Fjord Tours · Active day excursion

Flåm Zipline, Flåm Railway and bike ride

One-day active loop: Flåm Railway, zipline, and bike ride in Norway

Illustration of Flåm Zipline, Flåm Railway and bike ride

Fjord Tours offers a one-day active adventure in Flåm, Norway, combining three distinct experiences in the Flåm Valley. The day begins with the Flåm Railway, a scenic train journey considered one of the most beautiful in the world, climbing from Flåm to Vatnahalsen through dramatic valley scenery. After a short walk, you enter the main event: Scandinavia's longest zipline. Strapped into a harness, you descend 1,381 metres across the valley at speeds reaching 100 km/h, finishing at Kårdalen summer farm in the upper valley. After a rest, you pick up a bike and ride a gentle downhill route on the Rallarvegen back to Flåm, following the tranquil Flåm River. The entire package costs 1,632 NOK (about USD 166). This excursion suits active travellers, photographers drawn to the valley's panoramic views, and anyone seeking an outdoor-focused day without a multi-day commitment.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a one-day excursion, not an overnight trip; plan transport to and from Flåm separately.

Day by day

  1. Day 1rail

    Flåm Railway, Zipline and Bike Ride

    Take the Flåm Railway to Vatnahalsen, ride the Flåm Zipline down the valley to Kårdalen summer farm, then bike back to Flåm along the Rallarvegen.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 1The Flåm Railway climbs through the valley offering panoramic views; then you fly down the 1,381-metre Flåm Zipline at speeds reaching 100 km/h to Kårdalen summer farm.
  • Day 1A gentle downhill bike ride on Rallarvegen returns you along the tranquil Flåm River back to your starting point in Flåm.

Questions travellers ask

Is train travel included?
Yes, the Flåm Railway from Flåm to Vatnahalsen is part of the package.
What activities are involved?
You take the Flåm Railway uphill, ride Scandinavia's longest zipline (1,381 metres) down to Kårdalen summer farm, then bike downhill back to Flåm along the Rallarvegen.
How fit do I need to be?
The bike ride is described as a gentle downhill ride. The zipline is suitable for those comfortable with heights and speed; a 200-metre walk leads to the zipline start.
What does the price include?
The price of 1,632 NOK (USD 166) covers the train, zipline, and bike. Equipment is provided.

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