Spectacular natural beauty. Flåm, Norway

By the time I was studying in Denmark, I had the chance to visit the so called Nordic Countries. The Nordic Rail Pass was my great tool, since was I free to discover by train or boat every single corner of these magic countries. The World famous railway and the Beautiful Flåm in Norway were part of my discoveries. Flåm is situated in the innermost part of the Aurlandsfjord, a tributary of the 204 kilometers long and up to 1308 meters deep Sognefjord. Surrounded by steep mountainsides, roaring waterfalls and deep valleys, Flåm is a paradise for everyone looking for a one-of-a-kind experience with nature. With nature-based activities, many nearby attractions, exciting culture and historic traditions - Flåm is the perfect holiday spot for all! From Flåm Port and the many fjord boats it is only a short walk to a trip on the famous Flåm Railway, or maybe a stay at one of Fjord Norway's long-established tourist hotels. The world’s longest fjord adventure, the Sognefjord, lies in the heart of the Norwegian fjord country and extends more than 200 km (120 miles) inland. The region where this deep fjord meets the glaciers and Norway’s highest mountains is considered one of the world's most beautiful travel destinations. At the end of the Sognefjord you will find Flåm Camping and Youth Hostel, were I slept. This place is surrounded by the World Heritage Listed fjordlandscape of Norway. Flåm is a paradise for everyone looking for genuine natural and cultural experiences. The name "Flåm" means "little place between steep mountains," and at the end of the 1800's many cruise ships with travelers from all over the world found their way here to experience Norwegian fjords, mountains and waterfalls. After the Bergensbanen railway was opened in 1909, Flåm became a crossroad for passengers, mail and freight to and from the trains between Oslo and Bergen, in connection with the steamships on the fjord. The old Navy road from Haugastøl and Finse down to Flåm – Rallarvegen has now become an attraction in itself, with thousands of cyclists every summer and autumn. To get to Flåm we experienced the World famous railway. The over 65 year old Flåm Railway is widely known as one of the world's most fantastic stretches of railroad. On this amazing journey you will experience a climb of nearly 900 meters from fjord to mountain top, an incline of one to 18, a tunnel that twists in a spiral inside the mountain, and a view that will take your breath away! As a private branch line of the Bergensbanen railway, the Flåm Railway runs 9-10 daily departures in the high season from May to September and 4-5 daily departures the rest of the year. You can learn more about the exciting history behind this 20 kilometre long stretch of railway by visiting the Flåmsbana Museum in Flåm, a tiny little place full of nice stories.