Vintage Trains and Fjord Cruising in Flåm

Have breakfast at this charming little café with an enviable location right by the Sognefjord. If you prefer sitting inside you'll be nice and cosy with the rustic ambience, but if the weather is good, it's the outdoor terrace where you need to be. Baked goods and great coffee is what you'll find in the mornings, though we won't judge if you'd like to take a cheeky ice cream on the way out too.
Open daily from 8 am — 8 pm.

Head out for the short walk to the Flåmsbana railway station and climb aboard. In just an hour, you'll go all the up to the Myrdal mountain station 867 metres above sea level. This train ride is the perfect way to enjoy the magnificent surrounding area. Sit back and relax in the vintage train carriage as rural farms, roaring rivers, and majestic mountains pass you by. This roundtrip train journey also includes a photo stop in front of the Kjosfossen waterfall where theatre actors perform a scene from a Norwegian folk story.
Open daily from 8:30 am — 6 pm. Check the timetables and buy your tickets in advance.

Who would've thought you'd find some tasty tacos in this little Norwegian town? The Little Red Wagon has been making waves with both tourists and locals because of its flavourful taco and breakfast offering that is perfect for those who need a quick bite.
Open Wednesday-Sunday. Thursday and Friday 8:30 am — 7:30 pm, Wednesday/Saturday/Sunday 12:30 pm — 7:30 pm.

You didn't think you'd only enjoy the fjord from dry land now did you? Join one of the guided tours at FjordSafari and you'll be cruising down the picturesque Sognefjord and past charming villages. Considered Norway's longest and deepest fjord, your expert guide will tell you all about the history of the area and share memorable stories of the area's residents throughout the years. You'll also see the village that gave Disney the inspiration to create Elsa's town in the movie Frozen.
Open daily from April-October from 8:30 am — 4 pm. Book your tickets ahead of time here.

Park at this supermarket and go for a wander in this valley in south Valdres. Slow living is the name of the game here, so take your time to appreciate the stillness and relaxed pace of life in this area that has inspired a number of well-known writers.

A relaxed dining experience awaits at Hytta Mat and Vinhus. Local produce reigns supreme in this Beitostølen restaurant and menu items include mountain trout with steamed summer greens, lamb shank with mint pesto, and strawberry parfait with a white chocolate ganache.
Opening hours: Wednesday – Sunday: 5 pm — 2 am

Get some shut eye at the four-star Scandic Valdres. The beautiful building is right smack in the middle of woodlands and the surrounding water.