Flåm Railway Museum
Visit the Flåm Railway Museum and discover the stories behind the construction of Europe’s second steepest railway. Admission is free, with the option of an audio guide and a shop offering unique souvenirs and outdoor equipment.
Welcome to the Flåm Railway Museum
The Flåm Railway Museum is located right in the centre of Flåm, next to the train station, and is well worth a visit when you are in Flåm. If you have already taken a trip on the Flåm Railway, you will surely understand that there is a lot of fascinating history behind it. And if you have yet to experience the train journey, it will be even more impressive once you know how challenging the construction process was. You can find a quick introduction to the history further down the page.
Audio guide
For the best experience, we recommend downloading the Voice of Norway app. It is free to use and works at several attractions in Flåm and Aurland, as well as in other places in Norway.
At the Flåm Railway Museum, you can choose between 9 different languages. If you don’t have headphones with you, you can follow the tour around the exhibition using the text version in the app.
Memories from the Flåm Railway
In the souvenir shop, you find unique Flåm Railway souvenirs and products from Norway’s best’s own collections, as well as other well-known Norwegian brands. Here you will find everything you need for an active holiday in Norway including clothing and equipment for being outdoors in Norwegian nature in all kinds of weather.
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- Mon – Sun:
- 10:00 – 17:00
Free admission!
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A quick look at the history of the Flåm Railway
20 is an important number for the Flåm Railway. Construction of the 20-kilometre-long railway began in 1923, and to climb from the fjord up to 867 metres above sea level, no fewer than 20 tunnels had to be blasted through, 18 of them by hand. Nearly 20 years later, in 1940, the railway was finally ready for operation.
Here you can read more about the history of the Flåm Railway.
Authentic exhibition
In addition to information about the impressive engineering, the museum also includes stories about the hardworking people, the technical challenges, as well as a glimpse into village culture in Flåm and the surrounding areas. Through an extensive collection of photographs, videos, and cultural artefacts, you can vividly imagine the history. Among the items on display are an authentic El 9 locomotive, an older electric shunting engine, and draisines.
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