The World’s 100 Best Cable Cars & Mountain Railways
Flåm Railway
Flåm, Norway
Top 10No. 1 in EuropeNo. 1 in the Nordics
A historic mountain train line running about 20 kilometres from Flåm on the fjord up to Myrdal. Riders see steep valleys, waterfalls and long stretches of tunnel, with a stop at Kjosfossen waterfall.
Highlights
- Kjosfossen waterfall stop
- Flåm Railway Museum
- Vintage carriages with large windows
Good to know
- Book tickets online well in advance
- Cruise ship days sell out quickly
- Sit left going up, right coming down
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