English edition PRODUCT MANUAL 2014 FLГ…M Welcome to Fjord Norway and the worldвЂ™s best fjord destination (The National Geographic Traveller Magazine) Last update October 2013 CONTENTS Presentation of our companies and products Contact list Page Page 3 4 Product information and facts News from the FlГҐm Railway and Visit FlГҐm Online seat reservation вЂ“ FlamBooking.com Rail fares 2014 Timetables 2014 Page Page Page Page Page 5 7 8 9 10 The FlГҐm Railway Documentation Centre Page 11 Fjord sightseeing and package tours Page 12 Page 16 Page Page Page Page 17 18 19 20 Page 22 Page Page Page Page Page Page 23 26 27 28 29 31 Presentation of Fretheim Hotel Capacity / Prices Conference facilities Activities at Fretheim Hotel Aurlandskoen Г‰conomusГ©e Presentation of the Aurland and FlГҐm region NГ¦rГёyfjorden on UNESCOвЂ™ World Heritage List Brochures and other marketing materials Presentation of online photo service Presentation of some of our web pages Map 2 PRESENTATION FlГҐm Utvikling AS (FlГҐm Development Ltd.) was founded on 30th June 1997 on the initiative of Aurland municipality, Sogn and Fjordane County administration and NSB AS вЂ“ Norwegian State Railways. FlГҐm Utvikling is owned by NSB AS (50 %) and Aurland Ressursutvikling AS (50 %). FlГҐm Utvikling AS owns and / or operates the following companies and brands: п‚· THE FLГ…M RAILWAY As one of NorwayвЂ™s leading tourist attractions, the FlГҐm Railway runs daily and all-year-round from FlГҐm at the fjord and up to Myrdal station on the Bergen Railway, 866 meters above sea level. 2013 was a very good year, with 716.000 satisfied guests who experienced a trip with one of EuropeвЂ™s steepest and most exciting stretch of railway! п‚· FLГ…M PORT Since the construction of a new deep-water port in 1999, FlГҐm Utvikling has been responsible for service and marketing of FlГҐm Port, which is one of NorwayвЂ™s most visited cruise harbours. FlГҐm Port offers its hospitality to all kinds of vessels, from regular boat traffic to the largest cruise ship. In 2013 we had 171 cruise ship calls to FlГҐm Port. Aurland Ressursutvikling AS owns the following companies and brands: п‚· FLГ…M AS вЂ“ VISIT FLГ…M This is our destination company for sales and marketing of the FlГҐm- and Aurland region on both national and international extent. Key elements in our marketing are the brand Visit FlГҐm and our Internet portal www.visitflam.com. п‚· FRETHEIM HOTEL The Historical Fretheim Hotel is a beautiful building in the Swiss Style with 121 rooms in different room categories, among them 18 Historical rooms. The restaurant and lobby bar have magnificent fjord view and served local produced food. Explore the English inspired garden and our new cafГ© with out door serving. п‚· THE FLГ…M RAILWAY MUSEUM & DOCUMENTATION CENTRE The FlГҐm Railway Museum & Documentation Centre gives you an insight in the building of one of the worldвЂ™s steepest railway, the technical development and the people behind this unique engineering work. The centre is located in FlГҐm old station building and is open all year. The centre offers free entrance! п‚· SOGNEFJORDEN AS The company Sognefjorden AS offers regular sightseeing tours between FlГҐm вЂ“ Gudvangen and in the Sognefjord area. In addition they offer package tours by coach and charter tours. п‚· AURLANDSKOEN Г‰CONOMUSГ‰E The traditional Aurland Shoe is today produced in NorwayвЂ™s last shoe factory. The visitor centre show traditional craft through exhibitions where you get insight in todayвЂ™s shoemakers work! The purpose and vision behind Aurland Ressursutvikling AS is to maintain and develop the entire FlГҐm- and Aurland region into one of the prime tourist destinations and experiencecentres in Scandinavia. 3 CONTACTS FlГҐmsbana вЂ“ the FlГҐm Railway / FlГҐm Utvikling AS Managing Director: Sivert Bakk Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 02 E-mail: [email protected] Sales & Marketing Manager: Bengt Hammer Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 03 E-mail: [email protected] Booking вЂ“ Ticket office вЂ“ FlГҐm station: Tel: (+47) 57 63 21 00 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.flaamsbana.no & www.visitflam.com Switchboard вЂ“ Contact: E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.visitflam.com Sognefjorden AS Managing Director: Stig Johnny Buvik Sales & Marketing Office: E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.sognefjorden-as.no Fretheim Hotel General Manager: Г�ivind Wigand E-mail: [email protected] Booking Manager: Ingvild Г…svang E-mail: [email protected] Information вЂ“ Contact: E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.fretheimhotel.no Aurlandskoen Г‰conomusГ©e Managing director: Geirfinn Lysne E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.aurlandskoen.no FlГҐm Utvikling AS: The FlГҐm Railway: Fretheim Hotel: The FlГҐm Railway Documentation Centre: FlГҐm Port Authority: Sognefjorden AS: Aurlandskoen Г‰conomusГ©e: Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50 Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50 Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 00 Fax: (+47) 57 63 14 09 The FlГҐm Railway Museum & Documentation Centre Managers: Kate & Espen Ottersen Tel: (+47) 57 63 23 10 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.flaamsbana-museet.no FlГҐm Port Authority Operations Manager FlГҐm Port & the FlГҐm Railway: Alf StrГёmsnes E-mail: [email protected] Information вЂ“ Contact FlГҐm Port: E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.flaam-cruise.com Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50 Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 11 Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 06 Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50 Tel: (+47) 57 63 14 00 Fax: (+47) 57 63 23 50 Tel: (+47) 57 63 32 00 Tel: (+47) 57 63 32 00 Fax: (+47) 57 63 31 99 Fax: (+47) 57 63 31 99 Tel: (+47) 90 17 50 00 Fax: (+47) 57 63 11 19 Tel: (+47) 57 63 45 46 Fax: (+47) 57 63 11 19 Tel: (+47) 57 63 63 00 Fax: (+47) 57 63 11 19 Tel. (+47) 57 63 32 12 Fax: (+47) 57 63 33 85 P.O. Box 42 - NO-5742 FlГҐm Norway P.O. Box 75 - NO-5742 FlГҐm Norway P.O. Box 63 - NO-5742 FlГҐm Norway P.O. Box 89 - NO-5742 FlГҐm Norway P.O. Box 80 - NO-5742 FlГҐm Norway P.O. Box 50 - NO-5742 FlГҐm Norway Odden 13 B - NO-5745 Aurland Norway 4 DISCLAIMER REGARDING THE FLГ…M RAILWAY FlГҐm Utvikling AS (FlГҐm Development Ltd.) FlГҐmsbana / the FlГҐm Railway reserve the right to change and correct any information provided in this document due to possible changes in operating and contract conditions, meaning that we are unable to deliver services according to the descriptions. PRODUCT INFORMATION AND FACTS As one of NorwayвЂ™s few private railways, we can offer a train journey through the best Norway can display of beautiful, untouched and dramatic nature. Tickets for the FlГҐm Railway, solely or combined with NSBвЂ™s (Norwegian State Railways) lines, can be purchased from all manned stations and most travel agencies, as well as from our local sales office in FlГҐm station. The FlГҐm Railway - idyll and drama The journey from FlГҐm at the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, up to the high mountain station at Myrdal on the Bergen Railway, is a railway experience unparalleled in Europe; 20 kilometres long with a descent of 2,838 feet and a gradient of 1 metre in 18! The gradient is unique for this kind of ordinary gauge railway, and to cope with the enormous height difference, the track runs partly through tunnels which spiral in and out of the mountainside. The journey through the steep and narrow FlГҐm Valley, with views of mighty waterfalls and mountain peaks, takes about 60 minutes. The train travels slowly and even stops at the most scenic spots. The trains from and to FlГҐm connect at Myrdal with most day-trains running between the capital city of Oslo and Bergen on the west coast. Combined and co-ordinated travels The FlГҐm Railway and NSBвЂ™s Oslo вЂ“ Bergen Railway are cooperating on the same ticket system, which gives an opportunity to have a common and a general train ticket. For co-ordinated travels on both lines, the company who issues the tickets is responsible for вЂ“ and must provide вЂ“ all necessary seat reservations for both lines. See page no. 9 for more info. Rail fares and payment Our prices for 2014 are listed on page no. 10. Note that the fares from FlГҐm to Vatnahalsen and Reinunga stations are the same as from FlГҐm to Myrdal. We accept payment by cash or credit card at point of boarding, or by voucher from well-known clients. If you are using voucher and invoice we add a fee of NOK 50 per invoice. Note that the invoices as per today will be sent through our account partner вЂњNSB RegnskapвЂќ. Invoices are to be paid within 15 days, for delayed payments an interest will be charged. 5 Seat reservations Our train sets have a total capacity of 525 seats. On the FlГҐm Railway it is only possible to reserve seats for groups starting from 10 persons, and customers who do not participate in organised groups can use one of our carriages intentioned for individuals. Seat reservation for groups is compulsory but free of charge. Reservations are shown by вЂњreservedsignвЂќ stickers with the groupвЂ™s name on the train windows - there are no numbered seats. We recommend that seats are reserved well in advance, and please use the Internet, fax or e-mail if possible. It is of great help if the booking comprises of an alternative departure, as some departures may be frequently fully booked on days with high demand. For all group bookings it is important to inform us of any major changes in the number of travellers or possible cancellations. Missing information regarding changes or cancellations from 4 weeks to 3 days before departure, may lead a 10 % of the ordinary fare invoiced. Cancellations later than 3 days before departure are looked on as вЂњno-showвЂќ, and the entire fare for the journey may be invoiced Confirmation of reservations As per today, the earliest we can confirm your booking is 100 days before departure. We will contact you if any problems with pre-booked reservations occur. For Flam Railway reservations we recommend our online booking system at; www.flambooking.com. Welcome to the FlГҐm Railway вЂ“ an experience all year round! FlГҐmsbana - The FlГҐm Railway Tel: Web: (+47) 57 63 21 00 www.flaamsbana.no www.visitflam.com Fax: E-mail: (+47) 57 63 23 50 [email protected] 6 NEWS FLГ…M RAILWAY AND VISIT FLГ…M FlГҐm Utvikling AS is constantly improving the product elements and service on the FlГҐm Railway. Our fleet of trains now comprises of 6 electrical engines and 12 carriages, especially suited for driving this demanding line from the fjord to high mountains. During the journey information is given from the train loudspeakers and on LCD screens. Throughout the summer season most trains are manned with its own guide. The worldвЂ™s best destination and a spectacular train journey The National Geographic Traveler Magazine has named the Norwegian Fjords the worldвЂ™s best destination to visit and the FlГҐm Railway as one of EuropeвЂ™s 10 Top Train journeys. вЂњThe Society of International Railway TravellersвЂќ has listed the FlГҐm Railway as one of the worldвЂ™s top 25 train journeys. Information system An improved information system is installed on board the Flam Railway. Information about the scenery, the railwayвЂ™s history, pictures from the route, as well as technical and practical information in the course of the journey, is now given both from loudspeakers and on LCD screens. For groups such information can be provided in 15 different languages, but with a limitation for each departure of maximum 3 different languages in total per carriage. FlГҐm Railway brochure A colorful and informative brochure about the FlГҐm Railway is available in two different versions; Version 1: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Norwegian. Version 2: Chinese (two different