Outdoor Activities
All the best outdoor activities along the Aurlandsfjord, from hiking in Aurland to kayaking in Flåm – you'll find the best guides here!
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Flåm Railway vs Fjord Cruise: Do you Need to Take Both?
If you’re planning a trip to Flåm, you’ve probably already heard about two of its biggest highlights: the Flåm Railway and the fjord cruise to Gudvangen. Both are often featured in the iconic Norway in a Nutshell route, and both promise jaw-dropping scenery. But do you really need to do both? Is it the same landscape? Could you just pick one and still feel like you’ve seen the best of what Flåm has to offer? My short answer? Yes – if this is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, I highly recommend doing both. Even though they’re often grouped together in the same itinerary, these two journeys are completely different experiences. The Flåm…
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A Local’s Guide to the Flam Zipline, Norway
Flåm is, without a doubt, one of western Norway’s most beautiful villages. Situated on the innermost banks of the Aurlandsfjord, Flam is amongst the country’s most visited tourist destinations – and I grew up watching all these tourists arrive. The Flåmsbana train that runs from Myrdal to Flam and back is the leading tourist attraction in Norway, however, there’s a new activity on the block; the Flam Zipline (or Flåm Zipline, depending on your keyboard)! The entire valley between Flam and Myrdal, also called the Flåm Valley, is 18 kilometres long and is blessed with steep mountains, cascading waterfalls, and streaming rivers. The ever-changing landscapes in the Flåm Valley offer…
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5 Great Outdoor Activities in Flåm, Norway
Flåm is one of Norway’s most spectacular outdoor destinations, offering a mix of breathtaking landscapes and adrenaline-filled activities. Whether you’re looking for a short hike, an unforgettable view of the fjord, or a thrilling adventure, Flåm has something for everyone. As a local, I’ve enjoyed these activities firsthand, and they’re some of the best ways to experience the natural beauty of this area. I have already covered the best things to do in Flåm here, so this post is for those of you looking specifically for activities that have more of an outdoorsy vibe to them. 5 Best Outdoor Activities in Flåm Here are five must-try outdoor adventures in Flåm…
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Aurlandsdalen Valley – Complete Hiking Guide
Just a short drive from Flåm and the other fjord villages I cover on this blog you’ll find one of Norway’s most popular hikes: the Aurlandsdalen Valley! Norway has a diverse range of landscapes to explore, with everything from fjords to rivers, waterfalls to mountains, and glaciers to lakes. This extraordinary variation in terrain makes it perfect for hiking, and so Norway has become a haven for outdoor enthusiasts through the year. The Aurlandsdalen Valley is one of the hikes Norwegians and tourists alike have on their bucket list. As a result, I am quite proud to tell people that I grew up here and that I have this hike…
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Hikes in Flam You Cannot Miss [Flåm, Norway]
One of the most popular things to do when visiting Flåm and the fjords is to go hiking. I grew up hiking in the area, and so I thought I would share the best hikes in Flam, Norway with you all. These hiking trails are suitable for a variety of fitness levels, and so I know you will find your perfect Flåm hike for your trip. Lastly, I cover some popular hikes near Flåm, as I know a lot of people stay with their base in Flåm, but want to travel out of the village for some of their trip. Hiking in Flam is a popular activity for tourists and…
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Hikes in Aurland – Questions Answered!
I’m back with another round of questions to answer! I recently got some questions via email that I thought would be helpful to everyone, and decided to answer them here. These questions all relate to the Aurland hikes I mention in this post. In the past I have answered questions about the Norway in a Nutshell tour in a similar manner here. First I have pasted the questions I received, and then I proceed to answer them one by one below! As always, feel free to leave a comment if something is left unanswered! Questions about the hikes in Aurland Hello, And thank you so much for your blog. It…
