We were helped very well here! Thank you!

Such a beautiful place

Amazing views

(Translated by Google) Here, you can take a cruise to explore the Sognefjord, with beautiful mountains and clear waters, beautiful scenery and rich Nordic style. (Original) 在这里，可以坐游轮游览松恩峡湾，山清水秀，风景秀丽，北欧风情浓郁

(Translated by Google) Great building. Point of contact for tourists. Free toilets. All tickets available. (Original) Tolles Gebäude. Anlaufstelle für Touristen. Kostenlose Toiletten. Sämtliche Tickets erhältlich.

(Translated by Google) Breathtaking scenery. 💙🏔️🌊🌞 (Original) Atemberaubende Landschaft. 💙🏔️🌊🌞

(Translated by Google) Lots of information material, but also a lot of activity, plan for a waiting time. (Original) Viel Infomaterial, aber auch ganz schön viel Betrieb, Wartezeit einplanen.

What an unbelievable experience to finally see it in real life. It's a must see when you're in Norway

It's a bit off the beaten path but it's worth a visit. Service is nice but the guide that was present ignored us and wasn't very helpful. Would recommend a visit anyways - 100 NOK entrance fee is not bad

One of the oldest stave churches in the world. It was built in 1180 and too old but preserved very well. It has an entrance fee to go inside (not to see it from the outside). It was worth it! The construction made us awe struck. Sadly, there were no surviving paintings. The bell tower is under some renovation so we were not able to go up to see it. The staffs were friendly both at the exhibit and near the church as well. They helped us with the history. But it is recommended to first see the exhibit and understand the history before going in the church.

A place that worth visit if you're around. There are two main church's well conserved. They're kinda different of what you usually see. There's no much other things around the area, except for a museum and a small River

There are also spanish guided tour in the Church. Amazing!. A terrace for sunny days avaliable.

Beautiful and underrated church - highly recommended! This is a very beautiful church. In my opinion, even more impressive than Unesco Urnes Stave Church. It’s easy to reach, with a large parking area and surrounded by lovely nature and peaceful surroundings. Just one thing to keep in mind: the church closes already at 5 PM, which might feel a bit early during the summer season. So make sure to plan your visit accordingly.

Humble church standing next to the beautiful Borgund Stave Church, no less beautiful in its own way. We didn't get to enter the church as it was closed.

Amazing! The RIB boat tour is a fantastic way to see the fjords. Our tour guide provided lots of fun facts and information that helped me enjoy the fjords more. We even saw seals!! They provided us with the protective gear needed to stay warm and in case it rained. So, regardless of weather you just need to show up and have a good time!

Fantastic experience. The staff was so so kind and helpful. Our guide Bjorn was wonderful. We think the 1.5 hour tour was just perfect. They provide you with all the clothing you might need to not be cold. It was wonderful. Highly recommended.

An Unforgettable RIB Boat Tour - Inga Made It Truly Special! Our RIB boat tour was an absolute highlight of our trip, and we owe so much of that to Inga, our incredible guide. From the moment the tour began, her passion, warmth, and deep knowledge shone through. She shared fascinating insights about the region's history, the fjord, and so much more - all in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. Inga's energy and enthusiasm were contagious, and her love for the area made the experience feel truly authentic. We felt incredibly fortunate to have her leading our tour. Her presence elevated the whole journey and made it not just a scenic adventure, but a meaningful and memorable experience. We are truly grateful for the time she spent with us - thank you, Inga, for making this an unforgettable part of our trip!🩷🤗🥰

This was an exceptional tour experience. Of course the views of the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord were breathtaking and even more incredible from the rib boat. What really made our trip was our guide Matilde. She was so knowledgeable and made sure we got all our questions answered. She took us up close to many notable places: waterfalls, towns, troll “remains” 😄, and even a waterside herd of goats. She and our gear and safety instructor Bjorn made a memorable experience even more so. It was clear that they take our enjoyment and our safety very seriously. Book this tour! You’ll be glad you did.

We had an amazing experience on the fjords with Marcus on Wednesday. We felt very safe on the boat, they provide suits, goggles and gloves. Marcus told great stories as he guided us through the fjords around Flåm. We even saw some seals! Would highly recommend booking the extended tour, it was incredible!

I took the Fjordsafari on 5 Oct, and had Robbie as our boat captain and guide, who was exceptional. What an excellent experience and amazing way to see the beautiful fjords, getting up close to the scenery and learning about the history and legends of the area. I would highly recommend this as a much better alternative to Norway’s Best’s fjord cruise between Gudvangen and Flåm.

5 stars... The absolute highlight of our two weeks tour to Norway. We did the 1.5 hour tour, with Bartek as a guide. Super fun, very informative and he was extremely professional in hes appearance. We had two kids with us. One and two years. The one year old fell asleep. (Not because of the guide, but her nap time) And the two years old, wanted to sail more..! Would recommend to everyone passing by flam.

Visited via a cruise. Flåm has one of europe's most beautiful train journeys but sadly we missed out on tickets and had to settle for the land train. These are pretty regular and do a loop of a few kilometres. We we're told that the e-cars you can hire are good fun. The weather wasn't great but it did produce some great photos of the cloud rolling down the mountain.

It was a nice train ride. It’s a good way to get up into the mountains to appreciate the scenery. If you do t go you regret it. It’s too expensive to book through the cruise for what you get. We booked directly through the train and that was a little more reasonable. It was a relaxing ride and if was a pretty round trip tour. Picturesque. The water was low while we were there so no big rushing waterfalls but pretty.

The Flåm Train is definitely worth the price, even though everything in the area feels a bit overpriced. The beginning of the ride felt a little slow and didn’t quite live up to the hype at first, but it just kept getting better. The scenery becomes truly spectacular — especially when the train stops and you can step out near the waterfall. When we first stopped, the water was pouring down so heavily and loudly that we completely missed the little performance happening nearby! Luckily, on the return trip, the train stopped again, and we got to enjoy the icy mist and actually see the show. It was an unforgettable experience and well worth the journey — I’d love to go back someday.

