Inlandsbanan Travel brochure 2011

2011

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A voyage of discovery with a difference Travelling with Inlandsbanan is a congenial way to travel. It is also a different and, moreover, environmentally friendly way to explore a very special part of Sweden.

More than 100 years have passed since the navvies by the sweat of their brow laid the foundation for this journey.

You, however, need only to sit back and relax while gathering images for the memory box of your soul.

Deep forests and sparkling rapids. Vast bogs and majestic mountains. And reindeer! Right by the track!

The train had better sound the horn loudly.

Since time immemorial the Sami people have lived with their reindeer in these areas. As a traveller on Inlandsbanan you’ll have a lot of opportunities to boost your knowledge of the Sami cultural heritage.

The places where the train stops offer many experiences for travellers large and small – exciting history, nature experiences, activities requiring just the right amount of effort, and perhaps a freshly caught Arctic char on your plate.

Trains bring people closer together. In which way, is up to you. Who knows? Offering round a packet of biscuits may lead to a really nice conversation.

Welcome aboard!

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Choose among our package tours

Package 1:

Discover Inlandsbanan

In the south, the water in the lakes is warm enough to swim in.

In the north, there is endless wilderness and snow-capped mountains. Sweden is long and narrow – and fantastic.

Discover it with Inlandsbanan....................................... Page 6–7

Package 2:

Inlandsbanan & Hurtigruten

The journey that begins in Dalarna, at the heart of Sweden, and takes you through Orsa Finnmark up towards the mountains.

North past the Arctic Circle and out towards the Norwegian coast, where the venerable Hurtigruten takes you down towards Trondheim via magical fjords and picturesque fishing villages............................................................. Page 8–9

Package 3:

The Soul of Lapland

Are you fascinated by powerful nature experiences and curious about Sami culture? If so, then this is the tour for you.

Open up your senses and come with us to the rare Midnight Sun and ancient traditions that are part of the soul of Lapland................................................. Page 10–11

Package 4:

Your own favourites

Are you an adventurer at heart? This is the tour for anyone who wants to discover Inlandsbanan by themselves, or together with their children or an old friend....................................Page 12–13

Packages 6 and 7:

Winter tours on Inlandsbanan

A journey through a wintry Sweden with sparkling white plains, days that are hopefully growing longer, blue twilight and snow swirling around the train. If you wish, you can finish off your journey with “the world’s most beautiful cruise”, Hurtigruten in Norway.................................................................... Page 16–17

Other contents:

About Inlandsbanan........................................... p4–5 Travelling with the Inlandsbanan Card........ p14–15 Good to know before you travel....................p18 A–Z of useful information...................................p19 Prices and discounts............................................ p20 Timetables.................................................................... p21 Map with tourist information offices........... p22–23 Tips for the journey......................................... p24–25 Accommodation................................................p26–27 Welcome to our travel shop............................ p28 Inlandsbanan 3

Experience authenticity – travel on your own or book a package tour Inlandsbanan runs between Kristinehamn in the south and Gällivare in the north.

The 1,300-kilometre journey is packed with opportunities to explore the Swedish interior.

There is plenty of time to enjoy all that the journey has to offer and you can create your own itinerary based entirely on your individual interests and preferences.

You spend the day travelling and get off to eat and sleep. The train stops for food and coffee and to take in places of interest along the route.

Inlandsbanan package tours are a simple and comfortable way to enjoy the complete experience. Both travel and hotel accommodation are booked and organised when you pay for the package. You can find all our package tours later in the brochure. If you would rather explore Inlandsbanan independently then try the Inlandsbanan Card, our own Interrail pass. It is valid for 14 days and you plan your own route, decide where you will stop and for how long. You might prefer to travel on one or more short sections of the railway in which case you can buy a ticket for each individual journey. We are happy to help you find the option that suits you best.

All packages start with an overnight stay!

The train host – your friend onboard the train All InlandsbanAN trains and coaches have knowledgeable, helpful train hosts. They will help you with tickets and will take care of orders for meals and snacks. They will tell you about the places and scenery through which you are travelling. They are there for you and if possible will help you resolve practical issues.

The hosts remain onboard the train/coach and do not accompany you on excursions or to your accommodation.

The following day you start your journey with Inlandsbanan. Package tours on Inlandsbanan always start with an overnight stay in the town where the journey begins. Take the opportunity to see as much as possible of what the place has to offer and arrive early. Visit the local tourist information offices for tips on the journey. The packages also include the Inlandsbanan Card, which is valid for 14 days, so take the opportunity to stay an extra night or two on the way home and experience more along Inlandsbanan.

Unlimited travel for 14 days on Inlandsbanan – and on the mountain buses!

Using the Inlandsbanan Card – our very own Interrail pass – you can create your own 14-day itinerary for a very reasonable price. The card, priced SEK 1,595 for the period 6 June to 28 August, can be booked in advance. Seat reservations are not included with the Inlandsbanan Card. If you want to ensure a seat on the train you can book in advance at a cost of SEK 50 per journey section. Two children under 16 travel free when accompanied by an adult, and seats can also be booked for children. Youths aged 16–19 and students enjoy a 25% discount while senior citizens are entitled to 10% off. If you want to travel for a little while longer you can buy an extra week for only SEK 400/card/adult. New for this year is that the card is also valid on the “mountain buses”, see www.grandnordic.se or contact the booking office for more information.

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Book your ticket or package tour in good time. There are only a limited number of places on our package tours.

It is possible to buy the Inlandsbanan Card and travel tickets from www.grandnordic.se.

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Book your journey on Inlandsbanan via the booking office – Grand Nordic, tel: +46 (0)771-53 53 53, email: info@grandnordic.se, or www.grandnordic.se

Good food is part of a good holiday experience.

There are no restaurants on Inlandsbanan’s coaches or trains. Instead, we stop on the way for meals and coffee breaks at restaurants and snack bars with which we have service agreements. You will be able to choose from menus full of local specialities and your train hosts will take your orders onboard.

When you arrive at the meal stop, you collect your food and pay. The menu will also state whether you will be served in a restaurant, or whether it is a take-away meal. You can enjoy your take-away al fresco, but you are also welcome to have your food onboard. Also, remember to buy something to drink, especially on a hot day. The timetable will tell you where and for how long we will stop.

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You are your own tour leader – let your curiosity lead the way!

You are your own tour leader on the journey, so unleash your inner explorer! You will find the map on pages 22–23 very useful as it shows all the destinations along Inlandsbanan and lists the contact details for the tourist information offices – the experts on what the destinations have to offer. They help you find the best sights in each destination, thereby ensuring that your journey is a memorable one, full of new experiences! +46 (0)771-53 53 53

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Package 1 – Discover Inlandsbanan

A different side of Sweden The south has genial small towns with verdant greenery, cosy restaurants and lakes with water warm enough to swim in. In the north there is endless wilderness with salmon trout in the rivers and snow-capped mountain peaks. Sweden is long and thin – and fantastic! On the way to the vast expanses of Lapland you can take in Värmland’s industrial heritage, admire Anders Zorn’s paintings, have a peep in a bear’s den, enjoy an ice cream by the shore of Lake Storsjön or take a stroll around Jamtli. In Gällivare the trip takes you to the top of Dundret mountain – a real high point! The view from the mountain is hard to forget.

DAY 1 KRISTINEHAMN You make your own travel arrangements to Kristinehamn, where your package tour begins with an overnight stay.

We can help you arrange connecting journeys by train – just let us know when you make your booking. Once you are in Kristinehamn there are several sights and excursions that are definitely not to be missed. Perhaps a trip around the beautiful archipelago on the replica 17th century sailing ship Bojorten or shopping in the town’s delightful boutiques.

DAY 2 KRISTINEHAMN–MORA After breakfast at your hotel you begin your journey north by coach to new adventures.

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The first stage takes you through a historical landscape marked by the mining industry that flourished in the 18th century. The rolling forests are dotted with small lakes, reinforcing the magical quality of Värmland.

The road follows the Inlandsbanan route.

Take a look at Vansbro railway station, which has won awards as one of the most beautiful heritage buildings.

DAY 3 MORA–ÖSTERSUND Because of its delightful location on the shore of Lake Siljan and its rich cultural heritage there is much to see and do in Mora. We suggest you make time for a visit to Zorngården (entry included) or the Vasa Race museum or a walk along beautiful Sil-

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jan. In the afternoon the journey continues by train through the county of Härjedalen.

Here you will see the wilderness at close quarters when you visit a real bear’s den.

In the evening we arrive at Östersund, Jämtland’s county town.

DAY 4 ÖSTERSUND Östersund is a true summer city with a great deal to offer. Take a walk to the heritage museum Jamtli Historieland and meet up with people and places from days gone by. Entry is included. If the lake appeals, take a boat trip on the S/S Thomée and try to catch a glimpse of the Storsjö Monster.

