The flåm railway Photo: Flåm railway

The Bergen or Flam railway - a masterpiece of Norwegian engineering, which is one of the most impressive and popular attractions of Aurlandsfjord. It descends from a height m above sea level from Myrdal station to the picturesque valley of flåm.

The Bergen was opened in 1940. for the temporary movement of locomotives. Currently she has acquired a new look – a journey in green cars with a locomotive accompanied by tourist information in several languages. Over twenty kilometre route on one of the steepest railway offers tourists beautiful scenery Norway rivers, waterfalls, deep gorges, snow-capped peaks and mountain farms.

Stopping at a scenic waterfall Kjosfossen, supplying the web site with electricity, you'll be able to make great pictures. Winding tunnels built into the mountain, allow to equalize the height difference, and also to protect the road from avalanches and rockfalls.

The flåm railway three times during the journey crosses the river, fired through the tunnels under the railway line. At the foot of the mountains, you can admire the beautiful landscapes and the splendor of Aurlandsfjord.

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