Flåm, Norway

The first place we did after leaving Oslo, was to take the famous Flamsbana, well know as The Most Beautiful Train Journey In The World.

"In the span of a single hour, the train takes you from the ocean level at the Sognefjord in Flam, to the mountaintop at Myrdal mountain station on Hardangervidda, 867 meters over the ocean." 

We started our journey from Oslo Train Station...

from green views and beautiful lakes...passing by many small villages that looks like they pop out from postcards...

To our first view of snow on the mountain top....

There were a few small stations along the way...

We proceed to have more and more view of snow on the mountain top....

And also getting nearer to the mountain.....

And finally being ON the mountain...

We were not equipped for the 5°C weather! All of us only brought along thin jackets for the summer weather in Norway! We were shivering but still wanted to stay outside to absorb the beauty of snow in this winter wonderland...

At the top of the mountain, we had to change our trains, thus we were hanging outside with our luggages, enjoying the beautiful view of snow and Christmas Cottages surrounding us, while waiting for the train ride downhill.

Oh, and there will be snow for 24 hours / 365 days in this area as it never melts!

It was only a short wait... probably around 15minutes or so... before we hopped on the train and downhill we go!

It was quite a packed train. All of us had our seats at the beginning but once the train starts, everyone was overwhelmed with the beauty of the sceneries and tried to stay next to the window. That's when some of us had to stand as there were not enough space to cater everyone! :(

Along they way, there was a stop at this magnificent waterfall, and there was a cultural performance where dancers performed right next to the waterfall...

We were standing quite far from the waterfall and already felt many splashes of water! The dancers must be freezing cold performing for us!

There are also many other views, such as this famous crooked slopes where people like to do their cycling.

Another natural waterfall...

And when we reach the bottom of a hill... we see views with cottages and river...

Finally the end of the journey in Flam Station. We have our lunch here and chill around the pier before our time to board the ferry cruise ride.

The blue sky and green mountains are just too beautiful..

Our ferry cruise ride to our next destination!

Initially, I was hiding at the lower deck of the ferry as I was worried I would be seasick if I'm hanging out in the higher deck... Better be cautious as I am someone who gets seasick really fast!

But curiosity kills the cat because my friends went to the higher deck for a view and they didnt come down for a very long time! So I went up to the higher deck and noticed there was an open area for us to enjoy the speed and rush of the wind.

This is me trying to hold on to my hair for a photo! Haha

The ferry ride stopped by a few villages between the mountains to pick/drop passangers as well.

Which gave us a good opportunities to take photos without our hair looking like it's about to fly away!

After our hands become numb and face become icy cold after taking 100 photos on the open deck, we went back inside and rest for the remaining of the ride..

Till our next town...... stay tuned!