I took a Flåmsbana rail journey from Flam to Myrdal and it was one of the most scenic train I have taken. The views were amazing plus the stop at waterfall was very good. The train and the staff inside was excellent. I would love to take this journey again when in Flam again. I even enjoyed the scenic views at the Myrdal train station.

The trip fro Myrdal to flam and return 2 days laters, is definitely in the top three of all our train trip, is was so much fun sitting in the old style cabins, (there was plenty of room, we could constantly swap seats to take in all the views), we had a wonderful stop at the waterfall, we will treated to snow on the return trip. All in all a wonderful experience.

Amazing views and service. It’s all tourist so expect to be packed but it’s incredible and worth the ride. We left from Mydral and went down and up after staying in Flåm and the railroad was an amazing experience. We did struggle with finding baggage space for our larger luggage but lots of overhead racks for small stuff.

A very nice place to visit however too commercialised with not many nice local foods to try. Self service coffee shop was a massive letdown. Small market was nice as were the souvenir shops. Their is a fantastic walk if a little challenging, to near the top of a waterfall about 650 meters up.

Visited via a cruise. Flåm has one of europe's most beautiful train journeys but sadly we missed out on tickets and had to settle for the land train. These are pretty regular and do a loop of a few kilometres. We we're told that the e-cars you can hire are good fun. The weather wasn't great but it did produce some great photos of the cloud rolling down the mountain.

It was a nice train ride. It’s a good way to get up into the mountains to appreciate the scenery. If you do t go you regret it. It’s too expensive to book through the cruise for what you get. We booked directly through the train and that was a little more reasonable. It was a relaxing ride and if was a pretty round trip tour. Picturesque. The water was low while we were there so no big rushing waterfalls but pretty.

The Flåm Train is definitely worth the price, even though everything in the area feels a bit overpriced. The beginning of the ride felt a little slow and didn’t quite live up to the hype at first, but it just kept getting better. The scenery becomes truly spectacular — especially when the train stops and you can step out near the waterfall. When we first stopped, the water was pouring down so heavily and loudly that we completely missed the little performance happening nearby! Luckily, on the return trip, the train stopped again, and we got to enjoy the icy mist and actually see the show. It was an unforgettable experience and well worth the journey — I’d love to go back someday.

I took a Flåmsbana rail journey from Flam to Myrdal and it was one of the most scenic train I have taken. The views were amazing plus the stop at waterfall was very good. The train and the staff inside was excellent. I would love to take this journey again when in Flam again. I even enjoyed the scenic views at the Myrdal train station.

The trip fro Myrdal to flam and return 2 days laters, is definitely in the top three of all our train trip, is was so much fun sitting in the old style cabins, (there was plenty of room, we could constantly swap seats to take in all the views), we had a wonderful stop at the waterfall, we will treated to snow on the return trip. All in all a wonderful experience.

Amazing views and service. It’s all tourist so expect to be packed but it’s incredible and worth the ride. We left from Mydral and went down and up after staying in Flåm and the railroad was an amazing experience. We did struggle with finding baggage space for our larger luggage but lots of overhead racks for small stuff.

A very nice place to visit however too commercialised with not many nice local foods to try. Self service coffee shop was a massive letdown. Small market was nice as were the souvenir shops. Their is a fantastic walk if a little challenging, to near the top of a waterfall about 650 meters up.

Here’s a vivid, enthusiastic 5-star style review (roughly 500 words) of the Flåm Railway Museum, capturing its charm, storytelling power, and why it’s a standout destination: ⸻ Stepping into the Flåm Railway Museum feels like uncovering a hidden gem nestled right beside the picturesque Flåm Station; perfectly positioned for anyone arriving via the famed Flåmsbana journey. Housed in the original train station and completely free to enter, this museum elegantly bridges local history and impressive engineering—offering a heartfelt tribute to the human spirit behind this steep railway feat  . Inside, the exhibits are beautifully curated: polished original artifacts like draisines and rail-inspection trolleys sit alongside the awe-inspiring El 9 locomotive, a stalwart locomotive that powered the line from the 1940s until the early 1980s    . The displays, enriched with photographs, videos, text panels, and audio guides in nine languages via the Voice of Norway app, make the narrative accessible, immersive, and deeply engaging   . As you traverse the compact yet rich exhibition, you’re truly taken back to the 1920s and 1930s—when planning began and construction began in 1924. This was no small undertaking: the 20-kilometer line to Myrdal, crisscrossing 20 tunnels (18 carved by hand!), climbing almost 900 meters over rugged terrain, stands as a tribute to exceptional human perseverance and creativity    . The storytelling is personal and grounded. You learn not just about technical challenges but about the engineers and workers whose day-to-day grit shaped this marvel. A visitor on TripAdvisor praised it as “well-organised” and lauded the El 9 locomotive and audiovisual tour as standout features—high praise for what’s a modest-sized museum . The space also delights in small, thoughtful touches: a model-builder’s dream awaits at the station-area diorama, and the souvenir shop offers unique Flåm-Railway-themed keepsakes—from LEGO-style sets to handicrafts—for families and fans alike  . What truly elevates the experience is its seamless blend with the surrounding environment. After the awe-inducing Flåmsbana ride—traversing tunnels, waterfalls, steep gradients, stopping at Kjosfossen waterfall for photos—the museum offers a perfect, grounding complement. It connects the spectacular visual journey with the human narrative behind constructing such an extraordinary route   . In short, the Flåm Railway Museum stands as a shining example of how small, thoughtfully designed museums can make a big impact. It’s accessible, educational, and deeply moving. Whether you’re a history buff, engineering enthusiast, railway aficionado, or simply someone who values heartfelt storytelling—don’t skip this stop. Your visit will leave you with a new appreciation for Norway’s engineering heritage and the indomitable will of those who built one of the world’s steepest railways by hand. Five stars—bravo! ⸻ Hope this review captures the spirit and charm of the Flåm Railway Museum for your purposes! Let me know if you’d like a different tone or style.

Great history of the railroad here at Flam. Very good exhibits with signage in Norwegian and most signs also in English. Easy to download an app for self-guided tour in several languages. We could not find all the audio guide markers and managed to have a great tour. Entry thru gift shop in central Flam. Great free museum.

