Flåm

Flåm


Beautiful Flåm with its 500 inhabitants is situated at the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of Norway's longest and deepest fjord, the Sognefjord. Surrounded by steep mountainsides and roaring waterfalls, Flåm offers wild and dramatic nature at its best. Located in the village of Flåm is the starting point of the unique Flåm Railway, widely recognized as one of the steepest and most beautiful railways in the world.

Flåm Cruise Port is one of four harbours that welcome cruise ships to Aurland Harbour Authority. This is the home of the spectacular Nærøyfjord, rewarded as UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Welcome to the ultimate cruise destination!



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News from the port

Big Adventures In Tiny Flåm

At the end of the Aurland fjord, the port of Flåm Photo: Visit Flåm / Rolf M. Sørensen Follow in the footsteps of the British Salmon Lords when in Flåm. Or just experience Norwegian nature at its best. Overview Flåm is a small village … Read more

Flam improves crew facilities

Aurland Harbor Authority (AHA) is expanding the cruise terminal in Flam to improve crew facilities at the pier. From May 2012, the terminal building will house an indoor crew lounge with a free and improved Wi-Fi zone as well as toilet facilities. 

The Norwegian port is expecting 151 calls and 205,000 passengers this year. Nine ships will be calling for the first time: MSC Magnifica, Pullmantur’s Empress, Costa Fortuna, Celebrity Eclipse, Caribbean Princess, P&O Cruises’ Adonia, Clipper Odyssey, Caledonian Sky and Compagnie du Ponant’s Le Boreal.

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Flam focuses on family activities

Flam is placing more emphasis on family activities in order to hold on to the bigger ships, says Sivert Bakk manager port operations Port of Flam.Read more

Lat: 60°49'48" N

Lon: 7°7'12" E

Port Contact

Gry Steine Mundal
Marketing Manager
P.O. Box 42
5742 Flåm, Norway

Phone:+4757631401
E-Mail:gry.s.mundal@visitflam.com
Web:www.aurlandhavn.no


Nautical Data

Max. Air draught (m):no restrictions
Anchorage Available:yes
Pilotage Compulsory:as regulation
Tugs Available:no
Tidal Movement/Range:1.5-2 (m)
Ship Stay Minimum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Maximum (hrs):no limit
Ship Stay Preferred (hrs):n/a
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Attraction & Excursions

The Flåm Railway

is a masterpiece of engineering! Provides some of the wildest and most dramatic mountain scenery in Norway, including Kjosfossen waterfall. Perfectly home-made waffles at Vatnahalsen Mountain Lodge.

Nærøyfjord - UNESCO World Heritage

Site and rated as one of the best preserved by National Geographic Traveler. Famous tributary of the Sognefjord, best experienced from onboard a boat, Fjord Safari or by kayaks. Simply breathtaking!

Østerbø and the Aurlandsdalen valley

is reached by a thrilling bus ride from Flåm. The road winds its way up the steep mountains, allowing fantastic views toward the fjord. Mountain lodges at Østerbø offers traditional Norwegian cuisine.

Stegastein Viewpoint

is a unique platform situated 650 m.a.s.l., overlooking the village of Aurland and Aurlandsfjord. The architectural platform is located on the mountain road between Aurland - Lærdal. Stunning views!