Travel Highlights - Oslo to Flam

Flam

Flam is a village in southwestern Norway, a region famous for its fjords. It sits at the end of the Aurlandsfjord, an offshoot of the vast Sognefjord. We told you Flåm was small! Although inhabited since 1340, only 350 people live there today. Yet, the place is so picturesque that it welcomes nearly 450,000 visitors annually—that's over 1,000 tourists for every resident! (Of course, not everyone visits at the same time).

Want to step into a 1940s movie set and embark on a captivating journey from the fjord shores to the steep mountains? The Flåm Railway (Flåm Railway or Flåmsbana in Norwegian) is one of the most captivating attractions in the entire Sognefjord region, and indeed in all of Europe! Preserving its old-world charm and vintage aesthetic, the Flåm Railway holds the title of "the world's steepest railway," ascending from fjord level to a height of 867 meters in just one hour. But in this case, the magic lies in the destination and the journey itself, because… one of the most beautiful (and steepest) train journeys in the world awaits you. This train ride is unlike anything you've ever experienced. The train deliberately slows down to help you truly appreciate the changing scenery around you. It even stops at key points along the way so you can snap the perfect photo. Trust us, you'll make the most of your time.

Today's trip departed Oslo Train Station at 8:25 AM, with a change of trains in Myrland and the final destination in Flam. The journey took a little over four hours, as the train climbed from flatland to Myrland, the highest point at about 2,000 feet, before descending to Flam, which is at sea level. We arrived in Flåm at 1:04 PM.

The train from Oslo to Myrland, with our large luggage on the rack, we need to change trains to Myrland

It took more than 4 hours to reach Myrland. I took some photos of the scenery along the way on the train.

Upon arrival in Myrland, you'll need to change trains, unpack your luggage, and board another train directly to Flam. The train deliberately slows down along the way, allowing you to truly appreciate the changing scenery. It even stops at key points along the way so you can take in the perfect photos. Trust us, you'll make the most of this time. Passing through 20 tunnels along the way, each step surrounded by forests and waterfalls, you'll be left with even more breathtaking scenery when you reach Myrdal, your final destination, where the train ascends the mountain.

Jos Falls

In summer, Norway's Flåm Railway makes a brief stop at Jossfossen Falls. A woman dressed in red and with long hair emerges from the forest and dances to Norwegian folk songs. That woman is a Huldra, a forest spirit from Norse mythology. Some say the song and dance number is a gimmick, others say it adds to the entertainment.

It takes less than an hour to get to Flam. I took some photos of the scenery on the train. It was difficult to take good photos because I was sitting in the wrong position (I should have sat on the left carriage).

Once we arrived in Flam, we encountered a major problem. Our apartment was about a 17-minute walk from the station. Oh my goodness! With two large suitcases, it was a daunting walk up and down winding roads, not flat ones.

Brekke Gard Apartments & Hostel

There is a large grassland behind the apartment

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