Flåm, Norway2-3 hoursMorning
Flåm Railway
One of the world's steepest normal-gauge railways through fjord country.
Ideal: Ideal for panoramic train routes, nature views, and slow travel.
It descends 20 kilometres from Myrdal at 867 metres to sea-level Flåm, making it one of the steepest normal-gauge lines without a rack system in the world. Construction took twenty years; it opened in 1940. Eighteen of the 20 tunnels along the route were dug by hand. The train stops for a few minutes at Kjosfossen waterfall, where a figure in red appears among the rocks and dances — a live portrayal of the water spirit huldra from Norwegian folklore.
Why go?
- To take one of Norway's most famous panoramic train journeys
- To see fjord, valley, and waterfall scenery in comfort
- To add an unforgettable transport experience to a Bergen or Sognefjord route
Travel tip
Choose daytime hours for the views; in peak season it helps to buy tickets in advance.
