Bus to Prest

1-2 hours

Summer

Easy

Enjoy a great day out with one of the most popular and stunning hikes in Aurland thanks to the bus to Prest, which will take you all the way up to the starting point and bring you back at the end. You can take the bus either from Flåm or from Aurland.

Information

Departure from Flåm Visitor Center: Bus Stop C

Arr/Dep Aurland to Stegastein: Bus Stop F (by church)

Arr/Dep Prest: Bus stop K

Dep. Aurland to Flåm: Bus Stop E (by NAV)

Timetable

Bus to Mt. Prest 2024.pdf

Dogs: Allowed

Children 0-3

Please include all Children 0-3 years in your booking as a seat must be reserved (free of charge) for them.

Please note!

• Same timetable/bus route to Stegastein Viewpoint and bus to Mt. Prest.

• Stegastein Viewpoint - only round-trip tickets

• Bus to Mt. Prest - only oneway tickets

Food & drinks on buses:

• Bottled drinks are allowed.

• Not allowed to consume food on board.

Bikes on buses:

• Bicycles not allowed

Good to know

Season

Summer

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

1-2 hours

Plan your day

We recommend staying at either Fretheim Hotel in Flåm or Hotel Aurlandsfjord in Aurland. Start your day with a tasty breakfast before boarding the bus that runs from Flåm via Aurland and Stegastein to the starting point of the hike. The walk up takes up 1–2 hours and gives you time to enjoy the stunning panorama of Aurlandsfjord. The bus will return from the starting point.

Tip! Both hotels offer Hiking packages that include lunch packages and an aprés-hike featuring local beer and cured meat.

About the hike

The trail is quite challenging and has some steep sections with sheer drops at times. Nevertheless, with a gain in elevation of approximately 500 metres, it’s only 3 kilometres long – so it can be a wonderful adventure for the whole family. The trail leads to a viewpoint 1363 metres above sea level, where you can marvel at the breathtaking views of the Aurlandsfjord. The round trip should take around 3 hours.

The season for hiking to Prest starts in May and lasts until October. However, this will depend on the snow conditions. In June you should be aware that there could still be patches of snow on the ground and if the snow is still melting the trail could be both wet and muddy. Whenever you hike, be mindful that the mountain weather can change very quickly, so you should be prepared for all kinds of conditions.

Relevant products and packages

Hiking package Aurland

The area surrounding Flåm and Aurland offer plenty of wonderful hiking options. Whether you want to challenge yourself on steep trails with fjord views, hike through lush and spectacular valleys, or simply want an easy stroll along the fjord, you can find it here. Book the hiking accommodation package and you can focus on your hiking adventures, while we will assure you will feel rested, full and happy.

Guided hike to Mt. Prest

Get some of the most incredible fjord views there is on a guided hike to Mt. Prest above the Aurlandfjord this summer. The tour includes transport from and back to Flåm and Aurland, a lunch package and some snacks.

From / per person

Stegastein Viewpoint

Experience the spectacular Stegastein viewing platform, 650 metres above Aurlandsfjord. Here, you'll experience a fantastic fjord view and closeness with nature. Book a sightseeing tour with panoramic views from Flåm to Stegastein here!