Flam Railway – The famous Flam Railway is recognized for a good reason. It began construction in 1924 and was mostly constructed without machinery. It ascends 866 meters, with a steep grade at times. It has 20 tunnels, over its 20 km course, connecting Flam on the Sojneford (largest Fjord) and Myrdal, a station in a mountain pass, linking the west coast of Norway to the east, with a connection to the train line to Oslo. It is incredibly picturesque; amazing waterfalls, cliffs, and Fjord views. It attracts a huge number of tourist each year and we were absolutely astounded by the large cruse ship docked in the tiny harbour, carrying over 2,500 guest. The size of the cruise ship speaks to the depth of the Fjord, 1-2 km deep, surrounded by steep cliffs.
