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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title ‘An unforgettable train ride through deep gorges, canyons and mountain peaks’: readers’ favourite European rail journeys Source The Guardian - World News
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Vintage locomotives, alpine classics and a dramatic urban ride feature in your memorable train journeys
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I travelled across Norway by rail on the spectacular Bergensbanen, running between Oslo and Bergen, and the unforgettable Flåmsbana branch line. The Bergensbanen crosses the high mountain plateau of Hardangervidda, passing lakes, forests and snow‑covered peaks before descending toward the fjords of western Norway. At Myrdal, I transferred on to the steep Flåmsbana, which drops dramatically to Flåm on the Aurlandsfjord, with waterfalls and sheer-sided valleys at every turn.
Daniel

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2026/may/22/readers-favourite-scenic-european-railway-journeys-trains Published At 2026-05-22 02:00:51 (2 months ago)
Created At 2026-05-22 02:20:18 Updated At 2026-05-22 02:20:18