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I kept pinching myself! I could not believe I was hiking in Norway. What a way to enjoy this charming location. After taking the railway up we hiked down passing many waterfalls, walking along a river and saw goats roaming the countryside. It was like a postcard.

Our ship docked right at the pier so we had a very short walk to the train. The ride up is very scenic which gets you excited about the hike down. After some waffles at a local hotel, we started our hike down the valley. The first part of the trail is steep with many switchbacks offering great waterfall views. The rest of the hike is more gradually downhill through some beautiful scenery. After about a five and one half mile hike we caught the train back down into Flam.

There are different trails to hike, you may choose as per your wish and you wont regret hiking as it offers superlative opportunities to have splendid view for pleasant memories.Great for photography especially when its drizzling!!!

There are a lot of route for hiking. You can choose roots depends on difficulties and whatever you wish to see and get pleasure.

What a beautiful day! Flam was a tourist mecca. Our ship docked right by the rail station (other ships tendered in)The rail is a treat. Trains leave throughout the day and travel up the valley past waterfalls, a couple small towns, a couple farms, and along the river, through several tunnels. It makes several stops along the way and takes about 40 min to reach the top with a stop at one large waterfall for pictures. We walked halfway back down the trail along the scenic and well maintained maintenance road and picked up the train at the stop where the two trains passed each other (others biked from the top all the way back down to Flam). We also went through one goat farm and had to go through a gate, but it was fun. We did this on a ship excursion, although it would have been possible to do it on your own. You could either hike up the path on your own from town, or purchase your own tickets at the rail station. Be sure to ask how crowded (or available) the train might be if you go on your own since the ship tours get reserved seating. If you go to the top and hike down, the trail crosses the train at the 1km stop and doesn't cross it again until the 6 mile mark (where the trains stop to pass each other). It is another 6.5 miles beyond that stop down to the ship and there are other places the train stops below that point, but you should ask about places to catch the train and ticket options when you buy your tickets. There is a restroom at the station where the trains stop to pass each other, but otherwise, they are scarce. Take water, it is a long hike if you decide to do it and take a raincoat since the weather can change quickly.The brew pub in town was very unique with several beers to try, and the souvenir shops had a lot of merchandise compared to some other places and reasonable prices compared to other areas. And there were a few cafe's and restaurants.There was also a pretty area with walking paths near the ship, if you didn't want to venture up the valley.Finally, another highlight is the 4 hour sail in and out of the fjord. Flam was great!

Having travelled here before we opted to hiking in and around the area. Whether you want to head up into the hills/mountains or follow the route along the water Great views and good exercise will be your end result.Obviously the trek up is a more cumbersome task but as you look back down to what you have left behind the views are dynamic and breathtaking. If you head around and out of Flam to the next village (Aurland)this too provides a challenge with beauty all around you. Gauge which one to tackle in accordance to your physical prowess.

There are so many different options. I stayed one night in Flam, a beautiful small city if you can call such a small place a city. It is very peaceful, scenic and it is really serene. It is even smaller than Skagway in Alaska which is another place I really enjoyed. The hike to the 1600 church and the nearby waterfall is fantastic. The café overlooking the fjord is amazing. All in all a fantastic place to recharge and to wonder at the majestic creation of the Lord. A place to reflect and ponder. A place to feel grateful that such lovely place can be created on earth. The Flam train ride is one of the best in the world, passing by many tremendously scenic view, waterfall and valley. No pictures can do justice to the beauty of it.

Several different hiking options in Flam. Around 10, ranging from easy 1-2 hour R/T to 10 hours long. We only had 2 hours so went to the falls. Very steep ! but worth the view!!!

What a beautiful hike. We got off from the Flam train at Blomheller and hiked down to Flam. One of the best hikes we've ever done. Very peaceful and a suitable hike for any ability. The hike is 13.5km which took us 3.5 hours with a few stops to take photos and have food. We went in March and were a little worried about the conditions as further up the mountain at Myrdal station, it was snowing, very icy and steep. However at Blomheller there was no snow and the route is very flat from here. If you like to hike, this is a much better option then staying on the train all the way down to Flam since you go through a lot of tunnels on the train so don't get to experience the views as much. The trail is very well marked-impossible to get lost.

Flam nestles between the fjords of Norway and is a truly beautiful place but quite small. It's easy to sit all day, breathe in it's tranquility and admire the scenery. The Flam Railway is very popular and travels up into the mountains for about 18 km, costing £48 return. If you arrive by cruise ship, it's far cheaper to travel on the railway independently, as an equivalent 1/2 day cruise tour costs just under £100! If you get time, walk up some of the lovely paths to a height where you can enjoy the spectacular views across the fjord. You can also catch the little train which takes you on a 45 minute journey around Flam, over to the other side of the Fjord and up to the old village. It includes an informative commentary and the cost is £12. There are also some interesting souvenir shops in Flam although being in Norway, prices are expensive.

We love to hike and explore! Get out and enjoy Flam, it's not to be missed! Amazing scenery, you will want to play outside and adventure all day!!

We trained to Berekvam, disembarked there and walked 11km back to Flam-- if you're a walker and have the time I HIGHLY recommend this option.There is a bathroom at the Berekvam station and in August there were ripe, wild raspberries the entire walk down. The walk is along a road on which maybe half dozen cars passed us over the 90 minute walk along with LOTS of bicycles (apparently you can rent them at the top and ride down). The views are outstanding and we even passed a local K-7 school with 33 students in the entire school.

My son and I took the path out of town leading to the Stave Church. On our hike we came across an amazing shop that features handmade crafts from Norwegian artists. It is on the right hand side of the road, past the brewery just a bit.The store was started as a hobby by two Flam residents who couldn't find local yarn. So, they opened the shop to sell yarn, but also now include goods from many Norwegian artisans. They have beautiful jewelry, amazing porcelain teacups - both made by artists who live in Bergen - as well as many other beautiful items that make high quality gifts. Be sure to check it out!

We hiked 6.5 mikes after disembarking that wonderful train and picnicked on the way so you understand we had good weather. The scenery was fabulous. The walk was easy until the next day when the downhill muscles made themselves felt as a proverbial pain in the b... Great guide and anchor man who ensured we didn't get lost or fall off the path. Lovely photo opportunities.

We took the least expensive (not as a package) Flam to Gudvangen boat tour (I think it was 285 NOK or $50-60 per person 1-way) and planned to take the bus back to Flam. There is no good reason to do a round trip on boat - it takes 2 hours as opposed to 20 minutes at much higher price and you'd be bored the 2nd time you see everything. We were able to request a special stop at Styvi, a tiny place with less than 5 farm houses, to do a short hike. You turn right before the first farm house, pass through 2 gates for sheep, and you will see this old postal trail on the east shore of the fjord going south for about an hour's walk. It is easy to follow, with beautiful (also well shaded) scenery, and not a single soul on the trail. We requested a pickup by the same boat on the return, which gave us 75 minutes to hike a bit. If you planned this better you could ask the NEXT boat in the same direction to pick you up (so you can take the bus from Gudvangen back to Flam). To make sure your boat sees you, locate the tall red light on a long pole on dock, and turn it on after you find the switch - this tells/reminds a boat to pick up passengers waiting on Styvi dock. It was a great experience, and the friendly sheep were a bonus point!