versions), Thai, Korean, Polish, Hungarian, Portuguese, Dutch and Finnish. вЂњMemories for a lifetimeвЂќ A 20 minutes DVD-presentation is available in 9 different languages; English, German, Japanese, French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Korean and Russian. The film is also available on our web; www.visitflam.com. The host in our promotion film is Mr Ian Wright, known from the TV programs Lonely Planet and Globe Trekker. Our internet portal www.visitflam.com Our Internet portal; www.visitflam.com offers several services such as a free photo service (500 pictures), video, webcam, download or ordering of brochures etc. 7 FLГ…MSBANA BOOKING - www.flambooking.com This is an online booking service merely for the group market, as seat reservations on the Flam Railway is only required and possible for groups from 10 persons. We hope and believe that FlГҐmsbana Booking will be a user-friendly and easy to operate booking system, where you easily choose the travel date, number, stretch and departure plus state the group name and contact information. When you have filled in your company name and contact information, these data will be saved for future use. The information given will then be accessible on "My Page", and if you have further bookings or changes, you log in by use of username and password. Here you will also find information on status and furthermore processing of the order / booking. "My Page" also contains train timetables for different periods, as well as conditions and group prices for the FlГҐm Railway. Be aware that we until further notice will not be able to confirm the reservations before 100 days prior of departure. When you use a username and password on "My Page", you will have access to a summary of your contact information and all the bookings you have done on FlГҐmsbana Booking. From here you can book for new groups, as well as change or cancel travels that have been previously booked. Furthermore all messages you have sent to the FlГҐm Railway from "My Page", will be saved here together with the answers from FlГҐmsbana Booking. By this you will get access to a complete list of all your correspondence with us. 8 RAIL FARES 2014 FlГҐm вЂ“ Myrdal or Myrdal вЂ“ FlГҐm Ordinary adult ticket Ordinary child ticket (4-15 years) Group discount (10 %) вЂ“ from 10 paying persons high season 01.05 вЂ“ 30.09 Group discount (25 %) вЂ“ from 10 paying persons low season 01.10 вЂ“ 30.04 + 01.10 вЂ“ 31.12 One way Go and return 300 150 270 400 300 360 226 300 All prices in Norwegian Kroner (NOK) and includes 8 % VAT. We reserve the right to make adjustments due to new VAT rates or other public taxes. Local travels on the FlГҐm Railway вЂ“ go and return - (se page no. 5 & 6) The FlГҐm Railway has introduced a return-discount for adult full fare and groups. Please note that fares and discounts on the FlГҐm Railway may differ from the regular NSB fares and conditions. Our discount for groups is 10 % in high season period May - September. Unless otherwise is booked or agreed, we will issue tickets for adult passengers. For large-scale group series travelling locally on the FlГҐm Railway, we are open for negotiations on fares and conditions. If you have a group with at least 10 paying persons, one tour leader or guide etc. travels free of charge. Both when you book and buy tickets, we need to know the total number of persons in the group, including tour leader or guide. The FlГҐm Railway is a local traffic rail stretch with no numbered seats. Seat reservation is only possible and necessary for groups from 10 persons. Pre-booked group tickets can be issued and paid until 10 minutes prior of departure from our local sales office in FlГҐm station. Combined travels and tickets for the FlГҐm Railway (FlГҐm Utvikling AS) and the Bergen Railway (NSB AS) As you might be familiar with our company is in control of the FlГҐm Railway only, and NSB AS (the Norwegian State Railways) is in control of the main line between Oslo and Bergen. NSB has decided that all groups on "their own lines" can only be handled through their central group office and not by local stations. Reservation and tickets for such combined and co-ordinated groups travelling together on both lines must be booked through - and will be handled by вЂ“ NSB Kundesenter (customer service) or NSB Incoming Bergen. Note that NSB will be able to book and issue combined tickets for both lines, such as FlГҐmвЂ“MyrdalвЂ“Voss/Bergen/Geilo/Oslo or vice-versa. NSB do not offer any free travel for guests, tour leaders or guides for groups, and we (the FlГҐm Railway) have to follow NSB's rules and regulations for such combined travels. Booking, price, issuing and payment of tickets will have to be arranged directly with NSB Kundesenter / NSB Incoming Bergen. NSB Contact information Tickets, timetables and booking for combined travels between NSB and the FlГҐm Railway. NSB Incoming Bergen Tel: (+47) 23 62 11 11 - E-mail: [email protected] NSB Kundesenter / Customer Service Tel: (+47) 815 00 888 вЂ“ www.nsb.no 9 TIMETABLES 2014 15. December 2013 вЂ“ 26. April 2014 Daily departures Train no.. Dep FlГҐm Arr Myrdal Train no. Dep Myrdal Arr FlГҐm 1870 1872 1874 1876 09.00 09.40 11.30 12.15 14.40 15.30 16.50 17.40 1871 1873 1875 1877 10.00 10.50 13.00 13.50 15.45 16.30 18.00 18.45 27. April 2014 вЂ“ 14. June 2014 Daily departures Train no.. Dep FlГҐm Arr Myrdal Train no. Dep Myrdal Arr FlГҐm 1850 1852 1854 1856 1858 1860 1862 1864 1868 08.35 09.27 09.45 10.43 11.05 12.01 12.20 13.15 13.35 14.31 14.50 15.46 16.05 17.03 17.25 18.17 19.55 20.48 1851 1853 1855 1857 1859 1861 1863 1865 1869 09.39 10.35 10.58 11.55 12.13 13.10 13.27 14.25 14.43 15.40 15.59 16.55 17.15 18.10 18.35 19.30 21.00 21.50 15. June 2014 вЂ“ 31. August 2014 Preliminary вЂ“ final timetables will be clear during March 2014 Daily departures Train no.. Dep FlГҐm Arr Myrdal Train no. Dep Myrdal Arr FlГҐm 1850 1852 1854 1856 1858 1860 1862 1864 1866 1868 08.35 09.27 09.45 10.43 11.05 12.01 