The Flåmsbana has been named as one of the best scenic routes in the world as well. The trip starts in Myrdal, 866 m (2841 ft) above sea level and ends in Flåm, which is at sea level. It is 20.2 km (12.6 mi) long and takes about an hour. Flåmsbana is very famous because of all of the steep slopes. I think this might actually be the 2nd steepest ascent/descent for a railway in the world. The railway was so well engineered that you don't feel the steep descents. Reading about the railway, I thought we would all be strapped down with seat belts but we didn't even have any. It was a smooth ride. The railway interweaves between several mountains and fjords, allowing us to see as much as possible.
At the train station in Myrdal
Kjosfossen Waterfall (93 m, 305 ft)
If you look closely, you can see a lady standing on the rocks dancing and singing. Weird.
Flåm
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