The Aurland Shoe

About

See quality craftsmanship in action and meet the only shoemakers still producing the traditional Aurland Shoe.

Varighet: 1,5 - 2 hours

Departure from: Flam

Availability: Bus, boat, car

Days: All days

Traditional and popular pennyloafer

Many varieties of the shoe are now made alongside the traditional leather-soled classic.

See the shoemakers at work

Visit the shoemakers and see craftsmanship in action. A welcome awaits you at the Aurland Shoemakers, which has a visitor centre where you can learn about the history of this classic shoe and its production from leather to finished product. And if you buy a pair of Aurland Shoes here, you will take home both memories of your trip and an excellent pair of shoes that will last many years.

Économusée

In 2009, Aurland Skofabrikk was approved as an Économusée, a Canadian visitor centre concept, that tells the story of the cobbler's craft.

Aurland Shoe Économusée guided tour: https://www.visitflam.com/activities/aurlands-guided-tour/