Flamsbana Railway- Flam to Myrdal: Tips for riding one of the most scenic trains in the world!

Name: Flamsbana Railway- Flam to Myrdal: Tips for riding one of the most scenic trains in the world!
Uploaded: 2025-08-03T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 4 min 43 s
Channel: SeniorSoloTravel - Videos

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I recently rode what is considered one of the most scenic trains in the world.

It certainly lived up to its reputation.

For senior and solo travelers, this was a safe, friendly, easy, and epic trip.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Book an earlier train to avoid crowds.

✓Pick a seat on the right side with a window that opens for unobstructed pictures.

✓Be prepared for fog, as it can enhance views but may obscure some scenery.

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Crowded train — Arrive early and choose a seat in the farthest car for fewer people.

Luggage space — Find space by the door for small bags and use overhead racks.

Fog obscuring views — Fog can enhance the mystic aura, but be aware it's a consistent possibility.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow to enjoy the Flamsbana Railway train ride from Flam to Myrdal?

QWhat are the best seating and timing tips for the scenic train?

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YouTube Video Description↓

The Flamsbana Railway from Flam to Myrdal is considered one of the most beautiful train rides in the world, and my trip lived up to the reputation. The Flamsbana Train climbs slowly from Flam up into the snow capped mountains, passing beautiful valleys, rushing rivers and magnificently tall waterfalls. This video shares some tips that can help you have a wonderful experience if you plan a similar trip. The Flam Railway is certainly the most beautiful train ride I've ever taken! This scenic train trip was part of a month-long trip to Scandinavia and the Baltic region. If you'd like to see more videos from this epic trip, see the links below. ⁨ @seniorsolotravel Facebook Travel Forum: https://www.facebook.com/groups/443309331791413 Senior Solo Travel Website: https://www.seniorsolotravel.net/ Visit Norway Website: https://www.visitnorway.com Railway & Fjord Cruise: https://www.norwaysbest.com/en/flam/things-to-do/flam-railway-and-fjord-cruise-naroyfjord Flamsbana Trains: https://rail.ninja/train/flamsbana-train Scandinavian & Baltic Trip videos: Vilnius: https://youtu.be/FL8f7rP7qP8 Air Baltic-Economy: https://youtu.be/lhokVU-Xw_U Riga: https://youtu.be/ZPPP943sEds Lux Express Coach-Tallinn to Riga: https://youtu.be/l5_fMoGlSHQ Tallinn: https://youtu.be/IVK_vsC4OY0 Helsinki to Tallin Ferry: https://youtu.be/EzeAn1C4FvM Helsinki: https://youtu.be/lR6o6URJ3lM Stockholm-Helsinki Overnight Ferry: https://youtu.be/TTVAlq-92yE Stockholm: https://youtu.be/jUeo-BJ4WjI Flamsbana Railway from Flam to Myrdal: https://youtu.be/fJRTT2OE0Hg Bergen to Flam by Train, Bus & Boat: https://youtu.be/iNzn6c1x7JY Bergen: https://youtu.be/gkx1WQU-AZU Ponant Le Bellot Cruise Experience: https://youtu.be/kI93RZC4P_k Norwegian Cruise: https://youtu.be/Q0cEDFZo_m8 Oslo: https://youtu.be/_0GUWomILjo Copenhagen to Oslo Overnight Ferry: https://youtu.be/yVSIaNrj2AI Malmo, Sweden: https://youtu.be/ebgBHybtGjA Copenhagen: https://youtu.be/1is7PDVwI8k Please subscribe and turn on notifications to follow more of this Scandinavian and Baltic journey, including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.