DAY 5 ÖSTERSUND–VILHELMINA The journey continues, past the villages

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Tour route and overnight stays

The package tour starts with an overnight stay in: Kristinehamn: Mon, Wed, Sat in the period 27 June to 30 July Mora: Tues, Thurs, Sun in the period 5 June to 21 August.

(No trains during the midsummer weekend 24–25 June) Your journey on Inlandsbanan begins the next day.

around Lake Storsjön and past Strömsund.

This landscape of lakes and mountains was, for instance, the inspiration to Beppe Wolger’s film about Dunderklumpen and the giant Jorm. In Vilhelmina there is enough time to visit both the heritage museum and the church town.

DAY 6 VILHELMINA– ARVIDSJAUR We travel on through the southern parts of Lapland, taking a break at Storuman, where you can visit the station house, a listed building. In Sorsele we visit the Inlandsbanan museum, where we get an insight into how the railway was built more than 100 years ago.

DAY 7 ARVIDSJAUR–GÄLLIVARE Arvidsjaur offers a wide variety of activities, from fishing to canoeing or a visit to the Sami village Lappstaden. In the afternoon you embark on Inlandsbanan again and just before reaching Jokkmokk, you cross the Arctic Circle, where the train makes a stop. On the way to Gällivare you travel through the Laponia World Heritage Site. From Gällivare we take

a coach to the summit of Dundret. Here you can admire the astounding view during the light summer nights, and for about a month also experience the Midnight Sun (until 31/7).

DAY 8 GÄLLIVARE For those who have opted to finish the journey in Gällivare, the tour ends after breakfast. You are welcome to stay on and see more of the area’s rich heritage and beautiful nature.

You could visit Europe’s largest copper mine Aitik, for instance, or go for a pleasant hike on Dundret mountain.

DAY 9 GÄLLIVARE– ÖSTERSUND After an early breakfast, the journey turns back south towards Östersund. The scenery actually looks different seen in “reverse order”.

DAY 10 ÖSTERSUND– MORA/KRISTINEHAMN This last leg of the journey south with Inlandsbanan marks the end of the tour.

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PRICE PER PERSON (IN SEK) From Kristinehamn incl return trip excl return trip

9 nights 7 nights Adult sharing DR 6,840 5,690 Child, extra bed 2,080 1,760 Single room supplement 2,200 1,580 From Mora incl return trip excl return trip

8 nights 6 nights Adult sharing DR 6,290 5,140 Child, extra bed 1,910 1,470 Single room supplement 1,895 1,395 Price includes: • T ravel on Inlandsbanan using the Inlandsbanan Card and seat reservations.

• Number of nights as above in mid-range hotels, shared double room (DR) with shower/WC, incl. breakfast.

• Entry to Zorngården or Zorn museum in Mora.

• Entry to Jamtli.

• Coach tour to the Dundret mountain (up to 31/7 after which the price is discounted by SEK 170).

• Train host onboard the Inlandsbanan trains.

Excursions and activities are subject to change during the season. We reserve the right to make changes.

Optional extras: • Steam train in Arvidsjaur, Fridays and Saturdays 15/7–13/8 (see page 25).

• Cancellation insurance SEK 150.

• Train connections.

Please book your package tour in good time. Only a limited number of places are available. For other prices, please contact the booking office.

For the best tips on activities in places where you will stay overnight, please contact the local tourist information offices.

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Package 2 – Inlandsbanan & Hurtigruten

Forest and sea

The journey that begins in Dalarna, at the heart of Sweden, then takes you up through the Orsa Finnmark region towards mountain tops, primeval forests and glaciers, a wild landscape where reindeer are a common sight. The train journey then carries on further north, past the Arctic Circle, past the most northerly city in Sweden, and all the way out to the Norwegian coast, transforming your window-gazing into a live nature documentary. Once onboard the venerable Hurtigruten, you will be able to breathe in the pleasant sea air all the way down to Trondheim. The bright blue fjords shimmer between high mountains, the gulls cry in the sky above the small fishing villages and the Trollfjord really lives up to its name.

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DAY 1 MORA You make your own travel arrangements to Mora, where your package tour begins with an overnight stay. We can help you arrange connecting journeys by train – just let us know when you make your booking. The Mora area has culture and activities to suit everyone. For example, you could visit Zorngården or the Vasa Race museum, or have a swim in Lake Siljan at the beach in Mora.

DAY 2 MORA–ÖSTERSUND Today you climb aboard the train for the first stage of your journey on Inlandsbanan.

The train will slow down as we pass the waterfalls Storstupet and Helvetesfallet, which were used for timber floating, to allow you to admire nature’s own drama.

You will also be able to visit – and perhaps even crawl into – a real bear’s den by the railway. The journey ends in Östersund.

Why not go for a walk along Lake Storsjön.

DAY 3 ÖSTERSUND–ARVIDSJAUR From Östersund the journey continues north. You can catch a quick glimpse of Ångermanland before we enter Sweden’s largest province – Lapland. Here you are surrounded by vast areas of forests, mountains and rushing water. This is also reindeer country so don’t be surprised if you see reindeer, moose and bears along the tracks. The train pulls in at Arvidsjaur in the afternoon, which allows you time to visit the Sami village Lappstaden.

DAY 4 ARVIDSJAUR–GÄLLIVARE The morning is free for you to spend as you wish. In the afternoon you will be crossing the Arctic Circle and travelling through part of the national park and World Heritage Site Laponia, which has mountains, lakes, delta landscapes, ancient forests and glaciers.

You are looking at a landscape imbued with Sami heritage, inhabited since the Ice Age and home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including many endangered species.

After a late arrival in Gällivare, you will go by coach for an evening trip to the summit of Dundret to admire the astounding beauty of the landscape bathed in the light of the summer night. Enjoy the unique surroundings (until 31 July).

DAY 5 GÄLLIVARE–NARVIK–HARSTAD

runa, the northernmost city in Sweden, and on towards Abisko national park with the Kebnekaise mountain as backdrop. You will soon be crossing the border with Norway before arriving in the coastal town of Narvik after a beautiful scenic journey. From Narvik the journey continues by coach to the harbour town of Harstad, the entry point to Lofoten.

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DAY 6 HURTIGRUTEN In the morning we board Hurtigruten. The service has been in operation along the Norwegian coast for 100 years, linking the north of the country with the south. Hurtigruten enters the Trollfjord to turn around, which gives you the opportunity to marvel at the spectacular scenery. In the evening the vessel docks at Svolvær, the regional centre of Lofoten. Take the opportunity to go on shore and explore on your own.

DAY 7 HURTIGRUTEN Today you will cruise along the Helgeland coastline with more than 1,000 islands and numerous fishing hamlets. In the morning you will cross the Arctic Circle on the way south and also see the “Seven Sisters” – seven beautiful mountain tops that are 1,000 metres tall.

DAY 8 TRONDHEIM–ÖSTERSUND When you wake up you will be in Trondheim, where you can visit the beautiful Nidaros cathedral and the fishing harbour Ravnkloa with its local delicacies. Mittnabotåget leaves in the afternoon and reaches Östersund in the evening. You could also take the morning train from Trondheim to Östersund to explore the city properly. Visit Jamtli Historieland, for instance.

DAY 9 ÖSTERSUND–MORA It is now time to either head back south along Inlandsbanan to Mora, or you could finish the trip in Östersund. Your Inlandsbanan Card will still be valid for a few days, so whatever you choose to do, there will be lots to see and do on and around Inlandsbanan.

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Tour route and overnight stays

The package tour starts with an overnight stay in: Mora or Östersund: From 6 June to 16 August.

For available departures, please see www.grandnordic.se or contact the booking office on tel. +46 (0)771-53 53 53 Your journey on Inlandsbanan starts the following day.

Price per person IN SEK From Mora Adult sharing DR Child, extra bed Single room supplement From Östersund Adult sharing DR Child, extra bed Single room supplement

10,490 6,650 2,655 9,990 6,315 2,280

Price includes: • Travel on Inlandsbanan using the Inlandsbanan Card and seat reservations, Mora–Gällivare • 6 or 5 nights in mid-range hotels, shared double room (DR) with shower/WC, incl. breakfast • Train/coach journey along the Malmbanan railway, i.e. Gällivare–Narvik • Local bus service Narvik–Harstad • 2 nights onboard Hurtigruten Harstad–Trondheim sharing a 2-bed inside cabin, meals not included • Journey on the Mittnabotåget train Trondheim– Östersund • Coach tour to the Dundret mountain (up to 31/7 after which the price is discounted by SEK 170) • Train host onboard the Inlandsbanan trains.

Excursions and activities are subject to change during the season.

We reserve the right to make changes.

Optional extras: • Outside cabin onboard Hurtigruten SEK 600 • Steam train in Arvidsjaur Fridays and Saturdays 15/7–13/8 (page 25) • Cancellation insurance SEK 150 • Food onboard Hurtigruten • Train connections Please book your package tour in good time. Only a limited number of places are available. For other prices, please contact the booking office.