The Flåm Railway is truly one of the most breathtaking train journeys in the world. Stretching just 20 kilometers between Flåm and Myrdal, the ride is short but packed with stunning scenery that feels almost unreal. From the moment the train departs, you’re surrounded by towering mountains, cascading waterfalls, deep valleys, and charming little villages. The highlight for many is the stop at Kjosfossen Waterfall, where you can step outside to feel the mist and watch a short cultural performance. The train itself is comfortable, with large windows that make it easy to enjoy the views from either side. Commentary along the way provides helpful background about the history and engineering marvel of the railway, which is one of the steepest standard-gauge lines in the world. Yes, it can get busy with tourists, especially in summer, and tickets are a bit pricey—but the experience is worth every moment. My tip is to book in advance and, if possible, pair it with a fjord cruise for the full “Norway in a Nutshell” adventure.

Fantastic mini museum, and it's free! Takes about 30 minutes to go through and definitely worth a visit. Flam railway history and how it was built was fascinating to learn about. Awesome gift store in the front.

A small but very interesting museum, with free entrance, which worths a visit if you are in Flam

You can visit the museum and know the history how flam railway was constructed

This museum is a true treasue. It's a beautiful, clean space with a free entry for everybody, inviting tourists to step in and explore the history surrounding the creation of the railway, which remains a the main attraction in the area of Flam. It not only delves into the railway's history but also provides insights into the daily life of that era. At the entrance, there's also a souvenir shop where, along with your exploration of the museum, you can indulge in some tax free shopping. It is, indeed true, that it may appear small from the outside, the museum surprises with its spacious interior, featuring the highlight of an old train section at the back. Highly recommended if you're in the area, and just a 10-minute visit can be quite rewarding.

Tge view is amazing, but there are some things i like to mention: - The road from Aurlandsvangen is very narrow, just for one car but the way up the are several places where you can pass the cars going down. If going on high season be prepared to meet many cars and taking extra time to go up and down the road. -Next to the view point there is a parking place but only for dozen cars, sometimes we had to park the car next to the road further up the parking place since the way down is narrow. There is a toilet next to the parking.

Wooden bridge that offers a wonderful view on the Sognefjord. The road to get there is basically a nightmare because it's super narrow and congested, also with buses and RVs: therefore be prepared to get stuck in the jam for several minutes and don't go there if you're a novice driver.

Definitely worth a visit. To access here, there are several ways including 1) hike; 2) drive; 3) bus tour; 4) taxi. We have our camper van but we didn’t end up driving our camper van up there after reading all the reviews online. There are a lot hairpin turns on the way up and we felt our van was a bit on the large end therefore we don’t want to risk it. We joined a bus tour from Norway’s Best company. It was good experience. The guide stopped 3 times to allow us to see things on the way. Because we joined a morning tour, there aren’t a lot people on the lookout. So it is relatively easy to get photos without people on your background! FYI - we didn’t go there in summer peak season. We went in Sept after school started. So maybe it’s another story in peak season

This is one of the best spots to get beautiful views of the fjords. It is completely free and easily accessible with ample parking available. There are clean, free toilets on site. The road up to the lookout is quite interesting, but if you have a big vehicle, consider switching to a smaller one. There are meeting points along the way, but please be careful while driving. Some people also hike or bike to the lookout. It's definitely worth a visit, and if you're lucky, you might catch a glimpse of the Aida cruise ship. Enjoy your stay in beautiful Norway. Anytime of the year is best time to visit.

Fantastic spot, the views are just breathtaking. We went up in the evening and early morning (6am) to avoid tour coaches. If you are: not a confident driver, in a large vehicle, or can’t reverse I would either give it a miss, or stick to quiet times. Vehicles coming in the opposite direction are often travelling too fast and for long section there is only space for one car. The view point half way up/down is also superb.

The Drive is a fun one - very curvaceous- Be Ready ! Lolol - G8 lookout and place to take photos - Selfies will pop, but befriend someone and have them take your photo so U can get the whole view. Not a must do , but if you can , Go !

I travelled here for the 2nd time. This provides the best panoramic view of the fjord and town. You can follow road up from here to get serene experience of the glacier top and snow with greenery. Just like E63.

My favorite trail in Jotunheimen National Park. Not so challenging, but with a lot of trees and green all around. The views are beautiful and you will cross a river on bridges few times. Prepare that the last part of the trail leading to the biggest waterfall is quite off-road even for hikers. You walk a lot on the rocks so you need to mind your steps.

Great hike to Norway’s highest free-falling waterfall at 275 m. The trail starts at the Hjelle parking lot, which is free, well-sized, and even has a WC. We saw someone drive up to Vetti Tourist Station, but it’s unclear if this is allowed for non-residents, and the road is so narrow that it’s not recommended anyway. The hike itself is easy to medium: from Hjelle to Vetti (Tourist Station) the gravel path is pleasant, well maintained with several ups and downs, and walkable even in rain. Shortly before reaching Vetti it gets steeper on a paved road, but still manageable. From Vetti you can choose between the top (longer hike) or the bottom (about 30 min, passing a great suspension bridge) of the falls. In total the hike to the bottom takes about 4–5 h (out and back, ca. 15 km, ca. 500 m up/down), depending on pace, rest and photo stops. The last stretch requires more sure footing, and to get close to the bottom you may have to cross slippery rocks or shallow water. Waterproof shoes with good grip are essential. It is worth mentioning, that the route passes four beautiful waterfalls: Hjellefossen, Avdalsfossen, the almost tropical-looking Høljafossen, and finally Vettisfossen.

One of the most stunning hikes and waterfalls in Norway. This one is a gem. Easy 2h hike with stunning views. Be sure to take the left trail to the bottom of the Waterfall. It might get a little slippery on the way down. You can fill up your water bottle along the little creeks along the way. Take the first parking place or you will miss the first waterfall.

Great walk with a tougher last third. Worth both the upper and lower viewpoint to see. Lovely nature, great place for an afternoon stroll!!!

It has a free parking that has toilet and bathroom. You need lots of time to visit it. There is about 1:30 hour long walk to a hotel. It was a very easy path. Then you should choose a path to the top of it either to the bottom. The bottom one is 1 km and the top one is 1.5 km. We wanted to take the top one but we gave up because it was a little hard for us and it needed lots of time. So we got back.But if you have time and are in good health conditions, it won't be hard for you because the path is marked.

