Flam Central Station, Norway
The station connects to ferries operating on the nearby fjord, linking the rail network to oslo and bergen across the region. Travelers looking for transport beyond the platform can explore by bike for cycling, take a hike through the mountains, or admire the waterfalls cascading down from great length and gradient — the Flåmsbana railway itself climbs nearly 867 meters in elevation along its route. The line runs through numerous tunnels, a feat of engineering completed in the last century, still drawing visitors from around the world today, whether they're boarding for a summer contact trip or a winter one, an hour or half an hour before departure.
5743 Flam, Flam, Norway
Popular questions
Popular questions
Yes. A left-luggage facility is available inside the station for short-term baggage storage.
Yes. Public restrooms and accessible toilet facilities are available throughout the station.
The station offers direct connections to:
- Metro Line A
- Metro Line B
- Buses
- Taxis
Tickets for the Flåm Railway can be purchased online, and booking online is recommended during peak travel months. One-way and round-trip tickets are available, though seat reservations are not available for the Flåm Railway.
The Flåm Railway experiences around half a million travelers annually, and the station experiences a similar half a million visitors each year, making it one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions.
Flåm Station is located at the edge of the Aurlandsfjord in Norway. Flam Central Station opened for passenger traffic in 1941, and a new station building was opened in 1998.
The Flåm Railway opened in 1940 after construction began in 1923, making it a long-standing engineering achievement in Norway.
The railway is 20 kilometers long and connects Myrdal to Flåm, covering a distance of 20 kilometers through 20 hand-carved tunnels, mostly cut through solid rock.
Kjosfossen waterfall is 225 meters high and a major attraction along the Flåm Railway journey, considered one of its highlights.
Nærøyfjord is a UNESCO World Heritage Site accessible from Flåm Station, and Stegastein Viewpoint offers panoramic views over the fjord landscape.
The Flåm Railway is famous for its steep gradients and scenic views, making it one of Norway's most popular tourist attractions.
Visitors can engage in hiking, cycling, and fjord kayaking activities around Flåm, in addition to riding the railway itself.
Yes. The Flåm Railway Museum is located adjacent to Mydral Station and offers free admission.