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Last night we took the Flamsbana (Flam Railway) up to Myrdal and back down. Myrdal is only accessible by train either the Flamsbana or the Bergen Line. The quaint mountain station is 867 meters above sea level. The round trip from Flam to Myrdal takes a little over two hours. The views from the railway are second to none.
We loved the view of the mountains, waterfalls, the Flam River and the Flam Valley from the tracks. The highlight of the train ride is the stop at the Kjosfossen Waterfall at almost 2,200 feet above sea level. This waterfall is fed by Reinunga Lake and is truly spectacular waterfall with a total fall of over 738 feet. The only part viewable from the train and the nearby platform is the upper falls. The falls continue under the platform and rail bridge plunging into the gorge. Additionally, there is also a power plant on the Kjosfossen waterfall that powers the Flam Railway.
As part of the trip on the Flamsbana, there is a 5 minute stop ascending the tracks to Myrdal and a 5 minute stop on the descent to Flam. Importantly, there is significant spray on the platform, so it isn’t a bad idea to have your camera and phone in a protective bag. Additionally, during this stop there are three actresses, who appears as Huldra. In Scandinavian folklore, Huldra is a seductive forest creature that lures men and takes them into the mountain to marry her. The dance is performed to traditional music and adds to the ambiance.
This train trip has multiple departures daily and costs about $58 per adult ticket and $29 for a kid’s ticket. It is absolutely worth the price and is a must do if you ever travel to Flam.
Great slide show – love the trains
Thanks Stephen!