From Oslo we headed off on our railway tour, which was definitely a highlight of our trip.
On the train, we saw charming villages, snowy mountains, and vast valleys.
In the city of Myrdal, we hoped on the famous Flåm Railway – which is one of the world’s steepest and most beautiful railway lines. Here we saw frozen and flowing waterfalls (including the Kjosfossen falls), steep fjords, and frozen rivers.
Upon arriving in the city of Flåm, we spent the afternoon touring the tiny, charming town and ate a traditional lingonberry dinner at Ægir Brewery (one of the best craft breweries in Norway).
The next day we set sail through the Norwegian fjords, even passing through Nærøyfjord, which is the narrowest fjord in all of Europe. The views on this boat cruise were truly breathtaking! I would go so far as to say, I don’t think I’ve seen a more beautiful place.
We also ended up in the city of Voss, which has been deemed “Norway’s extreme sports capital” and is a popular skiing, rafting, and hiking location. Most people on this leg on the journey were in snow pants and had their ski poles ready to go.
We can definitely see why Lonely Planet called Flåmsbana the “best train journey in the world,” and we couldn’t recommend it more to anyone who visits Norway.
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