From Oslo, the train to Flam stops in Myrdal. We disembark to board the famous FLAM RAILWAY, Europe’s steepest railway line and one of the “best train journeys in the world. “ The line features 20 tunnels, some of which were hand excavated. It took one worker one month to carve a meter of a tunnel.
The majestic Kjosfossen waterfall, a highlight of the scenic ride!
Flam is at the innermost banks of the Aurlandsfjord, a most dramatic fjord and a branch off of the main Sognefjorden, Norway’s longest fjord. Upon arriving, we are treated to a 5 course Viking tapas paired with 5 locally produced ales.
Flam to BerteBakken, in Hafslo
What scenery… We also drive through a 25 km tunnel, the longest car tunnel in all of Europe.
Gunner, our guide, brings us to an amazing restored farm and we meet an equally amazing lady of the house. She offers tours on electric bikes, cooks delicious meals and is the perfect hostess. (That is besides picking blueberries for fresh jam, looking after her gardens and her alpacas).
Dan and Curtis go on a 50 km bike ride. They get to see the wooden church of Urnes a world heritage site, built in the 12th and 13th centuries. ‘It is an outstanding example of traditional Scandinavian wooden architecture with traces of Celtic art, Viking traditions and Romanesque spatial structures.’
Mel, Roger and I walk down to the village, a hike in itself…
The next morning, Gunner brings Dan, Curtis and Mel to rent cars for a once in a lifetime drive. Both cars are fully electric like most cars, buses and even trains in Norway. Roger and I will be flying from Songdal. How we appreciate Gunner`s professionalism and his sense of humor.
En route to Songdal…
Again, our flight is delayed and we all get to Geiringer at almost the same time ha!
Hotel Union in Geiringer is set on a mountain overlooking the Geiringer fjord, a World Heritage Site listed for its incredible natural beauty!
Sunny day, kayaking in the fjord!
And fishing…
And seafood! Who can ask for better?
To top it all, a classic car museum…
Lots 2 See 