Excursion Flåm railway & coffee break at vatnahalsen tour at Flam

Embrace the exquisite natural beauty that Flåm has to offer with its environs from a unique new perspective during this panoramic, half-day excursion aboard the Flåm Railroad.

Scenic Train Ride

Depart the pier for a short 984-foot (about 300-metre) walk to the Flåm Railway Station. The Flåm Railroad measures 12.4 miles (20 kilometres) in length, and ascends to the 2,844 foot-high (867-metre-high) Myrdal Station. After boarding the train, take a one-hour ride along the Flåm River. See the Rjoande Waterfall, which cascades down 459 feet (140 metres), and the impressive peak of Vidmesnosi, which rises to a height of 4,163 feet (1,269 metres).

Naali Tunnel & Myrdalsberg

Next, pass through the longest tunnel at Naali, then the climb of 984-foot-high (300 metre-high) Myrdalsberg. In order to ascend it, the line is built on four levels. From here, you can view three of them, with the train standing on the fourth. Enjoy the sights of the old road constructed in 1895-96 in connection with the building of the Bergen Oslo Railroad that opened in 1909. The road ascends the steep hills in 21 narrow hairpin bends with a lovely waterfall adjacent to it.

Kjosfossen Waterfall & Vatnahalsen

A brief photo stop is made at the 305-foot-high (93-metre-high) Kjosfossen Waterfall. En route, the train slows down at the most scenic viewpoints. Upon arrival in Vatnahalsen, disembark the train for an 80-minute stay at the Vatnahalsen Hotel and grounds. Walk around the hotel, takes some photos and savour some coffee, tea and waffles inside.

Following your visit, re-board the train for the return ride to the Flåm Railway Station, then commence the approximate 984-foot (about 300-metre) walk back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Flåm Railway and River, Rjoande and Kjosfossen Waterfalls, Vibmesnosi and Myrdalsberget Mountains, Naali Tunnel, Vatnahalsen Hotel

Note

This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, including the approximately 984-foot (about 300-metre) walk between the pier and the train station, with steps to negotiate getting on and off the train. There are gravel surfaces at the entrance to the hotel with 10 steps to negotiate; the hotel is not wheelchair accessible. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who utilise a wheelchair. Upon return to the pier, guests must immediately embark the ship. As the train must adhere to a fixed schedule, we are unable to accommodate guests who arrive later than the designated departure time and no refund will be offered. We thank you for your understanding. Flåm Railroad is not exclusive to Silversea guests.