From bucket list experiences to adventures off the beaten track, we have got you covered. Browse through our pool of inspirational articles and plan your holiday to Norway!
This is a lovely time of the year, both by the fjord and in the mountains. The landscape is coloured in red, orange, and yellow; fog and clouds create a magical atmosphere; and everything is a bit calmer than in summer. We give you 10 good reasons to why you should visit Flåm in Autumn.
Flåm invites you to a relaxing and cosy Christmas season, with activities and events suitable for the whole family.
The Flåm Valley, stretching between Flåm and Myrdal, offers breathtaking views and magnificent mix of colours, lush nature, cascading waterfalls, crystal clear rivers and cultural history. Here are some tips to help you explore the valley and create your own unique adventure.
Discover Norway with these 11 bucket list ideas mixing nature, history, and culture. Experience the majestic Geirangerfjord, take the scenic Flåm Railway, hike through Aurlandsdalen Valley, and go fishing in Lofoten. Swim in a fjord, witness Hardanger's fruit trees bloom, and hike for breathtaking fjord views. Explore unique stave churches, cycle the historic Navvies Road, explore vibrant Oslo, and either chase the Northern Lights or bask in the Midnight Sun. Each activity offers a unique slice of Norwegian beauty and adventure.
"It's one of the best places I’ve ever been to. You reach there by train. You get up to a hotel. No distractions from anything other than going up to the mountains." -Len Roald Jørgensen
Accommodation that’s a little out of the ordinary adds an extra dimension to any holiday. Whether you’re off on a romantic mini break or travelling with the family, you’ll find something to choose from among these eight unique places to stay in the area around Flåm and Myrkdalen. For a varied holiday, we recommend that you combine a couple of them.
You won’t be short of options for beautiful hikes offering fjord views in Western Norway. We’ve chosen 10 of our favourites in the region between Flåm and Myrkdalen.
Aurlandsdalen valley is one of the most beautiful and popular hikes in the area around Flåm. The almost 50 km long valley from Finse to Vassbygdi in Aurland is often called Norway's answer to the Grand Canyon. Comparable or not, at least the last stretch from Østerbø to Vassbygdi is a trip all outdoor enthusiasts should do at least once in their lifetime.
The beautiful, wild landscape surrounding the fjords of Norway offer adventure and experiences completely out of the ordinary. At any time of year. Here are five tours you will never forget.
Discover Norway with these 11 bucket list ideas mixing nature, history, and culture. Experience the majestic Geirangerfjord, take the scenic Flåm Railway, hike through Aurlandsdalen Valley, and go fishing in Lofoten. Swim in a fjord, witness Hardanger's fruit trees bloom, and hike for breathtaking fjord views. Explore unique stave churches, cycle the historic Navvies Road, explore vibrant Oslo, and either chase the Northern Lights or bask in the Midnight Sun. Each activity offers a unique slice of Norwegian beauty and adventure.
First of all, let us explain. Norwegians are not typically known for using the largest of words to describe our excitement. ‘Not bad’ might sound like a negative expression, but coming from a Norwegian, most often it means the exact opposite. Still not sure what we are talking about? Here are 6 experiences in Norway that are just that: Not bad!
Aurland is a pearl by the fjord. Free of hustle, bustle and congestion. In one direction you have the pretty Aurlandsfjord, steep and mighty mountains in the other. In the middle you find charming Hotel Aurlandsfjord. The eclectic style both invites to serenity and provides energy, a perfect mix for a hiker’s holiday. If you book a hiking package, transportation to and from the Aurlandsdalen Valley is included.
The town of Flåm bloomed when the railway arrived. Without the Flåm Railway, the village would likely look very different today. Now, Flåm thrives as a major tourist destination - built on the tracks that first connected it to the outside world.