Scenic route
Flåm Railway
Flåm, Norway
One of the steepest railways in the world, climbing from the fjord at Flåm to the mountain station at Myrdal.
Village · Norway · Vestland
Flåm
A small village at the head of the Aurlandsfjord, famous for its steep scenic railway and fjord cruises.
about 1.5 h
For storytellers
Why Flåm matters
Flåm is tiny, but its setting is spectacular: steep mountain walls rise on all sides above a still fjord. It's the end of the famous Flåm Railway, one of the steepest regular railways in the world, which winds down from the mountains past waterfalls. Cruises to Gudvangen and the Nærøyfjord start from the harbour. It's busy in summer, quiet in winter, and always scenic.
Talking points
- The Flåm Railway is a major scenic rail journey.
- Fjord cruises depart from the harbour.
- Cruise ships can make it very busy in summer.
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What to see in Flåm
Other · UNESCO
Nærøyfjord
Flåm, Norway
A narrow arm of the Sognefjord with steep walls and waterfalls, part of the UNESCO-listed West Norwegian Fjord...
Church, mosque or temple
Borgund Stave Church
Flåm, Norway
A remarkably well-preserved wooden stave church from the Middle Ages with dragon-headed gables.