Amazing! The hike too the waterfall is as amazing as the waterfall itself. For cirka five kilometers you will walk along a beautiful bluegreen river. I prefered too view the waterfall from the top. This is a must visit.

Unforgettable hike along the emerald valley stream, with stunning views of multiple waterfalls.

Absolutely stunning! Closed for renovations (they were painting the exterior mid-April 2025), but still cool to walk around! There is an electric fence, but it’s to keep the deer out! Just enter through the gate, and close it behind you.

It's closed and surrounded by 5feet high electric fence but you can still see it well from outside and admire it.

Interesting building dating back 12 century, only 28 of these churches left in Norway, if you get the opportunity to visit one do so.

Nice church at a cemetery, flowers at every grave. Access costs 220 NOK for a family and 200 NOK for a book about the stave churches. See it as cultural heritage support.

Beautiful church with a beautiful backdrop

A fascinating church in the middle of this little town, where there is no place for eating. Entrance costs 7€ maybe expensive for one church, but It Is very beautiful, after that we suggest walking to Amla and if you need ti buy something catch a bus to Sogndal.

A beautiful little stave church. Unfortunately we arrived too early to go inside (opens at 10:00) but it is located in a beautiful place. (Everywhere in Norway is beautiful though) There is a little gravel parking lot to the right of the building and graveyard. The oldest gravestone was from the middle of the 17th century.

Interesting museum about Norwegian houses and how they live in the last centuries. Houses are real, rebuilded on site. And an extra for kinds: behind the main build a little hike for active play

Interesting place to get to know the norwegian way of life in the Sogn area. Museum inside gives a lot of information, the houses outside gives a feeling of how people lived during the centuries since ca 1500.

We saw the sign on the street and the museum was a good surprise! The guides were super friendly and helpful.

Very interesting museum. Three flours indoors about daily life in Norway in the last few centuries. And outside you can see the inside of the old houses. There are several places that don't have an English translation for the Norwegian texts next to the exhibitions. There are also several short walks with explanations about nature, but yet again without English translation. I do recommend taking a visit here. It takes about 2 to 3 hours to complete.

Museum covering Norwegian rural folk life over the ages. Inside exhibition of artifacts of farming and folk costumes, outside there are historic buildings and houses that have been moved to the site. Well done guided tour was enlivened by a ninety year old lady who lived the old ways and has seen all changes to modern times. 👍

Nice place to walk through including exhibition. All about living in Norway in the last 200 years

Excellent visit. Very interesting and the guides were brilliant. Really enjoyed singing a Norwegian song in the old school.

This is must stop on any tour. We were on a fjord tour and this was one of the stops. We were there for about 20 minutes and enjoyed the beauty of the building as well as the grave stones which go back several generations. There are several people in the cemetery with the same name. It was built during the 12th century.

A must see: this stave church is a surprisingly interesting site where we learned a lot about its history, the times it withstood and the people who built it. It is full of hidden gems and small details that are fascinating. There is a tour guide inside who can tell you all about it, and can answer all your questions. Truly makes is much more engaging then just checking it out yourself. It’s in a beautiful valley with a huge tree in the garden that makes it even more magical.

This is a stunning and beautiful church , especially from the outside. Not much left inside. Definitely worth to stop when passing by.

Hopperstad Stave Church in Vik is a stunning piece of history. The medieval architecture, wall paintings, and epitaphs make it unique. Peaceful, atmospheric, and beautifully preserved. Well worth the visit!

Amazing staff. Very friendly and helpful They provided incredible insight into the history of the church and much more

Mesmerising and majestic, really immersive experience while visiting, also very few people only

Nice church from the outside but 130 Kroner to see nothing. It was a cloudy and dark day, so yeah it was dark inside, could've expected it. So honestly visit the church, it's really nice to look at. Awesome spot to take really nice pictures, but don't pay (better donate 😉)

We rented bikes here early in the season. Karlis had our bikes ready and opened up the shop just for us. We had an incredible ride along the romantic road and up through the valley. We got an e-bike and two regular bikes so everyone was able to bike together. Bikes also came with good lights for the tunnels. Karlis was very accommodating and gave us good directions for where to go, would highly recommend.

We had an amazing day thank you! The team was easy going, very nice and professional! Our guide (from New Zeeland) was awesome! Absolute highlight of our trip, I highly recommend this company and the experience to anyone!

The most amazing experience I’ve ever had!!! ♥️♥️♥️My heart and my soul filled with joy and happiness!! We were given uniforms for the cold and rain. Our guide Carles made the RIB cruise unique with his music choices and beautiful stops !! Totally recommended when in Skjolden! ♥️♥️♥️

Such a great day out, had a wonderful time on the water, stunning views and friendly people

The RIB boat tour was really amazing. We got an enthusiastic, very friendly guide, the views are fantastic, and the music on board gives it an extra dimension.

What a great trip, the guys that run this were amazing, very professional and also made you feel relaxed, all the gear is provided to keep you warm and safe. Can't tell you it's a must to book this trip, we had an amazing time. Book directly with them or walk up like we did and book, we waited 20 mins. Save alot of money doing it directly than going through the cruise liner.

We rented bikes for a reasonable price (400 nok for a whole day). A short trip tot Drivandefossen (8km one way), afterwards a sportive ride to Urnes (29km one way) for the Urnes Stankyrkja. You pass through serveral unlit tunnels. The locals consider this the "romantic route". Truely beautiful! Other options such as fishing or a boat trip on the fjord are also recommended!

This was a great experience! Tom and Jack were amazing guides and very willing to share ideas for the rest of our trip. They were knowledgeable and shared interesting facts throughout the trip. It was amazing to be on the fjord and experience the landscape around us thanks to FjordSeal. It was sunny and warm, and we all wore shorts and t-shirts.

