Official tourist guide Flam

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top 10 - Flåm

English vErsion 2013

(+47) 57 63 14 00

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your guidE to thE Must-sEE attractions

Beautiful Flåm is situated in the innermost part of the aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the 204

kilometres long and up to 1308 metres deep sognefjord. surrounded by steep mountainsides,

roaring waterfalls and deep valleys, Flåm is a paradise for everyone looking for a one-of-a-

kind experience with nature

Enjoy your adventure in Flåm!

contEnts

01 World heritage cruise nærøyfjord

02 sightseeing tour to stegastein viewpoint

03 visit to aurland shoe factory

04 historic hotel and local cuisine

05 World heritage cruise undredal

06 cycle rallarvegen from mountain to Fjord

07 Experience Fretheim cultural park and Bakkastova

08 take the route down the steep and winding stalheimskleiva road

09 Flåmsbana

10 cultural walk in aurland

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Whether you arrive by boat, bus, train, private car

or bike, getting to Flåm means a journey filled with

beautiful and dramatic nature.

Flåm is located along the E16, which is the main road

between oslo and Bergen. From these cities you can

also take the train on the scenic Bergen line, followed

by a spectacular train journey with the world famous

Flåm railway. From Bergen you can also take an ex-

press boat on the sognefjord to Flåm. the nearest

international airport is Bergen Flesland airport, 2,5

hours from Flåm and for national arrivals by air, sog-

ndal haukåsen airport is approx. 1 hour from Flåm.

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FrEthEiM cultural park

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FlåMsBana

tour FactsSeason 15th May - 15th september

Departure times 15th -31st May and 1st - 15th september: From Flåm: 11:00 & 12:30. 1st June - 31st august: From Flåm: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:20 From gudvangen 10:30, 12:30 and 13:20

Duration 2,5-3 hours roundtrip

Price nok 350,-

Info [email protected] / +47 57 63 32 00

Booking www.visitflam.com

Fjord cruise in the unEsco World heritage area nærøyfjorden. Explore one of the most popular fjord

areas in norway on a fjord cruise in World heritage landscape. the narrow and spectacular fjord

nærøyfjorden is surrounded by steep hillsides with snow-covered mountain tops 1400 metres above

sea level. you will experience cascading waterfalls and the idyllically located settlements along the

fjord. the area is included on the unEsco World heritage list and considered to be among the most

scenic fjord areas in the world. the roundtrip includes a one way fjord cruise from Flåm to gudvangen

or vice versa, and a shuttle bus return to the starting point.

01 World hEritagE cruisE nærøyFJord

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tour FactsSeason 1st June – 31st august

Departure from Flåm

Departure times 15th - 31st May, 1st - 15th september: 10:30 and 14:00. 1st June - 31st august: 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

Duration 1,5 hours

Price nok 200,-



a popular sightseeing tour with bus from Flåm, via aurland, to the spectacular viewpoint stegastein,

650 metres above sea level overlooking the fjord and mountains. From stegastein you get panorama

view of the fjord landscapes with plenty of opportunities for taking that unique holiday picture worth

sharing. the aurlandsvegen road from the center of aurland to the viewpoint stegastein is open all

year, but the rest of the mountain road to lærdal is closed during the winter. a travel guide folder will

be handed out on the bus.

02 sightsEEing tour to stEgastEin viEWpoint

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Location aurland

Departure time from Flåm 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

Duration 1,5 hours

Price nok 200,- Free entrance aurland shoe factory

Guided tours available for groups (min. 12 pax): For more information, please contact us.



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Experience the artisans of shoe making through aurlandskoen. the aurland shoe has been produced

since the 1930s, and today the aurland shoe Factory is the only remaining manufacturer of this tradi-

tional shoe. Meet the artisans of shoe making, follow the steps of the production process and discover

interesting elements of the historic craft. Make sure to take home with you a pair of proper shoes as a

souvenir. the tour includes bus t/r aurland – Flåm.

03 visit to aurland shoE Factory

tour FactsGuided historical walks of the hotel departure times: every day at 18:00 Booking: sign up in the reception duration: 30-45 minutes

Historic walk with salmon dishes (groups) groups 10 – 20, one week in advance price: 250,- pr. pers. incl. lunch duration: 3 hours

Booking [email protected]

Every historical hotel has its tale of being haunted or of friendly ghosts, and thus Fretheim has more to

offer than solely accommodation. Join us on a historical walk through the hotel, our rose garden or cul-

tural park. We have guided historical walks of the hotel every day. you will of course have to taste one of

our local specialties in our restaurant. if you wish you can combine a historical walk with an introduction

to how to prepare salmon dishes, followed by enjoying these dishes for a 2-3 course lunch.

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Departure time 11:00

Duration 5,5 hours



Fjord cruise in World heritage landscape with a stop in the village of undredal. Explore the nærøyfjorden

World heritage area on a fjord cruise and visit undredal, a village known for its tasteful goat cheese and

small stave church. you can explore the village on your own, join a guided tour to undredal stave church

and learn how the local goat cheese is made, which of course includes cheese samples for you to taste

as well as the possibilities to buy a piece of this popular cheese. the roundtrip includes fjord cruise from

Flåm to gudvangen, with a 2 hour stop in undredal and a shuttle bus from gudvangen back to Flåm.

