English version 2013

your guide to the must-see attractions

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Photo: Visit Flm/Morten Rakke

top 10 - Flm

Photo: Visit Flm/Morten Rakke

welcome
Beautiful Flm is situated in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the 204
kilometres long and up to 1308 metres deep Sognefjord. Surrounded by steep mountainsides,
roaring waterfalls and deep valleys, Flm is a paradise for everyone looking for a one-of-akind experience with nature
Enjoy your adventure in Flm!

Contents
01 World Heritage Cruise Nryfjord
02 Sightseeing Tour to Stegastein Viewpoint
03 Visit to Aurland Shoe factory
04 Historic Hotel and local cuisine
05

World Heritage Cruise Undredal

06 Cycle Rallarvegen from mountain to Fjord

07

Experience Fretheim Cultural Park and Bakkastova

08 Take the route down the steep and winding Stalheimskleiva road
09 Flmsbana
10 Cultural walk in Aurland

Photo: Visit Flm/Morten Rakke

How to get to Flm

Whether you arrive by boat, bus, train, private car
or bike, getting to Flm means a journey filled with
beautiful and dramatic nature.
Flm is located along the E16, which is the main road
between Oslo and Bergen. From these cities you can
also take the train on the scenic Bergen line, followed
by a spectacular train journey with the world famous
Flm Railway. From Bergen you can also take an express boat on the Sognefjord to Flm. The nearest
international airport is Bergen Flesland Airport, 2,5
hours from Flm and for national arrivals by air, Sogndal Hauksen Airport is approx. 1 hour from Flm.

Nryfjord

undredal

Photo: Visit Flm/Jonny Akselsen

aurland shoe factory

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Stalheimskleiva

flmsbana

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rallarvegen

fretheim cultural park

fretheim hotel

stegastein
Cultural Walk

Photo: Visit Flm/Morten Rakke

Photo: Visit Flm/Morten Rakke

Tour facts
Season
15th May - 15th September
Departure times
15th -31st May and 1st - 15th September:
From Flm: 11:00 & 12:30.
1st June - 31st August:
From Flm: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00 and 13:20
From Gudvangen 10:30, 12:30 and 13:20
Duration
2,5-3 hours roundtrip
Price
NOK 350,Info
post@sognefjorden-as.no / +47 57 63 32 00
Booking
www.visitflam.com

01 World Heritage Cruise Nryfjord

Fjord Cruise in the UNESCO World Heritage Area Nryfjorden. Explore one of the most popular fjord
areas in Norway on a fjord cruise in World Heritage landscape. The narrow and spectacular fjord
Nryfjorden is surrounded by steep hillsides with snow-covered mountain tops 1400 metres above
sea level. You will experience cascading waterfalls and the idyllically located settlements along the
fjord. The area is included on the UNESCO World Heritage list and considered to be among the most
scenic fjord areas in the world. The roundtrip includes a one way fjord cruise from Flm to Gudvangen
or vice versa, and a shuttle bus return to the starting point.

A popular sightseeing tour with bus from Flm, via Aurland, to the spectacular viewpoint Stegastein,
650 metres above sea level overlooking the fjord and mountains. From Stegastein you get panorama
view of the fjord landscapes with plenty of opportunities for taking that unique holiday picture worth
sharing. The Aurlandsvegen road from the center of Aurland to the viewpoint Stegastein is open all
year, but the rest of the mountain road to Lrdal is closed during the winter. A travel guide folder will
be handed out on the bus.

Tour facts
Season
1st June 31st August
Departure from
Flm
Departure times
15th - 31st May, 1st - 15th September:
10:30 and 14:00. 1st June - 31st August:
10:00, 12:00 and 14:00
Duration
1,5 hours
Price
NOK 200,Info
post@sognefjorden-as.no / +47 57 63 32 00
Booking
www.visitflam.com

Photo: Visit Flm/Jonny Akselsen

02 Sightseeing Tour to Stegastein Viewpoint

Photos: Karina Lange

Tour facts
Season
1st June 31st August
Location
Aurland
Departure time from Flm
10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

03 Visit to Aurland Shoe factory

Experience the artisans of shoe making through Aurlandskoen. The Aurland Shoe has been produced
since the 1930s, and today the Aurland Shoe Factory is the only remaining manufacturer of this traditional shoe. Meet the artisans of shoe making, follow the steps of the production process and discover
interesting elements of the historic craft. Make sure to take home with you a pair of proper shoes as a
souvenir. The tour includes bus t/r Aurland Flm.