Highly recommended! Very friendly (family) staff, nice kayaks, cool pace, cosy lunch stop and super interesting facts and trivia about local economy, culture and nature along the way. Thanks to Paul, Tom & Bob for the nicest trip!! Pro tip: if you’re going out on a single kayak and it’s your first time: get your balance dialed! 😅

Such a great experience Jack was a true gentleman and an apostle legend taking us out of normal hours to a fab spot for cliff jumps and a spot of light reading. Well worth everything to go here to experience just a few hours with Jack and the stunning scenery. Best view of waterfalls, fjords and glaciers.

Our group of five took the kayak tour with Tom. He was an excellent tour guide and gave us so much information about the area and also the culture. There were beautiful views. On the day we kayaked, we had the entire fjord to ourselves, not even another boat nearby. It was too cold to swim but we had a lovely lunch at the halfway point. I highly recommend this tour if you are in the area.

Paul and Jack were wonderful guides. Besides the actual tour, there were several stops where they told us a lot about the Sognefjord, their company or the Norwegian communities. An absolute recommendation

Wonderful kayak trip with Tom ! Very nice place, quiet, super guide that takes time to explain à lot of things about history, geography and fun fact about the area. I warmly reccommend !

We had an amazing trip. The fjord is beautiful and our guide Tom was very friendly, informative, and funny.

We went to visit the farm, and we really enjoyed It. The personal were very kind and nice. They explained about those animals, and let us stay with them for a while. We could feed them and stroke them. My kids loved It. I recommend It.

We had a great day at the farm, the llama's are lovely and we had a beautiful walk along the river with them. The owners were also really kind and told us a lot about the area. Definately recommended.

Amazing experience at the llama farm. 🦙

Our ship was delayed in Skjolden for an extra day due to mechanical issues. We did the Llama walk & it was an absolute highlight! A very unique experience, one that we wouldn't experience at home. Highly recommend.

Our family had the most amazing experience visiting the Llamas. It was one of the big highlights of our cruise. The staff were so nice and friendly and the llamas were such characters. You could really see their different personalities shining through and they answered to their names too which is a clear indication of how well they are looked after. It was hilarious to see the sheep and goats running down the mountain when the staff shook the bucket of food. They were so gentle to the kids feeding them. Thanks so much for such a great tour

(Translated by Google) I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the son of the farm owner, who, despite his non-working day, showed us the llamas and the farm. 🌿 My daughter had a wonderful time - taking the llamas to the pasture and feeding them 🦙. Also, many thanks to the farm owner for his attention and hospitality! We received a lot of positive emotions. Book a visit in advance, write to Facebook or call by phone or write to email . (Original) Хочу выразить огромную благодарность сыну хозяина фермы, который, несмотря на нерабочий день, показал нам лам и ферму. 🌿 Моя дочь провела чудесное время — водила лам на пастбище и кормила их 🦙. Также большое спасибо хозяину фермы за внимание и гостеприимство! Мы получили массу положительных эмоций.бронируйте заранее посещение пишите в Facebook или звоните по телефону или пишите на почту .

(Translated by Google) Alex is very handsome👍 (Original) Alex veldig kjekk👍

Beautiful small wooden English church that was built in 1897 by Knut Kvikne 3 years after his wife’s death. It is free to visit, but they do ask for donations. It was built as a Norwegian stave style church and it is said to be the model in the Disney film frozen. A must visit if you are in the area.

Beautiful and charming little church. Apparently it's the church that the Frozen coronation scene was based on. It's very peaceful to visit.

A beautiful spot with a church to match. We went to evening prayer at 21.00- very moving despite small congregation.

Fabulous church, went to a service one evening, very atmospheric.

Beautiful little wooden church. Worth a visit.

A real gem this English church with history who is tied to the Kvikne family. Visited in 2011 and 2022

Wonderful church steeped in history. A must visit!

During our recent stay in Balestrand we rented e-bikes from Balestrand fjord adventures. It was a great experience - the staff was very helpful and the ride around the fjords was a trip highlight!

The tour guide was super amazing, he told us stories from the past about the fjord and made it all fun for us. We did the longer trip and we saw amazing bays and places where you cannot get without a boat. The boat id super fast

We did the speedboat tour with Ole. It was an amazing afternoon with lots of fun! Ole is a very nice guy and gives you lots of information about the life and nature around the fjord. Further it was a fun, speedy and bumpy ride - way better than rollercoaster but always safe. The service around was on top and we felt so welcome. Thank you, Ole for your time and the everlasting memory!

Breathtaking views throughout the Songefjord. Feeling the spray of the waterfall was an added perk! Our guide, Lars, was funny and as a local to Balestrand, he was very knowledgeable about local history, architecture, and Nordic legends. If you're in the area I highly suggest even a quick tour. Some views you just can't get unless you're out on the water. Takk Lars!

One of the highlights of our Norway trip was renting electric bikes in Balestrand and biking along the fjords! The sights were absolutely incredible and thanks to the boost by the electric bikes, we saw a lot in a short amount of time. They weren’t even much more expensive than the normal bikes. We biked from the shop in Balestrand along the Esefjord then to Dragsvik and finally along the Sværafjorden and back. We definitely recommend this to anyone visiting Balestrand. I want my own electric bike now!

Excellent tour. Guide Lars was incredibly knowledgable about fjord, nature and history. It was a fantastic tour to Finnabotn, he deserves a special thanks! Just grab the camera and enjoy beautiful views and nature. I had a great experience!

Extremely reckless behavior from one captain. He drove with high speed aiming straight at us (sitting in a little fishing boat), turned 20m from us, caught our fishing line about 15m from our boat und cut the line. Didn't even stop to excuse himself or anything. Just unnecessary, dangerous behavior.

The description of this attraction really needs to change. There is no longer an aquarium and other reviews talk about woodcarvings - nowhere to be seen. The site now operates as a cafe which is busy with not enough staff.

We can not really recommend this aquarium. Firstly, it didn't seem that there is someone taking care of the fish. The water inside of the aquarium was dirty and there were way too many fish inside the aquarium. The fish didn't look healthy at all. Secondly the price was quite steep and definitely not worth the experience.

This was the worst experience on our 2 week Norway trip, and the worst aquarium i have every seen anywhere. Let alone the fact that it is quite pricey for what it is (there are only about 20 small tanks). What disgusted us was how dirty the tanks were, inside an out. All very gross.

