The boat ride from Flåm to Gudvangen, through the Aurlandsfjord and Nærøyfjord, is one of the most scenic and memorable experiences you can have in Norway. Starting in the tiny village of Flåm, nestled at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, you board a ferry and glide out into the still, deep water surrounded by steep mountains. Right away, the scenery is breathtaking — green slopes dotted with farms, waterfalls cascading down cliffs, and snow lingering on the highest peaks even in summer.

As the boat moves along the Aurlandsfjord, the water is wide and calm, giving you a chance to take in the grandeur of the landscape. Tiny hamlets and solitary houses appear here and there, their red and white walls standing out against the green and gray of the mountainsides. After a while, the fjord narrows dramatically as you enter the Nærøyfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, the cliffs rise so steeply on both sides that they seem to close in, and waterfalls pour straight into the fjord from hundreds of feet above.

The closer you get to Gudvangen, the more remote and peaceful the landscape feels. The water is often like glass, reflecting the cliffs and sky, and the air is cool and fresh. Finally, the boat arrives at Gudvangen, a quiet village at the fjord’s end, where the mountains almost meet above you. This journey, with its ever-changing views of Norway’s natural beauty, is a truly unforgettable experience.