26.05.2022
The little village of Flåm is situated on the inner end of Aurlandsfjorden, which is part of Sognefjorden, Norways longest fjord at 209 kilometres long, surrounded by 1800 metre mountains and over 1300m at its deepest.
The specially-built little harbour receives over 160 cruise ships every year and most of its annual 450'000 visitors ride the 20-kilometre Flåm Line between Flåm and Myrdal, one of the steepest railway tracks at 1 in 18 (not counting rack railways) in the world.
The Flåm Railway twists through steep inclines, tight bends and tunnels, stopping to take in sights such as the spectacular 95m Kjosfossen waterfall. Reaching Myrdal station on the 2,845ft mountain plateau there is nothing but a waiting room, ticket desk, a small café – and tremendous views.
Insider tip:
As an alternative to the rail journey (or in addition if you have the time), you can also do the Flåm valley walk (2 hours). The road bisects the valley and was built to facilitate the construction of the main Oslo to Bergen railway line in 1924. It offers every imaginable shade of green, the bracing Norwegian air and superb Fjordic views, including the Rjoandefossen waterfall. You also stroll past several farms, as well as the 17th century Flåm church.
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