Really cute little aquarium. They don’t have a lot of jaw-dropping exhibits as it’s a small town, but it’s cool to go see the local fish and wildlife. It’s 75 NOK and they throw in an hour canoe/rowboat rental with your ticket which makes it totally worth it!

A very disappointing experience. Many of the tanks did not have the fish/animals that were described. There was a dead fish in one of the tanks.

Lovely place and lovely staff (been there to have a drink and a good fish and chips)

Came for a canoe rental (90NOK for two!)

Our trip was truly amazing! Their goal is to take people to the most remote parts of the glacier to experience stunning natural beauty and it turned out to be exactly that, and even better. The groups are small, the guides are fantastic. They are experienced, educated, fluent in English and will make sure you are feeling safe and will provide you with crampons, ice axes, and harnesses.The glacier changes rapidly, so every hike is unique, and you’ll be amazed by the breathtaking scenery. Special thanks to our guide Ole!

I can wholeheartedly recommend this tour. It was our first time on a glacier, and we had an amazing, impressive experience. Many thanks to our guide Michael – he was very attentive, cared about our safety, and made sure to find truly beautiful spots for us. We really enjoyed everything. The tour takes about 7 hours. The route is NOT difficult. Even someone who is not very athletic or well-trained can manage it. There is enough time to rest along the way. Everything is perfectly organized by the team.

We absolutely loved it. The guide was really nice and knowledgeable, we felt safe the whole time and we also loved that he would stop every once in a while to tell us a story (I think the real reason was for the people to rest). The explanations, the safety instructions, the boat ride made this experience 100% recommended. He would always ask for a feedback from us, making sure we are all safe and comfortable and enjoying it. At the way back we stopped near the tipi to drink coffee or tea

Amazing private glacier tour with Ole and Fjord Active! We were the only ones signed up for the glacier tour, which meant we could explore so much more than in a larger group, where things move slower. Ole guided us expertly and showed us all the hidden spots on the glacier. Walking on the glacier was definitely one of the highlights of our entire trip to Norway, truly the cherry on top! What’s even more impressive is that Fjord Active is the only agency allowed to lead tours to this part of the glacier because they own the land and have the exclusive permit. This means you’re truly alone on the glacier, making the experience even more special. Huge thanks to Ole and the whole Fjord Active team — we wish you continued success in this amazing work!

Big thanks to Nana for the professional tour and sharing here passion with us. So impressing!

Its not cheap, but worth the money! Beautiful hike too and on the gletcher. Very professional guide (Nanna), she knows a lot about the gletcher and takes time for the tourists.

Incredible experience! Would recommend everyone who wants to do a glacier hike in Norway! Our guide Marcus was very experienced and explained the whole tour, the equipment and the facts about the glacier very professional. He was very caring that everyone felt safe. We started with a 20min boat ride. After we had a 1.5h walk to the point where we got our glacier equipment (clamps, ice axe, harness). Fro there it was about 15min to the edge of the glacier where we began walking on the ice for around 2 hours. On the way back we also got some coffee and hot chocolate before we head back with the rib boat. The trip will stay in our memories forever - just breathtaking to make this experience! Thanks a lot Marcus!

Nice little museum surrounded by the beautiful mountains, Fjord, lake, and the glacier. Very small size, but the panoramic movie (and its making video) makes the price worth the visit! Don’t forget to walk up to the roof for the view of amazing surroundings!

Excellent museum with great interactive exhibits. I thought I knew what glaciers were, but came away even better informed and amazed. Very interactive and fun!

Well worth the 1.5 hour drive to explore this informative museum. The 20 minute movie is an experience in itself and awe inspiring. I would watch it again. We enjoyed the hands on exhibits, reading all of the information boards offering 10 different languages! Very clean, helpful staff, calm environment.

Excellent museum ! The glacier movie as well as the interractive display on climate change was really cool. Also, the simulated glacier at the bag was great. They also serve food which is decent.

Little museum with beautiful architecture,the main attraction is the cinema showing a video about the biggest European glacier. It's nice that there are some interactive demonstrations to understand how glacier physics works, but it's a bit pricey. It's worth an hour or so of a visit.

A MUST! Already loved glaciers but this museum was everything I had hoped. From explaining the science behind what happens on and around glaciers to pressing the impact humans have had, this museum itched every curiosity. It gets busy when busses stop by but worth the stop. Hit the roof too, they have glass plaques that call out the fjord, valleys, glaciers and peaks you are surrounded by.

A really interesting and highly informative Museum. It is located in Fjærland and serves as a leading center for glacier and climate knowledge. It was designed by architect Sverre Fehn, built in 1991 and features sharp, angular shapes to reflect the surrounding mountains and glaciers. Its information is through interactive exhibits, including a simulated ice tunnel and experiments with 1,000-year-old ice from Supphellebreen. It is scientifically important as it houses the Ulltveit-Moe Climate Centre, which provides insights into climate change. It is open from April to October and offers guided nature walks and glacier tours in the area.

Most of the glacier visible has gone but you get the idea of what it was. I had visited the glacier museum prior to going and there is a superb video of the whole glacier however this is all hidden from view now. It’s a pretty place with a little lake. There is a small water fall close by but unfortunately this is inaccessible. However I visited on a sunny day with clear blue skies so that certainly added to the visit. There isn’t much to do there and walking is somewhat limited

Beautiful glacier and so close to the road! You only have to walk 10min to get there and the path is all even. This is unlike Jostedalsbreen where you have to hike 40min to get there! There is a very nice restaurant with big glass windows overlooking the glacier and the lake - highly underrated and definitely recommended!

Most beautiful glacier! During the evening hours you can visit the place alone without other tourists :)

We were driving to our next destination when we passed this glacier. We of course didn't let this chance slide and stopped to enjoy this beautiful place. We were able to have a hike next to the glacier which was impressive. Although the weather was lovely, the ice-cold water and cold of the glacier added to the experience! The view that we had was beautiful, every side we went. It's worth the visit for sure!

Glacier is far up the mountain but close enough to see them without a binocular. Park near the restaurant and walk down to the viewing area. Beautiful view, many waterfalls and different rock formation make it a unique place to visit.

