
UNESCO Nærøyfjord hike
Multiple locations • 7 hr
From 3350NOK
21 May - 31 October
The easiest way to get to Flåm
Flåm is easier to reach than most fjord destinations. The most seamless option is the Norway in a Nutshell® tour , which combines train, fjord cruise, and bus into a single itinerary. You travel from Oslo or Bergen, arriving directly in Flåm without having to coordinate connections yourself.
Activities in Flåm to build your trip around
These are the experiences that make a trip to Flåm even more memorable. Join a RIB boat tour on the fjord, visit a nearby stave church, or head up to Stegastein viewpoint for an aerial view of the Aurlandsfjord.
Below are the best ways to explore, all bookable in one place.
Below are the best ways to explore, all bookable in one place.
Bus tour to Stegastein Viewpoint
Stegastein is one of the most photographed views in Norway: it’s panoramic and accessible.
A viewing platform that cuts out 30 meters over a 650-meter drop, with a panoramic view of the Aurlandsfjord. You’ll quickly understand why this is one of Norway's most photographed spots!
Bus tour to Stalheim Viewpoint, Viking Valley and scenic Undredal village
Cliffs, Vikings & Norway’s smallest stave church, all in one afternoon.
A scenic bus ride into the Nærøydalen valley, with stops that go well beyond the typical fjord view. Walk a clifftop path past waterfalls that inspired Norwegian painters for 150 years, step inside a living Norse village where the Iron Age never quite ended, and visit the smallest stave church by the fjord.
Borgund Stave Church
One of Norway's best-preserved Viking-age stave churches, built around 1180. About an hour from Flåm.
Top fjord excursions from Flåm
Join RIB boat tours or fjord cruises through the Aurlandsfjord or the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord. The fjords here are among the most dramatic on Earth, with mountains rising 1700 meters from the water. You’ll understand the scale once you’re sailing through the middle...
Fjord safari Flåm - 2 hr 15 min
Flåm • 2 hr 15 min
From 1110NOK
1 April - 31 October
Fjord safari in Flåm- 1 hr 30 min
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 935NOK
1 April - 31 October
RIB boat tour with cheese tasting from Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1395NOK
1 May - 20 September
Fjord safari and hike in Flåm
Flåm • 6 hr
From 2060NOK
1 July - 31 August
RIB boat winter tour in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 1220NOK
1 November - 31 March
Winter fjord safari and viking dinner in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 45 min
From 1650NOK
1 November - 31 March
Fjord safari Flåm - 2 hr 15 min
Flåm • 2 hr 15 min
From 1110NOK
1 April - 31 October
Fjord safari in Flåm- 1 hr 30 min
Flåm • 1 hr 30 min
From 935NOK
1 April - 31 October
RIB boat tour with cheese tasting from Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1395NOK
1 May - 20 September
Fjord safari and hike in Flåm
Flåm • 6 hr
From 2060NOK
1 July - 31 August
RIB boat winter tour in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 1220NOK
1 November - 31 March
Winter fjord safari and viking dinner in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 45 min
From 1650NOK
1 November - 31 March
Hiking and kayaking tours in Flåm
Flåm is more than the viewpoints. Get out into nature to see a completely different side of the village, either on foot or by kayak, to see a side of Flåm most visitors never reach.
