🇳🇴 Picturesque Mountain Railway & Bike Trip in Norway

If I had to pick the most emotional day of my trip to Norway,
I'd say, without hesitation, the cogwheel train and bike ride from Flåm to Myrdal.

There's only one reason I highly recommend it! This journey is all about the journey itself. 🌿

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📍Flåm ↔ Myrdal

🇳🇴 Flåm-Myrdal Cog Railway + Bike Descent Course

Cog Railway Duration: Approximately 1 hour

Bicycle Descent Distance: Approximately 20 km

Descent Time: Approximately 2-3.5 hours (including stops)

Operating Season: June - September

Recommended Travel Method: Flåm → Cog Railway → Myrdal → Bike Descent from Flåm

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🚆 A Classic Cog Railway with 80 Years of Tradition

The cog railway, connecting Flåm and Myrdal for approximately 20 km,
has been a landmark for 80 years since it opened in 1939.

The section features 20 tunnels and 1 bridge.

A magnificent natural panorama of cliffs, waterfalls, and gorges.

All seats on the train are non-reserved! Seating is first-come, first-served, so board early.

The view from both sides is breathtaking, so you'll be 100% satisfied no matter where you sit.

📸 A surprise event awaits you at the midway stop, "Kjosfossen"!

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👻 The legendary fairy "Huldra" appears!

A majestic piece of music suddenly emanates from Kjosfossen...

And a blonde fairy emerges from the mist 👩🦰✨

The surprise performance by the legendary Norwegian fairy "Huldra"

was truly one of the highlights of this trip.

✔️ The performance lasts approximately 5 minutes and may be canceled depending on the weather!

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☕ Tips for Arriving in Myrdal

A quick bite to eat at the cafe inside the station.

Bicycle rentals are also available here! → They even adjusted the ride to your height 😎
→ After filling out a personal information form, we checked in externally.

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🚴♀️ Myrdal → Flåm bike descent, is this a true story?

The descent was simply "awe-inspiring."
My fingers hurt from braking (in a positive way).

The beginning was a dirt road → the latter part turned into a paved road.

The path was simple, so no worries about getting lost.

There were plenty of viewpoints to stop and take pictures at.

There was even a herd of goats blocking the road. 🐐ㅋㅋ

🌊 Clear stream water, 🏞 Dozens of waterfalls,
🌫 Foggy sections, 🧱 Tunnels...

It all felt like a movie.

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📚 Insights I've encountered during my trip

Standing in front of a small village and gravestone I encountered while riding,
I thought, "Just being able to experience this moment is a gift in itself."

Escape from your busy daily life

and take a moment to breathe in this vast nature – isn't that the real "travel"?

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💡 Reference Tips

🚉 Morning departures are popular, so we recommend booking tickets in advance.

☔ Be careful, the bike path can be slippery in rain.

📸 Allow 3-4 hours for the descent and enjoy the scenery!

🧥 Even in summer, Northern Europe can be chilly, so be sure to bring a windbreaker.

⛑️ Bikes are provided with helmets and are in excellent condition (they even adjust the size for you).

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💬 One-Line Review

"This isn't just transportation; it's the art of walking, riding, and experiencing nature."

If I ever go to Flåm again, I'll ride again without hesitation. This time, I'll go slower and stop more often. 🌿

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