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The exterior of Flåm Railway Museum next to a green train. A sculture in front and tall mountains with green forest behind.
A group of male Vikings walking into the Viking Valley carrying instruments and other accessories. Tall mountains in the background.
A hand holding a cheese slicer cutting a slice of a cube-shaped brown cheese held in the other hand.
Goats in front of a gate at a mountain farm. Three people leaning on the gate.
A shoemaker working on a machine behind a shelf of unfinished Aurland shoes.
People helping themselves to a buffet featuring a wide range of food at Fretheim Hotel
Three old red timber buildings by a field and mountains covered in snow.
An old rail-cycle draisine and other railway equipment exhibited at Flam Railway Museum

Food & Culture

Discover Norway's rich history and culture – from the Viking era until today. The culture has been shaped by the rough landscape featuring tall mountains, rugged valleys, the fjords, and the long coast line. Get a taste of the wild landscape and learn about traditional cooking methods. The Viking Valley in Gudvangen takes you 1000 years back in time and shows you how the Vikings really lived, while at the Aurland Shoe Économusée, the shoemakers show you their craft.

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Viking Valley

Explore the Viking village Njardarheimr in Gudvangen! You will experience the authentic life the Vikings used to live when they were not busy at sea.

From NOK 235,-

Dine-around bus from Flåm

Have dinner in Gudvangen while you're in Flåm. With the dine-around bus, you can leave your car behind and be guaranteed a table at one of the restaurants in the neighbouring village.

From NOK 150,-

Fjordsafari Taste

Heritage Taste Fjord Safari. Includes a Heritage Fjord Safari on the UNESCO- listed Nærøyfjord and local goat cheese tasting in the village of Undredal.

From NOK 1130,-

Historic guided walk in Old Town Lærdal

Join a guided tour through the charming streets of Old Lærdalsøyri and learn all about the unique towns interesting history that dates back to the 13th century,

From NOK 230,-

Undredal seen from the fjord in low summer sun giving a dreamy look. Reflections of town and mountains on the fjord.

The Undredal Experience

Visit the cutest fjord village and taste their award-winning goat cheese on this 2-hour trip to Undredal from Flåm. You will also get the opportunity to see Norway's smallest stave church. Book your tickets here!

From NOK 670,-

Flåm Railway Museum

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. 
Woman by sewing machine inspecting leather at Aurland Shoe Factory

Aurland Shoe Économusée

Book an audio guided tour of the Aurland Shoe Factory and see how the original penny loafer is made, meet the shoemakers, and learn about the craft.

From NOK 90,-

Under water world exhibition national Norwegian wild salmon centre in Lærdal. People exploring huge wall projections.

Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre in Lærdal

We have taken the Lærdal river into the centre and you get to experience the Atlantic wild salmon in their true element - yes, you can almost touch them. Enjoy this rich media exhibition and get a deeper understanding of wild salmon. A visit is an experience for the whole family – young and old.

From NOK 140,-

Three children reading a text on a wall at Narvik War Museum

Narvik War Museum

A visit to Narvik War Museum is a must for history enthusiasts. It tells the stories of war. Firstly Nazi-Germany's attack on Northern-Norway and the situation during occupation, but also universal consequences of war.

From NOK 130,-

Three young women in wine, black and green coloured t-shirts holding holding aound each other smiling.

Memories from Flåm

Go shopping in Flåm! In Memories from Flåm you find a wide selection of local handicrafts and quality products from Norwegian and Scandinavian brands. Drop by when in Flåm or shop online for a good shopping experience.