For the best tips on activities in places where you will stay overnight, please contact the local tourist information offices.

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Package 3 – The Soul of Lapland

Strong nature experiences If you are fascinated by powerful nature experiences and curious about Sami culture then this is the trip for you. Open up your senses and take a journey to the rare Midnight Sun and powerful tales of love for reindeer, a hard life and the ancient traditions that remain alive among the people of the mountains. A fire is burning on the floor of the Sami hut and there is a smell of meat frying in the pan, mixed with the smell of coffee, reindeer pelts and the smoke that is slowly trailing out through the opening in the roof. Please step inside!

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DAY 1 MORA You make your own travel arrangements to Mora, where your package tour begins with an overnight stay. We can help you arrange connecting journeys by train – just let us know when you make your booking.

Mora has culture and attractions suitable for everyone. For example, you could visit Zorngården and the Vasa Race museum, or go shopping for a traditional wooden Dala horse.

DAY 2 MORA–ÖSTERSUND The morning is spent in Mora, from where the afternoon train takes you on the first leg of your Inlandsbanan tour. You will be travelling through Hälsingland and Härjedalen, the highest province in Sweden. On the way, we will stop to visit a real bear’s den.

In the evening we arrive in Östersund, the county town for Jämtland.

DAY 3 ÖSTERSUND Look forward to a whole day of new experiences in Östersund. Stroll up to Jamtli Historieland to meet people and see places from many different periods (entry included in package). If you would like to go out on Lake Storsjön, then book a boat trip on the S/S Thomée and try to catch a glimpse of the Storsjö monster.

DAY 4 ÖSTERSUND–SLAGNÄS (ARJEPLOG) When you are back on the train, the journey continues north past Ströms Vattudal. Look out over the extensive forests and lakes teeming with fish. Inlandsbanan now enters Sweden’s largest province, Lapland. In Slagnäs the journey continues by coach to the Båtsuoj Sami Centre, where you can

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experience authentic Sami life with all your senses. Here you can enjoy a Sami meal served in a traditional Sami hut, while listening to some interesting tales. Suggestion!

Stay for the night and sleep on reindeer pelts in a Sami hut (shared accommodation). Next day you will find many activities to enjoy, and in the afternoon a coach will take you back to Slagnäs to continue the journey on Inlandsbanan. Contact the booking office for more information.

DAY 5 (ARJEPLOG) SLAGNÄS– JOKKMOKK The day begins with a walk around Arjeplog, a town with a rich Sami heritage. After a coach trip up Galtispuoda mountain and lunch, a visit to the Silver museum awaits.

Return to Inlandsbanan is by public bus.

Shortly before reaching Jokkmokk you will cross the Arctic Circle – the border of the Land of the Midnight Sun.

DAY 6 JOKKMOKK–GÄLLIVARE In Jokkmokk you have nearly a full day to visit attractions such as the Swedish Mountain and Sami Museum Ájtte (entry included) and Jokkmokk’s Mountain Garden, where you can study the mountain flora. The journey continues in the evening through the national park area and the World Heritage Site Laponia. On arrival in Gällivare we take a coach to the summit of Dundret to admire the breathtaking views in the light of the Midnight Sun (until 31/7).

DAY 7 GÄLLIVARE For those who have opted to finish the journey in Gällivare, the tour ends after breakfast. You are welcome to stay on and see more of the area’s rich heritage and beautiful nature. You could visit Europe’s largest copper mine Aitik, for instance, or go for a hike on Dundret mountain.

DAY 8 GÄLLIVARE–ÖSTERSUND After an early breakfast, the journey turns back south towards Östersund. The scenery actually looks different seen in “reverse order”.

Mora

Tour route and overnight stays

The package tour starts with an overnight stay in: Mora: Sundays 5 June to 21 August.

Your journey on Inlandsbanan begins the next day.

Price per person IN SEK From Mora incl return excl return

8 nights 6 nights Adult sharing DR 8,140 6,990 Child, extra bed 3,540 3,100 Single room supplement 1,975 1,475 Alt. overnight stay and day in Båtsuoj Adult 7,340 6,190 Price includes: • Travel on Inlandsbanan using the Inlandsbanan Card and seat reservations Mora–Gällivare • Accommodation in mid-range hotels, shared double room (DR) with shower/WC, incl. breakfast. (Optional: Sami hut in Båtsuoj) • Entry to Jamtli, Östersund • Visit to the Båtsuoj Sami Centre incl. light meal • Guided tour in Arjeplog and a coach trip up Galtispuoda mountain, lunch and visit to the Silver museum. (Does not apply to the option of a night/day in Båtsuoj) • Entry to the Swedish Mountain and Sami Museum Ájtte, Jokkmokk • Coach tour to the Dundret mountain (up to 31/7, after which the price is discounted by SEK 170) • Train host onboard the Inlandsbanan trains.

Excursions and activities are subject to change during the season. We reserve the right to make changes.

Optional extras: • Cancellation insurance SEK 150 • Train connections Please book your package tour in good time. Only a limited number of places are available. For other prices, please contact the booking office.

For the best tips on activities in places where you will stay overnight, please contact the local tourist information offices.

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Package 4 – Your own favourites

An adventure on the tracks Are you an adventurer at heart? For those who want to explore Inlandsbanan by themselves, we offer a package with overnight stays in hotels that can be booked as and where you like. The rest is up to you. Perhaps it will be the children’s most exciting holiday trip so far, or maybe you will discover it together with an old friend, a real adventure for all ages. Perhaps you will take the opportunity to realise your dream of hiking through the magnificent mountain landscape now that your Inlandsbanan card is also valid on the mountain buses. Regardless of what you do or what detours you make, even if you have been carrying your tent in your rucksack, it is always a pleasure to return to a shower, a comfortable bed and a hotel breakfast.

Put together your own package! Here you have the opportunity to put together your own Inlandsbanan package tour to reflect your own interests and preferences.

Adventures and experiences await both large and small travellers on Inlandsbanan.

“Your own favourites” is a package tour that allows you stay comfortably in hotels whilst planning your own itinerary and choosing your preferred destinations. You can choose to spend consecutive nights in hotels or you could break up your holiday

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with mountain hiking or visits to friends and family or other activities that involve a different type of accommodation. You can then return to Inlandsbanan and continue your train journey. You have two glorious weeks ahead of you from the day the package starts.

map on pages 22–23. Visit our website and click on the links to the various tourist information offices along the route, which will be able to tell you what each destination has to offer, as well as provide suggestions for activities, sights and accommodation.

If the number of nights stated is not right for you, ask the booking office to quote a price for what you want.

The Inlandsbanan Card is also valid on the mountain buses, so take the opportunity to make a detour into the mountain landscape.

For inspiration and ideas, please take a look at the timetable on page 21 and the

Perhaps this will be the experience of a lifetime?

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Your own favourites Facts

Gällivare Arjeplog

Jokkmokk

Arvidsjaur Vilhelmina

Östersund Sveg Mora

Kristinehamn

Accommodation sites can be found on the big map, pages 22–23

Dates: 6 June–28 August (No trains during the midsummer weekend 24–25 June) Before you book, decide when you want to travel, where you want to stay and how long you want stay.

Sample prices IN SEK Price per person Adult sharing DR Child, extra bed Single room supplement

3 nights 3,795 1,505 645

Price per person Adult sharing DR Child, extra bed Single room supplement

5 nights 4,895 2,225 1,075

Price per person Adult sharing DR Child, extra bed Single room supplement

7 nights 5,995 2,945 1,505

Prices include: • Travel on Inlandsbanan using the Inlandsbanan Card and seat reservations • Three, five or seven nights in mid-range hotels, shared double room (DR) with shower/WC, incl. breakfast • Train host onboard the Inlandsbanan trains.

Optional extras • Trip in Gällivare/Dundret to see the Midnight Sun, SEK 170 (6/6–31/7) • Steam train in Arvidsjaur, Fridays and Saturdays, SEK 150/person (15/7–13/8) • Cancellation insurance SEK 150 • Train connections • Different number of nights, contact the booking office for price.

Please book your package tour in good time. Only a limited number of places are available. For other prices, please contact the booking office.

For the best tips on activities in places where you will stay overnight, please contact the local tourist information offices.

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Travelling with the Inlandsbanan Card

Discover more!

The Inlandsbanan Card allows you 14 days unlimited travel on Inlandsbanan from Kristinehamn in the south to Gällivare in the north for only SEK 1,595 (price per adult, for discounts see p20).

If you want to travel for a little while longer you can buy an extra week for only SEK 400/card/adult. New for this year is that the card is also valid on the “mountain buses”, see www.grandnordic.se or contact the booking office for more information. You decide where you stay and for how long.