Duration
1,5 hours
Price
NOK 200,- Free entrance Aurland Shoe factory
Guided tours available for groups (min. 12 pax):
For more information, please contact us.
Info
post@sognefjorden-as.no / +47 57 63 32 00
Booking
www.visitflam.com

Photo: Karina Lange

Every historical hotel has its tale of being haunted or of friendly ghosts, and thus Fretheim has more to
offer than solely accommodation. Join us on a historical walk through the hotel, our rose garden or cultural park. We have guided historical walks of the hotel every day. You will of course have to taste one of
our local specialties in our restaurant. If you wish you can combine a historical walk with an introduction
to how to prepare salmon dishes, followed by enjoying these dishes for a 2-3 course lunch.

Photo: Visit Flm/Per Eide

04 Historic Hotel and local cuisine

Photo: Karina Lange

Photo: Karina Lange
Photo: Karina Lange

Guided historical walks of the hotel

Departure times: every day at 18:00
Booking: Sign up in the reception
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Historic walk with salmon dishes (groups)
Groups 10 20, one week in advance
Price: 250,- pr. pers. incl. Lunch
Duration: 3 hours
Booking
mail@fretheimhotel.no

Photo: Visit Flm/Jonny Akselsen

Tour facts

05 World Heritage Cruise Undredal

Photo: Visit Flm/Jonny Akselsen

Fjord Cruise in World Heritage Landscape with a stop in the village of Undredal. Explore the Nryfjorden
World Heritage area on a fjord cruise and visit Undredal, a village known for its tasteful goat cheese and
small stave church. You can explore the village on your own, join a guided tour to Undredal stave church
and learn how the local goat cheese is made, which of course includes cheese samples for you to taste
as well as the possibilities to buy a piece of this popular cheese. The roundtrip includes fjord cruise from
Flm to Gudvangen, with a 2 hour stop in Undredal and a shuttle bus from Gudvangen back to Flm.

SAKTE Photo: Stine Karlsen

Tour facts
Season
1st June 31st August
Departure from
Flm
Departure time
11:00
Duration
5,5 hours
Info
post@sognefjorden-as.no / +47 57 63 32 00
Booking
www.visitflam.com

SAKTE Photo: Stine Karlsen

Photo: Visit Flm/Rolf M. Srensen

06 Cycle Rallarvegen
from mountain to Fjord
Photo: Visit Flm/Morten Rakke

We wish all cycling enthusiasts welcome to cycle Rallarvegen from Finse to Flm this summer.
Stay at our historical hotel, experience the famous
Flm Railway and cycle one of the most popular
cycle routes in Norway that takes you from the
high mountain to the fjord. Rallarvegen was handmade and used as a transportation route during
the building of the Bergen railway from 1895-1902.
The road it self is an attraction that brings you
through a fantastic highland area starting at 1000
meters above sea level, peaking at 1300 meters
before descending to the fjord. Our package deal
includes 2 nights with full board, packed meal,
train ticket on the Flm Railway and bike rental.
Available from 20th of July 30th of September.

07 Experience Fretheim Cultural Park

and Bakkastova
Fretheim Cultural Park is a 1600 metres circular trail in natural surroundings, facilitated with histories, viewpoints, benches and seating areas. The park treasure is Bakkastova, an old cotters farm from the early
1800s and a house typical for the Sognefjorden area building traditions.

Tour facts
Season
20th July 30th Sept.
Departure from
Flm
Duration
2 nights

Package
2 nights with half board,
packed meal, train ticket
on the Flm Railway and
bike rental. All organized.
Booking and info
mail@fretheimhotel.no
+47 57 63 63 00

Today Bakkastova is a cultural caf and an exhibition for local food and
handicraft. The cultural park has an activity area and a quiz trail for children and families. You can also say hi to goat babies. The park is open for
everyone and is located behind the hotel.

