Ride the Bergensbanen from Oslo to Bergen

The Bergensbanen, completed in 1909, is one of the highest railways in Northern Europe, reaching 1,288 meters above sea level.

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The Bergensbanen railway journey from Oslo to Bergen spans 470 kilometers across Norway's dramatic highlands, traversing 190 tunnels and soaring over 22 bridges while climbing to 1,288 meters at Finse—the highest standard-gauge station in Northern Europe. Passengers witness snow-capped peaks, serene lakes, and vast plateaus of the Hardangervidda, with the line's engineering marvels like the 7.8-kilometer Ulriken Tunnel showcasing human ingenuity amid untamed fjord-side scenery, all aboard comfortable trains that connect the capital to the coastal gateway in about seven hours.

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