1. travel
2. tourist facilities
3. hotel

English edition
PRODUCT MANUAL
2015
Welcome to Fjord Norway and the world’s best fjord destination
(The National Geographic Traveller Magazine)
CONTENT INFORMATION
Presentation of our companies and products
Contact list
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Flåmsbana- The Flåm Railway
Product information and facts
News from the Flåm Railway
Online seat reservation – FlamBooking.com
Rail fares 2015
Timetables 2015
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The Flåm Railway Museum
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Sognefjorden
Fjord sightseeing and package tours
Timetables and fares 2015
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Aurland Harbour Authority
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Fretheim Hotel
Presentation
Hotel Information
Rooms Description
Conference facilities
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The Aurland Shoe
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Presentation of the Aurland and Flåm region
Nærøyfjorden on UNESCO’ World Heritage List
Activities in Flåm
Brochures and other marketing materials
Presentation of online photo service
Map of Flåm Sentrum
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PRESENTATION
Aurland Ressursutvikling AS owns and / or operates the following companies
and brands:
 FLÅM AS – VISIT FLÅM
This is our destination company for sales and marketing of the Flåm and the region on
both national and international extent. Key elements in our marketing are the brand Visit
Flåm and our Internet portal
www.visitflam.com.
 THE FLÅM RAILWAY
As one of Norway’s leading tourist attractions, the Flåm Railway runs daily and all-yearround from Flåm at the fjord and up to Myrdal station on the Bergen Railway, 866 meters
above sea level. 2014 was a very good year, with more than 700.000 satisfied guests who
experienced a trip with one of Europe’s steepest and most exciting stretch of railway!
 FLÅM PORT
Flåm Port offers its hospitality to all kinds of vessels, from regular boat traffic to the
largest cruise ship. In 2014 we had 175 cruise ship calls to Flåm Port with a total of
more than 200.000 passengers.
 FRETHEIM HOTEL
The Historical Fretheim Hotel is a beautiful building in the Swiss Style with 121 rooms in
different room categories, among them 18 Historical rooms. The restaurant and lobby bar
have magnificent fjord view and served local produced food. Explore the English inspired
garden and our new café with out door serving.
 THE FLÅM RAILWAY MUSEUM & DOCUMENTATION CENTRE
The Flåm Railway Museum & Documentation Centre gives you an insight in the building of
one of the world’s steepest railway, the technical development and the people behind this
unique engineering work. The centre is located in Flåm old station building and is open all
year. The centre offers free entrance!
 SOGNEFJORDEN AS
The company Sognefjorden AS offers regular boat sightseeing tours between Flåm and
Gudvangen as well as in other fjord areas in the Sognefjord. In addition they also offer
regular bus sightseeing tours, package tours and charter tours.
 AURLANDSKOEN ÉCONOMUSÉE
The traditional Aurland Shoe is today produced in Norway’s last shoe factory. The visitor
centre show traditional craft through exhibitions where you get insight in today’s
shoemakers work!
The purpose and vision behind Aurland Ressursutvikling AS is to maintain and
develop the entire Flåm- and Aurland region into one of the prime tourist
destinations and experience-centres in Scandinavia.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Flåmsbana – the Flåm Railway / Flåm Utvikling AS
Managing Director: Sivert Bakk
Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 02
E-mail: [email protected]
Sales Manager: Bengt Hammer
Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 03
E-mail: [email protected]
Booking – Ticket office – Flåm station:
Tel: (+47) 57 63 21 00
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.flaamsbana.no & www.visitflam.com
Switchboard – Contact:
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.visitflam.com
Sognefjorden AS
Managing Director: Stig Johnny Buvik
Sales & Marketing Office:
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.sognefjorden-as.no
Fretheim Hotel
General Manager: Øivind Wigand
E-mail: [email protected]
Booking Manager: Ingvild Åsvang
E-mail: [email protected]
Reception – Contact:
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.fretheimhotel.no
Aurlandskoen Économusée
Managing director: Geirfinn Lysne
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.aurlandskoen.no
Flåm Utvikling AS:
The Flåm Railway:
Fretheim Hotel:
The Flåm Railway Documentation Centre:
Flåm Port Authority:
Sognefjorden AS:
Aurlandskoen Économusée:
Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50
Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50
Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 00 Fax: (+47) 57 63 14 09
The Flåm Railway Museum & Documentation Centre
Managers: Kate & Espen Ottersen
Tel: (+47) 57 63 23 10
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.flaamsbana-museet.no
Flåm Port Authority
Operations Manager Flåm Port &
the Flåm Railway: Alf Strømsnes
E-mail: [email protected]
Information – Contact Flåm Port:
E-mail: [email protected]
Internet: www.flaam-cruise.com
Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50
Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 11
Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 06
Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50
Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 00
Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50
Tel: (+47) 90 76 19 12
Tel: (+47) 57 63 32 00
Fax: (+47) 57 63 31 99
Fax: (+47) 57 63 31 99
Tel: (+47) 90 17 50 00
Fax: (+47) 57 63 11 19
Tel: (+47) 57 63 45 46
Fax: (+47) 57 63 11 19
Tel: (+47) 57 63 63 00
Fax: (+47) 57 63 11 19
Tel. (+47) 57 63 32 12
Fax: (+47) 57 63 33 85
P.O. Box 42
P.O. Box 75
P.O. Box 63
P.O. Box 89
P.O. Box 80
P.O. Box 50
Odden 13 B
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NO-5742 Flåm Norway
NO-5742 Flåm Norway
NO-5742 Flåm Norway
NO-5742 Flåm Norway
NO-5742 Flåm Norway
NO-5742 Flåm Norway
NO-5745 Aurland Norway
DISCLAIMER REGARDING THE FLÅM RAILWAY
Flåm Utvikling AS (Flåm Development Ltd.) Flåmsbana / the Flåm Railway
reserve the right to change and correct any information provided in this
document due to possible changes in operating and contract conditions,
meaning that we are unable to deliver services according to the descriptions.
PRODUCT INFORMATION AND FACTS
As one of Norway’s few private railways, we can offer a train journey through the best
Norway can display of beautiful, untouched and dramatic nature. Tickets for the Flåm
Railway, solely or combined with NSB’s (Norwegian State Railways) lines, can be
purchased from all manned stations and most travel agencies, as well as from our local
sales office in Flåm station.
The Flåm Railway - idyll and spectacular
The journey from Flåm at the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, up to the high mountain station
at Myrdal on the Bergen Railway, is a railway experience unparalleled in Europe; 20 kilometres
long with a descent of 2,838 feet and a gradient of 1 metre in 18! The gradient is unique for this
kind of ordinary gauge railway, and to cope with the enormous height difference, the track runs
partly through tunnels which spiral in and out of the mountainside.
