Flåm
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Introduction
Even by Norwegian standards Flåm is famous for its scenery. It is at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, which is one arm of the massive Sognefjord. The Aurlandfjord has an arm of its own in the Næroyfjord, spectacular not only for being narrow but for its steep sides.
Sights and Activities
As well as the sights from the railway and ferry, it is worth taking a walk up the valey to the village proper.
Events and Festivals
Getting There
By Plane
By Train
The Flåmsbana (Flåm Railway) is a private railway from Myrdal on the Oslo - Bergen. You may get particular interest from the technical information on the website, even if you are not generally technically minded. This and the ferry below to Gudvangen are stages in the Norway in a Nutshell tour (also see main Norway page)
By Car
By Bus
By Boat
A ferry runs from Flåm to Gudvangen, through the spectacular scenery of the Auerslandfjord and the Næroyfjord.
Getting Around
By Car
By Public Transport
There is a bus to Aurland, only a short distance away. The ferry to Gudvangen is scheduled to stop here but if it is full at Flåm, it won't! However there is a very scenic road known as the Snow Road from Aurland to Laersdal, that continues to the Wild Salmon Centre.
By Foot
By Bike
Eat
Drink
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Post
Red mailboxes are found easily and post offices are plentiful, with opening hours on most being 9:00am to 5:00pm, with usually shorter hours on Saturday. Stamps can usually only be found at post offices although some popular tourist venues might carry them. Norway's postal system, "Posten", has a good website with a lot of English information including up to date prices and also details about the opening hours of the nearest post office. The most commonly sent format for travellers, letters and cards up to 20 grams, currently require the following stamps:
- Within Norway: 7 NOK.
- Within Europe: 9 NOK.
- Worldwide: 11 NOK.
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