Flåm Zipline
Welcome to a truly raw experience! Flåm Zipline is Scandinavia’s longest zipline with a span of 1.381 meters, a maximum speed at approximately 100 km/h and a hight difference at 305 meters.
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Even the location of Flåm Zipline is spectacular, as it is only accessible by train to Vatnahalsen, 820 meters above sea level. From here you'll get a breath-taking view of the Flåm Valley.
Vatnahalsen is the last stop before Myrdal, the endstation where the famous Flåm railway meets the Bergen railway line. Getting here is part of the adventure. Arriving at Vatnahalsen train station, follow the signs to Flåm Zipline. Here you are met by a wonderful view down the lush and spectacular Flåm valley. Standing on the viewing platform, you will surely feel your heart beat a little faster!
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A helmet is included, but we recommend that you wear outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes. Please bring water and, if you wish, a packed lunch.
Meeting point
- Take the Flåm Railway to Vatnahalsen station. From the station, it takes only a couple of minutes to walk to the top of the zipline.
- If you arrive at Myrdal on the Bergen Line, it takes approx. 15 minutes to walk down to the top of the zipline. Or you can take the Flåm Railway one stop to Vatnahalsen station.
- If you are cycling or walking the popular Rallar Road, the zipline is situated close to the road. Bikes can be conveyed on a separate zipline at no extra cost.
- Walk or cycle back to Flåm from Kårdal at the end of the zipline. It is also possible to walk to Blomheller station and take the next train back.
- In Kårdalen there are a limited number of bikes for rent. This means you can ride down to Flåm after the zipline adventure. Distance: Kårdalen - Flåm 18 km.
Parking
There are free parking in the Flåm station area opposite Fjordsafari quay. Otherwise there is parking on the other side of Flåm station building, operated by Easy Park.
Feel the rush!
Helmets and harnesses are handed out and the skilled crew will give you the necessary instructions before sending you off on the adrenaline filled flight towards the lower station at Kårdal. When in the air, you do not have to think about anything else than enjoying the marvellous surroundings and feel the rush.
Kårdal summer farm
Your adrenalin will still be pumping when you arrive at Kårdal, at the end of the zipline. We recommend spending some time at Kårdal summer farm to share your experience and unwind with some snacks, light meals and drinks, while taking in the stunning scenery. The animals that graze in the summer pastures here come from the Sogn School of Organic Agriculture and Horticulture and from Dalsbotten, a farm approx. 10 kilometres further down the valley. Kårdal summer farm is open from mid-June until mid-September.
All-in-One Zipline Package
Get everything in one package: a one-way ticket on the Flåm Railway, the longest zipline in the Nordics, and a scenic bike ride. It doesn’t get easier than this!
Book now!Combine Zipline with biking
If you are planning to cycle from Finse to Flåm on the Rallarvegen (The Navvies Road) you can combine bike rental with the Flåm Zipline. Your bike will be sent down after you.
Back to Flåm
Reaching the end of the zipline at Kårdal summer farm, a member of staff will help you get off and out of the harness. From here you can either walk or jump on a bicycle (must be rented in advance) and ride the 18 kilometres downhill to Flåm, or you can walk 2,5 kilometres to Blomheller station and catch the next train to Flåm or Myrdal.
Ziplines – longstanding tradition
The ziplines ("løypestreng") were primarily used to transport goods, timber, hay, milk barrels and even animals from mountain farms and rocky outcrops.
Some ziplines were motorized while others operated via gravity.
There are rumours that goatherds sent their bucks via ziplines when the autumn mating season was over as they were totally mischievous. Sometimes people also had to take the cableways.
…So, now it's your turn!