Very beautiful glacier close to the main road (if one can called be main - it took me extra 4 hours to get here on the way from Bergen to Lillehammer). Anyway, the views are totally spectacular. Despite the glacier appearing to be close to the car park it’s actually difficult to walk closer to it (and the weather was just dreadful the day I happened to be there). You can’t really see the glacier because the view will be instructed by the rocks, so don’t see a point of suffering to walk through the forest to get closer to it. The place is amazing.

Very impressive and, unsurprisingly, much much colder up there than I imagined, but the glacier is an incredible sight. Set against the mountains and now smaller than in previous years due to lack of rain/snow we were shown how large it used to be. Nevertheless, it is still hugely impressive and blue - apparently due to the lack of oxygen in the ice from the pressure of the ice above.

Amazing to see the glacier and surroundings here! We didn’t take the boat because it only saves you 1km (the easy part). The other 1,5-2kms you have to hike up anyway. There are stairs and ropes provided but it isn’t the easiest of hikes. Worth the effort 🌟

Amazing experience. It’s not just hiking! You may enter the glacier on your own or you can buy a trip with experience guide. If you prefer go on your own you must have crampons!

Good hike :) cold wiev.

Wonderful place. We took the glacier tour, it was amazing

The glacier is definitely one of the most beautiful in Norway. You can hike all the way to the blue ice. About a 45min hike. Don't take the boat as it won't safe you any time as it is still another 30min walk from the pier. The best light for the blue ice is in the morning. This place gets really crowded in the summer months so come early or late.

1 hour to glacier from parking lot, medium difficult.

We had a great time at this glacier trip. We booked a kayak trip and guide but if youd like to walk to the glacier ( not climb it or get too close to it) you can do it by yourself. The road to the beginning of the hike has a very small fee toll. We went with an amazing guide ( finn) and group. Even with rain and cold, this trip was unforgettable.

Amazing to see the glacier and surroundings here! We didn’t take the boat because it only saves you 1km (the easy part). The other 1,5-2kms you have to hike up anyway. There are stairs and ropes provided but it isn’t the easiest of hikes. Worth the effort 🌟

Amazing experience. It’s not just hiking! You may enter the glacier on your own or you can buy a trip with experience guide. If you prefer go on your own you must have crampons!

Good hike :) cold wiev.

Wonderful place. We took the glacier tour, it was amazing

The glacier is definitely one of the most beautiful in Norway. You can hike all the way to the blue ice. About a 45min hike. Don't take the boat as it won't safe you any time as it is still another 30min walk from the pier. The best light for the blue ice is in the morning. This place gets really crowded in the summer months so come early or late.

1 hour to glacier from parking lot, medium difficult.

We had a great time at this glacier trip. We booked a kayak trip and guide but if youd like to walk to the glacier ( not climb it or get too close to it) you can do it by yourself. The road to the beginning of the hike has a very small fee toll. We went with an amazing guide ( finn) and group. Even with rain and cold, this trip was unforgettable.

Fun hike and good views! However when you reach the base of the glacier, you actually see less of it. Be sure to take photos when you’re a bit further out (you can do this when returning to the parking lot).

Very nice hike! Moderate, out and back hike, suitable for families and strollers, great viewpoints of waterfalls, the glacier and a small lake. The Glacier gets smaller every year which is sad to see but still worth a visit! Took us about 45 minutes each way.

Must come! If you are lucky, you may accidentally park at the parking lot besides paid parking for free like me😂😂. I would say it is totally worth it. If you have no problem with your health, I recommend you to walk up to the glacier because there are some amazing views along the way. You can easily spend 2 or more hours taking photos and picnic there. The energy of the glacier is just magical. MUST-COME. Easy walk. 30 mins up and 30 mins back in total. Worth it!

Hiked up to the glacier, very scenic all the way up, you miss a lot if you take the troll cars. A few beautiful waterfalls along the way

Easy family route for all ages. Amazing view of the glaciar and glaciar lake. You can take the troll bus or walk to the view. Path is easy, you can take your trolly and family friendly. We had an amazing time. It was very windy and be prepared to have a raincoat to wear it while going through the waterfall. You will get whet.

This place is a must-visit—especially for cruise travelers. As is typical in Norway, you’ll often see rain and sunshine at the same time, so be sure to dress appropriately. If you purchase a round-trip bus ticket, you can hop on any return bus from the same company regardless of the time.

The glacier and the views on the walk/hike are amazing! A must see if you’re anywhere close to the area 🤩

Beautiful!!! Can't say it enough. What a view, what interesting history, such beautiful art. I was in love with the place and can really understand how one can be inspired to paint such gorgeous pieces when living in a place like this. Knowledgeable guides too and tasty waffles. ❤️❤️❤️

I don't know how much you get out if this place without a guide, but we had a guided tour and it was short, informative and enthusiastic. I would recommend it. Additionally to the museum, you will find a very simple cafe here (coffee/tea and waffles/pancakes), toilets and a small shop. Free parking by the lake. We spent 1.5 - 2 h here.

A must if you pass by in the summer. Have a coffee and enjoy the garden and a relaxing atmosphere. The museum with the paintings is okay.

Very interesting museum at the painters home. My dad Jon grew up by the lake and he told med that he once rowed Astrups daughter across the lake. I recommend watching the Astrup movie before visiting.

Museum of a Norwegian artist located in such a scenic place. Unfortunately, it was closed when I passed by it, but it offers amazing views over the fjords.

Really cool place where the painter Astrupt lived. Really recommend to make the guide tour where you can see the inside of the houses!

No wonder that Nicolai Astrup painted in this area. This is like Eden should look like!

The Via Ferrata in Loen with Loen Active AS was the highlight of my trip! Was luck with perfect weather in May, and our guide Michaela was outstanding—so calm, confident, and incredibly encouraging. The climb really pushed me, but she made me feel completely included with zero pressure to rush. It was all about enjoying the views and the journey. The route itself was breathtaking and beautifully organized. One tip: make sure to book the shoe and glove rental—it’s optional when booking, but absolutely essential. Regular hiking shoes just won’t cut it. An unforgettable experience!

Did the Via Ferrata guided tour. Great guides who get you to go out of your way your comfort zone with their enthusiasm. Good quality rental equipment.