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Open for everyone The Inlandsbanan Card is your ticket to a wealth of different experiences.

Visit Kristinehamn and the Lake Vänern archipelago, which has a Picasso sculpture as a navigation point. Go canoeing on the Bergslagen canal, following the route taken by iron in the days before the railway was built. Visit mines and search for minerals in one of the world’s most mineral-rich areas. Learn more about the hard lives of the navvies on the railway and have a go at pushing an inspection trolley yourself.

If you are musical and perhaps even play an instrument you should visit the Orsa-yran festival that takes place on Wednesdays in July. Musicians meet here from far and wide to make music together in the streets and town square.

Appreciate the beauty of nature

At Jamtli, the county museum for Jämtland, time stands still. Visit 18th century Sweden and experience everyday life in that era.

Or why not hire a car or take a bus up the mountain to see and absorb the magnificence of the mountains at close quarters. Visit Lapland and the Tärnafjällen mountains, where Swedish downhill skiing stars such as Ingemar Stenmark and Anja Pärson grew up and took their first steps on the slopes.

Or you could enjoy the beauty of the landscape hiking along the Kungsleden and stay in the mountain cabins along the way.

For a timetable for the mountain buses, please see www.grandnordic.se or contact the booking office.

Meet a moose

If you want to get really close to some of the many different varieties of animals in Sweden then there are several stops along the railway that can help you. You could visit Europe’s largest bear park Orsa Grönklitt, go to Frösö Zoo in Östersund, meet a moose at Moose Garden or visit the Båtsuoj Sami Centre to experience Sami culture and to meet reindeer at close quarters.

There are lots of interesting and unusual places to visit along Inlandsbanan.

There are activities for all the family, different types of cultural events, golf, riding, fishing, hiking either along trails or independently in national parks and in the mountains.

In Sweden we have something called Allemansrätten – the right of public access. This means that everyone has the right to visit the countryside. This is an amazing freedom which means that everyone can get close to Sweden’s superb nature and culture and can experience it for themselves.

However, this freedom brings with it responsibilities – so please be careful not to damage or disturb the animals and nature you visit and show respect to landowners and other people in the countryside.

You can read more about the right of public access at www.allemansratten.se.

We recommend that you pay the SEK 50 per person per day seat reservation fee to ensure that you have a seat on the train of your choice.

Everything you need to know about Inlandsbanan With over 30 years’ experience of travelling along the Inlandsbanan route by both road and rail, Christina Falkengård can tell you everything you need to know to get the most from your journey – what to see and do, what to eat and where to stay.

The 304-page book with maps, colour pictures, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers, now in its 9th revised edition, follows the road/rail route stop by stop from south to north and includes maps and colour photographs. The book also includes information about the exciting history of Inlandsbanan and a chance to get to know Gustaf Forsgren, a navvy who helped build the railway.

To date, Inlandsboken is only available in Swedish. If you would like to contact the author or would like to order a copy of the book from abroad, please contact Christina Falkengård via e-mail: falkengard@gmail.com. The book is also available to purchase from the train host aboard the train during the season. Price €30

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White plains

Sparkling white plains, days that are hopefully getting longer, blue twilight, and snow swirling around the train. Take a trip through Winter Sweden! On the journey you get to experience Sami culture, make an exciting visit to an iron ore mine, and enjoy a meal of Norrland specialities in a room built from ice and snow. Those who still hanker for a little more can finish the journey by taking a two-day boat trip with Hurtigruten along the Norwegian coast.

Jokkmokk Market Package tour 6 Facts

SOLD OUT!

THE PACKAGE TOUR STARTS WITH AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN: Östersund: Monday 31 January. Your journey with Inlandsbanan begins the following day and ends on 6 February.

PRICE PER PERSON IN SEK Adult sharing DR share of cottage apartment Single room supplement, share of cottage apartment Sample optional extras, price per person ICEHOTEL incl. travel, lunch, entry and guided tour

5,710 2,125

830

THE BASIC PACKAGE INCLUDES: • 2 nights in mid-range hotels incl. breakfast • 4 nights in shared cottage apartment incl. breakfast • Travel on Inlandsbanan incl. seat reservations • Lunch and guided tour, Vilhelmina • Entry and guided tour, Ájtte Museum/Jokkmokk • Visit to Jokkmokk historic market and the classic winter market • Cultural walk, incl. a visit to Jokkmokk Tenn pewter workshop • Visit to the Inlandsbanan museum • Tour leader for the entire journey.

For more information, please contact the booking office or see www.grandnordic.se

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We knew that our trips to Jokkmokk Market were in great demand. But we never dreamt that demand would be this great. If you want to be certain of being able to experience the legendary market next winter, then please make sure you book in good time!

Inlandsbanan takes you through the winter landscape to Jokkmokk, where you get to experience the legendary market both in a historical and a modern guise. As far back as 400 years ago, people were travelling to Jokkmokk for entertainment, commerce and religious ceremonies.

Today the market is a throng of people and goods, colours and smells, art, music and Sami culture. As an alternative to one of the market days, you can choose to visit ICEHOTEL or do some winter sports. www.grandnordic.se

Inlandsbanan in winter white Package 7 – Inlandsbanan in winter white DAY 1 ÖSTERSUND You make your own travel arrangements to Östersund, where your package tour begins with an overnight stay. If you get here early you will have time to experience the Winter City Östersund.

DAY 2 ÖSTERSUND–VILHELMINA After breakfast you begin your train journey on Inlandsbanan. After travelling through the Jämtland countryside we stop in Hoting for lunch and for a visit to Ivars motor museum, where the royal Mercedes enjoys pride of place. The journey ends in Vilhelmina with a guided walk and a visit to the lovely local museum and church town area.

DAY 3 VILHELMINA–JOKKMOKK We continue our journey north with Inlandsbanan. In Sorsele we visit a museum where we learn more about Inlandsbanan’s 100year history. The journey continues toward Arvidsjaur, where we stop for lunch. There is time for a look around the town for those who are interested. A bit further north we finally cross the Arctic Circle. The day ends in Jokkmokk, which is known for its Sami cultural heritage.

at the Nymånen dog kennel in Auktsjaur, where we get to meet the sled dogs and learn more about life in a kennel. There is an opportunity to stay on and go for a dog sled ride. On arrival in Arvidsjaur you can choose between going on a guided snowmobile ride or taking the opportunity to enjoy a spa treatment at the hotel.

DAY 7 ARVIDSJAUR–ÖSTERSUND This is our last day travelling together on Inlandsbanan through a winter landscape.

Apart from stopping for coffee and lunch, we take the opportunity to spot new views through the train window and chat about what we have experienced together. Once we arrive in Östersund it is time to say farewell to our new friends.

DAY 4 JOKKMOKK–GÄLLIVARE We start the day with a cultural walk on the way to the Sami and mountain museum Ájtte, where we are taken on a guided tour.

Why not try the lunch in the restaurant, which serves Sami specialities. The journey continues through the World Heritage Site Laponia, with its miles of bogs, national parks and magnificent mountain landscapes. On arrival in Gällivare we take a coach tour to the LKAB iron ore mine, travelling as far as 1,000 metres below ground.

Incidentally, the mine is one of only a few working mines in Europe to allow visitors.

DAY 5 GÄLLIVARE–ICEHOTEL Today we travel to Jukkasjärvi to visit the spectacular and renowned ICEHOTEL, among other things. We will be taken on a guided tour of the hotel and church, and of course the ABSOLUTE ICEBAR, all of which are built of ice and snow! This is followed by a lunch buffet with delicious, local food. We visit Jukkasjärvi church, which dates from the 1680s and is decorated in the Sami style. There is also time for some shopping. In the afternoon we travel to Kiruna. Travellers who are returning home with Inlandsbanan return to Gällivare by coach, while travellers who are continuing the journey towards Hurtigruten check into a hotel in Kiruna.

TRAVELLERS ON INLANDSBANAN DAY 6 GÄLLIVARE–ARVIDSJAUR We turn around and begin the journey southwards by train. The landscape looks different seen “from the other direction”. In Kåbdalis, where the teams of navvies from the north and the south finally completed the railway, we stop to look at the memorial stone. We have lunch at the navvy museum in Moskosel, where we are also given a guided tour. After a short journey we stop

TRAVELLERS ON HURTIGRUTEN DAY 6 KIRUNA–HARSTAD/NORWAY You make your own way by train to Narvik, voted the most beautiful train journey in Sweden, going past Abisko and the beautiful Lapporten mountain pass, national parks and Sweden’s border with Norway.

On arrival in Narvik a coach will be waiting to take you to your destination for the night – Harstad, the gateway to Lofoten.

DAY 7 HURTIGRUTEN After breakfast it is time to check in on the Hurtigruten vessel and embark on one of the most beautiful journeys on earth. You will see the Norwegian coastal landscape with Vesterålen and Lofoten’s variations, one of the most beautiful sections of the trip. Small, picturesque fishing villages are surrounded by steep mountains that plunge down into the fjords.

