Norway · Flam, Sogn og Fjordane
Kjelfossen
One of Norway tallest waterfalls drops in multiple stages down the wall of the Flam valley and is best known as the dramatic backdrop to a staged scene on the Flam Railway, where the train stops and a red-clad performer appears in the spray. Most visitors see it from the train rather than on foot.
One of Norway tallest waterfalls drops in multiple stages down the wall of the Flam valley and is best known as the dramatic backdrop to a staged scene on the Flam Railway, where the train stops and a red-clad performer appears in the spray. Most visitors see it from the train rather than on foot.
Kjelfossen drops 840 metres (2756 ft) on the Kjelfossen stream. It is a tiered-type fall, and the nearest base for a visit is Flam, with BGO the closest airport. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy.
Spring snowmelt maximizes flow along the steep Flam valley wall.
What you can do here
Hiking
From ten-minute boardwalks to multi-day approaches through cloud forest.
Photography
Light angles, moonbows, spray management and the hours that actually work.
When to go
Spring snowmelt maximizes flow along the steep Flam valley wall.
Entry: Free; visible from the Flam Railway
Getting there
- Base townFlam
- AirportBGO
- CountryNorway
- RegionFlam, Sogn og Fjordane, Europe
- AccessEasy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint
On the map
60.8631, 7.1272
Quick answers
How tall is Kjelfossen?
Kjelfossen drops 840 metres (2756 feet). It is a tiered-type waterfall on the Kjelfossen stream.
When is the best time to visit Kjelfossen?
Peak flow is May to July. Spring snowmelt maximizes flow along the steep Flam valley wall.
What can you do at Kjelfossen?
Beyond the viewpoints: hiking and photography. Access to the main viewpoint is rated easy — a short walk or roadside viewpoint.
How do you get to Kjelfossen?
The usual base is Flam, and the closest airport is BGO. A short walk or roadside viewpoint from there. Free; visible from the Flam Railway.
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