Flam Railway
CountryNorway
Year Opened1940
Length20 km
RouteMyrdal to Flam
About Flam Railway
One of the steepest standard-gauge railways in the world at 5.5% gradient. Descends 866 m in 20 km. Passes through 20 tunnels, 18 of which were carved by hand. The Kjosfossen waterfall stop features a huldra folk dance performance.