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Flam Railway

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Flam Railway

Vestland, Norway
Best timeMay–Sep
Set inVestland, Norway
In season~64°F high
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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30–70°F
Nearest airportBGO
CurrencyNOK
LanguageNorwegian
TimezoneUTC+01:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Flam Railway
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Apr, Jun. Go in May, Jul for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightApr · 46%
WarmestJun · 70°F
WettestJan
Best windowMay–Sep
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

A steep mountain descent past waterfalls to the Aurlandsfjord.

Best time to visit

Aim for May–Sep, the 5 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Brekkefossen waterfall. Nearest airport is BGO.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Flam Railway?

The best time to visit Flam Railway is May–September, in Vestland, Norway.

Where is Flam Railway?

Flam Railway is in Vestland, Norway. The nearest major airport is BGO.

What is Flam Railway known for?

A steep mountain descent past waterfalls to the Aurlandsfjord.

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