Norway in a Nutshell - The Flåm Railway
Twisting tunnels winding in and out of the mountain are manifestations of the most daring and skilful engineering in Norwegian railway history. The Flåm Railway between Flåm and Myrdal is one of the world's steepest railway lines. You can get the 'norway in a nutshell' ticket from Bergen via train to Voss, coach to Gudvangen, Boat to Flam, then on the Flamsbana train up to Myrdal, and finally via express back to Bergen.
When the Bergen Railway Line (Bergensbanen) between Oslo and Bergen was opened in 1909, a branch line to the Sognefjord was lacking to connect a transport route to the fjord. Work started on the Flåm Railway in 1923 and it took 20 years to complete it.
Stations/stops
| Station |
Altitude |
Myrdal |
Flåm |
| Myrdal |
866 m |
0.00 km |
20.20 km |
| Vatnahalsen |
811 |
1.13 |
19.07 |
| Reinunga |
767 |
2.20 |
18.00 |
| Kjosfoss |
670 |
4.40 |
15.80 |
| Kårdal * |
557 |
6.34 |
13.86 |
| Blomheller |
458 |
8.40 |
11.80 |
| Berekvam |
345 |
10.51 |
9.69 |
| Dalsbotn |
200 |
13.90 |
6.30 |
| Håreina |
48 |
17.21 |
2.99 |
| Lunden |
16 |
18.60 |
1.60 |
| Flåm |
2 |
20.20 |
0.00 |
The initial passenger estimation for Flåmsbana was 22 000 travellers annually (1915). Today more than 500 000 passengers enjoy this railway line between mountains and fjords.
The fjord village of Flåm has witnessed a dramatic development in the last 10-15 years. The venerable Fretheim Hotel has been expanded, and additional accommodation has been built in Flåm, including bed & breakfasts, apartments and camping facilities. Naturally, there is also a selection of restaurants and cafés. The sightseeing boat on the famous Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen runs year round, while there are express boats to Bergen from May to September. In 1999 a new cruise terminal was opened, which can receive all types of vessels, from express boats to the large cruise ships. In 2007, 128 cruise vessels called at Flåm.
If you begin your jouney in Bergen, travel the 'Norway in a Nutshell' tour to Oslo
This fantastic tour of Norway allows you to explore the exciting cities of Bergen and Oslo. As you take a breathtaking journey between the two major cities, you will witness some of Norway's most exciting highlights. During your Norway in a nutshell tour, you will travel on the renowned Flåm Railway and cruise though the fjords, allowing you to soak up the glorious scenery. Along the Stalheimskleiva, which is Northern Europe's most precipitous stretch of road, you will have astounding panoramic views of the lush valley below. Look out for the small farms which grasp at the sides of the steep majestic mountains and dramatic waterfalls that cascade down the rugged rocks.
Flåm Railway Homepage
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Price for roundtrip from Bergen:
Adults NOK 995
Children 4-15 years NOK 510
The price includes
* Train Bergen-Voss
* Bus Voss-Gudvangen
* Fjord cruise Gudvangen-Flåm
* The Flåm Railway Flåm-Myrdal
* Train Myrdal-Bergen
* Free entrance to the Flåm Railway Museum in Flåm
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