The journey through the steep and narrow
Flåm Valley, with views of mighty waterfalls
and mountain peaks, takes about 60
minutes. The train travels slowly and even
stops at the most scenic spots.
The trains from and to Flåm connect at
Myrdal with most day-trains running
between the capital city of Oslo and Bergen
on the west coast.
Combined and co-ordinated travels
The Flåm Railway and NSB’s Oslo – Bergen Railway are cooperating on the same ticket system,
which gives an opportunity to have a common and a general train ticket. For co-ordinated travels
on both lines, the company who issues the tickets is responsible for – and must provide – all
necessary seat reservations for both lines. See page no. 9 for more info.
Rail fares and payment
Our prices for 2015 are listed on page no. 10. Note that the fares from Flåm to Vatnahalsen and
Reinunga stations are the same as from Flåm to Myrdal.
We accept payment by cash or credit card at point of boarding, or by voucher from well-known
clients. If you are using voucher and invoice we add a fee of NOK 50 per invoice. Note that the
invoices as per today will be sent through our account partner “NSB Regnskap”. Invoices are to
be paid within 15 days, for delayed payments an interest will be charged.
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Seat reservations
Our train sets have a total capacity of 525 seats. On the Flåm Railway it is only possible to reserve
seats for groups starting from 10 persons, and customers who do not participate in organised
groups can use one of our carriages intentioned for individuals.
Seat reservation for groups is compulsory but free of charge. Reservations are shown by
“reserved-sign” stickers with the group’s name on the train windows - there are no numbered
seats. We recommend that seats are reserved well in advance, and please use the Internet, fax or
e-mail if possible. It is a great help if the booking comprises of an alternative departure, as some
departures may be frequently fully booked on days with high demand.
For all group bookings it is important to inform us of any major changes in the number of
travellers or possible cancellations. Missing information regarding changes or cancellations, may
lead to a penalty fee of the ordinary fare invoiced.
Confirmation of reservations
For Flam Railway reservations we recommend our online booking system at:
www.flambooking.com. All bookings will be confirmed automatically, no matter the date of travel.
For combines travels with the Bergen Railway (NSB – Norwegian State Railway) the earliest we
can confirm your booking is 100 days before departure. We will contact you if any problems with
pre-booked reservations occur.
Welcome to the Flåm Railway – an experience all year round!
Flåmsbana - The Flåm Railway
Tel:
(+47) 57 63 21 00
Fax:
(+47) 57 63 23 50
Web: www.flaamsbana.no
E-mail: [email protected]
www.visitflam.com
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NEWS FROM THE FLÅM RAILWAY
The Flåm Railway named - World’s most incredible train journey in Lonely
Planet Traveller Magazine March 2014 issue
Here is some of what they said:
“Seen on the map, the Flåmsbana might look like a railway of modest ambitions (…) Seen
in real life, its epic stature becomes apparent: a little line that courageously scrambles
through a landscape of tumbling waterfalls and sheer mountains, descending from the
treeless expanses of the Hardangervidda to the mouth of one of Norway’s most
spectacular inlets, the Aurlandsfjord”
The world’s best destination and a spectacular train journey
The National Geographic Traveler Magazine has named the Norwegian Fjords the world’s
best destination to visit and the Flåm Railway as one of Europe’s 10 Top Train journeys.
“The Society of International Railway Travellers” has listed the Flåm Railway as one of the
world’s top 25 train journeys.
Our internet portal www.visitflam.com
In spring 2014 Visit Flåm is launching a brand new website and booking system. Our aim
has been to develop a user friendly website and booking system. Follow us on
www.visitflam.com
New information centre in Flåm
In spring 2014 Visit Flåm is looking forward to open the doors to a brand new information
centre in the train station building. This is a new and improved service to our guests. They
can buy tickets for the Flåm Railway, boat sightseeing tours and other sightseeing tours
and activities. The information centre is open daily from 08:00 to 22:00 during the
summer, and has limited opening hours during the winter.
Information system
An improved information system is installed on board the Flam Railway. Information about
the scenery, the railway’s history, pictures from the route, as well as technical and
practical information in the course of the journey, is now given both from loudspeakers
and on LCD screens. For groups such information can be provided in 15 different
languages, but with a limitation for each departure of maximum 3 different languages in
total per carriage.
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FLÅMSBANA BOOKING - www.flambooking.com
This is an online booking service merely for the group market, as seat reservations on the
Flam Railway is only required and possible for groups from 10 persons.
We hope and believe that Flåmsbana Booking will be a user-friendly and easy to operate
booking system, where you easily choose the travel date, number, stretch and departure plus
state the group name and contact information. When you have filled in your company name
and contact information, these data will be saved for future use. The information given will
then be accessible on "My Page", and if you have further bookings or changes, you log in by
use of username and password. Here you will also find information on status and
furthermore processing of the order / booking. "My Page" also contains train timetables for
different periods, as well as conditions and group prices for the Flåm Railway.
When you use a username and password on "My Page", you will have access to a summary
of your contact information and all the bookings you have done on Flåmsbana Booking. From
here you can book for new groups, as well as change or cancel travels that have been
previously booked. Furthermore all messages you have sent to the Flåm Railway from "My
Page", will be saved here together with the answers from Flåmsbana Booking. By this you
will get access to a complete list of all your correspondence with us.
Please note: Changes in the booking system may come in spring 2014. More details to
come later. All our online clients will be notified.
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SUGGESTED RAIL FARES 2015
Flåm – Myrdal or Myrdal – Flåm
Ordinary adult ticket
Ordinary child ticket (4-15 years)
Group discount (10 %) – from 10 paying persons
high season 01.05 – 30.09
Group discount (25 %) – from 10 paying persons
low season 01.10 – 30.04 + 01.10 – 31.12
One way
Go and return
320
160
288
420
320
378
240
316
All prices in Norwegian Kroner (NOK) and includes 8 % VAT.
We reserve the right to make adjustments due to new VAT rates or other public
taxes.
Local travels on the Flåm Railway – go and return - (se page no. 5 & 6)
The Flåm Railway has introduced a return-discount for adult full fare and groups. Please note that
fares and discounts on the Flåm Railway may differ from the regular NSB fares and conditions. Our
discount for groups is 10 % in high season period May - September.
Unless otherwise is booked or agreed, we will issue tickets for adult passengers. For large-scale group
series travelling locally on the Flåm Railway, we are open for negotiations on fares and conditions.