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Fretheim cultural park is a 1600 metres circular trail in natural sur-

roundings, facilitated with histories, viewpoints, benches and seating ar-

eas. the park treasure is Bakkastova, an old cotters farm from the early

1800s and a house typical for the sognefjorden area building traditions.

today Bakkastova is a cultural café and an exhibition for local food and

handicraft. the cultural park has an activity area and a quiz trail for chil-

dren and families. you can also say hi to goat babies. the park is open for

everyone and is located behind the hotel.

07 ExpEriEncE FrEthEiM cultural park and Bakkastova

Season 20th July – 30th sept.


Duration 2 nights

Package 2 nights with half board, packed meal, train ticket on the Flåm railway and bike rental. all organized.

Booking and info [email protected] +47 57 63 63 00

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We wish all cycling enthusiasts welcome to cy-

cle rallarvegen from Finse to Flåm this summer.

stay at our historical hotel, experience the famous

Flåm railway and cycle one of the most popular

cycle routes in norway that takes you from the

high mountain to the fjord. rallarvegen was hand-

made and used as a transportation route during

the building of the Bergen railway from 1895-1902.

the road it self is an attraction that brings you

through a fantastic highland area starting at 1000

meters above sea level, peaking at 1300 meters

before descending to the fjord. our package deal

includes 2 nights with full board, packed meal,

train ticket on the Flåm railway and bike rental.

available from 20th of July – 30th of september.

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tour FactsFrEthEiM cultural park Season open all year

Level of difficulty part with easy access

Multiple application play area for children

Price Free access

Bakkastova cultural caFè Opening time season

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Guest departure from Flåm

Departure time 11:30 and 13:45

Duration 2 hours

Price nok 300,-



Experience the magnificent views of the unEsco World heritage listed nærøydalen valley and the drive

down the steep and winding road stalheimskleiva passing the waterfalls sivlefossen and stalheimsfos-

sen. the sightseeing tour takes you by bus from Flåm, includes a short stop at stalheim hotel for the

panorama views of nærøydalen, before the return to Flåm by driving down the hairpin bends of stal-

heimskleiva road and through the nærøydalen valley. a travel guide folder will be handed out on the bus.

08 takE thE routE doWn thE stEEp and Winding stalhEiMsklEiva road

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tour Facts 2013Season all year

Departure from Flåm to Myrdal and back

Departure times 28th april – 27th september: 9–10 daily departures, rest of the year: 4 daily departures

Duration approx. 2 hour roundtrip

Price Flåm – Myrdal – Flåm return tickets: adults nok 380, children 4 – 15 years nok 280, Family, max. 2 adults + 2 children nok 900

Booking (groups only) [email protected] +47 57 63 21 00

the Flåm railway invites you on a spectacular train journey with a panoramic view of some of the wild-

est and most striking examples of norwegian fjord and mountain lanscape. in less than an hour the

train ascends 865 metres from Flåm to Myrdal going through 20 tunnels. the Flåm railway is one of

steepest railway lines in the world on normal tracks with almost 80% of the distance with a gradient of

5,5%. the national geographic traveler Magazine has named the Flåm railway as one of the top 10 train

journeys in Europe. to learn more about the Flåm railway’s history and its technological development,

visit the Flåm railway documentation centre in Flåm. it is located in the yellow building next to the Flåm

railway and has free entrance for everyone.

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Departure time 10:00 and 12:00

Duration 3,5 hours

Price nok 260,-



tailor make your own cruise, or combine it with a sightseeing tour on

land. onboard one of our comfortable boats and buses, we take you and

your group to fascinating destinations in the sognefjord region. visit the

most famous and scenic parts the area has to offer. Enjoy a full day on

the fjord or maybe an evening cruise with dinner and entertainment!

a charter tour is perfect for companies, tour operators and private par-

ties, who prefer the exclusivity and flexibility a private charter will give.

Boats

m/V lykkeper: certified for 170 passengers, cruise speed 11 knots, minimum 4 crewmembers.

m/V Sognefjell: certified for 70 pas-sengers. Minimum 2 crewmembers. cruise speed 12-13 knots.

Meals can be ordered in advance. kiosk/bar onboard. operates on the sognefjord, mainly in the Flåm-gud-vangen area.

Busses

mercedes Sprinter: 16 seats, micro-phone & dvd system

Ford Transit: 16 seats, microphone

Buses with larger capacity also avail-able on request.

More information and booking: [email protected]+47 57 63 32 00

chartErBus and Boat

this sightseeing tour gives you a close meeting with cultural heritage

and activities in aurland - a new tour from 2013! the tour includes

bus t/r aurland - Flåm, a visit to the studio of the glasblowing artist

Merete rein, a visit to the stone church vangen kyrkje and the aur-

land shoefactory. Merete rein has worked with glass since 2006 and

in 2012 she opened a glassblowing studio in the center of aurland.

vangen church dates back to 1202 and is the largest stonechurch

of the 7 stonechurches in the region of sogn og Fjordane.

10 cultural Walk in aurlands

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