The impressive railway winds along the steep mountain sides on its way from Flåm to Myrdal and has an ascent of 866 metres on the just 20 km long trip.
One of the world's steepest standard gauge railways, the railway is one of Norway's most popular attractions, offering unique panoramas of some of Norway's wildest and most magnificent fjord scenery.
The fascinating tour is a great experience for young and old alike as you're taken through a landscape straight out of a fairytale film – in fact, there are so many beautiful viewpoints on the tour that many people end up taking it several times or at different times of year.
The journey offers a wealth of varied impressions as the train passes mountains and valleys, rides alongside gushing rivers or mirror–clear lakes, passes through tunnels and follows the mountainsides on tracks that will take the breath away of even the most seasoned traveller.
There's plenty of opportunity to take great travel photos – or just sit back and enjoy the view over a delicious cup of coffee or hot cocoa.
Read more and see the timetable on the Norway's Best website.

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The Flåm Railway – The World's Most Beautiful Railway

Board the electric ferry departing from Flåm – then sit back and look forward to a fantastic nature experience in Aurlandsfjorden and Nærøyfjorden.

The narrow fjords are surrounded by high, steep mountains and appear almost exactly as they did 100 years ago – wild, rugged and inaccessible, with few signs of human activity or impact.
Along the way, you'll pass beautiful waterfalls, cosy little villages, lonely farms clinging to the mountainsides, the beautiful Undredal, the inspiration for Arendelle in the Frost films – and, of course, plenty of unique mountain scenery.
At its narrowest point, Nærøyfjorden is just 250 metres wide, and the trip through the fjord is called one of the most dramatic fjord trips in Europe.

You can choose to either take a Nærøyfjord cruise round trip between Flåm and Gudvangen or go one way and take a scabintle bus back to Flåm, so you can see the beautiful terrain from the land side as well.

Read more and see prices on the Norway's Best website.

Fjord cruise on Nærøyfjorden

Once you reach the top, you can head back down the mountain via short and easy hiking trails – you may want to take a break at the cosy Fjellstova Vetlebotn cafe, but you can also take the rather more challenging routes that lead you to some of the area's most popular hiking destinations. Some hiking trails lead past cool rivers where you can take a refreshing dip along the way.

Mørkvestølen, an idyllic old farm, set in a landscape that looks as if it has come straight out of the film Lord of the Rings. Enjoy your packed lunch while savouring the view over Lake Myrdalsvatnet and the surrounding mountains.

The beautiful mountain lake of Svortetjødn invites you to take a cool dip before heading back down the mountain. Look out for the area's adventurous sheep – they can sometimes be seen on the steep mountain slopes around the lake.

Finnbunuten peak, which offers a fantastic view of three of the area's fascinating glaciers on a clear day: Hardangerjøkul, Jostedalsbreen and Folgefonna.

On the way back, you can either take the chairlift again or follow the hiking trails down to Myrkdalen Hotel.

Myrkdalsekspressen – the fast way up the mountain

On the tour, you will see how the Vikings lived and travelled, see their boats, houses, weapons and tools, hear their story and experience how the Viking Age has left its mark even today.
Take a walk among the more than 20 houses of the Viking village and see the craftsmen in action, or try your hand at archery, axe throwing or Viking games – because in Njardarheimr, history is brought to life all around you.
The local Vikings will be happy to tell you about their life, religion and crafts, and you can finish off your visit by tasting the freshly prepared Viking dishes made from authentic ingredients – cooked over a fire, of course.
 
Read more on the Viking Town website

The Viking village of Njardarheimr

The excursions are adapted to the weather and the size of the group – some outings take you by boat to one of the many mountain lakes in the area, others to good fishing spots along a riverbank or lake shore.

The tours start at Myrkdalen Hotel, where the guide will pick you up and take you to the chosen fishing spot. The camp is set up here – and then the fishing rod is cast!

At the end of the day, the whole group gathers around the fire where the catch of the day is prepared – who can catch the biggest fish?

Read more and book your fishing experience 

If you prefer to go fishing on your own, you can also buy a fishing permit – the “Vossakarte” gives you access to up to 500 mountain lakes and rivers in the area.

a person is holding a small fish in a fishing net .

a woman is fishing in a river with a fishing rod .

