We are often asked about how to get to Myrdal and what to do in Myrdal. But before we get to that, we have to "put Myrdal on the map". Myrdal is actually not a village, it is a remote train station that serves as the junction between the Bergen railway (the train route between Oslo and Bergen) and the spectacular Flåm railway (the train route from Myrdal to Flåm).
Myrdal train station
If you plan to include a visit to Flåm on your train journey from Oslo to Bergen, you must disembark at Myrdal station and change to the Flåm railway. Check out the Norway in a Nutshell®-tour which is one of Norway’s most popular tours. This tour can be tailor made from Oslo to Bergen with a visit in Flåm, or from Bergen to Flåm.
Flåm Railway on its journey from Myrdal to Flåm. Photo: Visit Bergen / Casper Steinsland - visitBergen.com
Myrdal train station is located high up in the mountains, at 866 metres above sea level, offering an ideal starting point for activities that takes you down the Flåm Valley to the charming village of Flåm, situated at sea level.
Flåm Railway
Flåm Railway is a beautiful railway that winds its way from Myrdal station to the picturesque village of Flåm, by the end of Aurlandsfjorden on the south side of Sognefjorden. The train ride is 20 kilometers and takes about one hour. Flåm railway is known to be one of the most spectacular railway lines in the world.
Flåm Railway: norwaysbest.com / Sverre Hjørnevik
Things to do in Myrdal, Norway
Scandinavia’s longest zipline
A short hike (approx. 900 metres) from Myrdal station you will find the starting point of Scandinavia’s longest zipline. The zipline has a span of 1381 metres and offers a breath-taking view of the Flåm valley on your way down. If you dare to look 😊
Photo: norwaysbest.com / Sverre Hjørnevik
Hike or bike your way to Flåm
If you’re more of a hiker or biker than a daredevil zipliner, you can take the mountain trail from Myrdal to Flåm. The route is easy, it’s mostly downhill or flat, and along the way you can enjoy the view of cascading waterfalls and steep mountains. The bike ride is around 2 hours, the hike will take you a bit more time, the total distance is around 16 kilometres. (Continue scrolling for tours from Bergen that includes this bike ride. )
The Flåm Valley. Photo: norwaysbest.com / Sverre Hjørnevik
What to do while waiting for the train to Flåm at Myrdal station
There are no regular shops at Myrdal station, but the quaint Café Rallaren is located at the station. In addition to serving snacks and lunch dishes, and selling souvenirs, they also offer bike rental in the summer season.
Can you drive from Flåm to Myrdal?
No, there’s no road all the way up to Myrdal station, just part of the way in the Flåm valley. So your only real option to get to Myrdal from Flåm is to take the Flåm railway. You can of course hike from Flåm to Myrdal, but remember that the hike is 16 kilometres long, and will take you from sea level to 866 metres above sea level.
Myrdal tours
From Bergen there are tours which include the zipline and biking down to Flåm, or just the biking if the zipline’s not for you. These tours from Bergen include biking and/or zipline in Myrdal:
These tours from Bergen include Flåm Railway between Myrdal and Flåm:
While Myrdal may not boast of many attractions, they are certainly not far away. Simply get on the Flåm Railway for a train journey to remember. Read more about things to do in Flåm, the Flåm Railway and all you need to know about visiting the norwegian fjords.
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