Hallingskeid

We are now approaching beautiful Hallingskeid which lies 1100 metres above sea level in Ulvik municipality. Today there are no permanent residents, but many tourists visit every year. As you can see, the station is undercover; this is to protect the train and passengers from the large amounts of snow that can fall here. Hallingskeid station was earlier a fixed stop on the Bergen line and the waiting room was actually consecrated for use by the Norwegian church. For many years there was a christening font and both baptisms and weddings were performed here. In 1960 the station, station covering and the guard house burnt to the ground. Four families were made homeless by the dramatic blaze. By the side of the station, tourists can visit the convenient Hallingskeid tourist cabin which is open year round, or take a walk along the Rallarvegen which runs alongside the track. The stretch of track from Hallingskeid to Myrdal is for many the most spectacular part of the Rallarvegen. The cycle track runs along a mountain ledge, with steep banks and wild thundering waterfalls. The distinctive open mountain terrain offers many other exciting opportunities to enjoy the natural surroundings whether you are wearing shoes or skis. .