Kjosfossen waterfall is on the Flåm Railway, near Myrdal Station. You can only reach it by train.

Who is the dancing woman at Kjosfossen?

The dancing woman at the waterfall is a Huldra. She is a figure from Norwegian folklore who, legend says, lures people into the mountains with her song and dance. The short performance happens at the waterfall when the train stops in summer.

Can you visit Kjosfossen without the train?

No, you can’t visit the Kjosfossen without the train. There is no road, trail or car park at the waterfall, so the only way to reach the stop is by the Flåm Railway.

How high is Kjosfossen?

It depends on what you measure. The Kjosfossen’s main tier, where the train stops, is 93 meters. The total drop over several tiers is about 225 meters, according to Bane NOR.

Does the Flåm Railway stop at Kjosfossen waterfall in winter?

Yes, the train stops at Kjosfossen all year, but the Huldra performance is summer only. In winter, the waterfall is often frozen.

Kjosfossen: the waterfall on the Flåm Railway

Kjosfossen is a waterfall on the Flåm Railway with a drop of about 225 meters over several tiers. The waterfall is the most photographed spot on the whole Flåm Railway, and it’s one you can’t reach any other way. As the waterfall roars a few meters from the track, a woman in red appears on the rocks and begins to sing. She is the Huldra: A figure from Norwegian folklore who lures people into the mountains with her song, the stories say,

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The Fjord Tours team

3 min readUpdated: Sep 9, 2026

Person in red outfit stands on mossy cliff near misty waterfall in green gorge.

Quick facts

Kjosfossen at a glance

Where: On the Flåm Railway, close to Myrdal Station
Main tier (seen from the stop): 93 meters
Total drop (all tiers): About 225 meters
Access: By train only, no road or trail
The stop: Open all year, about 5 minutes.
Huldra performance is only during summer, and it’s not guaranteed

Why the train stops here

At this point, the valley walls drop almost straight to the river, and the line curves right along the edge of the gorge. It’s one of the narrowest, steepest stretches on the whole route, and nowhere else brings you this close to a waterfall this big. You can hear the roar building inside the carriage before the train has stopped.

The photo stop

The train usually stops for 5 minutes. The conductor tells you how long you have, and when to be back on board. You can step off and stand closer to the waterfall, but be ready for the spray — your camera and clothes can get wet in seconds, especially with the wind blowing toward the platform.

The sound of the water splashing and the cold mist are half the experience.

Most people use the stop to enjoy it with their own eyes rather than through a lens. The ground gets wet and slippery, so hold on to your phone.

How to get there

You can get to Kjosfossen waterfall only on the Flåm Railway. The stop is part of the ride, which means you don’t need to book anything extra. There is no road or trail to the waterfall. For the full Flåm Railway route and the rest of the line between Myrdal and Flåm, see our guide to the Flåm Railway.

Woman performing as the Huldra by Kjosfossen waterfall, a photo stop on the Flåm Railway

Who is the dancing woman?

A woman in a red dress sings and dances below the falling water. She plays a Huldra, a figure from Norwegian folklore who lives in the mountains and attracts people with her song. In the old tales, the Huldra fools you with her beauty. She is someone to keep away from, especially alone in the forest or the mountains after dark.

At Kjosfossen, it’s a playful, staged version of that story, with the waterfall itself as the stage. It has become one of the most shared moments on the Flåm Railway, and many travelers look up "the dancer at Kjosfossen" or "what song does the Huldra sing" before they go, after hearing about this performance in the middle of a train ride.

Seasons and winter

In summer, the stop is in full swing, the Huldra appears on most departures, and the waterfall is at its loudest with the snowmelt pouring off the mountain above.

In winter, the train still stops, but the falls often freeze solid, which gives the place a completely different, quieter feel. There is no Huldra performance in the winter months; she is hiding in the forest.