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Stella LunaStella Luna
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Why are these journeys famous? 👇 🚃 The Flåm Railway, Norway The 20 km long Flåm Railway between Flåm and Myrdal, through spectacular scenery, alongside the Rallar Road, stunning mountainsides, foaming waterfalls, through 20 tunnels, and offers so many viewpoints that, for many people, a single trip up and down is not enough. 🚃 Bernina Express, Switzerland This train journey is the most spectacular way to cross the Alps. It runs in both directions, from Chur or St. Moritz in Switzerland to Tirano in Italy. The Express climbs up to the glistening glaciers before descending to the palms of Italy far below. 🚃 Cinque Terre Express, Italy Running from La Spezia to Levanto through the main cities of the Cinque Terre National Park – Monterosso, Corniglia, Vernazza, Riomaggiore and Manarola, the Cinque Terre Express wonderfully showcases the beauty of the Ligurian coast. #UnwrapEurope with #Pickyourtrail #letspyt #visitnorway #myswitzerland #italia #bernina #cinqueterre #visiteurope #europetravel #perfect_europe #yallerseurope #aroundeurope #europeanvacation #map_of_europe #besteuropephotos #creativelycurious #historicallycurious #naturallycurious #neverstopexploring #roamearth
pickyourtrailpickyourtrail
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The Flåmsbana, or Flåm Railway, is a marvel of engineering that offers one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. Nestled in the heart of Norway, this spectacular railway stretches for about 20 kilometers, connecting the small village of Flåm, located in the Aurlandsfjord, to the high-mountain station of Myrdal. The journey on the Flåmsbana is nothing short of breathtaking. As the train ascends from sea level to 867 meters at Myrdal, passengers are treated to panoramic views of some of Norway's most dramatic landscapes. The route features deep ravines, cascading waterfalls, lush green valleys, and snow-capped peaks, all visible from the comfort of vintage carriages. Highlights include the Kjosfossen waterfall, where the train makes a brief stop, allowing passengers to step out and feel the mist from the powerful cascade. One of the most impressive aspects of the Flåmsbana is the sheer ingenuity behind its construction. Built in the early 20th century, the railway navigates through 20 tunnels, many of which were hand-dug. The steep gradient of the track, one of the steepest in the world for a standard gauge railway, adds to the sense of adventure. Beyond its natural beauty, the Flåmsbana offers a glimpse into Norwegian culture and history. The journey is accompanied by informative commentary, enhancing the experience with stories of the region’s heritage and the railway’s construction. In summary, a trip on the Flåmsbana is a must-do for anyone visiting Norway. The combination of stunning scenery, engineering prowess, and cultural insights makes it an unforgettable adventure, encapsulating the essence of Norway’s breathtaking natural beauty.
Phoom KittirattanapaibulPhoom Kittirattanapaibul
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Fantastic trip, friendly staff, unbelievable views, its an absolute must to see. We visited in May and booked our tickets the day before. I would recommend to book in advance if you can, especially if a cruise ship is docked in Flam, as some trains were sold out and we had a gap of over an hour to wait for our return train. There is not much to do in Myrdal itself unless you are changing for a train to Bergen, and there was still a lot of snow there so you need to be properly dressed and booted. Instead, we decided to jump off at Vatnahalsen, station before Myrdal, and take a zip line down in to the valley. Again, there was still snow there. Its a short walk from the station over the bridge. The staff there are absolutely fantastic, very friendly and welcoming and speak a very good English. Again, pre-book if you can as it gets busy with large groups, i.e from cruise ships. Once in the valley, its about 30 min walk to the nearest station in Blomheller. Again, not much to see there, but the route itself is so picturesque, so take your time to enjoy. There is even a clean toilet en route in the red wooden booth :-) You can also forgo the ride back altogether and either walk or cycle 13km. Bike hire is in the valley where you land with the zipline and can be booked as a package, bike + flight.
Funtik FuntikFuntik Funtik
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06.2024/ Another main attractions in Flam is the Round trip with The Flam Railway from Flam to Myrdal. I chose to take the Round trip with The Flam Railway from 17:30 to 18:30 to Myrdal and back the next one at 18:35. The schedule was absolutely perfect because this way we managed to avoid the tourists from the cruise ship , in general the cruise leave the port after the evening time. So, how you should stay in the train: both sides because along the 20 km long (1 h trip per way) you’ll see different spectacular landscapes on both sides and extreme engineering railway skills. I stayed on the left side first and changed the side on the way back. On the way up from Flam through Myrdal you’ll have a 5 minutes stop at the Kjosfossen Waterfall on the left , the train stops and you are allowed to get down and make photos. You’ll be surprised with something more! It’s interesting that you can also bring your bike on the train ( you have to book also) and make your way back by yourself on it. I’ve read that you can come back in Flam on a Zip Line. Do not worry about the light in June, the sunset is after 11 p.m. so you have all the time in the world to do everything you've set out to do. I recommend booking tickets in advance for the trip.
CAPATINA ROXANACAPATINA ROXANA
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We took the train to Myrdal in July this year. It was a very fun and scenic trip. Many impressive waterfalls, one of which they stop at and let everyone get out and take pictures of. We had booked the zip line and bike trip back to Flåm, so we got out at the second to last stop. It was a bit of a walk to the zip line start. The view was beautiful and the zip line was a lot of fun. It was quite long but over fast. The bike ride back down was the highlight of our entire trip. If you are on the fence about biking, know it is definitely worth it! There are a few places where you need to bike uphill but most of the ride is downhill, so get familiar with your brakes. Despite being part of a group if about 20 or so, we ended up biking most of the way mostly alone. We would pass some groups, stop for pictures and get passed by them. It was fun, because you could choose when and where you wanted to stop. There were two restrooms on the way down, but neither had toilet paper, so pack some or be prepared to go without!
Michelle KarlMichelle Karl
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