Flåm
Travel guides and tips for travelling to Flam, Norway – written by a local.
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5 Easy Tours from Bergen to Flåm (and the Norwegian Fjords)
Flåm is a must-see for travelers exploring the beauty of Norway. If you are staying in Bergen and are limited on time, I’m sure you’re looking into options of how to see the fjords from the city in just a day. In this guide, I aim to share some easy tour options for accessing Flåm from Bergen. The convenience and time-saving benefits of these self-guided or guided tours make them a popular choice among tourists. Of course, there are other Bergen fjord tours to consider, such as the Mostraumen one and ones to the Hardanger fjord. But if Flåm is on your list (as it should be), one of these…
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A Local’s Travel Guide to Flåm and the Fjord Villages
If you are planning a trip to Flåm and/or the other villages along the Aurlandsfjord, this guide should be your first stop! This is a breakdown of the villages in the area, including top things to do and where to stay.
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Is there car rental in Flåm?
Have you ever wondered about car rental options in Flåm? I frequently receive this question and have decided to address it in this blog post. Luckily, there is a small car rental agency in Flåm at the moment. In addition, there are plenty of alternative transportation options to explore this stunning destination. Stay tuned to discover the best ways to get around and make the most of your visit to Flåm! Is there car rental in Flåm, Aurland or any surrounding villages? The short answer is that yes, there is. The long answer is that there is only one car rental agency in the fjord villages I’ve covered on this…
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Vatnahalsen Hotel Review [Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell, Flåm]
Vatnahalsen Hotel is a mountain lodge style hotel, located along the Flåm Railway line between Flåm and Myrdal in western Norway. In Norwegian, the hotel’s name is actually Vatnahalsen Høyfjellshotell (all though many just call it Vatnahalsen Hotell for short). The word høyfjellshotell literally translates to “high mountain hotel”, and indicates that it is a mountain lodge. Having grown up in the Flåm area, I have visited Vatnahalsen many times, and stayed there a few. Therefore, I thought it was time to write a review, to help you decide on whether this is the hotel for you or not! Vatnahalsen is especially popular by people hiking in the mountains, skiing…
