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Kjosfossen

Kjosfossen is one of the most visited waterfalls in Norway, located next to the Flåm Railway. It's an impressive sight and the sound of the water is like thunder.
1 min readUpdated: Mar 12, 2026By: The Fjord Tours team
Person in red outfit stands on mossy cliff near misty waterfall in green gorge.
The Kjosfossen waterfall, located in Aurland municipality, is legendary in Norway. A trip on the Flåmsbana Railway takes you right past the waterfall. In 1951, a stopping place for the railway was built near the waterfall to give train passengers an opportunity to see it up close!
It's an impressive sight and the sound of the water is like thunder. The stopping place is located approx. four kilometres from Myrdal station. The waterfall is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Norway and can be explored when taking the Flåm Railway on one of our round trips.

Facts about the Kjosfossen Waterfall:

  • Altitude of 670 meters above sea level
  • Total fall of 225 metres
  • The sound of the water is like thunder
  • If the water level is high, you might need a raincoat
  • Most of our trips to the Norwegian fjords includes the Kjosfossen Waterfall

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