Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Flåm (sometimes spelled Flaam, pronounced “flome”)—where the boat and
Flåmsbana train meet, at the head of the Aurlandsfjord—feels more like a
transit junction than a village. But its striking setting, easy transportation con-
nections, and touristy bustle make it appealing as a home base for exploring
the nearby area.
Most of Flåm's services are inside the train station, including the TI (see be-
low), train ticket desk, pay Wi-Fi, public WC, cafeteria, and souvenir shops
hawking overpriced reindeer pelts (cheaper in Bergen). Just outside the station,
the little red shed at the head of the tracks serves as a left-luggage desk (25
kr, daily 8:00-19:45, on your right as you depart the train, ring bell if nobody's
there), and displays a chart of the services you'll find in the station. The boat
dock for fjord cruises is just beyond the end of the tracks. Surrounding the sta-
tion are a Co-op Marked grocery store (with a basic pharmacy and post office
inside, Mon-Fri 9:00-20:00, Sat 9:00-18:00, shorter hours off-season, closed
Sun year-round) and a smattering of hotels, travel agencies, and touristy res-
taurants. Aside from a few scattered farmhouses and some homes lining the
road, there's not much of a town here. (The extremely sleepy old town cen-
ter—where tourists rarely venture, and which you'll pass on the Flåmsbana
train—is a few miles up the river, in the valley.)
Tourist Information
At the TI inside the train station, you can purchase your boat tickets and
load up on handy brochures (daily May and late Sept 8:15-16:00, June-mid-
Sept 8:15-20:00, closed Oct-April, tel. 57 63 21 06,
www.visitflam.com
or
www.alr.no
,very helpful Vladimir). The TI hands out a variety ofuseful items:
an excellent flyer with a good map and up-to-date schedules for public trans-
it options; a diagram of the train-station area, identifying services available in
each building; and a map of Flåm and the surrounding area, marked with sug-
gested walks and hikes. Answers to most of your questions can be found pos-
