Flåm: Langhuso
Few places in Vestland have a history as closely tied to travel on the Aurlandsfjord as Flåm. The settlement lies at the head of this narrow fjord arm, which joins the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. Flåm has long been a transport point between fjord traffic and mountain routes inland. Its defining engineering landmark is the Flåm Railway, opened in 1940 and running 20.2 kilometres from Flåm to Myrdal on the Bergen Line. The E16 forms another major link through the Aurland area; steep valley sides, woodland and mountain streams give the district its distinctly western Norwegian character.
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The Aurlandsfjord defines the setting of Flåm — this narrow arm of the Sognefjord brings the water deep into a steep-sided valley, shaping both the settlement and its transport links. Flåm is best known as the terminus of the Flåm Railway, which climbs from the fjord to the mountain station at Myrdal and has connected the village with Norway’s rail network since 1940. The nearby Nærøyfjord forms part of the West Norwegian Fjords UNESCO World Heritage site, recognised for its dramatic fjord landscape. Small-scale farming, cruise traffic and year-round rail travellers give this compact place an unusually international rhythm. Browse additional webcams from the Aurlandsfjord area to extend your view of western Norway.
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Among the regions of Norway, Vestland stands out for fjords that cut deep into a coast backed by high mountains. Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord, reaches far inland, while Hardangerfjord is closely associated with orchards and spring blossom. The county extends from wave-battered islands and sheltered coastal communities to valleys, waterfalls and upland terrain. Bergen, Vestland’s largest city, developed as a Hanseatic trading centre; its wooden Bryggen wharf is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Maritime life, mountain routes and farming communities meet here. Browse other webcams across Vestland to place this fjord country in a wider geographic context.
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