Flåm
Flåm combines a compact fjordside settlement with steep mountain terrain in a way that reflects its position at the inner end of Aurlandsfjord. This narrow arm of Sognefjord cuts deep into western Norway, while the Flåm valley brings the Flåmselvi river down from the highlands to the fjord. Flåm is a key stop on the route from Myrdal: the Flåm Railway, opened in 1940, descends from the mountain plateau to the waterfront. The E16 follows the valley and fjord corridor, linking a working rural setting of small farms and orchards with one of Norway’s most travelled regions. Its scale remains small, yet the settlement is an important base for exploring Aurlandsfjord and the wider Sognefjord district.
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Flam, locally spelled Flåm, has served as a fjord settlement in Vestland since the Middle Ages. It lies at the inner end of Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the vast Sognefjord, where steep valley sides define both the village and its approach by water. The Flåm Railway, opened in 1940, runs 20.2 kilometres to Myrdal, connecting there with the Bergen Line and making the settlement an important rail-and-fjord stop. Flåm Church, a wooden building from 1667, provides a quieter historical counterpoint to the transport hub. Follow nearby webcams to discover different parts of Flåm and Aurlandsfjord.
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