DAY 8 HURTIGRUTEN The Norwegian coast is now showing its wintry side, with the otherwise fertile landscape along the slopes, the narrow fjords and the mountains all covered in snow. In the morning you cross the Arctic Circle and see the impressive mountains Syv Söstre and Torghatten. When you dock you can get off the boat for a spot of exploration.

DAY 9 TRONDHEIM–ÖSTERSUND Early in the morning Hurtigruten arrives in Trondheim, and we recommend that you take the opportunity to explore the town before the train journey to Östersund.

The tour ends after the arrival in Östersund.

We can of course help you book extra nights or connecting train journeys, just let us know when you make your booking.

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with Hurtigruten as an additional alternative Facts Package tour 7

Harstad Narvik Kiruna

Gällivare Jokkmokk

Arvidsjaur Vilhelmina

Trondheim

Östersund

THE PACKAGE TOUR STARTS WITH AN OVERNIGHT STAY IN: Östersund: Monday 14 March. Your journey on Inlandsbanan begins the next day.

PRICE PER PERSON IN SEK TRAVELLERS ON INLANDSBANAN Adult, sharing DR 7,890 Child, extra bed 2,960 Single room supplement 1,465 The basic package includes: • 6 nights in mid-range hotels of varying standard, shared DR with shower/WC, incl. breakfast • Travel on Inlandsbanan incl. seat reservations • Visit and guided tour, Ivars Bilmuseum motor museum in Hoting • Guided tour in Vilhelmina • Guided tour of Ájtte Museum/Jokkmokk • Entry, guided tour and lunch at ICEHOTEL • Lunch in Hoting, Arvidsjaur and Vilhelmina • Guided tour of LKAB’s iron ore mine/Gällivare • Visit to Nymånen dog kennel • Tour leader throughout the journey • Travel documents.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Cancellation insurance 150 Dog sled trip, approx. 2hrs 1,000 Snowmobile tour with guide, 2–3 hrs 600–1,500 Spa treatment from 295 TRAVELLERS ON HURTIGRUTEN Adult, sharing DR/Cabin 11,275 Child, extra bed 5,750 Single room/cabin supplement 1,735 The basic package includes: • 6 nights in mid-range hotels of varying standard, shared DR with shower/WC, incl. breakfast • Travel on Inlandsbanan • Visit and guided tour, Ivars Bilmuseum motor museum in Hoting • Guided tour in Vilhelmina • Guided tour of Ájtte Museum/Jokkmokk • Entry, guided tour and lunch at ICEHOTEL • Lunch in Hoting and Arvidsjaur • Guided tour of LKAB’s iron ore mine/Gällivare • Tour leader on the journey until day 6 • Train journey Kiruna–Narvik, coach Narvik–Harstad • 2 nights onboard Hurtigruten, Harstad–Trondheim in unspecified outside cabin (excl. meals) • Train journey Trondheim–Östersund (unspecified departure) • Travel documents.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS: Cancellation insurance SEK 150 For extra nights in Östersund, please contact the booking office for current prices. We are also happy to assist with connecting journeys by train, all of which should be booked when booking the package tour.

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Good to know before you travel

Visiting the mountains with Inlandsbanan This year you can once again use the Inlandsbanan card to travel on most of the mountain buses at no additional cost.

This means that you can easily extend your trip with Inlands-

banan to include a hike somewhere in the mountain landscape.

Please see www.grandnordic.se or contact the booking office for information on bus routes and timetables.

Buy separate tickets for short trips Remember …

If you only want to travel a short way along Inlandsbanan the best thing to do is to buy tickets for each section of the journey.

Look at the price list on page 20 or visit www.grandnordic.se.

If you know that you want to travel the entire line from Kristinehamn to Gällivare you would save money by buying the Inlandsbanan Card at a cost of SEK 1,595 excluding seat reservations.

Ask us about the best price for your journey.

The card that gives you freedom With an Inlandsbanan Card you do not have to plan every detail of your itinerary in advance but are free to ask the advice of the train hosts and other travellers – something that is quite common.

It is a clever purchase for those who want to see more. The card is also included in the package tours so you are still able to continue your journey when the package tour ends.

… that during certain periods it is advisable to book accommodation in advance, particularly for the Midsummer holiday and during July, which is a popular month for holiday makers.

Advance booking is also recommended during popular events such as the Storsjö Cup in the first week of July and the Storsjöyran festival in Östersund at the end of July. Mora is popular with visitors so it is always best to reserve accommodation there and the same is true of Gällivare. You can also ring ahead during your journey to check availability and if necessary you can carry on straight to another stop.

Sights with a difference You can expect to see some slightly unusual things on your journey. From wild animals along the railway line to an abandoned bear’s den. We will stop there and the train host will take you out into the forest to tell you more about the bears and their way of life. You can even crawl into the den, if you are small enough, and brave enough …

Return journey included or excluded?

If your package includes the return journey then your return journey including accommodation is booked and arranged.

This option is ideal if you want to organise everything in advance. Find out more in the relevant tour descriptions.

The other option is to arrange your own journey home. For instance, you can use your Inlandsbanan Card that is part of the package to explore destinations that you did not have time to see earlier, since you now know what there is to see along the railway. You book your own accommodation and seat reservations if required for the journey home.

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A–Z Accommodation There is a large range of accommodation with everything from hostels to fine hotels along Inlandsbanan, see suggestions on pages 26–27, our website or the Up North magazine, which will be published in March. For information and bookings, please contact the establishment or choose a package tour that includes accommodation.

Activities You plan and book these yourself. Contact the local tourist information office for the best suggestions. Opening hours vary – please see the websites of the respective tourist information offices for up-to-date information.

Bicycles You can take your bike onboard depending on space (no advance booking). Loading should be done under the supervision of the train staff. Luggage should be removed before the bike is put on the train. For prices, see p20.

Booking your trip Bookings and information by telephone: +46 (0)771-53 53 53, by email: info@grandnordic.se or via our website: www.grandnordic.se.

Conditions of travel/Travel guarantee We recommend that you read the terms and conditions, which you will receive with your booking confirmation. They set out the agreement between passengers and tour organisers concerning rights, liabilities and responsibilities. See www.grandnordic.se for full terms and conditions of travel.

We have lodged the necessary security with the Swedish Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency (Kammarkollegiet). The agency can be contacted on telephone +46 (0)8-700 08 00.

Connecting journeys Be sure to allow plenty of time when booking any transfers to and from Inlandsbanan. Trains and buses are usually on time, but delays may occur. We are happy to help with suggestions for appropriate transfers in return for a booking fee.

Disabilities There is space for wheelchairs in the carriages, however, problems can arise when boarding/getting off the train. The WCs onboard are not adapted for disabled users. Please inform us when booking your trip and we will try to resolve any problems.

Guide dogs for the blind travel free.

Food and coffee breaks There is no restaurant car on the train so we stop for food and coffee along the way. The train host takes your orders and menus are available in the food brochure onboard the trains.

The food can be eaten there or on the train.

Inlandsbanan Card Travel as much as you want for 14 days, with the opportunity to extend the card by an extra week. The card is not transferable and is valid on the trains, the Inland coach service and certain mountain buses.

Inlandsbanan coach The entire southern stretch of Inlandsbanan, Kristinehamn– Mora–Kristinehamn, will this year be operated by a bus service due to track works.

Luggage Every passenger is responsible for his or her own luggage during the trip. We recommend that you travel as lightly as

possible. It is a good idea to choose a case with wheels or a rucksack. There is only limited space for luggage onboard the train.

Parking Contact the local tourist information office or go to www.stationsinfo.se about car parking at railway stations along Inlandsbanan.

Pets Pets travel on the floor and in the “pets permitted” areas of the train. For prices, see p20.

Public holidays and seasonal opening In Sweden Midsummer is a public holiday which means that shops and public offices may be closed for all or part of the day. This year, Midsummer falls on 24–25 June. Please note that trains do not operate on Inlandsbanan on these days. The opening hours of attractions and activities mostly reflect the Swedish holiday season, which runs from the end of June to early August. Contact the relevant tourist information offices for up-to-date information.

Railcars This is the classic way of travelling on Inlandsbanan. The railcars, which are also known as “motor coaches”, operate on Inlandsbanan during daytime between Mora and Gällivare (see “Inlandsbanan coach”). You cannot move between the carriages during the journey.

Seat reservations Included in the fare when you book in advance. Can be booked in connection with the Inlandsbanan Card and Interrail/Eurail and is useful during the high season when the trains are crowded and you want to make sure you get a seat.

Tickets These are purchased for each section of the journey, e.g.

Mora–Åsarna. Seat reservations included in advance bookings.

See p20 for more information.

