Flåm, Norway

A Panoramic Half-Day Railway Journey

Ride the Flåm Railway to Vatnahalsen Station Board the Flåm Railway to experience the most dramatic train ride in Europe. You can walk to the train station in the heart of this charming village. Then settle in for a 12-mile journey on a route hailed as one of the world’s greatest masterpieces of engineering. Leaving the village, the train will climb nearly 3,000 feet, passing through 20 tunnels and over numerous bridges. Your experienced conductor proceeds at a speed that allows you the best possible views of this breathtaking landscape. Along the way, stop at Kjosfossen waterfall for photos. Look carefully into the mist and you might see the legendary dancing skogsrå, a forest spirit said to seduce men. Your journey also features a stop in Vatnahalsen. Here, you can stroll to the local hotel for waffles during free time. Your gentle descent back to Flåm gives you a chance to witness the beauty all over again. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.