Is Flam Norway worth visiting?

Flam is probably one of the most visited fjord destinations in Norway. Not only it’s a popular stop for Norwegian cruises, but it’s also an important element of a very popular formula – Norway in a Nutshell. We visited Flam by car, as part of our two-week Norway road trip.

Can you visit Viking villages?

The brand new Viking Village in Gudvangen is a perfect place to spend a day with the whole family! At the Viking Village in Gudvangen you can listen to the echoes of history as you hear stories of the Vikings. Here you can understand who the Vikings were and where they came from.

How to get to Gudvangen Norway?

Train, fly to Sogndal, car ferry

Take the train from Oslo S to Oslo lufthavn stasjon.
Fly from Oslo (OSL) to Sogndal (SOG)
Take the car ferry from Kaupanger ferjekai to Gudvangen ferjekai.

Is there a Viking village in Norway?

Viking Valley, Gudvangen – in the heart of the unique UNESCO listed Norwegian fjord landscape – is the setting for the town of Njardarheimr. In the Viking village Njardarheimr you will experience an authentic village showing how the Vikings lived 1000 years ago when Gudvangen got its name.

Where is the real Viking Village?

Vikings of all ages march throughout the village of Fjord, Norway, celebrating their heritage.

What is the narrowest fjord in Norway?

Naeroyfjord
This fjord is located in western Norway and it’s the narrowest in Norway. At its narrowest point is 250 metres wide, while the mountains soar 1,761 metres above sea level.

Can you live in Gudvangen?

During the Viking era, Gudvangen was an important trading place. Viking village Njardarheimr is now built as a permanent village. It is to become a town where Vikings from all over the world can live together re-enacting the past and share their knowledge and stories with visitors.

Are there any Vikings left?

Almost one million Britons alive today are of Viking descent, which means one in 33 men can claim to be direct descendants of the Vikings. Around 930,000 descendents of warrior race exist today – despite the Norse warriors’ British rule ending more than 900 years ago.

How far is Bergen from Gudvangen?

The distance between Bergen and Gudvangen is 99 km. The road distance is 147.9 km.

How do I get from Gudvangen to Bergen?

The best way to get from Gudvangen to Bergen without a car is to bus which takes 2h 30m and costs kr 280 – kr 350. How long does it take to get from Gudvangen to Bergen? The bus from Gudvangen E16 to Bergen busstasjon takes 2h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Why visit Gudvangen fjord?

Visiting Gudvangen a tour on the fjord can not be missed. The feeling you get when paddling along the narrow fjord surrounded by steep mountains and impressive waterfalls, it just can`t be described in words, it has to be experienced!

What is the meaning of Gudvangen?

Gudvangen – or Gudvangr means: The field of the gods by the water and the small village has approximately 120 inhabitants. With its dramatic and spectacular scenery, Gudvangen has been a magnet for tourists for more than a century.

How did Gudvangen get to Stalheim?

Already at the end of the 19th century cruise ships from Europe began calling at Gudvangen, and hundreds of local farmers were involved in transporting tourists in horse-drawn transport from the fjord via the steep Stallheimskleiva road to the Stalheim Hotel.

What to do in Nærøyfjorden?

Bakkanosi is easily accessed from Gudvangen and offers one of the best views of Nærøyfjorden just as from a bird’s perspective. The hike can be done by most people in generally good shape, but watch out for stepping to far out on the «Nosi» as it is quite a long way down. When in Gudvangen a visit to the viking village is a must.