Guided fishing tours for the whole family

Right next to Myrkdalen Hotel, children and adults can let off steam on the 850-m2 pump track and skills course, which offers challenges for beginners and advanced riders of all ages. If you like even hillier terrain, you can also burn off some energy on the laid-out trails and cycle paths around the hotel.

If you prefer quieter excursions into the beautiful countryside, you can take part in guided e-bike tours in Myrkdalen. The tours start at Myrkdalen Hotel. With e-bikes, it is now easier to go both further and higher than would otherwise be possible with a normal bicycle. So you can look forward to three hours full of beautiful views and fantastic nature experiences – and if you don't have your own bikes with you, you can hire electric bikes from the hotel.

Read more and book your cycling experience here

Cycling experiences for the whole family

What could be better than a leisurely ride through the forest while the birds are chirping – or riding at a fast gallop through the mountains where all you can hear is the contented snorting of the horses?

Whether you are a beginner or an advanced rider, children and adults alike can go on a wonderfully eventful outing with Myrkdalen Hestesenter. The riding centre offers both riding lessons on the track and longer excursions into the countryside, on which the route and horses are always tailored to the needs of each individual rider.

Read more and book your riding trip on the riding centre website

Experience the Norwegian mountains on horseback

Flåm is a popular destination for a day trip when holidaying in Myrkdalen. Stroll through the homely village and enjoy the spectacular view of the Aurlandsfjord. Stop by Flåm Railway Museum – a free museum that tells the fascinating story behind the unique Flåmsbana railway, the steepest and most beautiful railway in the world.

Enjoy lunch at Ægir BryggeriPub – perhaps accompanied by a local beer. The pub is housed in an extremely cosy Viking-style building, which is an experience in itself.

You should then head for the Stegastein viewpoint, 650 metres above the Aurlandsfjord. Here you have a unique panoramic view of the green, snow-covered mountains and the beautiful fjord below. The view takes most people's breath away and is probably one of the most photographed landscapes in Norway!

You can round off the day with another visit to Ægir BryggeriPub – or perhaps a delicious dinner at Flåmstova Restaurant in the cosy Flåmsbrygga Hotel, before returning to Myrkdalen.

Day trip to Flåm and Aurlandsfjord

Myrkdalen, just a two-hour drive from Bergen, proudly calls itself "Western Norway's most complete ski resort." Here, you'll find everything from a delightful children's area and family-friendly slopes to 22 runs of varying difficulty, three terrain parks, a 5 km lit trail, and 30 km of groomed cross-country tracks. Additionally, the area offers fantastic conditions for off-piste skiing or backcountry skiing, whether you're into forest tours or summit ascents with stunning views.

The ski center is one of the most snow-sure in Norway and ranks high on the list of areas that receive the most snow throughout the season. The area also has a long season, so you can look forward to excellent spring skiing in the beautiful fjord landscapes even after Easter.

If you’re bringing the kids on a ski holiday, you can look forward to giving them a safe start in the 

, which features conveyor belts, platter lifts, and easy slopes where the little ones can enjoy plenty of fun ski experiences. You can also head to the cross-country area Åmotslia, just across from Myrkdalen Hotel—here, you'll find well-prepared trails with plenty of space for fun in the snow and family time with a cup of hot cocoa.

The more adventurous in the family can tackle the blue, red, or black downhill slopes—or one of the 

, which have elements for both beginners and experienced skiers. Just outside the hotel, you'll find a network of 30 km of 

, and if you’re seeking even more incredible nature experiences, Myrkdalen is also renowned for its opportunities for summit tours, 

, and backcountry skiing—all in spectacular terrain with views of mountains, valleys, and fjords.

When you feel like taking a break from skiing, you can go dog sledding or take a sleigh ride—or how about racing down one of the longest downhill slopes on a snow racer sled?

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Myrkdalen Ski Center

In the VossVind wind tunnel you can experience what it's like to fly as Superman. The experience is for all ages and requires no special training or fitness – in fact, the oldest person to try the experience was 100 years old!
After a basic instruction, your personal instructor leads you into the wind tunnel and then the flight begins. The wind starts and you spread your "wings" and float freely in the air for two times a minute and a half – a fascinating experience for all ages!



Read more and book your flight on the VossWind website

VossVind – Here everyone can fly!

