Port



Flåm Port

Flåm Port is one of Norway’s most popular ports of call for cruise ships, with over 130 ships putting in every summer. As from May 1999 Flåm have improved the berthing facilities to enable the largest cruise ship to berth alongside. The harbour basin has all the facilities for using tender boats on days when several cruise ships are in the harbour at the same time. The new infrastructure of Flåm provides better access for passengers to the tours of the surrounding fjord region.

Flåm is a popular tourist destination and a perfect starting point for half-day and all-day trips in beautiful natural surroundings. Nearby attractions include the famous Flåm Railway, the Flåm Railway Museum, Otternes Farmyard an ancient farm hamlet, Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre, Borgund Stave Church with visitor centre etc. Flåm offers several activities like hiking, cycling, canoeing etc. You will also find hotel, pension, restaurants, supermarket, souvenir shops, post office, bank as well as a shuttle bus service to attractions throughout the summer.


Technical information

New quay:
Length: 110 metres. Ships of all sizes can berth.
Depth: 12 metres when water level is normal.
Height of quay: 2.4 metres when water level is normal.
Water supply: Capacity per tonne, approx.100 cubic metres per hour.
Waste disposal: 8 m3 and 10 m3 containers. Must be booked 48 hours in advance.
Electricity: Contact the Harbour District.

Tides: 1 - 1,5 metre's difference.

Aurland Port

Aurland Port can be visited using tender boats and smaller vessels can berth. Aurland is a modern village community, still with an active agricultural economy. Other important sectors are industry, tourism and electricity generation. Waterfalls and mountain lakes play an important part in the economy of the municipality. Aurland offers attractions like Otternes Farmyard, an ancient farm hamlet from the 17th century, beautiful Vangen church dating from 1202, Aurland shoe factory, or take a bus journey up the Aurlandsdalen valley past dramatic scenery.
Technical information

Anchor depth: 30 - 50 metres. Sandy seabed.
Length of quay: 25 metres. Other quays of varying length.
Depth: Varies from 2 - 5 metres.

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Undredal Port

Undredal Port lies in idyllic surroundings by the Aurlandsfjord. Small vessels can berth at the quay. Undredal, which has a population of 90 people and some 500 goats, is a lovely little village. Visit Scandinavia’s smallest church, a stave church dating from 1147. Undredal is otherwise known for its excellent goat cheese, which is still made in the traditional way. Visit Eldhuset, a house of cheese where you will get a closer look in the process of maturing white goat cheese. You will have the chance to taste white and brown goat cheese and other local farm products.

Technical information

Anchor depth: 20 - 30 metres. Sandy seabed.
Length of quay: 12 metres.
Depth: 3 metres

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Gudvangen Port

Gudvangen Port lies innermost in the wild and beautiful Nærøyfjord, the narrowest fjord arm in Europe! The quay can accommodate tender boats and small vessels. En route up the fjord you will see tiny farms clinging to the mountainside as they have done for hundreds of years. Gudvangen is a beautiful little village with a population of 100. The Gudvangen Fjord Hotell, centrally located in the harbour area, is built in Viking style, has a restaurant and souvenir shop. Gudvangen is an ideal starting point for walks along the fjord.
New attraction - The white magical caves. An interactive and spiritual art experience inside the mountain. Only open for pre booked groups. Info: www.gudvangen.com

Technical information

Anchor depth: 20 - 30 metres. Sandy seabed.
Length of quay: 40 metres.
Depth: 6 metres.

Access restrictions: Gudvangen - Nærøyfjord:
Bakkasundet, depth 10 metres.


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