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  1. The Flåm Railway

    Myrdal is also a station on the Bergen Line, meaning the Flåm Railway connects with trains running between Bergen and Oslo. The Flåm Railway is one of the steepest standard gauge railway lines in the world, with 80% of the journey running on a gradient of 5.5%. The train runs through spectacular scenery, alongside the Rallar Road, vertiginous ...

  2. The Flam Railway

    It is said to be one of the greatest engineering feats in Norway. The 20-km long railway line is one of the steepest standard gauge lines in the world, with 80% of the journey running on a gradient of 5.5%. There are no less than 20 tunnels, 18 of which were built by hand. One of the tunnels even takes a 180 degree turn inside the mountain.

  3. The Flåm Railway

    The Flam Railway in Fall. The Flåm Railway ... Round trip with The Flåm Railway. The 20 km long Flåm Railway between Flåm and Myrdal offer views to spectacular nature, historical cultural landscapes and extreme engineering skills. Book your train journey from the fjord to the mountains here! ... Plan and book an action filled day in Flåm ...

  4. Flåm Railway

    The Flåm Railway is known as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world. The Flåm Railway (or Flåmsbana in Norwegian) takes you from the high mountain plateau at Myrdal Station, down the steep valley to the fjord by the village Flåm. The Flåm Railway is one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions, and was ranked as no 1 ...

  5. A guide to the Flam Railway: Norway's most scenic train trip

    It might only be 20km long, but the Flam Railway (or Flamsbana) packs a seriously scenic punch, and is ranked as one of Europe's most spectacular rail journeys. The Flam Railway has been transporting passengers from the mountains to the fjords since the 1940s, and has kept its vintage-style charm. Today it's a hugely popular day trip from ...

  6. Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana): Norway's Most Scenic Train Journey

    Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana) Travel Guide: Things to Do & See, Hikes & Activities, Tickets and Timetables, Best Places to Stay and ALL the BEST Tips for Your Trip! ... including one of the legendary original El 9 locomotives, and tools used by railway workers. The museum is open every day from 13.00 to 15.00. Admission is free. Inside the museum ...

  7. The Flam Railway

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Write a review. About. The world's most beautiful train journey. The train journey shows some of Norway's best landscape. In the course of approximately 2 hours, you'll experience lush fjord landscapes, steep mountains, spectacular waterfalls and snow-covered mountains. A journey you'll never forget.

  8. The Flam Railway

    The Flam Railway makes a photo stop at the beautiful Kjosfossen waterfall. The twisting tunnels that spiral in and out of the mountain bear witness to the most daring and skilled engineering in Norwegian railway history and is truly a sight to behold. The end stop of the railway is the small picturesque village of Flåm, situated innermost in the Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the 204-km long and up ...

  9. The Flåm Railway

    The railway construction commenced in 1924 and the railway finally opened in 1940. The Flåm Railway is one of the world's steepest train rides built on normal tracks, and close to 80% of its tracks run through a rise of 55%. The Vatnahalsen tunnel spirals in and out of the mountain and is an impressive work of engineering.

  10. Flåm Railway Practical Guide

    The Flåm Railway is a train journey between the villages of Flåm and Myrdal in Western Norway. It is one of the steepest railways in Europe, rising from 2m above sea level to 864m above sea level over a distance of 20.2km (12 miles). It has a gradient of 1 in 18 (5.5%) throughout 80% of the trip. The journey takes 55 minutes, starting by the ...

  11. About The Flam Railway

    The railway is the only way to get to the starting point at Vatnahalsen and we recommend combining a trip on the railway with cycling back along the Navvies' Road to Flåm for a half day action-filled adventure. If you want to explore the valley properly, you can walk from Myrdal or Vatnahalsen to Flåm. The approx. 17-km long road is ...

  12. 9 things you need to know before booking the Flåm Railway

    2. Check the timetables before you book. The Flåm Railway was built to connect the Oslo to Bergen line with the fjords. The timetable changes throughout the year, and whilst most of them arrive at Myrdal and immediately turn around and head back to Flåm, this isn't always the case. On our journey, we arrived at Myrdal Station after the one ...

