Leisurely Flam Railway

OVERVIEW

Ride the Flåm Railway deep into the mountains following a route that winds through some of the most visually stunning scenery in Europe. Starting from the tip of Sognefjord – the longest and deepest fjord in Norway – you will soon ascend high above tiny Flåm and on into a landscape of roaring rivers, mighty waterfalls and precipitous peaks. You will also pass through 20 tunnels that were blasted through the mountains more than a century ago. The Flåm Railway is one of the steepest in the world and although the route is only 12 miles long, it rises to a dizzying height of more than a half-mile above sea level. Upon arriving in Vatnahalsen, you will stop for waffles and coffee at its namesake hotel, a destination that can only be reached by train. It was built as a sanatorium in 1896 but was never used for that purpose.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.