12.20 13.15 13.35 14.31 14.50 15.46 16.05 17.03 17.25 18.17 18.40 19.36 19.55 20.48 1851 1853 1855 1857 1859 1861 1863 1865 1867 1869 09.39 10.35 10.58 11.55 12.13 13.10 13.27 14.25 14.43 15.40 15.59 16.55 17.15 18.10 18.35 19.30 19.48 20.45 21.00 21.50 01. September 2014 вЂ“ 28. September 2014 Preliminary вЂ“ final timetables will be clear during March 2014 Daily departures Train no.. Dep FlГҐm Arr Myrdal Train no. Dep Myrdal Arr FlГҐm 1850 1852 1854 1856 1858 1860 1862 1864 1868 08.35 09.27 09.45 10.43 11.05 12.01 12.20 13.15 13.35 14.31 14.50 15.46 16.05 17.03 17.25 18.17 19.55 20.48 1851 1853 1855 1857 1859 1861 1863 1865 1869 09.39 10.35 10.58 11.55 12.13 13.10 13.27 14.25 14.43 15.40 15.59 16.55 17.15 18.10 18.35 19.30 21.00 21.50 29. September 2014 вЂ“ 13. December 2014 Preliminary вЂ“ final timetables will be clear during March 2014 Daily departures Train no.. Dep FlГҐm Arr Myrdal Train no. Dep Myrdal Arr FlГҐm 1870 1872 1874 1876 09.00 09.40 11.30 12.15 14.40 15.30 16.50 17.40 1871 1873 1875 1877 10.00 10.50 13.00 13.50 15.45 16.30 18.00 18.45 10 THE FLГ…M RAILWAY MUSEUM Visit the FlГҐm Railway Documentation Centre and learn more about the exciting history of the FlГҐm Railway, the technical development and the people behind this unique engineering work. The FlГҐm Railway Documentation Centre offers an authentic El-9 locomotive, an old electric range locomotive, several rail tricycle and exhibitions with text, pictures, sounds and objects, as well as video presentation of a journey on the FlГҐm Railway. In front of the museum you will find a shop with FlГҐm Railway logo items and souvenirs. You can for example buy books and videos about FlГҐm and the FlГҐm Railway and you can purchase the traditional Aurland Shoe. Open daily - all year round Free entrance Telephone: (+47) 57 63 23 10 www.flamsbana-museet.no 11 Fax: (+ 47) 57 63 32 11 [email protected] NГ†RГ�YFJORD AND THE AURLANDSFJORD Fjord sightseeing and charter cruises Join one of our great fjord cruises in one of the most spectacular fjord areas in the world. The famous NГ¦rГёyfjord is on UNESCOвЂ™S World Heritage list and no wonder why. The scenery is simply breathtaking, and we will take you there! Sognefjorden AS Fjord Sightseeing & Tours has spezialised on regular sightseeing tours, by boat and coach, mainly starting from FlГҐm and Gudvangen. Choose from our sightseeing tours listed below or make your own fjord event. World Heritage Cruise, FlГҐm-Gudvangen, or vice versa (tour 101) A great fjord sightseeing on the Aurlandsfjord and the NГ¦rГёyfjord, considered to be two of the most spectacular fjords in the world. This tour is the classical and also the most popular tour offered in the fjords. Several departures daily from May 15th to September 15th, departing from either FlГҐm or Gudvangen. NOK 295/adult. Roundtrip incl. shuttle bus, NOK 365 /adult. World Heritage Cruise Undredal, FlГҐm-Undredal-Gudvangen-FlГҐm (tour 102) Fjord cruise from FlГҐm-Gudvangen/Gudvangen-FlГҐm including an activity package in the idyllic village Undredal. The village is renowned for its local goat cheese and tiny stave church. In Undredal you will have time for a lecture about the local goat cheese production including cheese tasting, a guided tour in Undredal Stave Church and time to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Dep. FlГҐm 11:00. Arr. Undredal 11:45. Dep. Undredal 14:00. Arr. Gudvangen 15:30. Shuttle bus return to FlГҐm included. Dep. Gudvangen 16:00. Arr. FlГҐm 16:20. Daily departures between June 1st and August 31st. Price NOK 495/adult. Stegastein Viewpoint, FlГҐm-Aurland-Stegastein, roundtrip (tour 301) A sightseeing tour by coach to Stegastein, the popular viewpoint at approx. 650 metres above the village of Aurland, giving you a spectacular fjord view. DonвЂ™t forget your camera. Daily departures from Mat 15th to September 15th, duration 1.5-2hours. Departs FlГҐm 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00, departs Aurland 10min later. (15/531/5 & 1/9-15/9: 2 daily departures: 10:30 & 14:00) NOK 210/adult. 12 Stalheim Sightseeing (tour 302) This great bus excursion takes you through the mountains and the NГ¦rГёyvalley, continuing up to the very popular viewpoint at Stalheim, overlooking the breath taking scenery of the NГ¦rГёy canyon. At Stalheim we enter the hotel garden for a 30min photo stop, before we start the decline through the spectacular windy road вЂњStalheimskleivaвЂќ. Guide folder will be handed out on the bus. Duration: approx. 2 hours. Two alternative departures from June 1st to August 31st. Price: NOK 310/adult. A: Departure FlГҐm 11:30 Departure FlГҐm 11:30, arrive Stalheim 12:15, 30min photostop, depart Stalheim 12:50 arrive FlГҐm 13:35. B: Departure FlГҐm 13:45 Departure FlГҐm 13:45, arrive Stalheim 14:20, 30min photostop, depart Stalheim 14:50, arrive FlГҐm 15:35. World Heritage Cruise & Stalheim Sightseeing (tour 303) A combination of our popular World Heritage Cruise and the spectacular bus excursion through the NГ¦rГёyvalley and вЂњStalheimskleivaвЂќ. Perfect tour for visitors with limited time to spend, but still looking for the best experience! Duration: approx. 4,5 hours. Two alternative departures from June 1st to August 31st. Price: NOK 535/adult. A: Departure FlГҐm 11:30 Departure FlГҐm 11:30, arrive Stalheim 12:15, 30min photostop, depart Stalheim 12:50, arrive Gudvangen 13:15. Fjord cruise depart Gudvangen 13:20, arrive FlГҐm 15:30. B: Departure FlГҐm 13:45 Departure FlГҐm 13:45, arrive Stalheim 14:20, 30min photostop, depart Stalheim 14:50, arrive Gudvangen 15:15. Fjord cruise depart Gudvangen 15:45, arrive FlГҐm 17:55. The Magic White Caves (tour 304) We take you through the mountains towards Gudvangen, and further on through the NГ¦rГёyvalley, before we enter the Magic White Caves for a guided tour. On carpeted passageways you can experience the inside of the mountain, an experience of light and sound, silence and darkness. Guide folder will be handed out on the bus. Duration: approx. 