Verma

If you look out of the window and down into the valley you can see the small village of Verma which at one time was the end station of the Rauma railway line, before the track to Åndalsnes was completed in 1924. The name Verma actually means ‘warm’, which may seem a little strange when you consider that temperatures here often creep below minus 30 degrees in winter time. A little further down the valley the train runs in the opposite direction as a part of the switchback tunnel system. If you turn your gaze to the opposite side of the valley, you will see the majestic Verma waterfall which plunges 380 metres down to the valley floor, the last 50 metres in free fall. This seemingly sleepy village, is surrounded by action in the form of powerful rivers and crashing waterfalls, all the senses come into play here when you experience the impressive forces of nature surrounding us. A little further down into the village you can find the fantastic Ville Verma adventure park, with both ziplines and nets, where outdoor enthusiasts can cross the wild stretches of river and explore the exciting Niagara Falls which is possibly as impressive as its namesake on the border between the USA and Canada.