Norway is not heaven (but almost) . And you will be much closer when you get to know this magical train that discovers one of the most beautiful places in the west of the country, cataloged by numerous international media such as one of the most amazing train journeys in the world.
Be it hot or cold, Flamsbana or the Flåm Railway , is confirmed as one of the most exciting excursions to do in Norway. Why? If you are a lover of fjords , and that is the reason why you dream of traveling to the country, you should know that this train tour the high mountains of Myrdal , and go through the Aurlandsfjord , a tributary of the Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord.
The Flam railway can also be visited in winter.
It is therefore a journey of ascent 866 meters in 20 km , one of the steepest in the world, which starts from the station of Myrdal to the village of Flam.
about a few 50 minutes through 20 tunnels , 18 of them built by man and not by machines, overlooking waterfalls, mountains and valleys like the one that bears his name, Flam, a picturesque village also known for its hiking trails , which is easy to reach by any road.
It is also a very attractive tourist spot because it has more fjords nearby, such as the Nærøyfjord , included in the famous UNESCO World Heritage List.
Flamboyant in spring.
On the route you can also meet Coffee Rallaren Myrdal , a charming old coffee shop in the mountains where they make delicious pancakes and where you can also learn more about the past of this legendary train.
Myrdal is from Flamsbana departure. This station has grown to have 110 permanent residents and also retains a church and school built in 1920. The first restaurant that opened in 1909 It is today Café Rallaren Myrdal, the same one that experienced the rebirth of this small village with the creation of the railway line to Bergen in the 20th century.
What date is best to do the tour? “It is open every day throughout the year, but with fewer departures in winter than in summer. There's no better time to go it's beautiful all year round and the scenery changes with the seasons . Summer is more popular, but also more active. I think winter is the most impressive and also the least busy touristically speaking, but you should travel between 09:00 and 15:00 in the darkest months of the year”, they explain to Traveler.es from Flam Railway.
Can be combined with trains from Bergen and Olso . Here you can find the 2020 calendar.