Flåm Line

The Flåm Line (Norwegian: Flåmsbana) is a 20.2-kilometer (12.6 mi) long railway line between Myrdal and Flåm in Norway. It is a branch line of the Bergen Line, connecting the high mountain station of Myrdal with the Aurlandsfjord, a branch of the Sognefjord, down in the valley of Flåm. The line is renowned for its steep gradient, featuring the steepest standard gauge railway tracks in Europe without the use of a cable car system. Nearly 80% of the line's route has a gradient of 55 ‰ (5.5%).

The Flåm Line is a popular tourist attraction, operating primarily for passenger transport, and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Norway. The journey offers spectacular views of the Norwegian landscape, including waterfalls, mountains, and valleys. Several of the train carriages are specially designed for sightseeing, providing optimal viewing opportunities for passengers.

Construction of the line began in 1924 and was completed in 1940. Electrification was implemented in 1944. The line’s primary purpose was originally to provide transport between the Sognefjord and Bergen, connecting the fjord with the main railway network.

The Flåm Line is operated by Vy (formerly Norges Statsbaner, NSB). The journey takes approximately one hour in each direction.