'''Flam''' [http://www.visitflam.com] is a village in Sogn og Fjordane county, at the innermost point of Sognefjord. Flam are among the bussiest cruiseports in Norway. This article also deal with the neigbouring village Aurland. 10 km (6 mi) away.
Get in
By plane
There is a small airport in Sogndal. The closest airport with international flights is Bergen airport.
By car
Flam is on E16, and could be reached along this from Bergen in 2 hr 45 min. Driving from Oslo would require 5 hr 30 min. Flam can be reached from Geilo in Buskerud on route 50. In summertime this is also the quickest conection from Oslo, however in the winter route 50 can be closed due to bad weather conditions.
By Bus
Seven daily departures from Bergen. Seven daily departures from Sogndal and Lardal.
By boat
A catamaran route links Flam with Bergen and other villages along the Sognefjord. This is a great way to see the fjord. Departures once daily 1 May-30 Sep.
By rail
The famous '''Flam Railway''' (''Flamsbana'') [http://www.flaamsbana.no/eng] from Myrdal, a station on the main Oslo-Bergen line, is in itself a major tourist attraction. Many travellers continue onwards with a scenic cruise through the fjord itself to Gudvangen, from where you can catch a bus back to the mainline. This roundtrip is known as Norway in a nutshell. [http://www.norwaynutshell.com]
Get around
Flam is a small village so walking is a good option. Bus,car or cycle between Flam and Aurland.
See
Boattours. Boattours on the fjord from Flam to Gudvangen. Breathtaking view of the high mountains.
Flamsbana. lam railway. 47 57632100. laamsbana@visitflam.com. 47 57632350. ttp://www.flaamsbana.no/eng. ingle ticket: Adults: kr 230 Children: kr 110, 30% discount for holder of eurail and interrail passes. Return ticket: Adults: kr 330 Children kr 220. This railway climbs from sealevel to 866 m (2841 ft) in 20 km (12 mi), making it the third steepest normal railroad in the world. View of high mountains and waterfalls.
Flamsbanamuseet. lam railway museum. 47 57632310. 47 57632311. ttp://www.flamsbana-museet.no. May-30 sep: 9AM-5PM, 1 Oct-30 Apr: 1.30PM-3PM. ree. Museum telling about the railroad and how it was constructed.
Flam Panorama. lam. 47 47462727. ost@flampanorama.no. 47 63836147. ttp://www.flampanorama.no/eng.html. 1AM-7PM. 180 degree suround cinema. Showing a film about Flam.
Galleri Vinjum. urland. 47 57632975. okalhistorie@aurland.kommune.no. 47 57632901. AM-3PM. Art gallery showing the painting of Johannes Vinjum, who was inspired by the fjord landscape.
Do
Hiking in Aurlandsdalen valley. Different marked route. One great option is using the bus from Aurland to Osterbo. And walk back. You will walk between high mountain and waterfall. And pass abonded, but preserved, old farms. You will wonder how the farmer could make a living here.
Njord. 47 97194511/ +47 91326628. ffice@njord.as. ttp://www.njord.as/en. wo hour tours start, 1 Jun-15 Sep: 11AM, 2PM and 5PM . wo hour tour: kr 370. Kayaking in the fjord. Tours lasting from two hours to three days.
Buy
Goatmilk cheese from Undredal is considered a delicacy. Norwegian goatmilk cheese differs from the greek feta cheese. And are somewhat sweet in taste.
Eat
Furukroa. etween the railwaystation and the harbour. 47 57632050. ail@furukroa.no. 47 57632051. ttp://www.furukroa.no/en.
Toget Cafe. 47 57632155. 47 57632329. Eateries in two old railroad cars.
Drink
Sleep
Budget
Heimly Pensjonat. lam. 47 57632300
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Vangsgarden Gjestgiveri. urland. 47 57633580. angsgas@online.no. ttp://www.vangsgaarden.no.
Mid-range
Flam Hotell. lam. 47 57632200.
Flam Marina & Appartement. lam. 47 57633555. 47 57633544.
Fretheim Hotel. lam. 47 57636300. ail@fretheim-hotel.no. 47 57636400. ttp://www.fretheim-hotel.no/main_eng.htm.
Get out
The mountain road to Lardal. This road reach an altitude of 1306 m (4285 ft). The road is named the snow road becouse snow lies beside it trough the sumer. From the top of the serpentine road from Aurland there is an awsome view over Aurland, and the fjord.
Catch the train to Finse, and cycle back on "rallarvegen" [http://www.rallarvegen.no](Navvies Road). This road was used under the construction of the railway. You will pass over mountainpases, before cycling down the steep valley to Flam. The distance is 55 km (34 mi), the tour would require 5-8 hour. Bicycles could be hired either in Flam or Finse for kr 250.
Undredal is inhibitated by 100 people and 500 goats. Undredal is a small beatifull village. There you will also find Undredal stavechurch, built in 1147. It only seat 40, it is therefore Norways smallest church. Undredal is 16 km (10 mi) from Flam. With car follow E16 towards Gudvangen, turn right after the first tunel. Undredal is also acessable with the boatroute between Flam and Gudvangen.