From Flåm, Guided Tour: Stegastein, Borgund Stave Church & More

4.5
(89 reviews)
Aurlandsvangen, Norway

5 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Enjoy a hassle-free pickup near your cruise ship in Flåm by our in-house trained guide.

Drive through the world’s longest road tunnel, then enter the green Lærdal Valley.

At the Borgund Stave Church, enjoy a photo opportunity of the exterior of this 800-year-old wooden wonder.

Walk through Lærdal, a charming village with over 160 well-preserved wooden houses from the 1700s-1800s.

Travel over the Snowy Road (Aurlandsfjellet), and be surrounded by an untouched landscape.

Visit the Stegastein Viewpoint, with panoramic views of the UNESCO-listed Aurlandsfjord.

Drive over one of the 18 offical scenic routes in Norway

Note 1: Time between scenic ride and stops is about 50/50.
Note 2: Snowy road opening varies from early June to mid-October.
Note 3: Borgund Stave Church is an exterior visit only.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Click on the link for the correct parking spot. If you are a cruise passengers: Disembark, cross the small bridge and follow. First you will follow the bend to the left and after a minute you will see the big parking area on you right hand side. You will meet your guide there.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Flam (Pass by)

    You will be picked op conveniently near the cruise ship at the big parking area. Easy to reach by crossing the bridge over the little river.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1

    This tunnel holds the record as the longest road tunnel globally. Over a distance of 24.5 kilometers (approximately 15,2 miles), your guide will keep you entertained with fascinating facts and stories. As the bus makes its way through, it descends to a depth of up to 1,400 meters (about 4,593 feet) beneath the mountain, taking you on a remarkable journey.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    You'll get the opportunity to make pictures of world's most distinctive and best-preserved stave church. We will stop in front, allowing to shoot fotos from the exterior. It's amazing that this church is still standing strong after 800 years, especially when you consider that it's entirely constructed from wood.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    Stroll through streets surrounded by charming, colorful wooden houses that have been standing since the 1700s and 1800s. Lærdalsøyri is recognized as a national "heritage village" and is home to 161 wooden houses that were once a vital trading hub between the east and west of Norway. It's a place bursting with history, and you'll feel like you've stepped into another world as you explore this quaint village.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Be surrounded by a raw untamed nature. As you explore Aurlandsfjellet, you will be breathing in the crisp clean air. One of the highlights is the captivating waterfall and lake atop the mountain plateau. During the peak of summer, you can indulge in wild berries and may have the chance to encounter grazing sheep in this pristine setting. With the possibility of snow all year round, Aurlandsfjellet earns its reputation as the 'Snowy Road"

    35 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Stegastein Viewpoint

    For photographers, Stegastein is a dream come true. The Stegastein viewing platform offers a stunning, unobstructed view over the UNESCO-listed Aurlandsfjord. From the platform, you will be hovering 650 meters (2,130 feet) above the Aurlandsfjord. With its glass front, it offers a one-of-a-kind view.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Flam (Pass by)

    We will make our way back to flam

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for children under 4 years old.
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