If you have a group with at least 10 paying persons, one tour leader or guide etc. travels free of
charge. Both when you book and buy tickets, we need to know the total number of persons in the
group, including tour leader or guide plus the country your customers are origin from as this
information will be used on board the train for guiding purposes.
The Flåm Railway is a local traffic rail stretch with no numbered seats. Seat reservation is only
possible and necessary for groups from 10 persons. Pre-booked group tickets can be issued and paid
until 30 minutes prior of departure from our local sales office in Flåm station.
Combined travels and tickets for the Flåm Railway (Flåm Utvikling AS) and the
Bergen Railway (NSB AS)
As you might be familiar with our company is in control of the Flåm Railway only, and NSB AS
(Norwegian State Railways) is in control of the main line between Oslo and Bergen.
NSB has decided that all groups on "their own lines" can only be handled through their
central group office and not by local stations.
Reservation and tickets for such combined and co-ordinated groups travelling together on both lines
must be booked through - and will be handled by – NSB Kundesenter (customer service) or NSB
Incoming Bergen. Note that NSB will be able to book and issue combined tickets for both lines, such
as Flåm–Myrdal–Voss/Bergen/Geilo/Oslo or vice-versa.
NSB do not offer any free travel for guests, tour leaders or guides for groups, and we (the Flåm
Railway) have to follow NSB's rules and regulations for such combined travels. Booking, price, issuing
and payment of tickets will have to be arranged directly with NSB Kundesenter / NSB Incoming
Bergen.
NSB Contact information
Tickets, timetables and booking for combined travels between NSB and the Flåm Railway.
NSB Incoming Bergen Tel: (+47) 23 62 11 11 - E-mail: [email protected]
NSB Kundesenter / Customer Service Tel: (+47) 815 00 888 – www.nsb.no
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SUGGESTED TIMETABLES 2015
14. December 2014 – 25. April 2015
Daily departures
Train no.
Dep Flåm
Arr Myrdal
Train no.
1870
1872
1874
1876
09.00
09.40
11.30
12.15
14.40
15.30
16.50
17.40
1871
Dep Myrdal
Arr Flåm
1873
10.00
10.50
1875
13.00
13.50
1877
15.45
16.30
18.00
18.45
26. April 2015 – 13. June 2015
Preliminary – final timetables will be clear during March 2015
Daily departures
Train no.
Dep Flåm
Arr Myrdal
Train no.
Dep Myrdal
Arr Flåm
1850
1852
1854
1856
1858
1860
1862
1864
1868
08.35 09.45 11.05 12.20 13.35 14.50 16.05 17.25 19.55
09.27 10.43 12.01 13.15 14.31 15.46 17.03 18.17 20.48
1851
1853
1855
1857
1859
1861
1863
1865
1869
09.39 10.58 12.13 13.27 14.43 15.59 17.15 18.35 21.00
10.35 11.55 13.10 14.25 15.40 16.55 18.10 19.30 21.50
14. June 2015 – 30. August 2015
Preliminary – final timetables will be clear during March 2015
Daily departures
Train no.
Dep Flåm
Arr Myrdal
Train no.
Dep Myrdal
Arr Flåm
1850
1852
1854
1856
1858
1860
1862
1864
1866
1868
1851
1853
1855
1857
1859
1861
1863
1865
1867
1869
08.35 09.45 11.05 12.20 13.35 14.50 16.05 17.25 18.40 19.55
09.27 10.43 12.01 13.15 14.31 15.46 17.03 18.17 19.35 20.48
09.39 10.58 12.13 13.27 14.43 15.59 17.15 18.35 19.47 21.00
10.35 11.55 13.10 14.25 15.40 16.55 18.10 19.30 20.45 21.50
31. August 2015 – 27. September 2015
Preliminary – final timetables will be clear during March 2015
Daily departures
Train no.
Dep Flåm
Arr Myrdal
Train no.
Dep Myrdal
Arr Flåm
1850
1852
1854
1856
1858
1860
1862
1864
1868
08.35 09.45 11.05 12.20 13.35 14.50 16.05 17.25 19.55
09.27 10.43 12.01 13.15 14.31 15.46 17.03 18.17 20.48
1851
1853
1855
1857
1859
1861
1863
1865
1869
09.39 10.58 12.13 13.27 14.43 15.59 17.15 18.35 21.00
10.35 11.55 13.10 14.25 15.40 16.55 18.10 19.30 21.50
28. September 2015 – 12. December 2015
Preliminary – final timetables will be clear during March 2015
Daily departures
Train no.
Dep Flåm
Arr Myrdal
Train no.
Dep Myrdal
Arr Flåm
1870
1872
1874
1876
09.00
09.40
11.30
12.15
14.40
15.30
16.50
17.40
1871
1873
1875
1877
10.00
10.50
13.00
13.50
15.45
16.30
18.00
18.45
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THE FLÅM RAILWAY MUSEUM
Visit the Flåm Railway Documentation Centre and learn more about the exciting history of
the Flåm Railway, the technical development and the people behind this unique engineering
work.
The Flåm Railway Documentation Centre offers an authentic El-9 locomotive, an old electric
range locomotive, several rail tricycle and exhibitions with text, pictures, sounds and objects,
as well as video presentation of a journey on the Flåm Railway.
In front of the museum you will find a shop with Flåm Railway logo items and souvenirs. You
can for example buy books and videos about Flåm and the Flåm Railway and you can
purchase the traditional Aurland Shoe.
Open daily - all year round
Free entrance
Telephone: (+47) 57 63 23 10 Fax: (+ 47) 57 63 32 11
www.flamsbana-museet.no
[email protected]
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FJORD SIGHTSEEING & TOURS
Beautiful Flåm has a lot to offer in culture, history, tradition and spectacular nature
experiences. Please contact us for further information or booking.
World Heritage Cruise Nærøyfjord
Sail between Flåm and Gudvangen.
See the spectacular Nærøyfjord, a branch of the mighty
Sognefjord. Nærøyfjord is considered to be among the
most scenic fjord areas on the planet and is listed on
World Heritage list. Its outstanding natural beauty is
derived from its narrow and steep-sides crystalline rock
walls that rises up to 1400 m straight from the fjord.
Explore the Nærøyfjord yourself. Choose one of our one
way tours or roundtrips including shuttle bus one way.
Tour facts:
Season: All year
Duration: 2 – 4 hours
Departure from: Flåm and Gudvangen
Departure time: Several. See timetable.