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Whether it's first-rate experiences in natural surroundings, thrills and excitement in some unusual extreme sports, or simply a relaxing holiday for the whole family, Myrkdalen has something to offer holidaymakers of all ages.

The area in and around Myrkdalen offers a variety of wonderful 

. For example, you can take the Myrkdalsekspressen chairlift 400 metres up the mountain. From the summit at 860 metres above sea level, you have fantastic views over the surrounding area. An ideal starting point for hikes to Finnbunuten, Mørkvesstølen, Svortetjødn and Vetlebotn.

The high mountain landscape of Vikafjellet is only 15 minutes by car from Myrkdalen. Here you will find lots of hiking trails for families with children in green and fertile surroundings. The trail along the four mountain lakes in Sendedalen is ideal for younger children. The terrain here is only gently undulating and if you need to cool off on a warm summer day, the unspoilt beaches by the lakes are tempting.

The mountain hotel at Myrkdalen Fjellandsby also offers a variety of 

 experiences for kids. Directly behind the hotel you will find three cycle paths with different levels of difficulty where you can practise your cycling skills. There is also an 850-m2 cross-country mountain bike park with hills, bends, humps and dips where you can demonstrate your courage. In Myrkdalen you can hire bicycles with a 20% discount.

For experienced hikers, the area between Myrkdalen and Flåm also offers fantastic tours of the summits with spectacular views. For example, you can take on the challenge of climbing the two peaks Bakkanosi (1398 m) and Breiskrednosi. After a strenuous hike, you will be rewarded with breathtaking views over Nærøyfjord, which is also on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

If you are travelling with children who love adventure, a visit to a real Viking village is an absolute must. About 35 minutes' drive from Myrkdalen, you can travel back in time and experience first hand how the Vikings lived here a thousand years ago. In this “living” museum, you can take a guided tour through the village and join in with the activities in 20 reconstructed buildings. Awaken the Viking chief in you and try your hand at archery, axe throwing and other Viking games.

Flåmsbana: the world's most beautiful railway line

This impressive railway line winds its way along the steep mountain ridges from Flåm to Myrdal, climbing a whopping 866 metres on a route that is only 20 km long. Sit back and enjoy the views over mountains, valleys, rivers, picturesque villages and idyllic country estates that will leave you speechless. It is no surprise that Lonely Planet Traveller named Flåmsbana the “most beautiful railway line in the world”.

Just 45 minutes by car from Myrkdalen is one of Norway's most spectacular fjords: the Nærøyfjord, which is even a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are various ways to explore this unique, narrow fjord. Hop on board a fjord excursion boat and enjoy panoramic views of the 1800-metre snow-covered mountain peaks as you glide slowly into the narrow fjord. Hire a kayak and get right up close to the shoreline along the quiet, deep fjord. Or notice the butterflies in your stomach as you whizz along the fjord on a RIB boat. Your temperament – your choice.

... is Myrkdalen's riding centre right next to Hotel Myrkdalen Fjellandsby, which offers riding lessons for children within the centre or in the surrounding area.

Accommodation: the simple or the flexible solution

When you go on holiday in Myrkdalen, you can choose between a hotel room in Myrkdalen Hotel or a lovely holiday home where you can cater for yourself throughout your holiday. No matter what you choose, Myrkdalen's fantastic range of activities is right on your doorstep!

Your guide to a fantastic holiday in Myrkdalen

Below you can read more about experiences, sights and accommodation in Myrkdalen and find inspiration for your holiday in our travel articles about the region.

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If you stay at the hotel, you can choose to stay in either family rooms (2 adults + 1 child or 2 adults + 2 children) or double rooms.

You can also choose to stay in one of the area's beautiful and modern hotel apartments with 2 or 3 bedrooms, located next to Myrkdalen Hotel. If you stay in one of the apartments, you can make use of all the hotel's facilities.

The hotel and apartments are located in the heart of Myrkdalen Mountain Village, and many of the experiences of the cosy town are right outside the door, such as hiking trails, bike paths, frisbee golf and a riding centre.

Experience comfortable accommodation in the midst of Myrkdalen Mountain Village. Choose between a hotel and modern apartments with access to facilities. Explore hiking trails, bike paths, and more.

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Here you'll find tips for your holiday in Myrkdalen, whether you're into hiking and cycling, historical time travel or unique nature experiences.