2 hours. One daily departure from June 1st to August 31st. Price NOK. 345/adult. Departure FlГҐm 11:30 Depart FlГҐm 11:30, arrive the Magic White Caves 12:05, guided tour with coffee/tea and cake, depart the Magic White Caves 13:00, arrive FlГҐm 13:35. Sognefjorden AS P.O. Box 50, N-5742 FlГҐm Phone (+47) 57 63 32 00 - Fax (+47) 57 63 31 99 Web: www.sognefjorden-as.no - E-mail: post@sognefjor 13 World Heritage Cruise & the Magic White Caves Two of our most popular tours combined: bus excursion from FlГҐm, through the NГ¦rГёyvalley, continuing to the Magic White Caves for a guided tour inside the mountain where you will be served coffee/tea and cake. The bus takes you back to Gudvangen, where you board our World Heritage Cruise, taking you on a 2 hour journey through breath-taking scenery back to FlГҐm. Duration: approx. 4,5 hours. One daily departure from June 1st to August 31st. Price: NOK 575/adult. Departure FlГҐm 11:30 Depart FlГҐm 11:30, arrive the Magic White Caves 12:05, guided tour with coffee/tea and cake, depart the Magic White Caves 13:00, arrive Gudvangen 13:15. World Heritage Cruise depart Gudvangen 13:20, arrive FlГҐm 15:30. Aurland Shoe Factory, FlГҐm-Aurland-FlГҐm (tour 306) Experience the artisans of shoe making through Aurlandskoen. The Aurland Shoe has been produced since the 1930s, and today the Aurland Shoe Factory is the only remaining manufacturer of this traditional shoe. Meet the artisans of shoe making, follow the steps of the production process and discover interesting elements of the historic craft. Make sure to take home with you a pair of proper shoes as a souvenir. The tour includes bus FlГҐm-Aurland-FlГҐm. Guided tours available for groups (min. 12 pax). Daily departures from June 1st to August 31st. Duration 1.5hours. Departs FlГҐm 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00. Nok. 210/adult. Cultural Walk in Aurland, FlГҐm-Aurland-FlГҐm (tour 307) This sightseeing tour gives you a close meeting with cultural heritage and activities in Aurland - a new tour from 2013! The tour includes bus FlГҐm-Aurland-FlГҐm, a visit to the studio of the glassblowing artist Merete Rein and a visit to the stone church Vangen kyrkje. Merete Rein has worked with glass since 2006 and in 2012 she opened a glassblowing studio in the center of Aurland. Vangen Church dates back to 1202 and is the largest stonechurch of the 7 stonechurches in the region of Sogn og Fjordane. If you have enough time you can also visit the Aurland Shoe Factory. Daily departures from June 1st to August 31st. Duration 3.5hours. Departs FlГҐm 10:00 and 12:00. Nok. 270/adult. Bus & boat charter tours Tailor-made tours including local food, drinks, guide and entertainment. Tell us what you would like to do and we will design your fjord experience just the way you want! Shuttle bus service Park your car in Gudvangen or FlГҐm and make your fjord cruise without having trouble getting back to your starting point. Our shuttle bus service offer several daily departures between FlГҐm and Gudvangen, vice versa. Sognefjorden AS P.O. Box 50, N-5742 FlГҐm Phone (+47) 57 63 32 00 - Fax (+47) 57 63 31 99 Web: www.sognefjorden-as.no - E-mail: post@sognefjord 14 Timetable Fjord Sightseeing NГ¦rГёyfjord 2014 Dep. FlГҐm 09:00 10:35 11:10 Arr. Undredal Dep. Undredal Via Styvi Arr. Gudvangen Dep. Gudvangen 08:45 10:45 Via Styvi Arr. Undredal Dep. Undredal Arr. FlГҐm 2 13:20 14:10 14:10 14:55 15:30 2 13:20 13:50 14:35 14:35 15:30 11:00 11:45 11:45 12:35 13:10 1 10:30 11:00 11:45 11:45 12:40 2 15:45 17:45 1 2 15:45 16:15 17:55 Schedule is valid for the period May 1st to September 30th except: 1= departures for groups only. To be booked in advance for min. 12 paying guests. 2= departures before May 15th and after September 15th are for groups only. Time table shuttle bus FlГҐm-Gudvangen-FlГҐm Duration shuttle bus approx. 20 minutes. (01.06-31.08) Dep. Dep. Dep. Dep. Dep. Dep. Dep. Dep. Dep. Dep. FlГҐm Gudvangen FlГҐm Gudvangen FlГҐm Gudvangen FlГҐm Gudvangen FlГҐm Gudvangen 10:00 10:30 11:00 11:30 12:00 12:30 13:30 14:00 14:40 16:00 Corr boat dep. Gudv. 1100 Corr boat dep. FlГҐm 1100 Corr boat dep. Gudv.1130 Corr boat dep. FlГҐm 1110 Corr boat arr. 1320 Corr boat arr. 1320 Corr boat arr. 1240 Corr boat arr. 1310 Corr boat arr. 1530 Corr boat arr. 1530 1230 1330 Corr. Boat dep. Gudvangen 13:20 Corr. Boat arr. Gudvangen 13:10 (15.05-31.05 & 01.09-15.09) Dep. Dep. FlГҐm Gudvangen NOTE! SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE BETWEEN FLГ…M AND GUDVANGEN. ADDITIONAL COST NOK. 70 /ADULT All tours: Children 4-15 years Children 0-3 years Groups (+12 pers.) 50% discount free of charge 10-18% discount We reserve the right to make changes which may arise after the catalogue is printed; eg. changes to the route of a tour which may occur as a result of unforeseen events, changes in prices, terms and conditions, and wrong information due to misprint. Updated information will be available on our website at all times . 15 AURLAND HARBOUR AUTHORITY Fjord arms cutting through the landscape are a common sight along the Norwegian coastline. After the last ice age the wild and beautiful scenery of the western Norway was formed by water melting from glaciers and rivers that carved their way through rocks from the earliest period of the earthвЂ™s history. When the ice receded, the landscape was complete transformed into the high mountains, narrow walleyes, and deep fjords you can admire if you visit our area. FlГҐm The Aurlandsfjord Aurland Harbour consists of four harbours; FlГҐm, Aurland, Undredal and Gudvangen, nestling securely in the innermost part of the famous Sognefjord. Large cruise ships squeeze through the narrow fjord arms surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks and waterfalls cascading down the mountainside. The 204 kilometres long and 1308 metre deep Sognefjord is the second longest and deepest fjord in the world, and has been a highlight and a main attraction for cruises tourists along the Norwegian coast for many decades. 