Price: NOK 380 per adult / One way only NOK 305
World Heritage Cruise Undredal
Combine the fjord cruise in the Nærøyfjorden World
Heritage area with a visit to 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 about cheese
production, taste and buy a piece of this popular
cheese.
Depart Flåm by boat via Undredal to Gudvangen.
Shuttlebus from Gudvangen back to Flåm.
Tour facts:
Season: June 1st to August 31st
Duration: 5,5 hours
Departure from: Flåm
Departure time: 11:00
Price: NOK 510 /adult
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Stegastein Viewpoint
A popular sightseeing tour with bus from Flåm, via
Aurland, to the spectacular viewpoint Stegastein, 650
meters above sea level, over-looking the fjord. From
here you get panorama view of the fjord landscapes
with plenty of opportunities for taking that unique
holiday picture worth sharing. The roundtrip has several
daily departures.
Tour facts:
Season: May 1st – September 30th
Duration: 1,5 hours
Departure from Flåm
Departure time: 10:00, 12:00, 14;00, 16:00
Price: NOK 220 /adult
Stalheim Viewpoint
This great excursion takes you through the mountains
and the Nærøyvalley to the popular viewpoint Stalheim.
Her you get a breath taking scenery of the Nærøy
canyon. At Stalheim we enter the hotel garden for a 30
min. photo stop, before declining through the
spectacular road “Stalheimskleiva”
Guide folder will be handed out on the bus.
Tour facts:
Season: June 1st to August 31st
Duration : 2 hours
Departure from : Flåm
Departure time: 11:30 and 13:45
Price: NOK 320 /adult
The White Mountain
We take you through the mountains towards
Gudvangen and further on through the Nærøyvalley,
before we enter the Magic White Mountain for a guided
tour. On carpeted passageways you can experience the
inside of the mountain, the light and sound, silence and
darkness. Guide folder will be handed out on the bus.
Tour Facts:
Season: June 1st to August 31st
Duration: 2 hours
Departure from: Flåm
Departure time: 11:30
Price: NOK 360 /adult
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Stalheim Viewpoint and World Heritage
Cruise
Two of our most popular tours combined. You can start
either with boat or bus from Flåm. We take you to
Stalheim , through the Nærøy valley and
“Stalheimskleiva”. Perfect tour for visitors with limited
time to spend, but still looking for the best experience.
Tour facts:
Season: June 1st to August 31st
Duration: 4,5 hours
Departure from: Flåm
Departure time: 09:00, 11:30 and 13:45
Price: NOK 560 /adult
White Mountain & World Heritage Cruise
Two of our most popular tours combined. You can start
either with boat or bus from Flåm, to the Nærøy vally,
continuing to the White Mountain for a guided tour
inside. Here you will be served coffe/tea and cake.
The bus will take you back to Gudvangen, where you
board on a 2 hour journey through breathtaking
scenery back to Flåm.
Tour Facts:
Season: June 1st to August 31st
Duration: 4,5 hours
Departure from: Flåm
Departure time: 09:00 and 11:30
Price: NOK 580 /adult
Local handcraft and artisans of shoe making
at the Aurland shoe factory
Experience the artisans of shoe making through
Aurlandskoen. The Aurland Shoe has been produced
since the 1930s, and is the only remaining
manufacturer of this traditional “penny loafer”. Meet
the artisans for 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 Flåm – Aurland – Flåm
Guided tours available for groups (min.12 pax)
Tour Facts
Season: June 1st to August 31st
Departure: Flåm
Departure time: 10:00, 12:00, 14:00
Duration: 1,5 hours
Price: NOK 220 /adult
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Borgund Stave Church &
the Snowroad
A great bus excursion to one of the most popular stave
churches in Norway, the Borgund Stave Church. A
guided tour before we continue to the village Lærdal.
Here in the old part of the village a local guide will
bring us around for a historical walk. The tour
continues over the Aurlandsfjell, also popular called the
Snowroad, including a stop at Stegstein Viewpoint,
before descending and returning to Flåm.
Tour Facts
Season: June 1st to August 31st
Departure: Flåm
Departure time: 10:30
Duration: 5,5 hours
Price: NOK 690 /adult
Fretheim Cultural Park, NEW!
Start right behind Fretheim Hotel – and follow a
1600 meter circular trail in natural surroundings,
facilitated with art, viewpoints and benches. The
treasure in the park is Bakkastova, an old cotters farm
from the early 1800s, typical for the Sognefjorden-area
building traditions. Today Bakkastova is a cultural cafè
and an exhibition for local food. The cultural park is
open for everyone and has an activity area and a
playground for children.
Tour Facts
Season: All year.
Duration: 0,5-2 hours
Price: free of charge
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Our boats
M/V Lykkeper
Certified for 170 passengers
Cruise speed: 11 knots
Min. 4 crewmembers
M/V Sognefjell
A popular boat for smaller events
Certified for 70 passengers
Cruise speed: 12 – 13 knots
Min. 2 crewmembers
M/V Fjord Lady
A popular boat for smaller events
Certified for 99 passengers
Cruise speed: 12 – 14 knots
Min. 3 crew members
M/V Lady Elisabeth
Certified for 100-160 passengers
Cruise speed: 12 – 14 knots
Min. 3 -4 crew members
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Timetable Nærøyfjord, Flåm – Gudvangen 2015
(Preliminary – final timetable launched in Autumn 2014)
Tour code
F100
F102
F104
F106
F108
F112
1/5-30/9
1/6-31/8
1/5-30/9
1/5-30/9
1/6-31/8
1/5-30/9
09:00
10:00
11:00
13:20
14:30
15:45
Dep. Undredal
x
x
11:45
14:00
15:10
16:30
Dep. Styvi
x
x
x
x
x
x
Arr. Tufto/Bakka
x
x
x
x
x
x
Arr. Gudvangen
10:55
11:50
13:10
15:30
16:20
17:45
Tour code
G100
G102
G106
G108
G110
G112
1/5-30/9
1/5-30/9
1/6-31/8
1/5-30/9
1/5-30/9
1/6-31/8
Dep. Gudvangen
08:45
11:00
12:30
13:20
15:45
16:30
Dep. Tufto/Bakka
x
x
x
x
x
x
Dep. Styvi
x
x
x
x
x
x
Dep. Undredal
x
12:15
13:40
14:45
x
x
10:45
13:00
14:20
15:30
17:45
18:20
Operation period
Dep. Flåm
Operation period
Arr. Flåm
RATES:
Adults:
Children 4-15 years:
Children less than 4 years:
Group discount
Nok. 305
50% discount
Free of charge
18%
Time table Fjærlandsfjord: Balestrand-Hella-Fjærland 2015
(Preliminary – final time table launched in Autumn 2014)
Tour code
B130
B132
Operation period
1/6-31/8
1/6-31/8
Dep. Balestrand
08:05
11:55 (1)
Dep. Hella
08:30
12:10
Arr. Fjærland
09:45
13:20
Tour code
F131
F133
Operation period
1/6-31/8
1/6-31/8
Dep. Fjærland
09:55
15:20
Arr. Hella
11:10
16:35
Arr. Balestrand
11:30
16:50 (2)
1) Connecting with express boat from Bergen.
