Flåm at a glance
Flåm lies at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, one of the arms of the Sognefjord, in Vestland. The village is a transfer point more than a place with a long list of sights: the Flåmsbana goes up to Myrdal from here, the Nærøyfjord boat leaves for Gudvangen, and buses go to the Stegastein viewpoint and to the start of the Aurlandsdalen hike. Many visitors pass through in a few hours, and others use it as a base for several days.
The old station building houses the Flåmsbanamuseet, and entry is free. Lockers are available at the customer centre, which helps if you arrive in the morning and leave in the afternoon. Flåm is a good place to see how the pieces of the fjord region fit together, but do not expect it to be next to everything: Gudvangen and Urnes are reached by boat or by road, not on foot.
Our picks: day trips that reach Flåm
Flåm is the rail-and-boat junction, so these trips build the day around it. The self-guided day from Oslo suits you if you like to plan alone, the bus day from Bergen adds Stegastein and lunch, and the private trip ends in Oslo with the railway behind you.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide and Viator. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Private Bergen to Oslo via Nærøyfjord and Flåm
- Local English-speaking guide
- Premium fjord cruise
- Flåm Railway ride
A private car runs from Bergen to Gudvangen, and the train continues from Myrdal. The trip ends in Oslo, so plan your night there.
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Self-guided day from Oslo to Flåm
- Complete travel itinerary
- Flåm Railway ticket
- Bergen Railway ticket
A 2-hour Gudvangen–Flåm fjord cruise and a bus trip are part of the plan, without a guide. Rail tickets are subject to availability in high season.
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Fjord cruise, Flåm village and Stegastein with lunch
- Light lunch (wrap or baguette)
- 2-hour fjord cruise on Nærøyfjord
- English-speaking local guide
Tvindefoss waterfall and admission are included. The bus can stand slightly away from the map pin, and departure is at 7:45.
Check availability →Tours from Flåm and across the Sognefjord
Fjord cruises, rail combinations and day trips around the Sognefjord, with live prices and availability.
Flåm in one day
A short plan for a day with the train and the fjord.
With one day in Flåm, combine the railway and the boat. Ride the Flåmsbana up to Myrdal and back, which takes about 55 minutes in each direction, and keep the afternoon for the fjord. The railway runs all year, but tickets are valid only for the departure printed on them, and Myrdal has no ticket office or machines. You can find the rules on the Flåm Railway page.
If you arrive on the fast boat from Bergen, you land in Flåm at 13:40. That timetable is valid from 1 April to 31 October 2026, so for later dates wait for the next season's timetable. In the winter season, the Nærøyfjord boat leaves Flåm at 09:30 and 14:45 and returns at 14:00 and 19:15, from 16 October 2026 to 31 March 2027. Times can change, and in winter the route can be switched at short notice into a return trip to Flåm.
For luggage, use the lockers at the customer centre. On board the boats, luggage racks are unguarded and used at your own risk.
Excursions from Flåm
Buses, boats and walks around the village.
Stegastein by bus
The bus to the Stegastein viewpoint leaves from stop C in Flåm. Children aged 0 to 3 years travel free but must be booked too. The winter bus runs from 1 November 2026 to 31 March 2027, with departures at 09:30, 12:45 and 14:30. See Stegastein.
Nærøyfjord boat
The boat sails through the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen in about 2 hours, and also in the other direction. See the Nærøyfjord page.
Fast RIB boat
A RIB provider in Flåm runs trips all year. In winter, from November to March, the trip lasts 1.5 hours. Meet 30 minutes before departure, because access closes 10 minutes before. The provider names the car park at Nedre Brekkevegen 34, so check the parking rules on site rather than assuming free or overnight parking.
Valley and bikes
A walk in the Flåm valley and bike rental are offered by season, in spring, summer and autumn. A bus to Østerbø for the Aurlandsdalen hike takes about 60 minutes. It runs daily in July and August and from Friday to Sunday in June, September and October. See hiking.
Three tours fit a visit to Flåm. A self-guided tour from Oslo takes 18 hours and includes the itinerary, the 2-hour cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm, a bus ride and tickets for the Flåmsbana and the Bergen Railway. Lunch, drinks and a guide are not included. A 12-hour tour from Bergen includes a visit to the village of Flåm, a 2-hour Nærøyfjord cruise, Stegastein and a light lunch. A private tour from Bergen to Oslo takes 15 hours, with a premium cruise from Gudvangen to Flåm and the Flåmsbana, and ends in Oslo.
Aurland and Undredal by boat
Stops that need a booking.
The Nærøyfjord boat can call at Aurland, Undredal, Dyrdal and Styvi, but only by prior notice before departure at the starting port. Without a request, the boat does not stop there. If you want to see Undredal or Aurland from the water, ask when you book. Getting to Flåm from Bergen is covered on the getting there page.
Frequently asked questions
How long should I plan for Flåm?
One day is enough for the Flåmsbana and the fjord boat. If you add Stegastein or the Aurlandsdalen hike, plan two days or more.
Is there a museum in Flåm?
Yes. The Flåmsbanamuseet is in the old station building, and entry is free.
Where can I leave luggage in Flåm?
Lockers are available at the customer centre. Luggage racks on board the fjord boats are unguarded and you use them at your own risk.
Does the fast boat from Bergen run now?
The published timetable runs from 1 April to 31 October 2026. For later dates, wait for the timetable of the next season before you plan.
Can I walk from Flåm to Gudvangen?
Do not plan on it. Flåm and Gudvangen are linked by the fjord boat and by road, and the sights in the region are spread out along different arms of the fjord.