The Flåm Railway
   Photo: The Flåm Railway

Flomsbana or Flåm Railway - a masterpiece of Norwegian engineering, is one of the most spectacular and popular attractions Aurlandsforda. She descends from a height of 865m above sea level of the station Myrdal to Flam picturesque valley.

Flomsbana was opened in 1940. for the temporary movement of locomotives. Currently, it has acquired a new look - a journey in green cars with a locomotive accompanied by a tourist information in several languages. Over dvadtsatikilometrovaya route for one of the coolest w / d travelers expect beautiful scenery of Norway - the river, waterfalls, deep gorges, snow-capped peaks and mountain farms.

Staying at the picturesque waterfall Kjosfossen, supplying electricity Flomsbanu, you can make great pictures. Winding tunnels built into the mountain, allow to align the vertical drop, as well as to protect the road from avalanches and rock falls.

Flåm Railway three times during the journey crosses the river, which was started through tunnels under the w / d line. At the foot of the mountains you can admire the beautiful scenery and splendor Arlandsforda.

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