16 MORE THAN 100 YEARS OF HOSPITALITY! At the end of the 19th century, Fretheim Hotel was a large farm which accommodated rich English lords who came to fish for salmon in the FlГҐm River and to enjoy the scenic landscape. Originally the hotel was built in the Swiss style, but has evolved throughout the years in line with the increase of tourists and travelers on the Bergen railway and more recently the FlГҐm railway. Today, the hotel is an exciting building both architecturally and historically, with the distinctive, stately old part of the hotel harmonizing perfectly with the more recent part of the building built in 2000. The history of Fretheim Hotel is carefully preserved and you can still see how the hotel used to be. The old part of the hotel has been beautifully renovated, with open fireplaces and antique furniture in the lounges, library, conference rooms, and not least, all the historical guest rooms. You can walk around the corridors and discover new things at every corner and enjoy the atmosphere of a glorious past. Fretheim Hotel became a member of the Historical Hotels in January 2012. Fretheim Hotel has a close cooperation with local farmers and welcome their products of high quality. The hotel is well known for its cuisine and use of local ingredients. The area surrounding FlГҐm is rich in local producers of unique foods, such as the Undredal cheese, small-scale producers of top quality lamb, venison and reindeer and, not least, the organic vegetables from Sogn Jord og Hagebruksskule, the local agricultural college. Fretheim Hotel is located in FlГҐm, which is the perfect base for excursions in the unspoiled, beautiful and wild scenery of West Norway. Since we are a certificated Eco-lighthouse, we truly care about the environment, our history and traditions. Every room has a view of the fjord and mountains, which guarantee a unique stay. Fretheim Hotel 17 CAPACITY ROOMS Fretheim Hotel has 121 rooms and a charming, traditional storehouse on pillars which can accommodate 6 people. The historical part of the hotel has 31 rooms, with the remaining 90 rooms is located in the modern wing. Fretheim Hotel provides rooms in a number of categories п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· Standard twin rooms at the back of the new wing Single rooms with a bay window and queen size bed Twin rooms with balcony and view in the new wing Twin rooms with balcony and fjord view in the new wing Twin rooms with bunk bed for 3 or 4 persons Double rooms in the historical wing Junior suites in the new wing Tower suite in the historical wing Handicap rooms The rooms in the historical wing differ in size and design. Twin room DINING Restaurant Largest banquet room Single room Historical room SEATING CAPACITY 220 120 OTHER FACILITIES PRICES Prices on request - please contact us. Bar Lobby-bar Coffee Shop Banquet facilities Hairdresser Garden with outdoor restaurant A traditional storehouse вЂњStabburвЂќ Outdoor hot tub Tower with a magnificent view Fretheim Hotel, P.O. Box 63, NO-5742 FlГҐm Tel: (+47) 57 63 63 00 вЂ“ Fax: (+47) 57 63 11 19 E-mail: [email protected] Internet: www.fretheimhotel.no 18 CONFERENCES TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· п‚· Free Wi-Fi Projectors Mobile TV Possibility for video conference DVD player Microphones Loudspeakers with HiFi quality High-End stereo- og program lights Touch panel for light, sound, curtains and projector Laptop LOCATION Meeting Rooms Fretheim 1 Fretheim 2 Fretheim 1+2 Thorud FlГҐmsdalen 1 FlГҐmsdalen 2 FlГҐmsdalen 1+2 Size 81 mВІ 74 mВІ 155 mВІ 100 mВІ 44 mВІ 53 mВІ 97 mВІ UTable School Standard Cinema Banquet 24 24 80 26 16 16 36 56 48 120 48 20 20 40 24 24 50 24 16 16 36 70 70 170 60 30 30 60 70 70 160 60 20 20 40 Flooring Parquet Parquet Parquet Carpet/Parquet Parquet Parquet Parquet We do also have the вЂ�FlГҐm PanoramaвЂ™ which is an atrium / cinema with 75 seats and wide screen. FlГҐm Panorama is located 100 meters from the hotel. Fretheim Hotel also offers several smaller cozy group rooms FlГҐmsdalen 1 + 2 Marte stova 19 Fretheim 1 + 2 Sivle Room ACTIVITIES IN FLГ…M THE OLD NAVVIES BIKING ROAD-- RALLARVEGEN вЂњRallarvegenвЂќ (The Navvies Road) is known as the most spectacular cycling route in Norway. The path starts at HaugastГёl, passes through Finse and Hallingskeid and ends in FlГҐm. The total length between HaugastГёl and FlГҐm is 82 km. The road was used to transport equipment and material during the construction of the Bergen Railway. Finse, which is located 1222 meters above sea level, is Norway's highest railway station. You will also find the вЂњRallarmuseetвЂќ (The Navvy Museum), which is well worth a visit. SKIING Fretheim Hotel and FlГҐm is situated right in the middle of 4 ski destinations. One and a half hour drive from FlГҐm you find the ski resorts Hemsedal, Geilo and Filefjell, and it takes just 40 minutes to get to the new ski resort Myrkdalen. Fretheim Hotel offers a ski package that includes hotel, breakfast, dinner, transportation and skiing in Myrkdalen. The surrounding area is also ideal for crosscountry skiing. Skiing equipment for rent. Relax in the hotelвЂ™s sauna or enjoy our outdoor hot tub after a day in the slopes. HIKING THE AURLAND VALLEY You can walk this beautiful trail on your own or together with a local and knowledgeable guide. The trail starts at Г�sterbГё which is situated about 820 meters above sea level and ends at Vassbygdi only 68 meters above sea level. This is the lower part of an old access-road between the eastern and western part of Norway, and passes through old cultivated land surrounded by stunning scenery. On your way you will see some of the 470 different kinds of plants existing in the Aurland Valley, old farmhouses, rivers and waterfalls. On the way down the Aurland Valley the path splits in two. You can choose to go down the Bear Path, which is not for those who are scared of heights. It is very steep, but has a fantastic view! You