Summer favorite
Kayaking in Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1235NOK
16 May - 15 September
Summer favorite
UNESCO Nærøyfjord hike
Multiple locations • 7 hr
From 3350NOK
21 May - 31 October
Postal road hike
Multiple locations • 6 hr
From 4450NOK
15 May - 25 September
Nærøydalen Heritage Trail
Multiple locations • 5 hr
From 3350NOK
15 May - 31 October
Fjord safari and hike in Flåm
Flåm • 6 hr
From 2060NOK
1 July - 31 August
Snowshoe hike to Stegastein viewpoint
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 950NOK
26 December - 31 March
Snowshoe hike and viking dinner in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 1550NOK
26 December - 31 March
Summer favorite
Kayaking in Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1235NOK
16 May - 15 September
Summer favorite
UNESCO Nærøyfjord hike
Multiple locations • 7 hr
From 3350NOK
21 May - 31 October
Postal road hike
Multiple locations • 6 hr
From 4450NOK
15 May - 25 September
Nærøydalen Heritage Trail
Multiple locations • 5 hr
From 3350NOK
15 May - 31 October
Fjord safari and hike in Flåm
Flåm • 6 hr
From 2060NOK
1 July - 31 August
Snowshoe hike to Stegastein viewpoint
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 950NOK
26 December - 31 March
Snowshoe hike and viking dinner in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 1550NOK
26 December - 31 March
Best food tours in Flåm
The Norwegians are proud of their local food culture. Flåm unifies the taste of Western Norway with fresh produce, home-baked goods, and craft beer at Ægir Brewery. These are our favorite food experiences.
Hidden gem
Local food tasting in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 750NOK
1 May - 1 October
Local Food & Concert in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 990NOK
15 May - 14 September
RIB boat tour with cheese tasting from Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1395NOK
1 May - 20 September
RIB boat winter tour in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 1220NOK
1 November - 31 March
Winter fjord safari and viking dinner in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 45 min
From 1650NOK
1 November - 31 March
Viking dinner and beer experience in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 775NOK
1 October - 31 March
Hidden gem
Local food tasting in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 750NOK
1 May - 1 October
Local Food & Concert in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 990NOK
15 May - 14 September
RIB boat tour with cheese tasting from Flåm
Flåm • 3 hr
From 1395NOK
1 May - 20 September
RIB boat winter tour in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 30 min
From 1220NOK
1 November - 31 March
Winter fjord safari and viking dinner in Flåm
Flåm • 2 hr 45 min
From 1650NOK
1 November - 31 March
Viking dinner and beer experience in Flåm
Flåm • 1 hr
From 775NOK
1 October - 31 March
Flåm Railway, zipline, and bike ride
A combination adventure: train up, zipline down, and cycle through the valley back to Flåm. One of the most unique ways to experience the landscape.
Best for first-time visitors, active travelers, and anyone who wants to understand why this railway took 20 years to build.
Why choose Fjord Tours?
Home of Norway in a Nutshell®
Since 1982, we've connected scenic trains, fjord cruises and iconic sights into journeys that showcase the essence of Norway.
Self-guided freedom
Travel with the confidence of expert planning by local experts. All connections are handled; you just enjoy the journey.
Flexible adventures
Customize your journey when booking; add extra days, hotels, and guided experiences to create your perfect trip.
Sustainable travel
Explore Norway using trains, boats, and electric buses, reducing your footprint while maximizing your experience.
Visit Flåm as part of a complete tour
If you'd rather not build your own itinerary, our most popular tours combine the Flåm Railway, Nærøyfjord cruise, and transport connections into a single, pre-booked journey.