Tour facts
Fretheim Cultural Park
Season
Open all year
Level of difficulty
Part with easy access
Multiple application
Play area for children
Price
Free access
Bakkastova Cultural Caf
Opening time
Season

08 Take the route down the steep and

winding Stalheimskleiva road
Experience the magnificent views of the UNESCO World Heritage listed Nrydalen valley and the drive
down the steep and winding road Stalheimskleiva passing the waterfalls Sivlefossen and Stalheimsfossen. The sightseeing tour takes you by bus from Flm, includes a short stop at Stalheim Hotel for the
panorama views of Nrydalen, before the return to Flm by driving down the hairpin bends of Stalheimskleiva road and through the Nrydalen valley. A travel guide folder will be handed out on the bus.

Photo: Visit Flm/Morten Rakke

Tour facts
Season
1st June 31st August
Guest departure from
Flm
Departure time
11:30 and 13:45
Duration
2 hours
Price
NOK 300,Info
post@sognefjorden-as.no / +47 57 63 32 00
Booking
www.visitflam.com

The Flm Railway invites you on a spectacular train journey with a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most striking examples of Norwegian fjord and mountain lanscape. In less than an hour the
train ascends 865 metres from Flm to Myrdal going through 20 tunnels. The Flm Railway is one of
steepest railway lines in the world on normal tracks with almost 80% of the distance with a gradient of
5,5%. The National Geographic Traveler Magazine has named the Flm Railway as one of the top 10 train
journeys in Europe. To learn more about the Flm Railways history and its technological development,
visit the Flm Railway Documentation Centre in Flm. It is located in the yellow building next to the Flm
Railway and has free entrance for everyone.

Tour facts 2013

Season
All year
Departure from
Flm to Myrdal and back
Departure times
28th April 27th September:
910 daily departures,
rest of the year: 4 daily departures
Duration
Approx. 2 hour roundtrip
Price
Flm Myrdal Flm return tickets: Adults
NOK 380, Children 4 15 years NOK 280,
Family, max. 2 adults + 2 children NOK 900
Booking (groups only)
flaamsbana@visitflam.com
+47 57 63 21 00

Photo: Visit Flm/Morten Rakke

09 Flmsbana

Photo: Finn Loftesnes

Sakte Photo: Stine Karlsen

Tour facts
Season
1st June 31st August
Departure from
Flm
Departure time
10:00 and 12:00

charterbus and boat

Duration
3,5 hours

Tailor make your own cruise, or combine it with a sightseeing tour on

land. Onboard one of our comfortable boats and buses, we take you and
your group to fascinating destinations in the Sognefjord region. Visit the
most famous and scenic parts the area has to offer. Enjoy a full day on
the fjord or maybe an evening cruise with dinner and entertainment!

Price
NOK 260,Info
post@sognefjorden-as.no / +47 57 63 32 00
Booking
www.visitflam.com

A charter tour is perfect for companies, tour operators and private parties, who prefer the exclusivity and flexibility a private charter will give.

10 Cultural walk in Aurland

This sightseeing tour gives you a close meeting with cultural heritage
and activities in Aurland - a new tour from 2013! The tour includes
bus t/r Aurland - Flm, a visit to the studio of the glasblowing artist
Merete Rein, a visit to the stone church Vangen kyrkje and the Aurland Shoefactory. Merete Rein has worked with glass since 2006 and
in 2012 she opened a glassblowing studio in the center of Aurland.
Vangen Church dates back to 1202 and is the largest stonechurch
of the 7 stonechurches in the region of Sogn og Fjordane.

Boats
M/V Lykkeper: Certified for 170
passengers, cruise speed 11 knots,
minimum 4 crewmembers.
M/V Sognefjell: Certified for 70 passengers. Minimum 2 crewmembers.
Cruise speed 12-13 knots.
Meals can be ordered in advance.
Kiosk/bar onboard. Operates on the
Sognefjord, mainly in the Flm-Gudvangen area.
Busses
Mercedes Sprinter: 16 seats, microphone & DVD system
Ford Transit: 16 seats, microphone
Buses with larger capacity also available on request.
More information and booking:
post@sognefjorden-as.no
+47 57 63 32 00

Photo: Kyrre Wangen

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