can also take an easier route. You will also pass "Vetlahelvete" (Small Hell), one of natureвЂ™s artworks in the form of a massive hollow in the mountain. Nobody knows how deep it is because it is filled with water. This is a hike so magnificent you have to experience it! To get to Г�sterbГё you take a bus from FlГҐm Station, and to go back again 20 ACTIVITIES IN FLГ…M HIKING THE OLD TRAILS OF THE FLГ…M VALLEY This excursion starts by taking the FlГҐm Railway up to Berekvam Station, which is half-way up to Myrdal. Here you will have a guided visit at a tiny museum, an old cottage with many objects from the beginning of the last century. This will give you an impression of the daily lives on the local farms. You walk from the museum to the Berkvam Ravine and further down the old road, crossing the river and ending up at a place called Timbrahellaren. This walk is a great opportunity to experience the FlГҐm Valley from the opposite side of the railway and the new road. Furthermore, you will have opportunity to hear many interesting stories from a knowledgeable local guide! After the hike, you will be picked up from Timbrahellaren and brought back to the hotel. FJORD SAFARI In comfortable safari boats you will get the best opportunity to experience the beautiful west Norwegian fjords and its rich wildlife at close range. Wildlife like seals, porpoises and eagles are frequently encountered. You will be close to nature, culture and wildlife. The guide will tell you about the fjord landscape, local history, wildlife, tales and legends from the places that you will pass by through the journey. One of the tours will make a stop in Undredal, a small village with 85 people and about 450 goats. You will have the opportunity to taste the famous goat cheese. The company provides you with suits in order to keep warm and comfortable. PADDLE THE SOGNEFJORD Experience waterfalls, bird watching and seals from a kayak on the Sognefjord! This is a great opportunity to explore the Norwegian wildlife - alone or with a guide. You can join trips which last from one hour up to two days! One example is the trip called "The old King Path" which lasts for four hours and brings you both on a magnificent paddle trip on the Sognefjord and a hiking trip to a fresh water lagoon at Fronnes. The guides will tell you about the history of the kings of Norway as well as the nature surrounding you. Either you are here with your family or on a conference this is a fantastic experience not to be missed! Please contact us for more information Fretheim Hotel, P.O. Box 63, NO-5742 FlГҐm Tel: (+47) 57 63 63 00 вЂ“ Fax: (+47) 57 63 11 19 E-Mail: [email protected] Internet: www.fretheimhotel.no 21 THE AURLAND SHOE The Aurland Shoe, as it appears today, has been produced since the mid 1930вЂІs. Previously, 19 different shoe factories where located in Aurland and at the peak nearly 100 people were employed as shoemakers. Today the Aurland Shoe Factory is the only remaining factory that still produces the traditional Aurland shoe. In summer 2009, the Aurland Shoe Factory opened a visitor center in the same building as the shoe factory, in order to learn more about the history and the traditional craft of shoe making. The shoe factory in Aurland is one of the few remaining shoe factories in Norway where you can experience working craftsmen. Furthermore, the visitor center offers informative exhibitions and a factory outlet where it is possible to purchase the Aurland shoe and other leather products. The visitor center is based on the Canadian model of вЂ�Г‰conomusГ©eвЂ™. The purpose of an Г‰conomusГ©e is to promote and keep alive traditional crafts, skills and knowledge. An Г‰conomusГ©e is not a traditional museum but designed for small-scale businesses specialized in arts and crafts who want to provide the visitors with information about the production process, skills and techniques. Opening hours: Monday - Friday 08.00 вЂ“ 16.00 Saturday and Sunday closed Aurland Shoe Factory Odden 13 B 5745 Aurland Tel. (+47) 57 63 32 12 Fax: (+47) 57 63 33 85 www.aurlandskoen.no [email protected] 22 Visit FlГҐm presents FlГҐm вЂ“ Aurland вЂ“ Undredal вЂ“ Stalheim вЂ“ LГ¦rdal вЂ“ Gudvangen THE FLГ…M VALLEY The FlГҐm valley is a typical west Norwegian fjord valley, cutting through the mountains. Through millions of years, melting water, stones and gravel from the glaciers have formed the FlГҐm valley and the Aurland valley into the beautiful landscape you see today. You have easy access to the nature in the FlГҐm valley вЂ“ so please enjoy! The FlГҐm Valley The FlГҐm Railway is considered a masterpiece of engineering work. It is one of the most spectacular railway lines in the world because of the construction on normal tracks from the fjord to the mountain plateau 865 metres above sea level. Almost 80% of the 20 kilometres railway line has a gradient of 5.5% or 1:18. One of the highlight on the journey is the mighty Kjosfossen waterfall. Kjosfossen You might combine the FlГҐm Railway and a walk in the FlГҐm valley. Take the train to Myrdal or Vatnahalsen station and walk the 20 km back to FlГҐm. It takes approximately 5 hours with easy walk. For a shorter walk you can leave the train at Blomheller station, 11 km from FlГҐm. The raod you walk is the old Navvy road. It was used for transportation of goods and materials when building the Bergen Railway in the beginning of the 1900вЂ™s. The FlГҐm Railway Average time needed for visit: 2 hours roundtrip on the FlГҐm Railway. VATNAHALSEN Vatnahalsen is located at the top of the FlГҐm valley and is a popular place to visit. The area is undisturbed by traffic since the only means of access is by train. The breathtaking scenery and the wonderful landscape invites to outdoor activities such as walking and biking, and amateur photographers will be thrilled by the abundance of exciting photo shots. Vatnahalsen Hotel is a family run hotel and located close to Vatnahalsen station. Allow yourself a break in peaceful surroundings and enjoy a cup of coffee or waffle. Distance from FlГҐm to Vatnahalsen: Average time needed for visit: Vatnahalsen Hotel 20 km, take the FlГҐm Railway to Vatnahalsen station 3 вЂ“ 4 hours, train only: 2 hours. 