Classic route
Norway in a Nutshell®
The iconic Norway in a Nutshell®
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UNESCO Nærøyfjord cruise & Flåm Railway
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Flexible, 1+ days
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Available year-round
From 2698 NOK
Geirangerfjord and Norway in a Nutshell®
Norway's 2 greatest fjords in 1 journey
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UNESCO fjords, 4 scenic railways & Norway’s coast
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Flexible, 3+ days
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June – September
From 8459 NOK
Full fjord experience
Sognefjord in a Nutshell™
Sail Norway's longest fjord like the locals
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Sognefjord, Aurlandsfjord & the Flåm Railway
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Flexible, 1+ days
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April – October
From 2745 NOK
Winter Fjords & Flåm from Bergen
2-day round trip from Bergen to Flåm
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Norway's most beloved route in winter light
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2 days
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November – March
From 4983 NOK
Winter Fjords & Flåm from Oslo
See Norway’s winter fjords & Bergen Railway
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The full Flåm journey without the summer crowds
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2 days
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November – March
From 5626 NOK
Classic route
Norway in a Nutshell®
The iconic Norway in a Nutshell®
-
UNESCO Nærøyfjord cruise & Flåm Railway
-
Flexible, 1+ days
-
Available year-round
From 2698 NOK
Geirangerfjord and Norway in a Nutshell®
Norway's 2 greatest fjords in 1 journey
-
UNESCO fjords, 4 scenic railways & Norway’s coast
-
Flexible, 3+ days
-
June – September
From 8459 NOK
Full fjord experience
Sognefjord in a Nutshell™
Sail Norway's longest fjord like the locals
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Sognefjord, Aurlandsfjord & the Flåm Railway
-
Flexible, 1+ days
-
April – October
From 2745 NOK
Winter Fjords & Flåm from Bergen
2-day round trip from Bergen to Flåm
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Norway's most beloved route in winter light
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2 days
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November – March
From 4983 NOK
Winter Fjords & Flåm from Oslo
See Norway’s winter fjords & Bergen Railway
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The full Flåm journey without the summer crowds
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2 days
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November – March
From 5626 NOK
Travel information about Flåm
Getting to Flåm
Via Myrdal on the Bergen–Oslo line. The Flåm Railway takes you directly to the village in about an hour.
Scenic drive via Aurland, or from Bergen in approximately 2,5 hours
Fjord ferry routes connect Flåm to nearby villages and the Sognefjord
Many people arrive by train or ferry and continue onward. This combination of a fjord cruise over the Sognefjord to Flåm and the Flåm Railway forms the Sognefjord in a Nutshell™ route.
Getting around Flåm
Flåm is small. The entire village is walkable in 10 minutes. For nearby attractions:
- Rental bikes: Available from April to October, perfect for exploring the Rallarvegen route.
- Guided tours are the easier option for Stegastein, Borgund, and other sites.
- Taxis are limited and must be booked well in advance, especially in the summer months.
Best time to visit Flåm
- June to August: Peak season, best weather, all summer activities running, longest daylight hours.
- May and September: Fewer crowds, still beautiful. Some activities have reduced schedules.
- Winter: Quiet, snowy landscapes and a different atmosphere mean you may want to plan your time around the winter light - for example, as on our winter Flåm round-trip tour from Bergen.
Where to stay in Flåm
- Flåmsbrygga Hotel: Traditional timber hotel right on the fjord with an on-site brewery.
- Fretheim Hotel: Historic elegance with beautiful gardens and views of the surrounding mountains.
- Camping and cabins: More budget-friendly options in the surrounding area.
For summer travel, we recommend booking 4–6 months ahead. Flåm is a small village with limited accommodation.
How to plan your time in Flåm
How long do you need?
If you're doing Norway in a Nutshell® or Sognefjord in a Nutshell™, the Flåm Railway and fjord cruise are already built into one continuous, bookable itinerary.
Are you exploring independently? Keep in mind that return journeys add time: the railway goes back the same way, and the fjord cruise is one-way with a bus back to Flåm. Factor that in when planning your day.
- Half a day: Pick one highlight: the Flåm Railway or a fjord cruise.
- Full day: Combine the railway and fjord cruise with a visit to Stegastein.
- 2 days: Add a hike, a kayaking tour, or a visit to Borgund Stave Church.
- 3+ days gives you time to enjoy everything at a relaxed pace, with time to simply wander the village and surroundings.
One-day itinerary Flåm example
- Morning: Flåm Railway. The journey takes 55 minutes each way.
- Midday: Lunch in the village, for example, at Ægir Brewery.
- Afternoon: Stegastein viewpoint bus tour
- Late afternoon: Fjord cruise to Gudvangen to continue your trip
Combine the must-dos of Flåm in one trip
The Flåm Railway and a Nærøyfjord cruise are the 2 non-negotiables. If you want both in a seamless itinerary without coordinating connections, the Norway in a Nutshell® tour covers both.
Frequently asked questions about visiting Flåm
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