Flåm Railway

Opened to the public in 1940 and named one of the “most scenic train rides in the world” by the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine and the “best train journey in the world” by Lonely Planet, the Flåm Railway is a masterpiece of Norwegian engineering and the steepest standard-gauge railway track in Europe.

The incredibly scenic Flåm Railway ascends nearly 2,900 feet through the steep and narrow Flåm Valley. A masterpiece of engineering along precipitous mountainsides, the railway took nearly 20 years to construct. During the 50-minute ride, speed through 20 tunnels (18 of which were excavated by hand), curve around 21 hairpin bends, marvel at the mighty Kjosfossen Waterfall as it plunges from ledge to ledge, and enjoy truly breathtaking views. Though the ride is less than an hour, it provides memories to last a lifetime.