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Food & Culture

Discover Norway's rich history and culture – from the Viking era until today. The culture has been shaped by the rough landscape featuring tall mountains, rugged valleys, the fjords, and the long coast line. Get a taste of the wild landscape and learn about traditional cooking methods. The Viking Valley in Gudvangen takes you 1000 years back in time and shows you how the Vikings really lived, while at the Aurland Shoe Économusée, the shoemakers show you their craft.

Experience a taste of Norway

Dine Around Bus

With the dine-around bus, you can leave your car behind and be guaranteed a table at one of the restaurants in the neighbouring villages either in Flåm, Gudvangen or Aurland. Take one of our shuttle buses to get to the dining venue you want to visit. - Return tickets only

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Fjordsafari Taste

Includes Fjordsafari Taste and local goat cheese tasting in the village of Undredal.

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Restaurant Arven

Enjoy a culinary experience at Fretheim Hotel’s main restaurant. The food concept is based on Norwegian and locally produced ingredients that are in season, with a drink menu that completes the meal.

Restaurant Nuten

The food at Restaurant Nuten is crafted to reflect the landscape—wild, pure, and full of fresh surprises. The menu features high-quality ingredients sourced locally.

Walk in Norwegian history

The viking village Njardarheimr

Welcome to the Viking Valley! Explore the Viking village Njardarheimr in Gudvangen where you will experience the authentic life the Vikings used to live when they were not busy at sea.

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Historic Guided Walk in Old Town Lærdal

Join a guided tour through the charming streets of Old Lærdalsøyri and learn about the towns interesting history. This small, unique town dates back to the 13th century, and even further if you consider archaeological findings from the Viking Age. The guide will share all about this and more during the 45-minute-tour.

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The Undredal Experience

Undredal might just be the cutest fjord village in all of Norway. So cute, actually, that it was used as inspiration for Disney’s Arendelle in the Frozen movies. In addition, it is internationally known for its locally produces goat cheese. Get the full Undredal experience on a 2-hour tour from Flåm, including cheese tasting and time to look around.

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Museums and guided tours

Guided Tour at Aurland Shoe Factory

Join the audio guided tour at the Aurland Shoe factory where you'll learn about the tradition and craftsmanship of the Aurland Shoe and see the shoemakers in action.

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Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre in Lærdal

We have taken the Lærdal river into the centre and you get to experience the salmon in their true element - yes, you can almost touch them. Enjoy this rich media exhibition and get a deeper understanding of the Atlantic wild salmon.

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Narvik War Museum

Narvik and the surrounding area were the scene of some of the most dramatic events of World War II. The Narvik War Museum tells many of the stories about the war and occupation and the human consequences.

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Flåm Railway Museum

The Flåm Railway Museum take you back in time and gives you insights into the history and challenges of building the world's steepest railway, Flåmsbana. Oh - and it is free.

Read more about the museum here