Flåm Zipline
Ready for an adrenaline-packed adventure in stunning West Norwegian scenery? This is the activity for you. Flåm Zipline is the longest in Scandinavia, stretching a full 1,381 metres, reaching speeds of up to 100 km/h and covering a vertical drop of 305 metres.
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Important: It is not possible to drive up to Vatnahalsen.
We therefore recommend booking your train ticket before reserving your zipline experience, as the Flåm Railway can sell out during the high season.
Unforgettable Zipline Experience
Flåm Zipline is an experience that really gets your heart racing. Here, you’ll soar high above the stunning mountain landscape of the Flåm Valley as you zip down towards the Kårdal farm. One of the unique things about Flåm Zipline is that you can’t reach it by car. The starting point is at Vatnahalsen, the second-to-last stop on the Flåm Railway from Flåm, and a short walk along the Rallar Road from Myrdal station on the Bergen Line.
From the starting point up on the mountain, the view opens up over the valley, the crystal-clear river, and towering peaks. The ride down is a perfect mix of gentle adrenaline and freedom, while still feeling completely safe. It’s ideal for anyone who wants a little thrill combined with breathtaking Norwegian scenery.
Once you reach Kårdal, you can take a well-earned break. During the summer season, there’s a small café here serving light snacks and drinks. To get back to Flåm, you can either walk the entire way down Rallar Road, head to Blomheller station and catch the next train, or rent a bike.
Planning a round trip from Flåm? We recommend the package that includes both the Flåm Railway and bike rental.
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A helmet is included, but we recommend that you wear outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes. Please bring water and, if you wish, a packed lunch.
Meeting point
The starting point is located right by Vatnahalsen Station.
How to get to Flåm Zipline
As you’ve probably realised by now, getting to Flåm Zipline by car isn’t an option. Instead, you have the following possibilities:
- Take the Flåm Railway up to Vatnahalsen station. From the station, it’s just a couple of minutes’ walk to the zipline starting point – just follow the signs.
- Are you coming on the Bergen Line to Myrdal, it’s a 1.5 km / 15-minute walk towards Vatnahalsen station. Alternatively, you can take the Flåm Railway one stop to Vatnahalsen, and you’ll be right there.
- If you’re cycling or walking along the Rallar Road, the route passes right by. Bikes can be sent down in a dedicated lift completely free of charge.
Returning to Flåm
Once you reach the bottom at Kårdal farm, you’ll get assistance getting out of the harness. From here, you can either walk or cycle (remember to book a bike in advance) the 18 kilometres through the valley back down to Flåm. You can also walk 2.5 km to Blomheller station and catch the next train to Myrdal or Flåm.
Ready, set, zip!
Helmets and harnesses are handed out, and the instructors give you all the necessary information before sending you off on the adrenaline-filled ride down to the lower station at Kårdal. While you’re in the air, all you need to do is enjoy the surroundings and feel the forces of nature.
Did you know that ziplines are a modern version of the rope systems that mountain farms used to transport heavy loads in the past?
Flåm Zipline has three parallel cables, in addition to a bike lift. Wherever possible, you’ll be able to ride at the same time as your group, but during busy periods, you might be split up – a perfect chance to take photos of each other instead.
Take a break at Kårdal farm
Your heart will still be racing a little when you land near Kårdal farm. If you’re visiting in the summer season, we recommend taking a break and enjoying a refreshment from the small kiosk. You can buy drinks and light snacks.
Kårdal is an authentic and idyllic small mountain farm for some of the farms further down the Flåm Valley. Traditional summer farming with goats and other livestock has continued here right up until recent times.
Combine ziplining with cycling
Flåm Zipline is perfect to combine with a bike ride. If you want to include the zipline as part of your cycling trip along the Rallar Road from Finse to Flåm, your bike can be sent down to Kårdal free of charge.
If you’d rather just enjoy the final stretch of the ride down to the fjord from Kårdal to Flåm, you can rent a bike at the same time as purchasing your Flåm Zipline ticket. Your bike will be ready and waiting for you once you’ve finished the zipline.
Practical information
- This activity is not suitable for small children
- The minimum weight is 25 kg and the maximum weight is 140 kg.
- You can only take the zipline while sober.
- Health: If you are pregnant, or have back, neck, heart, or lung problems, epilepsy, or other conditions that could cause a seizure, you should consider whether it’s safe for you to take the zipline.
- Bikes and larger luggage can be sent down using the lift at no extra cost.
- At Kårdal, we have a limited number of bikes available for rent, so you can cycle down to Flåm after your zipline adventure.
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All-in-One Zipline Package
Get everything in one package: a one-way ticket on the Flåm Railway, the longest zipline in the Nordics, and a scenic bike ride. It doesn’t get easier than this!
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