The Town of Flåm on the Sognefjorda
The boat arrived into the harbor in Flåm, Norway. We had the rest of
the afternoon and the next morning to explore the area. We took a
hike that afternoon, had dinner at the Viking restaurant next to the
hotel, and had a leisurely morning before catching the train out.
Thursday April 18, 2019 - Friday April 19, 2019
2019 Norway pictures
Part 6: Bergenhus Festning (Bergen Castle Fortress)
Part 7: Fjords: The Train to Voss
Part 8: Fjords: The Bus to Gudvangen
Part 9: Fjords: Gudvangen
Part 10: Sognefjord by Boat
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Exploring Flåm
After we arrived, we checked into our
hotel room, had a quick rest and then went to explore Flåm a bit.
We hiked to the Brekkefossen Waterfall, but that's covered in the
next Albumn/Folder. But on the way to that trail, we saw a little
of the area.
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The train honked its horn just before passing us.
Holy shit it was loud!
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The Brekkefossen Waterfall across the Flåmselvi River.
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I don't know what the black house is. A raised guesthouse?
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Cute house. Weird trees. Mountains and waterfall.
Quite nice.
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Another waterfall. There are many around this region.
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A cute house with easy roof access. I don't know why.
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I don't know what a FagStrikk is but it has to do with knitting.
Around the Flåm Hills
Heading back from the Brekkefossen Waterfall, we were on the west side
of the Flåmselvi River, the same side as the falls, the opposite side
as the pier. There had been recent roadwork and there were large piles
of rocks and gravel. And the hills were still neat.
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The rock was neat, it had gray and pink components to it.
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Gravel mounds with mountains and a waterfall in the background.
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The kid's parents are nearby watching him climb on the gravel.
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All things Flåm-related to the left. The bridge to the left
is the E16 route...(more)
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We crossed this bridge which took us back to the pier and
the hotel.
By the Pier (Flåmsbrygga)
The town of Flåm is pretty small, some houses and a few businesses.
By the pier are more touristy places, like the hotels, gift shops,
restaurants, and so on. The train terminal is also here.
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The ship parked here in the night, in front of our hotel room.
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Stephanie points to where we are (on Earth). The globe
floats on water.
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They fjord tour boats will be going to all electric, zero
emission.
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A map of hikes around Flåms. We took #3 Brekkefossen waterfall.
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A map of the hikes around Flåm valley. We went to
Brekkefossen waterfall.
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The Flåmsbana tracks are in the distance in the center by
the black signs..
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A pier for a cruise ship. In the summer they can be stacked
up 3 deep.
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Looking across the water to the far side of the pier.
Hotel and Restaurant
We stayed in the Flåmsbrygga Hotell which is right by the water.
Aside: I learned in Bergen that bryggen is the world for
wharf or pier. And en as well as aas a
suffix for the definite article the.
They provide a great breakfast that's included with the stay (no
pictures of it, sorry; I was too busy eating) at the Flåmstova Restaurant.
We had dinner at the associated Ægir Brewery and Pub (Bryggeripub).
Sort-of Viking-themed or inspired food, plus Viking waiters.
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Frank sitting on the patio outside of the hotel room.
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Flåmstova with Ægir behind it. The Face Tree
is off frame to the right.
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Remains of a tree with faces carved into the various branches.
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Frank doing his Gondor-statue impression with a lens-cap shield.
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The Flåmstova Restaurant, where the hotel serves breakfast
(and other meals).
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Ægir Brewery and Pub. Note the Viking Dragons onthe roofs.
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Ægir Brewery and Pub, designed to look like a viking hut.
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By the entranceway to Ægir, the wood is carved into a
serpent/dragon.
2019 Norway pictures
Part 6: Bergenhus Festning (Bergen Castle Fortress)
Part 7: Fjords: The Train to Voss
Part 8: Fjords: The Bus to Gudvangen
Part 9: Fjords: Gudvangen
Part 10: Sognefjord by Boat
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