For a train nut like me, taking the Flåmsbana or Flåm Railway was a must while we were in Norway. Researching this train ride is probably how I found Norway in a Nutshell in the first place.
The Flåm Railway took 20 years to complete and is one of the steepest standard gauge lines in the world. Said to be one of the greatest engineering feats in Norway, it is only 12.5 miles long, with 20 tunnels, 18 of which were built by hand. One of the tunnels even takes a 180 degree turn inside the mountain.
We boarded our vintage train car in Myrdal at 11:28 am and kept our eyes glued to the windows. As the train descended the mountain into the valley, we saw rivers cutting through deep ravines, waterfalls cascading down steep slopes, and mountains still covered with snow. We even stopped at Kjosfossen Waterfall for a photo opportunity.
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| Our Train Awaits |
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| Our Vintage Car |
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| On Our Way Down the Mountain |
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| Mountain Village |
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| Steep Mountains with Ribbon Waterfalls |
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| Crossing High Above the River Flåmselvi |
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| Kjosfossen Waterfall |
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| Kjosfossen Waterfall |
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| More Waterfalls |
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| A Lovely Setting for a Home |
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Following the River Flåmselvi
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| Passing One More Waterfall |
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| Just Beautiful Scenery |
As we arrived in the village of Flåm one hour later, it was fun to hear everyone exclaim how spectacular the train ride had been. I couldn’t agree more!
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| Tim and I Were All Smiles |
We had almost three hours in Flåm, so Tim and I strolled around the town. Flåm is popular with cruise ships, and two were visiting today. We had a bite to eat and spent some time in the Flåm Railway Museum. We also saw the sightseeing boat we would be taking next, and we checked it out as well.
Up next - A fjord cruise on the magnificent Aurlandsfjord and on the narrow Nærøyfjord.
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