Scenic route
Flåm Railway
Flåm, Norway
One of the steepest railways in the world, climbing from the fjord at Flåm to the mountain station at Myrdal.
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Nærøyfjord
A narrow arm of the Sognefjord with steep walls and waterfalls, part of the UNESCO-listed West Norwegian Fjords.
UNESCO World Heritage about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Nærøyfjord matters
Nærøyfjord is one of the narrowest fjords in Europe, with mountain walls rising steeply on both sides and waterfalls streaming down. It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering the West Norwegian Fjords. Silent electric-boat cruises glide along it from Flåm or Gudvangen. It is stunning in any weather, and especially moody in mist.
Talking points
- It is part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Quiet electric boats run cruises.
- Mist and low cloud add drama.
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Church, mosque or temple
Borgund Stave Church
Flåm, Norway
A remarkably well-preserved wooden stave church from the Middle Ages with dragon-headed gables.