Flåm

Flåm is a village in Aurland Municipality, Vestland county, Norway. It sits at the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord, and lies at the gateway to a dramatic mountainous landscape. The area is adjacent to the Nærøyfjord, a branch of the fjord that is part of the Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord UNESCO World Heritage Site designated in 2005.

Flåm is a major tourist destination, especially in summer, when the harbor hosts ferries and cruise ships. The village is the terminus of the Flåmbanen, the Flåm Line, a mountain railway that connects Flåm with Myrdal inland. The railway is renowned for its steep gradients and scenic views, drawing visitors who seek a highland-to-fjord railway experience. In addition to rail travel, fjord cruises operate from Flåm harbor, offering excursions along the Aurlandsfjord and into the Nærøyfjord.

The local economy is heavily oriented toward tourism, with hotels, guesthouses, restaurants, and souvenir shops serving visitors. Flåm maintains a small resident population, consisting of a few hundred people, while the surrounding valley retains agricultural and cultural heritage influences. Access to Flåm is by road via the national and regional routes that connect the village with Aurland and the broader fjord region, as well as by rail from Myrdal to Flåm.