Tour leaders You are in charge of your own holiday on most of the package tours. There are tour leaders on the “Winter tours” package.

Train hosts Our hosts onboard the train are responsible for ticket collection and food/coffee orders. They also provide information about the scenery, sights and activities. They are happy to answer your questions and help make your journey the experience you would want it to be.

Transfer to/from accommodation Travellers are responsible for transfers between their accommodation and Inlandsbanan. Some hotels provide luggage transfer.

Travel information The Mora–Östersund–Gällivare section operates during the day from 6 June to 28 August. No trains during the Midsummer holiday 24–25 June. The Kristinehamn–Mora section operates during the day from 27 June to 31 July.

For further information see the timetables.

Travel Shop You can buy tickets, souvenirs and pick up tourist brochures from here. We are in the railway station in Östersund. See last page.

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Prices We recommend that you book and buy your ticket in advance. It is possible to buy the Inlandsbanan Card and tickets, excluding seat reservations, on the train for cash from our hosts.

Advance booking via Grand Nordic on tel: +46 (0)771-53 53 53, email: info@grandnordic.se or www.grandnordic.se.

Partially used tickets cannot be refunded (this applies to all tickets). There is a fee for changing a confirmed booking.

Tickets are purchased per section of the journey. The price depends on the length of the section travelled and is calculated using a basic cost of SEK 1.29 per km. Seat reservations are Sample prices in SEK Kristinehamn–Mora 2011 Mora 101 233 306

included when fares are booked in advance. Seat reservations are not included in tickets purchased on board the train.

The Inlandsbanan Card costs SEK 1,595. The card, which acts as your ticket, is valid for 14 days on Inlandsbanan. Add a week for another SEK 400 per card per adult.

Seat reservations cost SEK 50 per section of the journey in addition to the Inlandsbanan Card. By section of the journey we mean a single journey from one place to another made on the same day e.g. Kristinehamn–Mora, Östersund–Vilhelmina.

Cycles – It is possible to take your bike on the train if there is space at a cost of SEK 50 per section of the journey. Space for cycles cannot be booked in advance and you should pay the train host in cash.

Pets – Pets can travel with you for SEK 50 per section of the journey. Let us know when you book if a pet will be coming with you on your journey. All pets must travel on the floor in sections where animals are permitted.

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Sample prices in SEK Mora–Östersund 2011 Östersund 86 Svenstavik 106 30 Åsarna 239 152 133 Sveg 44 Fågelsjö 283 196 177 93 49 Älvho 332 245 226 83 Mora 414 328 308 175 132

Sample prices in SEK Östersund–Gällivare 2011 Östersund 315 Vilhelmina 88 Storuman 402 93 Sorsele 495 181 610 295 208 115 Arvidsjaur 833 519 431 338 223 Jokkmokk 962 648 560 467 352 129 Gällivare

Read the table like this: Sample price: Östersund–Gällivare SEK 962, Mora–Östersund SEK 414, Vilhelmina–Arvidsjaur SEK 295, Kristinehamn– Mora SEK 306.

Discounts Family discounts Two children (up to their 16th birthday) travel free when accompanied by an adult. Additional children pay half the standard fare. Seat reservations can be purchased for children at a price of SEK 50 per section of the journey.

Children’s discount Unaccompanied children (up to their 16th birthday) have a discount of 50% on tickets and the Inlandsbanan Card. See also Family Discounts.

Youth discount Youths aged 16–19 receive a 25% discount on tickets and the Inlandsbanan Card. Discount of SEK 400 on package tours.

Student discount Students carrying a valid student card and ID receive a 25% discount on tickets and the Inlandsbanan Card. Discount of SEK 400 on package tours.

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Pensioners’ discount Pensioners who have turned 65 as well as those who have retired due to ill health and those who have retired early receive a 10% discount on tickets and the Inlandsbanan Card on production of the relevant certification. Discount of SEK 160 on package tours.

Groups 10% group discount on tickets and the Inlandsbanan Cards when at least 10 paying passengers travel together.

To qualify for a group discount: • The whole group must travel on the same section of the railway.

• It is not possible to combine the group discount with other discounts.

International passengers Eurail and InterRail tickets are valid on Inlandsbanan. We recommend booking a seat in advance to ensure that you will have a seat on the train at a price of SEK 50 per person per section of the journey.

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Timetables 2011 (preliminary) Kristinehamn–Mora

Mora–Östersund Daily No service

6/6–28/8 2011 27/6–31/7 2011 24–25/6 Note! Shorter period.

Daily No service

6/6–28/8 2011 27/6–31/7 2011 24–25/6 Note! Shorter period.

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Daily 27/6–31/7 2011 Bus 91 Kristinehamn Nässundet Storfors Filipstad, bus stn Persberg Långban Lesjöfors Museum Rämmen, Östervik Oforsen, Rv 26 Sågen, Rv 26 Vansbro, railw stn Brintbodarna Kättbo Siljansfors Vika Södra Mora Strand Mora, railw stn Mora, bus stn

Departs 08.10 08.25 08.35 09.05 09.15 10.00 10.10 10.18 10.25 10.45 11.25 11.40 11.55 12.05 12.10 12.15 12.20 12.25

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Mora–Kristinehamn Daily 27/6–31/7 2011 Bus 91 Station Mora, bus stn Mora, railw stn Mora Strand Vika Södra Siljansfors Kättbo Brintbodarna Vansbro, railw stn Sågen, Rv 26 Oforsen, Rv 26 Rämmen, Östervik Lesjöfors Museum Långban Persberg Filipstad, bus stn Storfors Nässundet Kristinehamn

Departs 13.40 13.50 13.55 14.03 14.08 14.18 14.28 14.38 15.03 15.13 15.23 16.20 16.30 16.40 16.50 17.20 17.30 17.45

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Mora Strand Mora Vattnäs Orsa Tallhed Björnidet Älvho Vassjön Lillhamra Tandsjöborg Fågelsjö Bäckedal Sveg Ytterhogdal Överhogdal Hbdg Sörtjärn Nederhögen Röjan Kvarnsjö Åsarna Svenstavik C Hackås Fåker Tandsbyn Brunflo Östersund C Östersund Västra

14.35 14.40 X 14.55 X 15.48 20 min 16.01 X X 16.24 16.37 X 17.17 10 min 17.51 17.59 18.10 X X X 19.28 40 min 19.43 X 20.11 X 20.31 20.47 20.50

Departs Stop 08.05 08.10 X 08.25 X 09.18 09.31 X X 09.54 10.07 X 10.50 11.24 11.32 11.43 X X X 13.00 13.15 X 13.43 X 14.03 14.18 14.20

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Key X Train stops for boarding and disembarking Food or coffee stop Sight worth seeing

Information and bookings: +46 (0)771-53 53 53, info@grandnordic.se, www.grandnordic.se * The timetables will be finalized later, after which you can consult them on our website: www.grandnordic.se.

Östersund–Mora

Östersund Västra Östersund C Brunflo Tandsbyn Fåker Hackås Svenstavik C Åsarna Kvarnsjö Röjan Nederhögen Sörtjärn Överhogdal Hbdg Ytterhogdal Sveg Bäckedal Fågelsjö Tandsjöborg Lillhamra Vassjön Älvho Björnidet Tallhed Orsa Vattnäs Mora Mora Strand

Departs Stop

07.10 07.22 07.36 X 07.59 X 08.30 09.15 30 min X X X 09.52 10.03 10.11 10.46 X 11.37 20 min 11.48 X X 12.12 12.25 X 12.58 X 13.12 13.18

14.10 14.17 14.34 X 14.57 X 15.26 15.41 X X X 16.19 16.30 16.39 17.53 X 18.23 18.35 X X 18.59 19.13 X 19.47 X 20.02 20.11

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Gällivare–Östersund

Daily No service

6/6–27/8 2011 24–25/6

27/6–31/7 2011

Daily No service

7/6–28/8 2011 24–25/6

27/6–31/7 2011

Note! Shorter period.

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Östersund C Östersund V Jamtli Lit Häggenås Munkflohögen Jämtlands Sikås Hallviken Ulriksfors Lövberga Hoting Camping Hoting Dorotea Camping Dorotea Meselefors Camp.

Meselefors Vilhelmina Vojmån Storuman Sandsjönäs Blattnicksele Sorsele Buresjön Slagnäs Renviken Avaviken Arvidsjaur Moskosel Piteälvsbron Varjisträsk Kåbdalis Kitajaur Arctic Circle Jokkmokk Vajkijaur Porjus Gällivare

07.15 07.23 07.25 07.48 X X 08.40 10 min X 09.09 X X 09.53 X 10.13 10.42 X 11.45 40 min X 13.03 15 min X X 14.27 20 min X 14.59 X X 16.02 15 min 17.09 15 min X X X 18.31

15.35 15.43 15.45 16.08 X X 16.50 X 17.19 X X 18.17 X 18.36 19.05 X 19.29 X 20.32

19.30 10 min 19.38 20.29 45 min 21.04 21.49

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Gällivare Porjus Vajkijaur Jokkmokk Arctic Circle Kitajaur Kåbdalis Varjisträsk Piteälvsbron Moskosel Arvidsjaur Avaviken Renviken Slagnäs Buresjön Sorsele Blattnicksele Sandsjönäs Storuman Vojmån Vilhelmina Meselefors Meselefors Camp.

