Scenic day trip to Lærdal & Stegastein

Old Lærdalsøyri dates back to the 13th century, and even longer according to archaeologists. Here are near 170 protected, wooden buildings from the 18th and 19th centuries. Traders from the coast arrived by boat on the Sognefjord, while others came on foot or horseback via the Kongevegen path across the mountains from the east.

This and more will be covered by the guide on the guided walk. The tour starts next to the old town hall and ends at the Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre in Lærdal. If you arrive by bus from Flåm or Aurland, the guide will meet you at the bus stop nearby.

Lærdal has been famous amongst anglers for more than 150 years. Royalties, lords, movie stars as well as regular people have come here since the mid-19th century to fish the renowned Lærdals salmon, creating jobs to the local community.

The Wild Salmon Visitor Centre is an interactive exhibition using film, interactive installations and photos to show you the fascinating life of the wild salmon, as well as the history of angling in Lærdal.

Laksen Café & Bakery is located in the same building and offers sandwiches, pizza and a variety of sweet pastries.

Conditions permitting, we drive the 48-kilometer road across the Aurlandsfjell, which remains snow-covered well into the summer. This was the main road between Flåm/Aurland and Lærdal until the Lærdals tunnel opened in 2000.

Be ready for contrasts when driving this route. It goes from fjord to fjord over a mountain pass where the highest point on the route being 1308 masl.

As you start descending towards the Aurlandsfjord, you will stop by the popular viewpoint at Stegastein. The platform juts out 30 metres from the mountain side, 650 metres above the fjord, and give you spectacular panoramic views.