Top 7 cultural & heritage things to do in Skjolden

1. Self-guided audio tour of the Flåm Railway

Enjoy the Flåm Railway at your own pace — self-guided audio tour with mobile app, covering key highlights along Norway's scenic route.

2. Guided tour of Borgund Stave Church and Vindhella

Three hours — self-guided visit to Borgund Stave Church followed by a guided walk of Vindhella's hairpin bends with insights on its history and engineering.

3. Private guided fjord landscape tour from Flåm

Four to four-and-a-half hours in a private minivan — Stalheimskleiva, Gudvangen, Nærøyfjord, and the Stegastein viewpoint included.

4. Guided e-bike tour of Olden and the fjord

Three hours of exploring Olden on e-bike, local guide-led, with stunning views of waterfalls and the fjord.

“It was enjoyable to discover Olden on a bike in pleasant weather. Our guide, a local, provided extensive knowledge about the area. We would have preferred a longer ride.”— CatharinaHD

5. Steim Farm tour in Vik, Norway

Two hours with a local guide at Steim Farm — meet alpacas, ducks, and possibly baby animals, exploring a historic farm dating back to the Viking Age.

“We arrived unexpectedly, but Gaute immediately set aside his plans to offer us an amazing tour of the farm. The sunny weather gave us breathtaking views of Vik from the property. Gaute provided entertaining and informative stories about both the farm and the area. We really enjoyed meeting the chickens (hello, Michael!), exploring the lovely garden, and especially getting to know the alpacas—our favorite was the 'pretty' one! This was a highlight of our trip, and we hope to come back.”— I6446QWnatalieh

6. Private guided tour of Norway's fjord landscape and Viking village from Flåm

Four to five hours by minivan with private guide — explore UNESCO-listed fjords, visit a Viking village, and enjoy panoramic views from Stegastein.

“Flaam is an incredibly beautiful location, and Vlad heightened the experience even further. Upon our cruise ship's arrival, the area's stunning natural beauty was almost surreal. I believe a private tour is the best choice, particularly with the limited time on a cruise. Vlad was not only a fantastic guide but also a genuinely nice person. We were consistently on the go and managed to see a lot that day. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour and urge everyone to book with Vlad whenever possible.”— Mark_S

7. Private guided tour of UNESCO-listed Norwegian Fjords from Flåm

Four-and-a-half hours in a private minivan — visit Stalheimsfossen waterfall, Gudvangen, and the Stegastein viewpoint overlooking Aurlandsfjord with an English-speaking driver-guide.

“It was a fantastic experience. Our guide, Vlad, was knowledgeable, friendly, and adaptable. We thoroughly enjoyed the sights and the perfect music he selected for each part of the tour.”— Frank_M