23 UNDREDAL Undredal is a charming village at the Aurlandsfjord. The village has 80 inhabitants and 350 goats. Explore the many hiking trails in the mountains in unspoiled nature, or visit вЂњThe house of cheeseвЂќ for an introduction of maturing goat cheeses. Highly recommended is a guided tour in Undredal stave church, ScandinaviaвЂ™s smallest stave church. The church dates back to 1147 and the original decorations and inventory are from the 14th century. Undredal stave church Distance form FlГҐm to Undredal: Average time needed for visit: 12 km / one way (Driving time 20 minutes). 2 hours. THE AURLAND VALLEY The well-known and historical valley was once one of the main routes between the eastern and western part of Norway. The road from Aurland to the Aurland valley winds its way up the steep mountainside, and gives a fantastic view towards Aurland and the Aurlandsfjord. The Aurland valley is an ideal starting point for hiking, and it is your choice if you want to walk for a few hours or for several days from mountain lodge to mountain lodge. Hiking in the valley Distance from FlГҐm to Aurlandsdalen valley: Average time needed for visit: 40 вЂ“ 50 km / one way (Driving time 45 вЂ“ 60 minutes). 3 hours вЂ“ bus excursion AURLAND Visit the community centre of Aurland by bus or by boat. You will find the local historical centre, an art gallery, a collection of the poet Sivles belongings and a local knitwear design. The beautiful Vangen church from 1202 and the Г‰conomusГ©e are also worth a visit. Between Aurland and FlГҐm you will find Otternes Farmyard, a cluster farm with 27 different buildings dating back to the 1600вЂ™s. Today the farmyard is a living museum showing old traditional hand craft and local traditional cuisine. Distance from FlГҐm to Aurland: Average time needed for visit: Otternes Farmyard 10 km (Driving time 10 minutes). 1 вЂ“ 1 ВЅ hours. STEGASTEIN вЂ“ BREATHTAKING VIEW POINT On the mountain road between Aurland and LГ¦rdal you will find the unique viewpoint вЂ�StegasteinвЂ™. 4 metres wide, 30 metres long and 640 metres above sea level. You get a breath-taking view overlooking the Aurlandfjord. Car parking & toilets nearby. Memorable view 24 STALHEIM вЂ“ VOSS Experience the exciting and steep road from 1835 to Stalheim, once North EuropeвЂ™s steepest road! The road has 13 hairpin curves and an impressive view towards Stalheim, the Stalheim Hotel and Sivlefossen waterfall. On your journey towards Voss you will experience lakes, waterfalls and small villages. Voss offers several museums and a lively shopping centre. Start / Distance from FlГҐm: Average time needed for visit: Stalheimskleiva, the road to Stalheim Stalheim 30 min. - Voss 1 hour 4 hours (including stop at Voss) LГ†RDAL The road from FlГҐm to LГ¦rdal takes you through the worldвЂ™s longest tunnel. In LГ¦rdal you can visit the Norwegian Wild Salmon Centre, with its salmon observatory, exhibitions and film. Afterwards you may walk among the 160 authentic wooden buildings in the towncentre called вЂњOld LГ¦rdalsГёyriвЂќ. When returning to FlГҐm, we recommend you to drive the mountain road вЂњAurlandsvegenвЂќ. You will experience snow all year and a panorama view towards the fjord. Norwegian Salmon Centre вЂ“ observatory Close to LГ¦rdal you will find the Borgund Stave Church from 1150. This is the best preserved stave church in Norway. In 2005 a new visitor centre opened and the centre displays the history of stave churches, architecture and religion through many centuries. It is possible to buy a combined ticket for the Norwegian Salmon Centre and the Borgund Visitor Centre. Borgund stave church from 1150 Distance from FlГҐm to LГ¦rdal: Average time needed for visit: Tunnel 42 km (Driving time 35 minutes). Mountain road вЂњAurlandsvegenвЂќ 55 km. (Driving time 1ВЅ - 2 hours). 4 вЂ“ 5 hours. вЂњLГ†RDALSTUNNELENвЂќ вЂ“- THE WORLDвЂ™S LONGEST ROAD TUNNEL The worldвЂ™s longest tunnel, 24.5 km, between Aurland and LГ¦rdal was opened in 2000, after a building period of 5 years. Modern technology, knowledgeable and skilled workers have made the planning process and the construction of such a long tunnel possible. The tunnel is one of the worldвЂ™s most modern and safe tunnels, with its own special design. The LГ¦rdal Tunnel is an important link between Bergen in West and Oslo in East Free - no toll to pay. 25 Special tunnel design GUDVANGEN Gudvangen is a beautiful small village with 120 inhabitants, situated in the innermost of the wild and beautiful NГ¦rГёyfjord, the most narrow fjord in Europe. If you take the boat from FlГҐm to Gudvangen you will experience small farmhouses clinging to the mountainside, as they have done for hundreds of years. On the quayside you will find Gudvangen Fjordtell, built with inspiration from the Viking age. The hotel has its own restaurant and вЂњViking-shopвЂќ. Distance from FlГҐm to Gudvangen: Average time needed for visit: Gudvangen Bus 25 min or boat 2 hours 2 - 4 hours including transport THE NГ†RГ�YFJORD, A UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE The Sognefjord is the second longest and deepest fjord in the world, and its fjord arm NГ¦rГёyfjord is the most narrow and dramatic fjord in Europe. The NГ¦rГёyfjord is 17 kilometres long and only 250 meters wide at the most narrow part. The impressive mountains along the fjord peak to more than 1.800 metres. The NГ¦rГёyfjord The NГ¦rГёyfjord was listed on the UNESCOвЂ™ World Heritage list in 2005. The purpose of the list is to encourage everyone to protect and preserve cultural and natural heritage sites around the world. The NГ¦rГёyfjorden вЂњLandskapsvernomrГҐdeвЂќ takes care of the distinctive geology, special plant life, rich animal life and ancient cultural history. 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