Food & Culture
Experience a taste of Norway
Restaurant Arven
Enjoy a culinary experience at Fretheim Hotel’s main restaurant. The food concept is based on Norwegian and locally produced ingredients that are in season, with a drink menu that completes the meal.
Flåm Bakery
Enjoy a great selection of freshly baked goods from our bakery.
Kest - Tasting Room at Hotel Aurlandsfjord
From the fjords, mountains and valleys we welcome you to our one of a kind food concept in Aurland. Our kitchen team, led by chef Mantas Vaidelis, presents you with a local, seasonal and ever-changing 8-course menu distilled from the Norwegian landscape. The palate is local, uncompromisingly Norwegian.
Restaurant Nuten
The food at Restaurant Nuten is crafted to reflect the landscape—wild, pure, and full of fresh surprises. The menu features high-quality ingredients sourced locally.
Our Food Concept
Walk in Norwegian history
The viking village Njardarheimr
Welcome to the Viking Valley! Explore the Viking village Njardarheimr in Gudvangen where you will experience the authentic life the Vikings used to live when they were not busy at sea.
Historic Guided Walk in Old Town Lærdal
Join a guided tour through the charming streets of Old Lærdalsøyri and learn about the towns interesting history. This small, unique town dates back to the 13th century, and even further if you consider archaeological findings from the Viking Age.
The Undredal Experience
Undredal might just be the cutest fjord village in all of Norway. So cute, actually, that it was used as inspiration for Disney’s town Arendelle in the Frozen movies. In addition, it is internationally known for its locally produced goat cheese. Get the full Undredal experience on a 2-hour tour from Flåm.
Museums and guided tours
Guided Tour at Aurland Shoe Factory
Join the audio guided tour at the Aurland Shoe factory where you'll learn about the tradition and craftsmanship of the Aurland Shoe and see the shoemakers in action.
Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre in Lærdal
We have taken the Lærdal river into the centre and you get to experience the salmon in their true element - yes, you can almost touch them. Enjoy this rich media exhibition and get a deeper understanding of the Atlantic wild salmon.
Narvik War Museum
Narvik and the surrounding area were the scene of some of the most dramatic events of World War II. The Narvik War Museum tells many of the stories about the war and occupation and the human consequences.
Flåm Railway Museum
The Flåm Railway Museum take you back in time and gives you insights into the history and challenges of building the world's steepest railway, Flåmsbana. Oh - and it is free.
Read more about the museum here