Highly recommend the Via Ferrata here! While I used my Lowa Renegade hiking boots (and I made it work), I'd definitely recommend getting some hiking shoes that can provide a little better grip - either buying some or renting the ones Loen Active AS offers. We were extremely lucky with the beautiful weather we had for our day and our guide, Tilde, was amazing!!! She made our trip so fun!!

Our via Ferrara experience was absolutely amazing. Our guide was very helpful and helped out where any of us needed, and also encouraged us to try harder options if we felt up to it. The views along the way are unbelievable. This was my favorite experience in Norway.

Thanks Jonas. What great service and a fabulous quiet place to paddleboard. We were docked in nearby Olden on our cruise, made the trip up the worlds steepest cable car the Loen Skylift (don’t miss it the views were immense). Then we come down find this hire company. 10 minute walk and in15 mins I’m on the water with wetsuit, boots, gloves, safety vest. Honestly all alone out on the water was beautiful thanks to these guys.

It was definitely a highlight of my Norway trip! I did a Romsdalseggen hike for 10 hours the day before and felt exhausted. I didn’t know what to expect at Loen ferrata and got really anxious and unsure if I was able to compete the climb. I’m so thankful I booked a guide for this experience. Tilda was very professional, patiently stayed with me and helped with a rope through the difficult parts. We also had a great conversation, inspiring to keep going! In the end was one of the most beautiful experiences! Thank you Tilda and Loen Active team! 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

A special shout out to Michealla who was our guide, did the via ferrata and was fun physical challenging exercise, great adventure. A day to remember!

A must place to visit, absolutely stunning. The scenery is breathtaking.

WE ARRIVED ON A CRUISE SHIP AND BOOKED THROUGH AN INDEPENDENT COMPANY We booked through a company independent from our cruise ship for the shuttle ride to Loen Skylift, which was more economical than the cruise ship excursion price. It was an 'all day' ticket, so you could come and go at times you pleased, which was an advantage so you could gage the weather. LARGE GONDOLA When you arrive, you go up some stairs elevator and then present your ticket to enter the 'loading zone' to await the cable car. ("Skylift"). The cabin fits about 35 people, so be ready to be shoulder to shoulder. TERRACE, RESTAURANT, GIFT SHOP AND TRAILS Once up the top, there is a terrace roof with views over the fjord where we took several photos. There's also a lower terrace, (where we saw a lone sheep), a gift shop, restaurant and trails. We could see our cruise ship docked below. RECOMMEND NOT GOING FIRST THING IN THE DAY We were lucky to have *decent* weather in August 2025, but it was windy and cold enough for 4 layers of clothing, gloves and a hat. Fortunately, it was somewhat sunny, allowing for teal fjord waters in our photos. (See my photos). I wouldn't recommend going first thing in the morning as we noticed it seemed to take some time in most of our Norwegian ports for the weather to clear. (We were up the skylift around midday). PRICEY RESTAURANT We had some soup and hot drinks at the restaurant while we were up there to make it more of an experience. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with great views, but expensive. Staff are not Norwegian and the host was a bit gruff and said we could only have an hour to dine since we didn't have a reservation. (That was enough). They offered free WiFi, which is always a bonus when you're visiting from a cruise ship. WE WANDERED THE TRAILS FOR A SHORT TIME We wandered a trail for a short time (10 mins?) up to some stone stacks and came back down. It was a little uncomfortably windy and cold to do more and we didn't really know where we were going regarding taking the trails further. We could see zip-liners in the distance which looked fun. The toilets/WCs were clean and busy with tourists. They could have done with a hook on the door. The gift store had quality items. WE SPENT ABOUT 2 HRS AT THE TOP, INCLUDING LUNCH Including eating lunch at the restaurant, we spent about 2 hours at the Loen Skylift from start to finish. (Allow about an another hour to include transportation to and from the skylift from the cruise dock). THE MAIN ATTRACTION Other than walking in the town to see a few churches, a waterfall and shops, this seemed to be the main activity near the port of Olden, so I recommend it.

Stunning, beautiful, and we saw some snow (May) the skylift was easier than I thought. Well worth the views at the top.

Amazing scenic views from the mountain tops. Lifts to the top are frequent however at peak times you can be waiting a while in the queue leading up to it. Staff operating the lifts are friendly and knowledgeable. Beautiful restaurant, coffee shop and gift shop at the top too

A must do views where fantastic although a little bit windy 😂 all about the layers nice little coffee/sovereign shop

We had the most amazing and picturesque visit during our cruise stop. I’d advise to try and visit in the morning, when there’s more chance of mist and fog around as that adds to the scenery. It’s a great place to visit with the family and its wheelchair and pushchair accessible. There’s a nice cafe at the top along with a souvenir shop and cake / bakery stand. This is a must visit if you’ve never been.

We had the best time in September... the views were breathtaking beautiful and amazing.. the cinnamon buns and hot chocolate was yummy. You have got to do this put it on your bucket list you won't regret it.

Europe's and Norway's deepest lake with a depth of 514 meters. Visit it.

Lake Hornindalsvatnet’s shores are one of the only places on Earth where naturally green sands can be found. Formed by glacial movements thousands of years ago, this fjord lake is filled with green mineral deposits (olivine) left behind.

Beautiful place and nature...

(Translated by Google) Nice lake. The deepest in all of Europe. (Original) Bonito lago. El más profundo de toda Europa.

(Translated by Google) Great view, wonderful landscape, healthy air. This is what we wanted! (Original) Szuper kilátás, csodálatos táj, egészséges levegő. Erre vágytunk!

(Translated by Google) Stop on a quick tour inside the Vestland fjords: it is the deepest lake in Europe (according to the guide and beyond). Atmosphere of tranquility (except obviously for all the tourists), beautiful landscape. A postcard from Norway. (Original) Tappa di un veloce tour all'interno dei fiordi del Vestland: si tratta del lago più profondo d'Europa (a detta della guida e non solo). Atmosfera di tranquillità (eccezion fatta ovviamente per tutti i tursti), bellissimo paesaggio. Una cartolina della Norvegia.

(Translated by Google) nice path by the lake, bypass for the tunnel (Original) schöner Weg am See, Umgehung für deb Tunnel