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Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Flåm, Norway: A Gateway to the Fjords


Flåm ⭐is the fjord-side terminus of the famous Flåmsbana Railway Line, one of the steepest and most scenic of its kind.
Flåm is a village in southwestern Norway, in an area known for its fjords. It sits at the end of Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the vast Sognefjord. The dramatic Stegastein viewing platform juts out high above the Aurlandsfjord. The Flåm Railway offers valley and waterfall views as it climbs to a station on the Hardangervidda plateau.

Flåm is the launch pad for our train and boat journeys into its surrounding mountains and fjords.

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The below photos were taken on 04/06/2023. 

Flåmsbana 


Flåm stasjon

Flåm Railway Museum





Norwegian Trolls displayed in the museum




Ferry Service 




Ferry Terminal

Scenery around Flåm 







Flåmstova Restaurant


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Norway Travel—Ferry Service between Mannheller Ferjekai and Fodnes Ferjekai

Ferry Service between Mannheller Ferjekai and Fodnes Ferjekai

Our tour group stayed in Vesterland Holiday Park for two nights and needed ferry service between Mannheller Ferjekai and Fodnes Ferjekai to reach Flåm twice.

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The below photos were taken on both 04/05/2023 and 04/06/2023.

Mannheller Ferjekai (Mannheller Ferry Dock) and Fodnes Ferjekai (Fondnes Ferry Dock) on the Google map









Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Norway in Rails: Unveiling Breathtaking Beauty from the Flåm Railway


Nestled within the picturesque Flåm Valley lies one of the world's steepest railways, the Flåm Railway (Flåmsbana⭐⭐⭐). This dramatic train journey offers a panoramic view of some of the wildest and most magnificent nature in the Norwegian fjord landscape. 

Starting at a mere 2 meters above sea level, it ascends to a breathtaking 867 meters, conquering a constant 5% gradient. This 20 km (13.75 miles) journey from Flåm to the idyllic mountain hamlet of Myrdal weaves through twenty tunnels and hugs the contours of some of Norway's most dramatic scenery, including beautiful fjords, waterfalls, and valleys. No wonder it attracts visitors from all over the world—it's truly one of the most scenic train journeys you'll ever experience.
 

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On April 6, 2023, we boarded the Flåm Railway for a round-trip journey from Flåm to Myrdal. Chugging through narrow valleys blanketed in pristine white, the train felt like stepping into a fairytale. Every turn unveiled new vistas: waterfalls adorned with icy diamonds, and forests frosted into shimmering sculptures. 

The Flåm Railway in the snowy spring is more than just a ride. It's an immersion into the soul of Norway, a tapestry woven with breathtaking landscapes, the whispers of changing seasons, and the quiet charm of its people. It's a journey that lingers in the memory, a reminder of the raw beauty and delicate dance of life in this magical corner of the world.


Flåm Station










Vista-point stop (1/2)

Vista-point stop (2/2)







December to March is the best time to go cross country skiing in Norway although early April is still a popular time (warmer and longer days)










Same vista-point stop on the return trip