The Flåmsbana is one of the most spectacular historical railways in the world: the tracks climb over four hills of different altitudes to Myrdal, which is 876 meters above sea level. Your guide will explain the history of its construction. Do they know everything? Sure - they've lived here for 15 years.
On the ascent, the fjord will seem bottomless, and your ears will pop: the difference in altitude is 900 meters! You're so high it seems a bit like magic.
And of course, there's a Norwegian legend associated with this place too: on the train, you will hear the story of the "huldra", the nymph who seduces men with her singing.
After the darkness of the Nåli tunnel, the train will come to a halt, with fairytale views of the valley. Shortly afterwards, you will drop back down for an enchanted encounter. With whom? No spoilers!
When you think you've already seen it all, in Berekvam you'll get back on your bike and retrace your route to Flåm from a new perspective, still in the midst of nature.
The waterfalls are now even higher, the villages more isolated, the rocks of the fjord steeper. After a day like this, it's impossible not to feel just a little Norwegian.