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All Norway Aurland

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Aurland

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Aurland, Norway

Updated June 3, 2013

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Aurland, Norway

Aurland Lookout

A thin pane of glass keeps visitors from sliding off this futuristic skywalk.

Aurland, Norway

Laerdal Tunnel

Longest road tunnel in the world features an air treatment plant and the illusion of daylight.
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Ægir Brewery microbrewery.

Flåm, Norway

Ægir Brewery

A Viking-style brewpub named for a Norse sea giant, in the heart of fjord country.
3 miles from Aurland
Along the route of the Flåmsbana

Flåm, Norway

Flåmsbana (Flåm Railway)

One of the most breathtaking railways in Europe also takes one of the steepest climbs, from fjord to mountain plateau.
4 miles from Aurland
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Geilo Ice Music Festival

Norway's chilly all ice-instrument festival.
23 miles from Aurland
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