Be active on the fjord and have great experiences and Fjord Fun in Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, which are part of our common world heritage. Experience a Fjord Cruise, a guided Fjord Safari, a guided Kayak Trip and a floating Sauna. These are great adventures into the wonders of the fjords.
On a Fjord Cruise, in a Rib-boat or in a Kayak you have the opportunity to experience and explore the nature at close range. After some great fjord adventures you can enjoy the heat in the floating sauna on the fjord outside Flåm.
Fjord Safari on the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
In secure and rigid inflatable boats (RIB) you have the best opportunity to experience and explore the nature and wildlife at close range.
And you can do it all year round. FjordSafari offer fjord excursions with start in Flåm at the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord.
On these excursions you will explore the UNESCO World Heritage area of the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord. The area represents extreme, dramatic and stunning fjord scenery and is made for adventure.
The excursions can be done all year round, choose between Summer Activities and Winter Activities.
FjordSafari also offer other activities like Snow Shoe hikes, Viking Dinner, Cultural Evening Walks and Customized Hikes.
FjordSafari organizes guided tours from Flåm all year round. Their slogan is BOAT – HIKE – BIKE – SNOW, and they give you experiences that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Season Rib-boat: All year
Fjord Cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
Here you will experience the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord in a fjord cruise between Flåm and Gudvangen.
Numerous wild and beautiful waterfalls and rivers characterize the landscape, crossing the rugged mountains and deciduous and coniferous forests on their way down to the fjords.
Beautiful villages with a sustained cultivated landscape with remainders of old farms and mountain pastures and unique cultural monuments gives a extra dimension to the dramatic natural landscape.
On the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, you can do a Fjord Cruise all year round. It is possible to experience it from Oslo or Bergen, in one day, but we recommend to stay longer and experience more of this beautiful area.
Season Fjord Cruise: All year. The video below is from a Winter Fjord Cruise in January.
Guided Kayak Trips on the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
The Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord are great to explore from a kayak. You can join guided kayak-trips both in Flåm at the inner part of the Aurlandsfjord and in Gudvangen at the inner part of the Nærøyfjord.
- Guided Kayak trips on the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord – Start from Gudvangen.
- Guided Kayak trips on the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjord – Start from Flåm.
NOTE – For safety reasons, we recommend you to join a guided kayak trip if you are going to paddle kayak on the fjords. Here are some good advices on how you can be safer when kayaking on the fjords and during other activities and when traveling in Norway and Western Norway in general.
Season Kayak: Summer, check with the guide companies when they offer guiding. Seasons mentioned on this website are approximately dates.
Fjord Sauna on the fjord outside Flåm
Enjoy the heat in a sauna on the Aurlandsfjord and jump into the fresh water in the Aurlandsfjord. FJORD SAUNA is a floating sauna that is heated with electricity when it is at the quay and with wood when it is out on the fjord.
Season Floating Sauna: All year
Flåm by the Aurlandsfjord
Flåm is one of several fjord villages located by the Aurlandsfjord. Flåm is a fantastic starting point for many great adventures in beautiful and wild nature.
Where the Aurlandsfjord ends, the Flåmsdalen Valley starts. If the Aurlandsfjord is an adventure, the Flåmsdalen Valley is an even more beautiful adventure, and both should be experienced.
It is easy to travel to Flåm. “All roads” leads to Flåm, and you can also get there by train via the Bergen Line and Flåm Railway. If you take the Flåm Railway down to Flåm, you will experience the beautiful Flåmsdalen Valley at the same time.
You can experience and do a lot with Flåm as a starting point. A fjord cruise on the Aurlandsfjord and the Nærøyfjord or a trip on the fjord with Fjord Safari is a must. So is a visit to Flåm Bakery, located on the quay near where the fjord cruise starts.
You can see and do a lot with Flåm as a starting point. In Flåm there are many places to eat and sleep. It is also a short distance to other beautiful fjords where you can visit idyllic fjord villages and experience beautiful and dramatic nature.
Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord – What to See and Do
Flåm, Aurland and Gudvangen are perfect starting points for experiences and activities in and around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, two of the world’s most beautiful and dramatic fjords. On July 14, 2005, the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord and the surrounding area were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List together with the Geirangerfjord. The Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord are both branches of the 204 kilometer long Sognefjord, which is located in the middle of Western Norway.
Visit Sognefjord
Visit Sognefjord is the official destination company for the Aurlandsfjord, Nærøyfjord and Sognefjord area.
Hotels and accommodation in the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord area
Overview of hotels and other places where you can spend the night in the area around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord.
Sakte – Stay and Explore the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord
“Sakte” is a collaboration between companies that provide adventures, accommodation, dining and short-travelled food- and products. “Sakte” are located in the area around the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord and is an offer for those who want to contribute to a sustainable society in the world heritage area.
