# @kirstenalanaphotography on Facebook

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- **Posted:** 2025-12-02T15:19:28.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kirsten Alana (@KirstenAlana) — https://gondola.cc/KirstenAlana

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There’s a part of Flam that reminds me of a phrase I recently saw Daniel Battersby use: 

"Some places don’t just quiet the world, they quiet you."

That part of Flam that allowed me to enjoy much-needed quiet is to the left of where cruise ships drop you off via their tenders. 

Follow the water around to where an asphalt path becomes a wooden boardwalk. There might be a white ship docked there with black birds on the hull. You’ll see fern and moss-covered rocks, spot a red lifeguard hut, and floating saunas. I couldn’t stop watching people emerge from the sauna, climb to the roof, and jump in the frigid water of the fjord. I know when I’m underwater it always feels as if time & noise suspends. And I’m caught in a beautiful in between. I couldn’t help but think of that. And also admire the courage of those who can jump into such cold depths. I’m a warm water person myself 😂

I saw many more red buildings during my day in Flam. And I found out the paint color is so popular because copper, that makes it, was once so prevalent, it was the cheapest color. Doesn’t it look wonderful against all the green & blue of Norway?

Flam is also notable for its railway. One of the steepest in the world, it opened in 1940 and operated via steam before being converted to electricity. There is a wonderful railway history museum right in the center of town that can tell you more. 

I’d also recommend visiting the Stegastein overlook, made of wood that hangs over the 28 km long fjord, a branch of the longest in Norway.

And finally Aurland, a village that sits right at water level, is ridiculously charming.

Norway was the first to use hydropower in Europe and the 6th in the world. Wherever you are, you’re usually not far from some body of water. Maybe that’s why I love it so much. 🌊 

Thank you for hosting me Viking! #myvikingstory

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
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| Kirsten Alana | @KirstenAlana | https://gondola.cc/KirstenAlana | Photographer |

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