Flaam, Norway

One of the best days we have ever had cruising. We took the 12:10 train on Flam railway (station is right next to port) up to Vatnahalsen ( the train stops at a wonderful waterfall on the way up where you can get out to take pictures) . At Vatnahalsen we watched the zip liners speeding down the valley from a viewing platform then walked the 3k down the winding roads to the bottom of the zip wire - and were rewarded by more stunning views of waterfalls- before collecting bikes at Kardall ( which is the end of the zipwire- you can’t miss it) . We then cycled the 17 k back down to Flam through some of the most stunning scenery I have ever seen in my life! Just wonderful and pretty much down hill all the way ( a few short inclines which I pushed the bike up) so was just free wheeling really 🤣. Booked on a site called Norways Best- it was the “Flam Railway, Hike and Bike” package- about £65pp- so much cheaper than the ship and the best fun ever! So exhilarating! For Travellers with less mobility there is a fabulous E-Mobility cabin at the port where you can hire cute little mini electric cars to take you up the mountain road ( no idea on price for those but an amazingly accessible way to go up the mountain and see the beauty of this place ). Do book the train /package asap though as its so popular and it only goes a handful of times a day- you can just get a straightforward return ticket but the cycle down seemed too much fun to miss- and we made the right decision! Best day ever! Noway scores 10/10 for us today ♥️🇳🇴. Also you can go another stop further than we did, to Myrdal, and cycle or walk down from there too- which lots of people did. Good luck! 🚴‍♀️

The ship had sold out but we were able to buy tickets at the station for a much cheaper price. The waterfall was by far the best surprise of this tour. It’s a must do if your visiting this port.

Flam railway is a must do and the waterfall half way up a real wow moment. Cycling back the 21km is really for the more fit, confident cyclists as numerous places have steep, windy gravel paths. We would have used the train both ways if we have known.

Be sure to take an excursion that includes the Flam railway and a lunch at Fletchers Hotel in Voss. Superb.

Visited: Aug 06, 2017

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Took the train up & down the mountain. Great views & picture taking opportunties. The ship seems to dock right in town & the train station is about 100 yards away. Great meal & beer at the local microbrewery.

Visited: May 05, 2019

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