Dorotea Dorotea Camping Hoting Hoting Camping Lövberga Ulriksfors Hallviken Jämtlands Sikås Munkflohögen Häggenås Lit Jamtli Östersund V Östersund C

Note! Shorter period.

06.50 07.34 08.37 25 min 08.43 08.57 5 min 10.01 15 min X X X 11.39 30 min 12.41 10 min X X 13.28 X 14.24 20 min X X 15.28 X 17.01 30 min X X 17.54 X 18.14 X X 18.57 X 19.27 X X 20.10 X 20.35 20.38

07.35 X 08.37 X X 09.29 X 10.05 X X 10.48 X 11.18 X X 12.01 X 12.26 12.29

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Note that we operate different timetables depending on dates. +46 (0)771-53 53 53

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Västerdalälven

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Charlottenberg

Hagfors

Sågen

Älvho

Hamra

Falun

Siljan Rättvik

Grangärde

Kårböle

Ockelbo

Dalälven

Tierp

Ludvika

Älvkarleby

Säter Hedemora

Gävle

Bergby

Hofors

Sandviken

Svärdsjö

Lingbo

Hudiksvall

Vännäs

Holmsund

Umeå

en

Tärendö

Skelleftehamn

Skellefteå

Töre

Luleå

Kalix

Överkalix

Piteå

Pello

Haparanda

Karungi

Övertorneå

Pajala

In Arvidsjaur you can visit the famous Lappstaden; travel by steam train or swim in a water park; go hiking; go fishing and much more. arvidsjaur tourist information office Östra Skolgatan 18 c +46 (0)960-175 00 www.polcirkeln.nu arvidsjaurlappland@arvidsjaur.se

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Here you are north of the Arctic Circle, where the sun shines both day and night.

Sami culture in Ájtte and magnificent scenery in the World Heritage Site Laponia.

Here you will find both adventure and peace for the soul. jokkmokk tourist information office Stortorget 4 +46 (0)971-222 50 www.turism.jokkmokk.se turist@jokkmokk.se

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The geographical high point of the journey offering experiences ranging from mountain tops to visits underground, all year round, day and night. Everything from the Midnight Sun to exciting excursions into mines in this realm of contrasts. gällivare tourist information office Storgatan 16 +46 (0)970-166 60 www.gellivarelapland.se info@gellivarelapland.se

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Camping at Badsjön lake in the centre of town. Visit Utsikten, the library in the old hotel and the art and handicrafts market.

Go on an excursion to Hemavan–Tärnaby.

Storuman tourist information office +46 (0)951-141 11 www.storuman.se/turist hemavan Tärnaby tourist information office +46 (0)954-104 50 www.tarnaby.se

SToruman

Visit the unique Inlandsbanan Museum or the area around the river Vindelälven. Take a boat trip aboard the Älvkungen. The museum corner in Sorsele library has displays of Sami crafts and clothing.

Vindelälven tourist information office Stationsgatan 19 +46 (0)952-140 90 www.sorsele.se/turist turist@sorsele.se

SorSele

Get off at Slagnäs and visit the Båtsuoj Sami Centre. Transfers to be arranged in advance. Visit the Silver Museum in Arjeplog or see the mountains on the excursion “Toppturen till Galtis”. arjeplog tourist information office Silvermuséet Torget +46 (0)961-145 20 www.polcirkeln.nu turist@arjeplog.se

arjeplog

Get the best advice from the tourist information offices

Östhammar

Lövstabruk

Every place along Inlandsbanan has its highlights. The local tourist information offices have all the information you need to know for an enjoyable, informative visit.

Härnösand

Harmånger

Gnarp

Nordmaling

Bjurholm

Örnsköldsvik

Björna Mellansel

Sundsvall

Söderhamn

Bergsjö

Bollnäs

Vo xn an

Edsbyn

Ljusdal Lju sn an Järvsö

Furudal

Mora

Lesjöfors

Ramsjö

Kramfors

Liden

Lj u ng an Stöde

Ytterhogdal

Fågelsjö

Djurås

Ånge

Sörtjärn Överhogdal

Rätan

Borlänge

Älvdalen

Orsa

Vansbro Stöllet

Malung

Öje

Sälen

ven äl

Torsby

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d ter Ös

Oslo

Höljes

Sveg

Lillhärdal

Tandsjöborg

Särna

Vemdalen Hede

lven Indalsä

Idre

Tännäs

Näsåker

Junsele

Solleftea

Östersund

Häggenås Lit

Brunflo Fåker Svenstavik Bräcke Åsarna

Hackås

Storsjön

Dvärsätt Frösön

Krokom

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1796 Helagsfjället

Vålådalen

Enafors

Ramsele

Ulriksfors

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Föllinge

Strömsund

Vindeln Robertsfors

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Boden

Jävre

Älvsbyn

Lövånger

Hällnäs

Fredrika

lve Öreä

Jämtlands-Sikås

Bastuträsk

Boliden

By sk eä lv en

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Åre

Kallsjön

manälven Ånger

Hoting

Åsele

Meselefors

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Lycksele eä

Alanäs

Vilhelmina U

Gunnarn

Kristineberg

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Slagnäs Arvidsjaur Blattnicksele Glommersträsk

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Trondheim

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Dorotea

Risbäck

Storuman

Storuman

Sorsele

Storavan

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Valsjöbyn

Tärnaby

Uddjaure

Hornavan

eä

Gäddede

Klimpfjäll

Ammarnäs

1792 Norra Storfjället

Laisvall

Jokkmokk lven Luleä

1590 Marsfjället

Hemavan

Mo I Rana

Karatj Randijaure

Porjus

Ka li x

Gällivare

Malmberget

Fjällåsen

Vittangi

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Stora Lulevatten

Stora Sjöfallet

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Svappavaara

Tor ne

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Kvikkjokk

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Polcirkeln /Arctic Cir cle

Bodø

2114 Kebnekaise

Torneträsk

äm nk Kö

Narvik

Harstad

Lai

Bengtsfors Ed

Alingsås

Oskarström

Kinna

Trelleborg

Malmö

Lund

Ystad

Tomelilla

Landskrona

Helsingborg

Örkelljunga

Öland

Färjestaden

Borgholm

Norrtälje

Visby

Hoburg

Burgsvik

Fårösund

All ages will want to visit Jamtli with its living history. Join an exciting journey through time in settings from 1785–1956. Pet tame moose

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Hoting has the largest car museum in the Nordic region. There is also the Beppe Wolgers Museum at Öhn in Strömsund.

Go on a trip on Ströms Vattudal aboard the M/S Tärnan.

Strömsund tourist information office Storgatan 6 +46 (0)670-164 00 www.stromsund.se/turism turistbyra@stromsund.se

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Visit the local heritage area with old traditional buildings and the church with sculptures by Carl Milles and Björn Martinius. Do make a trip to Borgafjäll, known for its architecture.

Dorotea tourist information office Storgatan 42 +46 (0)942-140 63 www.sodralappland.se tourism@dorotea.se

DoroTea

Visit the Kyrkstaden area with its local museum, Sami arts and crafts gallery, village store and souvenir shops. Take a trip up to the mountain and discover the Sami sacred, church site. Fatmomakke from the 18th century.