2) Connecting with express boat to Bergen.
RATES:
Adult, one way
Adult, return
Roundtrip Balestrand – Fjærland
Roundtrip Bergen – Fjærland
Children 4 -15 years
Children less than 4 years
Group discount
Nok. 260
Nok. 430
Nok. 700
Nok. 1450
50% discount
Free of charge
18% discount
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Time table bus to Stegastein Viewpoint 2015
(preliminary – final time table launched in Autumn 2014)
Dep.
Dep.
Arr.
Dep.
Arr.
Arr.
Tour code
801
802
803
804
Flåm
Aurland
Stegastein
Stegastein
Aurland
Flåm
10:00
10:10
10:30
11:00
11:15
11:30
12:00
12:10
12:30
13:00
13:15
13:30
14:00
14:10
14:30
15:00
15:15
15:30
16:00
16:10
16:30
17:00
17:15
17:30
Valid
period
01.0530.09
01.0631.08
01.0530.09
01.0631.08
Time table bus to Stalheim Viewpoint & the White Mountain 2015
(preliminary – final time table launched in Autumn 2014)
Tour code
Dep. Flåm
Dep. Gudvangen
Arr. White Mount.
Arr. Stalheim
Dep. Stalheim
Dep. White Mount.
Arr.Gudvangen
Arr. Flåm
701
702
11:30
11:55
12:05
12:15
12:45
12:55
13:10
13:30
13:45
14:10
14:20
14:30
15:00
15:10
15:25
15:45
01.0631.08
Valid period
01.0631.08
Time table shuttlebus Flåm – Gudvangen – Flåm 2015
(preliminary – final time table launched in Autumn 2014)
Tour code
Dep
Flåm
.
Dep. Langhuso
Arr. Gudvangen
Tour code
Dep
.
Dep.
Arr.
Gudvange
n
Langhuso
Flåm
Valid period
913
901
903
905
907
917
909
915
911
09:00
10:00
11:00
12:00
13:30
14:30
15:30
16:00
18:00
09:10
09:20
10:10
10:20
11:10
11:20
12:10
12:20
13:40
13:50
14:40
14:50
15:40
15:50
16:10
16:20
18:10
18:20
914
902
904
906
908
918
910
916
912
09:30
10:30
11:30
12:30
14:00
15:00
16:00
16:20
18:20
09:40
09:50
10:40
10:50
11:40
11:50
12:40
12:50
14:10
14:20
15:10
15:20
16:10
16:20
16:30
16:40
18:30
18:40
01.0631.08
01.0530.09
01.0631.08
01.0631.08
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01.0530.09
01.0631.08
01.0530.09
01.0631.08
01.0631.08
AURLAND HARBOUR AUTHORITY
Fjord arms cutting through the landscape are a common sight along the Norwegian coastline.
After the last ice age the wild and beautiful scenery of the western Norway was formed by
water melting from glaciers and rivers that carved their way through rocks from the earliest
period of the earth’s history. When the ice receded, the landscape was complete transformed
into the high mountains, narrow walleyes, and deep fjords you can admire if you visit our
area.
Flåm
The Aurlandsfjord
Aurland Harbour consists of four harbours; Flåm, Aurland, Undredal and Gudvangen, nestling
securely in the innermost part of the famous Sognefjord. Large cruise ships squeeze through
the narrow fjord arms surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks and waterfalls cascading
down the mountainside. The 204 kilometres long and 1308 metre deep Sognefjord is the
second longest and deepest fjord in the world, and has been a highlight and a main
attraction for cruises tourists along the Norwegian coast for many decades.
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MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF HOSPITALITY!
At the end of the 19th century, Fretheim Hotel was a large farm which accommodated rich
English lords who came to fish for salmon in the Flåm River and to enjoy the scenic
landscape. Originally the hotel was built in the Swiss style, but has evolved throughout the
years in line with the increase of tourists and travelers on the Bergen railway and more
recently the Flåm railway. Today, the hotel is an exciting building both architecturally and
historically, with the distinctive, stately old part of the hotel harmonizing perfectly with the
more recent part of the building built in 2000.
The history of Fretheim Hotel is carefully preserved and you can still see how the hotel used
to be. The old part of the hotel has been beautifully renovated, with open fireplaces and
antique furniture in the lounges, library, conference rooms, and not least, all the historical
guest rooms. You can walk around the corridors and discover new things at every corner and
enjoy the atmosphere of a glorious past. Fretheim Hotel became a member of the Historical
Hotels in January 2012.
Fretheim Hotel has a close cooperation with local farmers and welcome their products of high
quality. The hotel is well known for its cuisine and use of local ingredients. The area
surrounding Flåm is rich in local producers of unique foods, such as the Undredal cheese,
small-scale producers of top quality lamb, venison and reindeer and, not least, the organic
vegetables from Sogn Jord og Hagebruksskule, the local agricultural college.
Fretheim Hotel is located in Flåm, which is the perfect base for excursions in the unspoiled,
beautiful and wild scenery of West Norway. Since we are a certificated Eco-lighthouse, we
truly care about the environment, our history and traditions. Every room has a view of the
fjord and mountains, which guarantee a unique stay.
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HOTEL GENERAL INFORMATION
Rooms in total:
Beds in total:
Seats in restaurant
121 + Stabbur/Storehouse
239
216
36 Standard room -rooms facing the
mountains/backside/garden
18 Rooms with balcony and partly
fjord view
12 Rooms with balcony and fjord
view
14 Single rooms
5 Junior Suites
STD
twin beds, bathtub, water boiler, TV
DLX
twin beds, bathtub, water boiler, TV
DLF
twin beds, bathtub, water boiler, TV
DLQ
JST
1 Suite with connecting room
JST
1 Historic tower suite– two floors,
steep staircase
17 Historic rooms
HST
1 queen-size bed, bathtub, water boiler, TV
Double bed, bathtub, water boiler, TV,
minibar,
sofa and two chairs
Double bed, shower, water boiler, TV,
minibar,
sofa and two chairs, door to twin room
Double bed, Jacuzzi, sofa and chairs, radio
12 America wing rooms
2 Handicap room
3 Family room
STG
HCP
TRP
1 Stabbur/Storehouse/Cottage
STABB
HIST
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Double bed, antique furniture’s, bathtub,
radio
Double bed, shower, water boiler, TV
Double bed, shower, water boiler, TV
Twin beds, 1 bunk bed, bathtub, water
boiler, TV
4 rooms with single beds, 1 room with twin
bed,
1 shared bathroom with shower
USEFUL INFORMATION
24 hours reception and lobby bar
Check in at 4 p.m. and check out at 11 a.m.
