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Flam is known for its panoramic views and colourful traditional buildings. Known for its railway line which takes you to the heart of the waterfall, you can soak up the views whilst in comfort. Flam is also known for its delicious treats and tucked away spots, but why not try the Stegastein viewing platform, 650 metres above Aurlandsfjord. Enjoy one of many hiking trails to get you back to sea level. Enjoy the handful of shops, full of souvenirs, warm jackets or every day clothes, perfect for some retail therapy. With the opportunity to hop onto a noddy train just 0.2 miles from docking location or, take a 6 minute stroll and hire a small car to make sight seeing that more personal.

I have complied all the information and knowledge into this guide to which I collected whilst ashore. Help from locals advice, to friends onboard, and a touch of google. Most of these are just a short walk away from the port, however i always advise to plan your routes to ensure enough time is created. You never want to miss the ships departure.

Coffee =

1. Flam Bakery – 0.54 km

2. Flåm Marina & Apartments – 0.89 km

3. Marianne Bakery & Cafe – 9.66 km

Lunch =

1. Fretheim Hotel – 0.15 km

2. Furukroa Kafé – 0.16 km

3. Flåmstova Restaurant – 0.74 km

Drinks =

1. Fretheim Hotel – 0.15 km

2. Furukroa Kafé – 0.16 km

3. Ægir microbrewery – 0.70 km

Shopping =

1. Mall of Norway – 0.48 km

2. Flåm Store – 0.48 km

3. Aurlandskoen – 0.96 km

Culture =

1. Flam Railway Museum – 0.29 km

2. Flåm Kirke – 2.76 km

3. Otternes Bygdetun – 4.45 km

Outdoor =

1. Brekkefossen – 1.11 km

2. Rjoandefossen – 3.98 km

3. Stegastein – 12.37 km

Information & Tips =

Currency = Norwegian krone (NOK)

Language = Norwegian

Tipping = Isn’t expected, that is at the tourist discretion.

Emergency services = Police 112, Ambulance 113, Fire 110

Police station = Fjørevegen 20 +47 02800

Pharmacy = Vangen 6A SPAR Aurland +47 57 63 31 08

Tourist information office = Stasjonsvegen +47 57 63 14 00

Taxi = Flåm taxiholdeplass +47 901 30 808

DO NOT = Locals do not like it when you try to haggle prices, wear shoes inside, or overly affectionate in public.

Shore Experiences =

1. Scenic Flam Railway – Duration 2hrs 25 mins

2. Gudvangen Kayaking – Duration 5hrs 25mins

3. Viking Village and Tvinde waterfall – Duration 4hrs

TAX =

It isn’t commonly known that when you are ashore and purchase any items that is over a specific price, you are able to receive some tax back. When at check out with your credit card, they will ask for your passport, you’ll need this to fill out the receipts. If you don’t have your passport ashore, you need to keep your receipts and take them ashore on the last port, an announcement will be made. All forms must be filled out, and handed to the TAX desk to be stamped and sent off. You will need your Passport and Credit card when completing the forms.