• Myrdal - Vatnahalsen - Flåm

SPECIAL FEATURES
The Flåm Railway is one of the world’s steepest railways - 20 km long with a descent of 865 meters (2838 ft) and a gradient of one in 18. At the same time, there are 20 tunnels with a total length of 6 km, evidence of the most daring and skilful engineering feats in the history of Norwegian railways. To cope with the enormous change in height over such a short stretch, the track runs partly through tunnels that spiral in and out of the mountainside. Starting from the mountain station at Myrdal, the train takes you down to Flåm by the longest and deepest fjord in Europe, the Sognefjorden. The journey through the steep and narrow Flåm valley, with views of mighty waterfalls and mountain peaks, takes about 60 minutes. The train travels slowly and even stops at the most scenic spots, as the photo stop at Kjosfossen waterfall. In order to ensure safety on this unusual stretch of track, all trains are equipped with five different brakes, each of which can stop the whole train. The trains to and from Flåm connect at Myrdal with most day-trains running between Oslo and Bergen. Ever since the opening of the line in 1940, the wild and majestic nature has made the Flåm Railway one of the most popular tourist attractions in Norway.

The Flåm Railway is now a private line, and the public company Flåm Utvikling AS has through the last years invested a considerable amount of money to improve the service- and product elements. The trains are presented in a special exterior design with large windows and nostalgic wooden interior. The Flåm Railway’s fleet of trains today comprises of 5 electrical engines and 13 carriages, especially suited for driving this demanding line. In summer season May - September there are daily 9 to 10 departures. In winter season October - April daily 4 departures. Travel time is approximately 1 hour.

EURAIL PASS HOLDERS
Eurail Pass holders are entitled to 30% reduction on normal one way fares. (Reduced price: appr. NOK 180). Seat reservation only for groups from 10 persons.

INTERNET: www.flaamsbana.no, www.visitflam.com

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