Breakfast is served in the restaurant between 7 and 10 a.m.
A la carte lunch is served in the restaurant between 12 and 2.30 p.m.
In our lobby bar we serve sandwiches, cakes, different types of coffee and other cold
beverages.
Toget Café in centrum of Flåm is open from 15th of May to 15th of September. We serve
lunch dishes, cakes, pizza, hot and cold beverages.
The restaurant is open daily for dinner between 6.30 and 9.30 p.m.
Between 17th of May and 16th of September we have buffet included in HB rate.
On other dates a 3- course set menu will be offered.
A 5-course menu is available on a daily basis. Table reservation is necessary.
Fretheim is a member of Historical Hotel in Norway and Worldwide.
Fretheim has been a member of the Norwegian Eco lighthouse for more than 7 years. We
got re-certificated again in 2012. The hotel has sustainable tourism as a goal. We reduce the
amount of electrical power and recycle all garbage. Food waste is returned to the local
farmers as fertilizer. Most of the food we serve comes from surrounding farms.
We have a library/museum open every day for our guest in the old part of the hotel.
We have 5 rooms for conference/banquets/private dinner. All types of technical equipment
is also available.
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ROOMS DESCRIPTION
Rooms in the new wing (from the year 2000):
Standard room, rooms with balcony
and view, and fjord view rooms.
Standard rooms, rooms with balcony and view, and fjord view
rooms, have the same design. They are all situated in the new
wing. Standard rooms don’t have balcony and are situated on
the back side of the hotel facing a hill, or the garden, the rest
of the rooms has a balcony facing the front/fjord. All these
rooms have twin beds, wooden floor and all the bathrooms
have bathtub.
All of our single rooms are on the top floor in the new wing.
They have 1 queen sized bed and a bay window with view
towards the fjord. They also have bathroom with bathtub.
Standard single room
We have 5 Junior Suites with double bed, sofa and chairs,
dining table and big balcony close to the fjord.
All the bathrooms in the new wing have the same design.
They have white tiles, big sink and bathtubs. They have all
amenities.
Bathroom in standard rooms, rooms
with balcony and view, fjord view rooms,
single rooms and junior suites
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Rooms in the historical part (from the year 1850):
All of our 17 historical rooms have double king size beds. These rooms have different size,
colors and style – and they have a unique historical atmosphere. The rooms have antique
furniture’s and it is like living in a museum. The rooms don’t have TV, but old fashion
radios – that works. They don’t have balconies, but nice view towards the beautiful
garden. They all have bath tubs with lion feet and bathrobes and slippers. They have all
amenities in the bathroom.
We do have 12 rooms in our America wing. This part of the hotel was built in 1960 when
the Americans started coming as tourists to Norway. These rooms were renovated in
2012. They have twin beds, big balconies and shower, bathrobes and slippers. They have
all amenities in the bathroom. These are the only rooms with carpets.
Our historical tower suite has
two floors with a steep
staircase. It has a smaller
double bed, beautiful view and a
Jacuzzi. This suite is perfect for
honeymooners.
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CONFERENCES
TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT
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Free Wi-Fi
Projectors
Mobile TV
Possibility for video conference
DVD player
Microphones
Loudspeakers with HiFi quality
High-End stereo- og program lights
Touch panel for light, sound, curtains and projector
Laptop
LOCATION
Meeting
Rooms
Size
Fretheim 1
Fretheim 2
Fretheim 1+2
Thorud
Flåmsdalen 1
Flåmsdalen 2
Flåmsdalen
1+2
UTable School Standard Cinema Banquet
Flooring
81 m²
74 m²
155 m²
100 m²
44 m²
53 m²
24
24
80
26
16
16
56
48
120
48
20
20
24
24
50
24
16
16
70
70
170
60
30
30
70
70
160
60
20
20
Parquet
Parquet
Parquet
Carpet/Parquet
Parquet
Parquet
97 m²
36
40
36
60
40
Parquet
We do also have the ‘Flåm Panorama’ which is an atrium / cinema with 75
seats and wide screen. Flåm Panorama is located 100 meters from the hotel.
Fretheim Hotel also offers several smaller cozy group rooms
Flåmsdalen 1 + 2
Sivle Room
Marte stova
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Fretheim 1 + 2
THE AURLAND SHOE
The Aurland Shoe, as it appears today, has been produced since the mid 1930′s. Previously,
19 different shoe factories where located in Aurland and at the peak nearly 100 people were
employed as shoemakers. Today the Aurland Shoe Factory is the only remaining factory that
still produces the traditional Aurland shoe.
In summer 2009, the Aurland Shoe Factory opened a visitor center in the same building as
the shoe factory, in order to learn more about the history and the traditional craft of shoe
making. The shoe factory in Aurland is one of the few remaining shoe factories in Norway
where you can experience working craftsmen. Furthermore, the visitor center offers
informative exhibitions and a factory outlet where it is possible to purchase the Aurland shoe
and other leather products.
The visitor center is based on the Canadian model of ‘Économusée’. The purpose of an
Économusée is to promote and keep alive traditional crafts, skills and knowledge. An
Économusée is not a traditional museum but designed for small-scale businesses specialized
in arts and crafts who want to provide the visitors with information about the production
process, skills and techniques.
Opening hours:
Monday - Friday 08.00 – 16.00
Saturday and Sunday closed
Aurland Shoe Factory
Odden 13 B
5745 Aurland
Tel. (+47) 57 63 32 12
Fax: (+47) 57 63 33 85
www.aurlandskoen.no [email protected]
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Attractions and places of interest in
Flåm and Aurland Region
THE FLÅM VALLEY
The Flåm valley is a typical west Norwegian fjord valley, cutting
through the mountains. Through millions of years, melting
water, stones and gravel from the glaciers have formed the
Flåm valley and the Aurland valley into the beautiful landscape
you see today. You have easy access to the nature in the Flåm
valley – so please enjoy!