  13. The Flam Railway

    You can easily combine the two with other experiences, such as a memorable fjord cruise in the stunning narrow fjords with huge mountain walls towering above, or a calm kayaking excursion. The Flåm Railway is a stunning train ride running through the valley of Flåmsdalen in Norway and has been dubbed the most beautiful train journey in the world.

  14. Guide to Norway's Flåm Railway: Flåm to Bergen Train

    40 minutes later, we exchanged the poetic Flam railway for a much more modern Bergensbanen to Norway's second largest city, leaving the mountains behind us as we ploughed towards Bergen's more temperate climate. ... Flåm railway as a day trip from Flåm. Of course, it's entirely possible to take the Flåm railway as a day trip from the ...

  15. Complete Guide to the Flam Railway, Norway

    Tickets for a round trip on the Flam Railway cost 680 NOK between 1st May and 30th September, which is considered peak season in Flam. ... Between November and March there are only 4 round trips a day, and during April and October there are 6 round trips a day. Departure times for the Flam Railway vary depending on the season and the number of ...

  16. The Flam Railway: Tips For Riding Norway's Most Scenic Train

    I highly recommend that you book your Flam Railway ticket in advance in the summer months. The train is extremely busy on days when a cruise ship - or two! - is in town, or when a Norway in a Nutshell day trip is running. If you choose to book your ticket as a shore excursion from your cruise operator, you will pay a considerable premium.

  17. THE FLAM RAILWAY: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

    8:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Write a review. About. The world's most beautiful train journey. The train journey shows some of Norway's best landscape. In the course of approximately 2 hours, you'll experience lush fjord landscapes, steep mountains, spectacular waterfalls and snow-covered mountains. A journey you'll never forget.

  18. Best Things to Do in Flam, Norway + 1 Day Itinerary & Tours

    1. Scenic Flam Railway - Flåmsbana. A spectacular train journey Flam - Myrdal - Flam is probably the main highlight in Flam area. Described in many publications as one of the most beautiful train journeys in the world, a ride on the Flam scenic railway is not to be missed.

  19. How To Plan The Perfect Trip On Norway's Incredible Flåm Railway

    David Nikel. For true railway enthusiasts, arriving to the Flåm Railway on the Bergen Line from Oslo or Bergen is a must. This journey extends your experience of Norway's scenic beauty as it ...

  20. Flam Railway & Fjord Cruise Nærøyfjord

    The Flam Railway & Fjord Cruise Nærøyfjord. This package combines The Flåm Railway exploring the lush and dramatic Flåm Valley on board 'one of the world's most beautiful train journeys' and Fjord Cruise Naeroyfjord, sailing through the eye-popping UNESCO world heritage area. This is two of our finest and most spectacular attractions in the ...

  21. The Flam Railway

    Scenic Railroads. Open now. 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Write a review. About. The world's most beautiful train journey. The train journey shows some of Norway's best landscape. In the course of approximately 2 hours, you'll experience lush fjord landscapes, steep mountains, spectacular waterfalls and snow-covered mountains.

  22. The Ultimate Guide to Visiting Flåm, Norway

    If you're curious about this trip, check out my experience of taking the Flåm Railway in winter, as a day trip from Bergen. Flåm station remains open in the winter, albeit with less frequent departures. Photo: In Green / Shutterstock.com. ... Flam is a beautiful spot and I would love to return some day. Reply. Iain Tennent. July 17, 2023 at ...

  23. Flam to Bergen in October

    Flam roundtrip railway and cruise Nærøyfjord yesterday; Advanced booking Flam railway train and fjord cruise in May? Apr 25, 2024; Stegastein Viewpoint or Flam? Apr 16, 2024; Suggestions for a day's road trip Apr 16, 2024; Flam to sogndal airport Apr 16, 2024; Flam itinerary Apr 15, 2024; Options when cruise ship in port Apr 08, 2024; Flam ...

  24. Timetable and Fares

    Booking groups & agents Tel: (+47) 57 63 21 00. E-mail: [email protected]. Vy Customer service: Tel: (+47) 61 05 19 10. Timetable and Fares - The Flam Railway operates all year round and the number of departures and departure times depend on the season. Here are updated timetables and fares.