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Flam

Flam · Norway · 60.86, 7.11

A small village at the innermost end of Norway's Aurlandsfjord, surrounded by steep mountains. Known as the starting point of the Flåm Railway, it is an iconic destination for Norwegian fjord tourism.

Port highlights

A small village of a few hundred people (a base for fjord sightseeing)
Population
A cool oceanic climate. Summers are cool, and fjord sightseeing is comfortable from June to August.
Climate
Norwegian (English is also widely used)
Language
Norwegian krone (NOK).
Currency
June to August (peak season for the fjord, with long days and beautiful greenery)
Best time to visit
Local food

Fresh salmon, local beer (Flam brewery), Norwegian seafood

Sights
Flam Railway (mountain railway)Sailing through the World Heritage Aurlandsfjord and NaeroyfjordStegastein viewpointFlam Brewery
Monthly average high / low temperatures
1°
-3°Jan
3°
-2°Feb
7°
0°Mar
12°
2°Apr
17°
6°May
21°
10°Jun
22°
12°Jul
20°
11°Aug
17°
9°Sep
11°
5°Oct
6°
1°Nov
3°
-1°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 2013–2025 · Station: ULVIK-HJELTNES · about 34.7 km from port · elevation difference about 37 m · Approximate (distant station) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)278 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, everything is much more expensive.

NOK 20.90
Water 500 ml
NOK 52.50
Coffee
NOK 150.00
Inexpensive meal
NOK 133.00
Local beer
NOK 78.00
Big Mac

Prices from nearby Bergen (about 111 km away). Actual prices here may be higher, as this is a tourist destination. · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Prices in tourist areas may be higher. · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

BGO
Nearest airport
about 3 hr
Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

Itineraries calling here

Sources

Source: Wikipedia “Flåm” (CC BY-SA 4.0)