The Flåm Railway is considered a masterpiece of engineering
work. It is one of the most spectacular railway lines in the world
because of the construction on normal tracks from the fjord to
the mountain plateau 865 metres above sea level. Almost 80%
of the 20 kilometres railway line has a gradient of 5.5% or
1:18. One of the highlight on the journey is the mighty
Kjosfossen waterfall.
The Flåm Valley
Kjosfossen
You might combine the Flåm Railway and a walk in the Flåm
valley. Take the train to Myrdal or Vatnahalsen station and walk
the 20 km back to Flåm. It takes approximately 5 hours with
easy walk. For a shorter walk you can leave the train at
Blomheller station, 11 km from Flåm. The raod you walk is the
old Navvy road. It was used for transportation of goods and
materials when building the Bergen Railway in the beginning of
The Flåm Railway
the 1900’s.
Average time needed for visit:
2 hours roundtrip on the Flåm Railway.
VATNAHALSEN
Vatnahalsen is located at the top of the Flåm valley and is a
popular place to visit. The area is undisturbed by traffic since
the only means of access is by train. The breathtaking scenery
and the wonderful landscape invites to outdoor activities such
as walking and biking, and amateur photographers will be
thrilled by the abundance of exciting photo shots. Vatnahalsen
Hotel is a family run hotel and located close to Vatnahalsen
station. Allow yourself a break in peaceful surroundings and
enjoy a cup of coffee or waffle.
Distance from Flåm to Vatnahalsen:
Average time needed for visit:
Vatnahalsen Hotel
20 km, take the Flåm Railway to Vatnahalsen
station
3 – 4 hours, train only: 2 hours.
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UNDREDAL
Undredal is a charming village at the Aurlandsfjord. The village
has 80 inhabitants and 350 goats. Explore the many hiking
trails in the mountains in unspoiled nature, or visit “The house
of cheese” for an introduction of maturing goat cheeses.
Highly recommended is a guided tour in Undredal stave church,
Scandinavia’s smallest stave church. The church dates back to
1147 and the original decorations and inventory are from the
14th century.
Distance form Flåm to Undredal:
Average time needed for visit:
Undredal stave church
12 km / one way (Driving time 20 minutes).
2 hours.
THE AURLAND VALLEY
The well-known and historical valley was once one of the main
routes between the eastern and western part of Norway. The
road from Aurland to the Aurland valley winds its way up the
steep mountainside, and gives a fantastic view towards Aurland
and the Aurlandsfjord. The Aurland valley is an ideal starting
point for hiking, and it is your choice if you want to walk for a
few hours or for several days from mountain lodge to mountain
lodge.
Distance from Flåm to Aurlandsdalen
valley:
Average time needed for visit:
Hiking in the valley
40 – 50 km / one way (Driving time 45 – 60
minutes).
3 hours – bus excursion
AURLAND
Visit the community centre of Aurland by bus or by boat. You
will find the local historical centre, an art gallery, a collection of
the poet Sivles belongings and a local knitwear design. The
beautiful Vangen church from 1202 and the Économusée are
also worth a visit. Between Aurland and Flåm you will find
Otternes Farmyard, a cluster farm with 27 different buildings
dating back to the 1600’s. Today the farmyard is a living
Otternes Farmyard
museum showing old traditional hand craft and local traditional
cuisine.
Distance from Flåm to Aurland:
10 km (Driving time 10 minutes).
Average time needed for visit:
1 – 1 ½ hours.
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STEGASTEIN – BREATHTAKING VIEW POINT
On the mountain road between Aurland and Lærdal you will
find the unique viewpoint ‘Stegastein’. 4 metres wide, 30
metres long and 640 metres above sea level. You get a breathtaking view overlooking the Aurlandfjord. Car parking & toilets
nearby.
Memorable view
STALHEIM – VOSS
Experience the exciting and steep road from 1835 to Stalheim,
once North Europe’s steepest road! The road has 13 hairpin
curves and an impressive view towards Stalheim, the Stalheim
Hotel and Sivlefossen waterfall.
On your journey towards Voss you will experience lakes,
waterfalls and small villages. Voss offers several museums and
Stalheimskleiva, the road to Stalheim
a lively shopping centre.
Start / Distance from Flåm:
Average time needed for visit:
Stalheim 30 min. - Voss 1 hour
4 hours (including stop at Voss)
LÆRDAL
The road from Flåm to Lærdal takes you through the world’s
longest tunnel. In Lærdal you can visit the Norwegian Wild
Salmon Centre, with its salmon observatory, exhibitions and
film. Afterwards you may walk among the 160 authentic
wooden buildings in the towncentre called “Old Lærdalsøyri”.
When returning to Flåm, we recommend you to drive the
mountain road “Aurlandsvegen”. You will experience snow all
year and a panorama view towards the fjord.
Norwegian Salmon Centre –
observatory
Close to Lærdal you will find the Borgund Stave Church from
1150. This is the best preserved stave church in Norway. In
2005 a new visitor centre opened and the centre displays the
history of stave churches, architecture and religion through
many centuries. It is possible to buy a combined ticket for the
Norwegian Salmon Centre and the Borgund Visitor Centre.
Borgund stave church from 1150
Distance from Flåm to Lærdal:
Average time needed for visit:
Tunnel 42 km (Driving time 35 minutes).
Mountain road “Aurlandsvegen” 55 km. (Driving
time 1½ - 2 hours).
4 – 5 hours.
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“LÆRDALSTUNNELEN” –- THE WORLD’S LONGEST ROAD TUNNEL
The world’s longest tunnel, 24.5 km, between Aurland and
Lærdal was opened in 2000, after a building period of 5 years.
Modern technology, knowledgeable and skilled workers have
made the planning process and the construction of such a long
tunnel possible. The tunnel is one of the world’s most modern
and safe tunnels, with its own special design.
The Lærdal Tunnel is an important link between Bergen in West
and Oslo in East
Special tunnel design
Free - no toll to pay.
GUDVANGEN
Gudvangen is a beautiful small village with 120 inhabitants,
situated in the innermost of the wild and beautiful Nærøyfjord,
the most narrow fjord in Europe.
If you take the boat from Flåm to Gudvangen you will
experience small farmhouses clinging to the mountainside, as
they have done for hundreds of years. On the quayside you
will find Gudvangen Fjordtell, built with inspiration from the
Viking age. The hotel has its own restaurant and “Viking-shop”.
