Flåm & Aurland Region · Western Norway
The ferry and the train are spectacular — but many of the region's finest experiences sit just beyond them, along roads that reward those who have their own car.
Cruise passengers and day-trippers rarely get further than the village. With a rental car you can reach UNESCO-listed stave churches, 650-metre viewpoints, hidden fjord villages, mountain lodge meals, ancient Viking reconstructions, and some of the most dramatic roads in Europe — all within a short drive of Flåm.
A 30-metre cantilevered platform of laminated pine and steel jutting 650 metres above Sognefjorden. On a clear day the view is simply one of the best in all of Norway. To make the most of it, visit early morning or late afternoon — the light is better and the viewpoint is far quieter. With a car you can time your visit exactly as you like, rather than being tied to a fixed schedule.
A peaceful village nestled deep in the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord, surrounded by towering cliffs and calm fjord waters. One of its highlights is a beautiful white wooden church from 1859 standing quietly at the edge of the fjord — a true symbol of the area's heritage and charm. Almost no cruise passenger ever makes it here. With a car, it's a scenic drive of slightly over 30 minutes.
One of Norway's most beautiful and best-preserved stave churches, standing virtually unchanged since 1180 AD. A visitor centre with café and souvenir shop sits beside it. The drive winds through spectacular valley scenery that makes the journey as rewarding as the destination.
A tiny, tucked-away fjordside village that almost no cruise passenger ever visits — but that's exactly its charm. Undredal is home to Norway's smallest stave church (still in regular use) and is famous across Norway for its traditional goat cheese. A narrow, winding road leads down to the waterfront. Totally inaccessible without your own car.
A living reconstruction of Viking Age life at Njardarheimr. Enthusiastic re-enactors stay in character as villagers — you can try axe throwing, explore authentic buildings, and learn traditional crafts. A great half-day for families. Reachable by car or by the fjord cruise + bus, but a car gives you flexibility to linger.
One of Norway's best-preserved historic villages — 161 wooden buildings dating from the 18th and 19th centuries, many still inhabited. The drive from Flåm passes through the world's longest road tunnel (Lærdalstunnelen, 24.5 km), which is an experience in itself. A quieter, more authentic slice of Norwegian history than most tourists ever discover.
Norway's leading centre for glacier and climate education, situated at the end of the Fjærlandsfjord beside Jostedalsbreen — mainland Europe's largest glacier. The drive there is magnificent, winding deep into the Sognefjord. Exhibitions are presented in 13 languages. A full-day trip best done by car.
Drive up through the Aurlandsdalen valley — dramatic mountain scenery, waterfalls, and perfect photo stops all the way. At Østerbø Fjellstove, enjoy traditional Norwegian mountain food before stretching your legs with a walk in the peaceful, green valley. Nature, views, and good food without rushing. A perfect half-day trip for those who want the real Norway.
Consistently rated one of the world's most scenic train journeys. The line climbs 866 metres through waterfalls and mountain scenery to Myrdal in under an hour. A natural complement to a day of driving — do the train in the morning, pick up your car in the afternoon.
The Nærøyfjord is one of the world's narrowest and most spectacular fjords — a UNESCO World Heritage site. The cruise from Flåm to Gudvangen takes around 1.5 hours. Combine it with a drive: take the boat one way and drive back via Undredal.
Pick up your car at the train station in Flåm, just five minutes walk from the cruise port. Pick up your car right at the heart of the village.
Our Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs and Toyota hybrids are well-suited to mountain roads — quiet, capable, and efficient on both steep gradients and main road stretches.
Questions before you arrive? Reach us on WhatsApp or email any day of the week, 9 AM – 9 PM. We're happy to help plan your route.
Pick up in the village centre and go wherever the road takes you — hidden fjord villages, mountain lodges, ancient churches, and glacier views that most visitors never reach.