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Flam Railway

Bergen 5742, Norway
(47) 57 63 21 00
Ranked #3 of 34 attractions in Bergen
4.5 of 5 stars 141 Reviews
Type: Scenic Railroads
Traveller Description: Itself Flam railroad is nothing particularly interesting, other than stopping at the waterfall and the fact that its hand-built in the early 20 th... more »
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Nashville, Tennessee
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We were already traveling from Oslo to Myrdal so we stopped to do the Flämsbana. Our rail passes allowed the 30% discount, but as others have noted, you have to buy each way and it comes out to $60 round trip. This is because there are many ways in and out of Fläm and lodging there as well. The scenery... More

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San Jose, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

We took this trip as part of a one day roundtrip Sognefjord fjord tour (1350 NOK) from Bergen. The scenery was spectacular from the train. But with anything to do with nature a more memorable trip would have been a night stay in Flam with local hiking in the Flam Valley. But like everything in Norway prices were amazingly high... More

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Mumbai (Bombay), India
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Very disappointed in this crazy expensive railway! Was very overhyped.. the drives through the fjords from the north to the south western coast of Norway are MUCH better! It is also very expensive, and not at all worth it! The only plus point was that it was snowing in Myrdal (the last stop) and that bit was beautiful.. but nothing... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Sitting in the Flam railway,the scenery unfolding before my eyes was beautiful--snowcapped mountains, tumbling waterfalls, lush green forests. I would recommend all the healthy & fit folks out there to take the chance to hike down midway on the return journey to Flam. I disembarked from Berekam train station & walked for 3hrs downhill. The hike was a great chance... More

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Lafayette, Louisiana
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Coming by ship down the fjord to flaam on a sunny day in late may 2012 is truly one of the top 7 natural wonders of the world. The fjord is gorgeous surrounded by high granite mountains with multiple huge waterfalls Cascading into the fjord .the mountains all have snow on the top .we walked through the village up to... More

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Sydney, Australia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

If you travel to Norway there are a few things you must see and do. No trip would be complete without a trip from Flam to Mydral on the Flam Railway. It's honestly just a wonderful experience and a must see

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7 reviews 7 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW
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We booked a roundtrip from Bergen at the Tourist Information Center in Bergen, which included the boatride to Flåm, the Flåm train to Myrdal, and the return to Bergen from Myrdal on the regular train: well worth the cost if the weather's nice. Ignore the fact that Flåm is one big tourist shop and concentrate on the landscapes and the... More

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Washington DC
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61 reviews 61 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Loved it. Very efficient and great views, even on a rainy day!

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Rochdale, United Kingdom
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012
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Recently took the Flam railway to its terminus at Myrdal. The ride moves along at a reasonable speed which enables you to enjoy the amazing scenery below - waterfalls, lush green villages, remote farm houses etc. Before reaching Myrdal it stops at the Kjosfossen Waterfall for a few minutes photo opportunity. I don't think that Myrdal has much to offer... More

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cheshire
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42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012
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The Flam Railway journey lasts for about an hour and the scenery is simply amazing. They stop whilst photos can be taken at the Kjos waterfall. Amazing!

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