Distance from Flåm to Gudvangen:
Average time needed for visit:
Gudvangen
Bus 25 min or boat 2 hours
2 - 4 hours including transport
THE NÆRØYFJORD, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE
The Sognefjord is the second longest and deepest fjord in the
world, and its fjord arm Nærøyfjord is the most narrow and
dramatic fjord in Europe.
The Nærøyfjord is 17 kilometres long and only 250 meters wide
at the most narrow part. The impressive mountains along the
fjord peak to more than 1.800 metres.
The Nærøyfjord was listed on the UNESCO’ World Heritage list
in 2005. The purpose of the list is to encourage everyone to
protect and preserve cultural and natural heritage sites around
the world. The Nærøyfjorden “Landskapsvernområde” takes
care of the distinctive geology, special plant life, rich animal life
and ancient cultural history. Several places along the shore,
small farms without road access tell about an era when the
fjord was the most important traffic artery in the region.
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The Nærøyfjord
The Nærøyfjord
ACTIVITIES IN FLÅM
THE OLD NAVVIES BIKING ROAD-- RALLARVEGEN
“Rallarvegen” (The Navvies Road) is known as the most
spectacular cycling route in Norway. The path starts at
Haugastøl, passes through Finse and Hallingskeid and ends in
Flåm. The total length between Haugastøl and Flåm is 82 km.
The road was used to transport equipment and material during
the construction of the Bergen Railway. Finse, which is located
1222 meters above sea level, is Norway's highest railway
station. You will also find the “Rallarmuseet” (The Navvy
Museum), which is well worth a visit.
SKIING
Fretheim Hotel and Flåm is situated right in the middle of 4 ski
destinations. One and a half hour drive from Flåm you find the
ski resorts Hemsedal, Geilo and Filefjell, and it takes just 40
minutes to get to the new ski resort Myrkdalen. Fretheim Hotel
offers a ski package that includes hotel, breakfast, dinner,
transportation and skiing in Myrkdalen. The surrounding area is
also ideal for cross-country skiing. Skiing equipment for rent.
Relax in the hotel’s sauna or enjoy our outdoor hot tub after a
day in the slopes.
HIKING THE AURLAND VALLEY
You can walk this beautiful trail on your own or together with a
local and knowledgeable guide. The trail starts at Østerbø
which is situated about 820 meters above sea level and ends at
Vassbygdi only 68 meters above sea level. This is the lower
part of an old access-road between the eastern and western
part of Norway, and passes through old cultivated land
surrounded by stunning scenery. On your way you will see
some of the 470 different kinds of plants existing in the
Aurland Valley, old farmhouses, rivers and waterfalls.
On the way down the Aurland Valley the path splits in two. You
can choose to go down the Bear Path, which is not for those
who are scared of heights. It is very steep, but has a fantastic
view! You can also take an easier route. You will also pass
"Vetlahelvete" (Small Hell), one of nature’s artworks in the
form of a massive hollow in the mountain. Nobody knows how
deep it is because it is filled with water. This is a hike so
magnificent you have to experience it! To get to Østerbø you
take a bus from Flåm Station, and to go back again
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ACTIVITIES IN FLÅM
HIKING THE OLD TRAILS OF THE FLÅM VALLEY
This excursion starts by taking the Flåm Railway up to
Berekvam Station, which is half-way up to Myrdal. Here you
will have a guided visit at a tiny museum, an old cottage with
many objects from the beginning of the last century. This will
give you an impression of the daily lives on the local farms.
You walk from the museum to the Berkvam Ravine and further
down the old road, crossing the river and ending up at a place
called Timbrahellaren. This walk is a great opportunity to
experience the Flåm Valley from the opposite side of the
railway and the new road. Furthermore, you will have
opportunity to hear many interesting stories from a
knowledgeable local guide! After the hike, you will be picked
up from Timbrahellaren and brought back to the hotel.
FJORD SAFARI
In comfortable safari boats you will get the best opportunity to
experience the beautiful west Norwegian fjords and its rich
wildlife at close range. Wildlife like seals, porpoises and eagles
are frequently encountered. You will be close to nature, culture
and wildlife. The guide will tell you about the fjord landscape,
local history, wildlife, tales and legends from the places that
you will pass by through the journey. One of the tours will
make a stop in Undredal, a small village with 85 people and
about 450 goats. You will have the opportunity to taste the
famous goat cheese. The company provides you with suits in
order to keep warm and comfortable.
PADDLE THE SOGNEFJORD
Experience waterfalls, bird watching and seals from a kayak on
the Sognefjord! This is a great opportunity to explore the
Norwegian wildlife - alone or with a guide. You can join trips
which last from one hour up to two days! One example is the
trip called "The old King Path" which lasts for four hours and
brings you both on a magnificent paddle trip on the Sognefjord
and a hiking trip to a fresh water lagoon at Fronnes. The
guides will tell you about the history of the kings of Norway as
well as the nature surrounding you. Either you are here with
your family or on a conference this is a fantastic experience not
to be missed!
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OUR BROCHURES, POSTERS, CDs ETC.
A1
F
The Flåm Railway 1
English, German,
French, Spanish,
Italian, Russian,
Japanese and
Norwegian
The Flåm
Railway / The
Sognefjord
English
A2
G
The Flåm Railway 2
Chinese (two language
versions), Thai,
Korean, Polish,
Hungarian, Dutch,
Finnish and Portuguese
Photo DVD
Images for
marketing
B
H
Fretheim Hotel
English and Norwegian
Promotion DVD
9 different
languages
C
I1 –IL2
Visit Flåm
Product manual
English and Norwegian
Map of Flåm
English,
Japanese,
Chinese and
Norwegian
A4 – App. 30 pages
D
J1 –J2
Visit Flåm
Poster
Size 70 x 50 cm
The Flåm
Railway
Poster
Size 100 x 70 cm
Size 70 x 50 cm
E
K
Map of centre of
Flåm
Ticket cover
English, German
and Norwegian
The Flåm Railway
P.O.Box 75, NO-5742 Flåm
Phone +47 57 63 21 00
Fax +47 57 63 23 50
[email protected]
www.flaamsbana.no & www.visitflam.com
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FREE PHOTO SERVICE ONLINE – WWW.VISITFLAM.COM
The purpose of Visit Flåm Photo Service is, to promote national and international
marketing of Flåm (Visit Flåm) as a travel destination to the press and tour operators. You
are welcome to use the pictures, free of charge, provided that it is in accordance with the
objective. All pictures used, must be credited for example "Photo Visit Flåm /
Photographer Morten Rakke".
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Issued March 2014