Plan a Winter Holiday to Flåm
Here are 7 reasons to visit Flåm during your winter holiday. In Flåm, you can enjoy a winter holiday filled with great natural impressions combined with pleasant tranquillity and interesting history. If you're looking for a little more speed, Myrkdalen Fjellandsby is just a short drive away. Welcome to the fjord this winter!
1. Hunt for winter lights at Stegastein
There is something special about the winter light by the fjord. When the sun barely rises above the tall mountains it gives a distinctive dim which again give a significant calmness to the spectacular landscape. One of the best places to experience this atmosphere is from the viewpoint Stegastein. 650 metres straight above the Aurland centre you have panoramic views of the Aurlandsfjord and the mountains in the UNESCO World Heritage listed area. You get here by you own car, by a sightseeing tour from Flåm, or snowshoeing with Fjord Safari’s skilled guides.
Explore Stegastein
Experience the spectacular viewing platform Stegastein, 650 meters above the Aurlandsfjord. Book a sightseeing tour with panoramic views from Flåm to Stegastein here!
- 1-2 hours
- All year
- Easy
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2. Train ride through Flåmsdalen - Engineering in a class of its own
Known as one of the world's most beautiful train rides, and even more beautiful in winter. The train ride through Flåmsdalen is great all year round, but winter takes it to another level. The closer you get to Myrdal on the trip up from Flåm, the more snow and ice there is. When riding the Flåm Railway in winter, you can't help but send a thought or two to those who built the railway in the first half of the 20th century. Ride the trip and imagine what it must have been like to work your way through this rugged terrain on icy, windy winter days?
The winter-train through Flåm valley
It's hard to find a more enjoyable trip in winter. Sit inside in the warmth and experience the cold nordic landscape outside in Flåm Valley.
- 1-2 hours
- All year
- Easy
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3. Christmas spirit by the fjord
Short days are not an issue when the Christmas lights illuminates. In Flåm, the Christmas lights are turned on from 1st November and from the cultural path behind Fretheim Hotel you can enjoy the sight of the illuminated town next to the calm fjord and the snow caped mountains. You cannot avoid the Christmas spirits when walking around town, which is decorated by Christmas trees and installations.
A hotel with Christmas spirit
Head to the Fretheim hotel to experience an illuminated Christmas atmosphere by the fjord.
4. Experience the silence of the Nærøyfjord
To experience the ultimate tranquility we recommend going on a fjord cruise between Flåm and Gudvangen. The full-electrical passenger boat, Legacy of The Fjords, sails silently between the steep mountain sides and the only sound you can hear is the ice breaking on cold days. The ship is designed to give the passengers the best view possible, and here you can choose to
Fjord cruise Nærøyfjord
Winter's ultimate sightseeing between Flåm and Gudvangen. Enjoy the cold landscape from the deck or inside of the cruise.
- All year
- Easy
5. A day in snow paradise: Myrkdalen
Only a 45-minutes' drive from Flåm you find the largest ski resort in Western Norway, Myrkdalen Mountain Resort. This valley in Voss municipality has a special microclimate that causes more snow to fall here than in any other place in the region, hence it is the perfect destination for those searching snow adventures. Here are slopes for all levels, a dedicated children and beginner area and several park areas. For cross-country lovers, you can also find a total of 30 kilometres tracks in vicinity of the resort. The Fjords & Mountain Bus between Flåm and Myrkdalen is available upon request.
6. Bonfire outside Fretheim Hotel
Do as the Norwegians do and gather around the bonfire in in the garden outside Fretheim Hotel’s Lobby bar in the afternoon. With a hot drink in hand, this is the perfect place to relax and share your thoughts after an eventful day. If the weather does not allow a bonfire, sit down in the Lobby bar instead. When you get hungry, just move upstairs to Restaurant Arven on the second floor where you are assured a good meal based on local ingredients.
Culinary experience at Fretheim Hotel
With easy access to both fjords and mountains, Fretheim Hotel is also a culinary experience with good food and hot homemade mulled wine on the menu.
7. Winterscapes at Otternes Farmstead
Get close to both fjord and history on a walk from to the old cluster farm Otternes. The walkway follows the Aurlandsfjord from Flåm to the idyllic farm, and you should keep your eyes open for wildlife on the fjord. If you are lucky, you can see both seals and porpoises peak up from the water. At Otternes, imagine how it was living here 100-200 years ago while walking around the historical buildings.
13 reasons to visit Flåm during the winter
Not quite convinced yet? Really? Here are 13 more reasons why Flåm is a great winter destination.
