Where to Stay in Flåm, from a Tour Leader’s Perspective
Choose the best place to stay in Flåm based on my years of experience!
North European travel guide
Flåm is a beautifully situated little village, but unfortunately it is no well-kept secret. In fact, Flåm is one of the most visited places in Norway. Because of its railway as well as major cruise port, millions of people pass through Flåm a year. Still, it is possible to enjoy Flåm should you choose to visit.
Latitude: 60.5 degrees north
Population: 300
Aurland Municipality
Here’s an overview of some of the best things to see and do in Flåm
Located about a 45 minute drive away, Borgund Stave Church is arguably the most famous stave church in Norway.
This free museum is a great place to visit to get an overview about the construction of the Flåm Railway.
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Looking to go for a hike or take part in a unique experience? Here are my recommendations!
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Rallarvegen is a scenic road that was originally constructed to get the workers of the railway up and down the mountain. It’s very popular to bike the road, but you can also hike it. Many buy a ticket for the railway and then cycle back down.
The fjord cruise between Gudvangen and Flåm is the best way to see the fjords.
Join a guided bus tour that will take you to Stegastein Viewpoint & Borgund Stave Church.
Njord is a local company that offers kayaking trips on the Aurlandsfjord. I recommend one of their tours.
Follow our road-trip guides for scenic trips around Flåm
The E16 is the main highway between Bergen and Oslo. Aurland is located just off the E16.
The Aurlandsfjellet Tourist Road begins in the neighbouring town of Aurland and is one of Norway’s 18 national tourist roads.
We currently do not have any self-guided walks available in Flåm
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Here’s a timelapse of the Flåm to Gudvangen fjord cruise.
Here are some things that you must do and try in Flåm
Flåm has been inhabited for thousands of years, though it is first mentioned in history in 1340. The Flåm Church was constructed in 1670. Cruise ships began calling at Flåm in the 19th century and were primarily English tourists coming to fish in the river.
Today Flåm is a major tourist destination and tourism is crucial to the industry here.
Fly: No airport.
Drive: Flåm is located on the E16 between Bergen and Oslo.
Train: The Flåm Railway connects Flåm to Myrdal, which is a station on the Bergen Railway between Bergen and Oslo.
Ferry: Flåm is connected to other fjord villages by local ferries.
Flåm is very walkable.
Cafes & Bakeries
Flåm bakery is one of the best bakeries in Norway.
Quick Bites
Reasonable Restaurants
Aegir Brewery is the local pub. The food is great, and it’s the best place to try the local beer.
High End & Unique Eats
Restaurant Arven within Fretheim Hotel focuses on locally sourced, seasonal ingredients.
All my hotel recommendations are based on research and experience. I don’t recommend somewhere unless I think it is wonderful! The Hidden North focuses on accommodation that provides good quality for price or offer local or unique experiences.
Lodges & B&Bs
Flam Marina and Apartments has some unique self-catering apartments.
Chains & Mid-Range
High End & Unique Properties
Flåmsbrygga Hotel is located by the pier and has some nice rooms with superb vistas.
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Fretheim Hotel is the hotel in Flåm. This historic property is a large reason for Flåms growth as a tourist destination.
Choose the best place to stay in Flåm based on my years of experience!
Here’s my complete guide to the popular Norway in a Nutshell daytrip!
View our guide to the scenic drive between Bergen and Oslo.
The road from Oslo to Aurland follows the old postal road called Kongevegen.
Here is a guide to the highway between Flåm and Bergen – the E16!
Cross the Hardangervidda Plateau on this scenic mountain pass turned tourist road.