Snowshoe Hike in Flåm's Surroundings
Hiking with snowshoes is a fun way to get close to nature during the winter season. You will have an exceptional view of the Aurlandfjord and the mountains surrounding the fjord.
Information
Winter casts a quiet blanket over the fjord landscape, and on a snowshoe hike from Flåm you’ll experience it up close. The trip begins with a minibus ride along the Aurlandsfjord to the spectacular Stegastein viewpoint, 650 metres above sea level. Here you’ll get a short introduction to snowshoes and their history before your guide leads you into the winter terrain, sharing stories about mountain farms, fjord life and the surrounding nature.
During the 1.5-hour hike, you’ll be rewarded with panoramic views of Aurland, Flåm and snow-clad peaks, with a stop along the way for hot drinks and a moment of silence. In the darkest winter months, the experience becomes even more atmospheric with headlamps and, if you’re lucky, a starry sky over the fjord. The hike requires some physical effort but no prior experience – just a sense of adventure.
Meet up on the dock in Flåm 15 min. prior to departure.
Recommended minimum age is 6 years.
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Discover the Art of Snowshoeing
Along the way your local guide will explain about life on the mountain farms as you pass them, and you are sure to see places you would not expect people to be able to live. On arrival you will be introduced to the art of walking on snowshoes and will hear the history behind them.
Experience Winter Wonders
All the while the guide will tell you all about the dramatic nature, winter by the fjord and the special culture in the area. You will have several opportunities to see the fjord far beneath you, the tiny village of Undredal, Flåm and the white mountain tops surrounding the entire fjord. At the turning point you will be served hot beverages and can take in the quiet and unique beauty of the area, the photo opportuneties are many.
You won't freeze
Hiking with traditional snowshoes has been a Norwegian tradition for thousands of years. These snowshoes enable you to walk on the snow's surface without falling through it. They give you access to snow-covered mountains in a fun and memorable way. As on traditional Norwegian snowshoe hikes, hot beverages will be served to warm you up during the hike.
Feels like walking on sand at the beach
Practical info about the snowshoe hike
The tour starts and ends in Flåm. From Flåm we will take a bus to Aurland and up to the Stegastein Viewpoint where the snowshoe hike begins. The snowshoe hike will take around 1.5 hours. The trip will last a total of approximately 3 hours.
Is this hike for me?
The trip is suitable for beginners. General fitness is required, but no experience of snowshoes is required. Please wear warm clothing as it can get very cold in the winter season.