Flåmsbrygga Hotel, Flåm

Pros  

• Enjoy a waterfront hotel setting with direct fjord views and access to walking paths.
• Rooms have blackout shades (for white nights), Nespresso machines, mini-fridges for storing snacks and drinks, and private balconies with seating that face the views.
• Fuel up on the extensive breakfast buffet (included) before heading outdoors, and then make dinner reservations at its popular microbrewery, which features Viking-inspired fare made with local ingredients.
• Rent a kayak up the street to further explore the area (guests can receive a discounted rate).
• The spacious parking lot features electric vehicle charging stations (and is free of charge for the first few hours).
• The staff, including the manager, Monna, is warm and eager to show you around the property and help you with any last-minute dinner reservations.

Cons

• Neighboring room noise is possible—light sleepers should request a room on the top floor.
• The adjacent cruise ship port often brings daytime crowds, though evenings tend to be more peaceful. 

Authenticity

Flåmsbrygga boasts a charming, albeit slightly rustic, Norwegian aesthetic, thanks to its natural materials, including woodwork, the use of driftwood, stone, and glass. The expansive location is right on the waterfront, with walking paths and gardens (thanks to Monna and her gardener, who tend to the plants) as well as interesting art installations like the "Tree of Life" wood sculpture in the yard. It's a place that draws guests and locals in all seasons. Summer is all about capitalizing on the views from various aspects of the property, while winter gets atmospheric with holiday lights and a roaring fireplace at the brewery. 

Location

The hotel has a prime location in one of the most famous villages on the Sognefjord, adjacent to the cruise port, just 250 feet (76 m) away. Guests tend to have the property to themselves in the mornings and evenings, and it's a short walk to the famous Flåm Railway, as well as shops, restaurants, and a bakery. Free parking is available on the property, as is a single EV charger—if it's free, ask the staff to let you charge your car for a few hours.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Most standard-sized rooms are located in the hotel's main three-story wooden building. The decor is rustic-modern, with hardwood floors, wood walls, beige plaid accents, and small seated balconies with views of the Aurlandsfjord and Flåm harbor (a few Economy Rooms don't have balconies). Simple bathrooms feature walk-in showers that come with luxury foam shampoo and body wash, although no conditioner is provided. Superior Rooms, however, offer conditioner, as well as double balconies facing the fjord. Meanwhile, two peaceful family rooms are available in a separate building above the breakfast room, each accommodating 4-5 guests.

Amenities

Flamsbrygga is known for its award-winning microbrewery, Ægir Brewpub, which serves local beers brewed on-site and impressive fare often procured from local farms. First-timers typically opt for an experience-tasting option that pairs five beers with five small dishes, beginning with a memorable salmon tartare. In addition, a complimentary breakfast buffet is served daily for guests, and an all-day café offers lunch items, ice cream, and coffee for guests and visitors, including cruise ship passengers who often migrate through the property to get to other attractions in Flåm.

Family-Friendliness

The hotel provides family-friendly accommodations, with rooms suitable for families of four or five. Children can enjoy the on-site playground, and the hotel's location near local attractions makes it convenient for family outings.

Sustainability

Flåmsbrygga is an Eco-Lighthouse Certified property, having fulfilled strict requirements in the areas of work environment, purchasing, energy, transportation, waste, emissions, and aesthetics. Guests will notice small touches, such as bath products in eco-friendly dispensers and beer sold in aluminum cans.

Other Highlights

The friendly hotel staff—many of whom have been working at the hotel for years—are happy to assist with a range of activities, no matter how much time you have, from full-day excursions to trails that can be accomplished in less than an hour.