Flåm
Known for its scenic railway and its setting at the head of the Aurlandsfjord.
Flåm sits at the inner end of the Aurlandsfjord, a narrow arm of the Sognefjord, in the municipality of Aurland in Vestland county, Norway. Steep mountainsides, waterfalls and deep valleys enclose the village, and it has drawn travellers since the late 19th century.
Despite its size, Flåm is easy to reach by car, boat, train or bus, and it works as a natural junction for journeys through the western fjords. From the port and its fjord boats, it is a short walk to the Flåm Railway.
The 20-kilometre railway between Flåm and Myrdal is the main draw. It is one of the steepest standard-gauge lines in the world, climbing through tunnels and tight curves from the fjord to the mountains above. A former station building in the village now houses a small museum on the line's history. You can read more in our guide to the Flåm Railway.
Flåm receives around 450,000 visitors a year, and cruise ships call regularly through spring and summer. That popularity is part of why we plan your time here with care. Where possible, we arrange your stay to avoid the days when large cruise ships are in port, so you experience the village at a quieter pace.
If you are drawn to this part of the country, our Norwegian fjord tours include several journeys that pass through Flåm.
See a selection of our Norway tours that include Flåm:
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