The absolute highlight on my recent trip to Europe was the scenery in Norway, in particular on the train ride from Bergen to Oslo.
The train starts at sea level, goes up to 4,000' (Finse station), and back to sea level in Oslo. During the 6+ hour ride, there are dramatic changes in the scenery; some of these stunning views are visible only for a very brief moment because of the many tunnels and snow shelters, whereas others last for a long time as the train makes its way up a valley...
I hope you will enjoy these impressions from a truly remarkable journey! If you ever have to travel from Bergen to Oslo, don't take the plane - take the time and enjoy this unforgettable train ride... If you have an additional day off, get off at Finse (they have hotels up there), and go for a hike or bike ride, before continuing to your final destination - that's what I am going to do next time in order to fully enjoy the scenery :)
PS.: Almost all of these pictures were taken from the train, and sometimes the reflection of the camera (or myself) is visible...
The train starts at sea level, goes up to 4,000' (Finse station), and back to sea level in Oslo. During the 6+ hour ride, there are dramatic changes in the scenery; some of these stunning views are visible only for a very brief moment because of the many tunnels and snow shelters, whereas others last for a long time as the train makes its way up a valley...
I hope you will enjoy these impressions from a truly remarkable journey! If you ever have to travel from Bergen to Oslo, don't take the plane - take the time and enjoy this unforgettable train ride... If you have an additional day off, get off at Finse (they have hotels up there), and go for a hike or bike ride, before continuing to your final destination - that's what I am going to do next time in order to fully enjoy the scenery :)
PS.: Almost all of these pictures were taken from the train, and sometimes the reflection of the camera (or myself) is visible...
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