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The Twenty-Line
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DSwede 1488 reviews
Clinging and Piercing the Cliffs

Favorite thing: Flåm is known for the Flåmsbana, the local branch of the rail line, which climbs an unrivaled valley wall up to Myrdal (864m / 2830ft elevation). This famous rail link that clings to and punctures the cliff walls is sometimes called the "Twenty-Line". It has twenty tunnels, took twenty years to construct and cost 20M NOK. It’s one and only bridge is immediately sandwiched between two tunnels, with a massive drop on one side and the raging Kjosfossen waterfall on the other side.

Started in 1923, the upper stop of Myrdal connected with the Oslo~Bergen line such that supplies could be shuttled to/from the ships in the Sognefjord.

Written Jul 27, 2011

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Petrol in Norway!
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Petrol in Norway!
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Favorite thing: Norway is one of the largest petrol producing nations on earth, one would assume that petrol is relativley cheap. Think again - a litre of petrol set you back over US$ 3 or EUR 2.60 - take this in to consideration when planning a road trip, since fuel is almost double to other countries on earth!

Written Jul 12, 2008

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Flåm
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Favorite thing: I found Flåm peaceful, if not beautiful. The location is great - especially for day trips, while the village is definitely sleepy. it is located in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord and cut in half by a stream.

Fondest memory: The best thing about Flåm is that it is the ideal place to stop and recharge your batteries... One of the best places when you feel lazy or tired.

Written Oct 2, 2006

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Low clouds over the Naeroyfjord
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Fondest memory: We had seen the Naeroyfjord before when it was basking in the sunshine, in as much as the sun could sneak in between the high mountains, but our second boat trip on this fjord was completely different. The clouds came down to greet us, shrouding the peaks and making picturesque patterns against the mountainsides. The view was the more spectacular that it was constantly changing as the clouds floated meandering against the rocky walls of the fjord.

Written Sep 25, 2005

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Under construction
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Written Feb 25, 2003

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Written Feb 25, 2003

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Written Feb 25, 2003

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Part of "Norway in a Nutshell"
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The village of Fl��m

Written Sep 19, 2002

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  We had seen the Naeroyfjord before when it was basking in the sunshine, in as much as the sun could sneak in between the high mountains, but our second boat... 

 

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Q:  Is it possible to take the railway from Flam to Myrdal and then walk down as far as Vatnahalsen adn then reboard the tain there to... 

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A: I dont remember the names of the stations, but there were 2 stops on that train, once at a waterfall and another one, where we could get out and the train stoped for a... 

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There is more to Flam than the Flamsbana

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 Flam is best known for the Flamsbana, or mountain railway, a real feat of engineering, which connects it at Myrdal with the railway Bergen - Oslo. If you add to it the location of this port on... 

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Scenic Cruising & Flåm Railway

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 Exploring Norway’s fjord region is a memorable experience for even the most seasoned traveler. Cutting deep into the mountainous terrain, craggy rock walls and overhanging cliffs characterize the... 

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Little place between steep mountains

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 Before I left for Scandinavia, I spent a long time deciding whether or not to take the ever popular " Norway in a Nutshell" tour offered by the railway services. I initially scoffed at the offer as it... 

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Flåm. I'd love to share with you the 10 tips I've written, the 13 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Norway in a Nutshell Trip

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 Flåm is located in the intermost part of the longest fjord in Norway, Sognefjord.The village is very pictureque nestled between the mountainous walls of the fjord. Getting to and leaving Flåm is as...... 

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