Rauma Railway
Raumabanen
A scenic railway linking Dombås and Åndalsnes, running down the Rauma valley past the Troll Wall, the Kylling Bridge and a cluster of waterfalls.
The Rauma Railway opened in 1924. It runs 114 kilometers (71 miles) from inland Dombås down the Rauma valley to the fjord town of Åndalsnes, and is considered one of the most beautiful railways in Norway. Along the way it passes below the Troll Wall, the stone arch Kylling Bridge over the gorge, the Vermafossen waterfalls and the Kilima Tunnel, where the line turns around inside the mountain. Norwegian State Railways runs several regular trains each day (Dombås to Åndalsnes takes about 1.5 hours), and in summer a guided sightseeing train runs between Åndalsnes and Bjorli, stopping at places such as Kylling Bridge for photographs. For the best views, sit on the right-hand side in the direction of travel.
Opening hours
Operates year-round; summer sightseeing train approx. Jun–Aug
Nearby sights
- Norwegian Mountaineering Centre
- Romsdalsstigen Via Ferrata
- Rampestreken
- Romsdalen Gondola
- Romsdalseggen Ridge
- Troll Wall
- Trollstigen Viewpoint
- Rødven Stave Church