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Outdoors Aurland, Flåm

Stegastein Viewpoint

An outdoor spot in Aurland, Flåm, free to visit and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Clear day.

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Stegastein Viewpoint in Aurland, Flåm
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Why go

Platform jutting out 650 m above Aurlandsfjord.

It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Flåm, alongside 2 activities, 2 sights and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Otternes Bygdetun, 5.0 km away as the crow flies. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Outdoors · Sight
Neighborhood
Aurland
Price
Free
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Clear day

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Flåm, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Otternes Bygdetun

    Hillside farm cluster of 27 old buildings above Aurlandsfjord.

    Sight · 5.0 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Ægir BryggeriPub

    Viking-hall brewpub with a beer tasting menu.

    Drinks · 7.2 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Flåm Railway

    20 km train climb from fjord to mountains past waterfalls.

    Activity · 7.4 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Fretheim Hotel

    Historic 1870s hotel dining room with local trout and lamb.

    Food · 7.5 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Undredal

    Tiny fjord village with Scandinavia's smallest church and goat cheese.

    Sight · 7.6 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Brekkefossen

    Short, steep hike to a waterfall above the Flåm valley.

    Outdoors · 8.7 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Stegastein Viewpoint is a stop on our Norway in a Nutshell route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Flåm

Stegastein Viewpoint is our only outdoors pick in Flåm; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Flåm guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Flåm run from 1°C in January to 21°C in July; December is usually the wettest month. For Stegastein Viewpoint itself, we suggest: Clear day.

Modelled monthly averages for Flåm from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Flåm weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Stegastein Viewpoint, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Bjørgavegen 83, 5745 Aurland, Norway
Coordinates
60.90864, 7.21211
Destination
Flåm, Norway

Stegastein Viewpoint: quick answers

How much time do you need at Stegastein Viewpoint?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Stegastein Viewpoint. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Stegastein Viewpoint?

Our pick: Clear day. Insider tip: Take a bus tour from Flåm if not driving.

Is Stegastein Viewpoint free?

Yes, we list Stegastein Viewpoint as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Stegastein Viewpoint?

Stegastein Viewpoint is at Bjørgavegen 83, 5745 Aurland, Norway. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Stegastein Viewpoint?

Stegastein Viewpoint appears on Norway in a Nutshell, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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