Aurlandsfjorden
The inner branch of the Sognefjord reaching into Flam, with towering green mountains rising straight from the water. Free to admire from the shoreline, and kayak rentals offer a more immersive experience at moderate cost.
Scenic route in Flam
Flamsbana Railway
One of the world’s steepest standard-gauge railways, climbing 863 metres through tunnels, past waterfalls, and along mountain ledges. Not cheap by budget standards, but a once-in-a-lifetime engineering experience included in some Norway in a Nutshell passes.
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More in Flam
Other places worth the walk, and what each one costs.
Otternes Farm Village
A cluster of 27 restored farm buildings from the 1700s perched on a hillside above the fjord with views down to Flam. The grounds are accessible and the small admission fee supports preservation of one of Norway's best-kept rural heritage sites.
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