Vilhelmina Tourist information office Tingsgatan 1 +46 (0)940-398 86 www.sodralappland.se tuby@vilhelmina.se

Vilhelmina

Östersund–Gällivare–Östersund Mora–Östersund–Mora Kristinehamn–Mora–Kristinehamn Package Tour Inlandsbanan & Hurtigruten: Boat between Harstad–Trondheim Train between Gällivare–Narvik and Trondheim–Östersund Rail connections to Inlandsbanan

Simrishamn

Byxelkrok

Västervik

Nynäshamn

Gotland

Oxelösund

Valdemarsvik

Grönhögen

Karlskrona

Kalmar

Nybro

Ronneby

Tingsryd

Hovmantorp

Trosa

Nyköping

Oskarshamn

Ankarsrum

Gamleby

Hultsfred

Högsby

Lenhovda

Virserum

Växjö

Kristianstad

Sölvesborg

Ryd

Kisa

Vetlanda

Åseda

Sävsjö

377

Karlshamn

Markaryd

Knäred

Lagan

Ljungby

Torup

Värnamo

Gislaved

Skillingaryd

Nässjö

Åtvidaberg

Hallstavik Edsbro

STOCKHOLM

Södertälje

Söderköping

Linköping

Vimmerby

Tranås

Boxholm

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Flen

Eskilstuna

Norrköping

Katrineholm

Finspång

Göta

Mjölby

Jönköping

Gränna Ulricehamn

Borås

Svenljunga

Hjo

Tidaholm

Hjälmaren

Arboga

Märsta

Rimbo

Uppsala

Västerås Enköping

Sala

Avesta

Hallstahammar Köping

Fagersta

Örebro

Frövi

Hallsberg

Motala

Askersund

Laxå

Degerfors

Karlskoga

Nora

Hällefors

Filipstad

Långban Persberg

Storfors

Mariestad

Falköping

Hässleholm Perstorp

Laholm Båstad

Höganäs

Kil

Trollhättan Skövde

Halmstad

Falkenberg

Ängelholm

Vänern

Säffle

Lidköping

Åmål

Vänersborg

Mellerud

Karlstad

Nykroppa

Kristinehamn

Arjäng

Sunne

Göteborg

Varberg

Kungsbacka

Mölndal

Kungälv

Lysekil

Uddevalla

Strömstad

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Orsa Grönklitt is home to the largest bear park in Europe as well as having all four of Sweden’s large beasts of prey, Siberian tigers and “Polar World” with polar bears.

Orsa beach – the Dalarna Riviera – with top-class beach facilities.

Siljan Turism orsa Dalagatan 1 +46 (0)250-55 25 50 www.siljan.se orsa@siljan.se

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Welcome to the untamed expanses of Fågelsjö and Orsa Finnmark. Visit the Gammelgården farm house that the Perssons abandoned on Christmas Eve 1910. www.fagelsjo.nu, tel. +46 (0)651-300 30. järvsö tourist information office +46 (0)651-403 06 www.ljusdal.se/turism turism@ljusdal.se

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Sveg, picturesque small town with the Mankell Cultural Centre, Sweden’s largest wooden bear and the Lillön fairy tale trail.

Reconstruction of unique Viking tapestries at Överhogdals Forngård.

Sveg tourist information office Folkets Hus (Ljusnegatan 1) +46 (0)680-107 75 www.svegsturistbyra.se info@svegsturistbyra.se

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The ski centre Åsarna with its lavatory museum. Wikners arts and crafts exhibition in Persåsen. Snilleriket in Södra Storsjöbygden. Look for the Storsjö Monster using webcams in Svenstavik.

Berg information +46 (0)687-301 93 www.berg.se anders.englund@berg.se

Berg

at Moose Garden or look for the Storsjö Monster from the steam boat Thomée.

Tourism & Congress office östersund Rådhusgatan 44 +46 (0)63-14 40 01 www.visitostersund.se turistbyran@ostersund.se

In Kristinehamn you can go cruising on the only floating coat of arms in the world, go island hopping and gaze in awe at the world’s largest Picasso sculpture. Visit Kristinehamn’s art museum and Ölme – an old-fashioned grocery store.

Kristinehamn tourist information office Södra Torget 3 +46 (0)550-881 87 www.destinationkristinehamn.se turist@kristinehamn.se

KriSTinehamn

Welcome to our jubilee! Filipstad is celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2011. Our celebrations will include a royal visit from the King of Sweden and other festive events.

Look out for more information at www.filipstad.se.

Filipstad tourist information office St Torget 3 D +46 (0)590-613 54 www.filipstad.se/turism turism@filipstad.se

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Discover the Västerdalarna area with the railway town Vansbro. Experience Vansbrosimningen, the world’s largest swimming competition, as well as activities such as pedalling an inspection trolley, fishing, golf and hiking. Parts of Gunde Svan’s prize collection can be seen at the tourist information office in Lokstallet.

Vansbro tourist information office Lokstallet, Magasinsväg 1 +46 (0)281-752 60 www.vansbro.se info@visitvansbro.se

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Mora is famous for many things: the finishing line for the Vasaloppet race, traditional Swedish wooden horses, the artist Anders Zorn, the home of Father Christmas and for the cultural life. You will also find one of the largest shopping centres in Dalarna.

Siljan Turism mora Strandgatan 14 +46 (0)250-59 20 20 www.siljan.se mora@siljan.se

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Experience the land of the Midnight Sun Many people dream of seeing the Midnight Sun. When you travel with Inlandsbanan you cross the Arctic Circle shortly before reaching Jokkmokk and then you find yourself in the Land of the Midnight Sun. You are now in that part of Sweden where the rays of the Midnight Sun light up the summer night.

For instance, in Gällivare the Midnight Sun can be seen from the beginning of June until mid-July. A real highlight is to go up to the summit of the mountain Dundret, from which as much as 1/11th of the entire area of Sweden can be seen, bathed in the light of the Midnight Sun. The excursions run daily between 6 June and 31 July.

Enjoy the magnificent view from the Toppstugan café while munching on freshly made waffles with cloudberry jam. Nourishment for both body and soul.

Welcome to the land of the Midnight Sun.

Try a different kind of railway adventure!

Travelling by inspection trolley is something that everyone enjoys, irrespective of age or fitness. You are close to nature and can set your own pace. You can pedal an inspection trolley in Kristinehamn, or between Vansbro and Mora, among other places.

A strenuous building project Using a railway to connect Norrland’s interior with the central parts of Sweden was a bold idea that was floated as early as 1894. However, it took more than 10 years before the proposal was passed by the Swedish parliament.

That was the start of a very hard job for the navvies and it took as much as 30 year to complete. The First World War was one of the reasons construction was delayed, but in 1937 Inlandsbanan was finally officially opened by Gustaf Adolf, the Crown Prince of Sweden.

The 1,289 km long railway track was laid between Kristinehamn and Gällivare, through inhospitable terrain, across mountains and soggy swamps.

After decades of toil, the last nail was driven into the track in Kåbdalis. Time permitting, the train makes a brief stop here to let us see the memorial stone and spare a thought for all the men who worked so hard on the challenging railway construction project.

Many beautiful station buildings, stone bridges and water towers that provided water for the steam engines were also built along the railway. Many of these buildings remain to this day. Inlandsbanan was to be the last large railway construction project carried out by the Swedish state.

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Museums along Inlandsbanan We will stop to have a look at the following museums on your journey with Inlandsbanan. At the old railway station in Sorsele you can take a journey in time through the 100-year history of Inlandsbanan. Meet navvies, smallholders, protestors and other people along the railway, all of whose lives were affected by the spirit of the new age.

At the Navvy Museum in the Moskosel station building you can learn about the everyday lives of the navvies. You can also view and buy local handicrafts before continuing the journey. If you are lucky a troubadour may be performing when you visit.

In Långbans Gruvby, in the centre of Bergslagen, mining has been taking place since the 16th century. Here you can see exciting exhibitions and an old industrial setting with foundry and workers’ cottages. The rock contains 300 different kinds of minerals, making Långban one of the most remarkable places on earth in geological terms.

An excursion destination with a difference is Lesjöfors museum, an industrial heritage museum that also provides an authentic vision of a bygone society. The settings make you feel as if you are stepping back into another time. There is also a café and a shop at this museum.

A trip down memory lane The rail association Arvidsjaur Järnvägsförening organises trips by genuine steam trains. You are taken back in time to the 1930s and an era of revolutionary speed and pioneering travel. The restaurant car serves up delicacies from Norrland. The train stops at Storavan bay, where the more adventurous can go for an evening swim in the lake or settle for just having a barbecue.

The trip is available on Fridays and Saturdays between 15 July and 13 August.

Price: SEK 200 per person, children under 16 travel free (SEK 150 for those with an Inlandsbanan Card).

Departs Arvidsjaur: 17.45. Stopping at Slagnäs, Storavan beach for swimming and barbecue.

Arrives Arvidsjaur: approx 22.00.

For more information and group bookings ring Arvidsjaur Järnvägsförening on +46 (0)730-81 93 69.

The rail association Orsa Järnvägsförening operates steam trains and Y7 railcars from the 1950s. On 21–22 May to Fågelsjö/ Sveg, on 2 August to Classic Car Week in Rättvik, on 27 August to Gammelmarknaden in Orsa from Mora. To Orsayran festival by Y7 railcar – on 6, 13, 20 and 27 July, and on 3 August, return journey from Furudal/Mora to Orsa (free for those with an Inlandsbanan Card).

Find out more at www.grandnordic.se.

+46 (0)771-53 53 53

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Sleep well on your journey If you are travelling independently you choose your own accommodation. There is a choice of hotels, B&Bs and hostels. Below are some suggestions. You can find out more about the accommodation on offer in our travel magazine Up North, which is published in March. For more information and bookings, please contact the establishments direct. For our package tours we work with set hotels.

Kristinehamn

Sveg

Park Hotell

Lilla Hotellet i Sveg

+46 (0)550-150 60, info@parkhotell-kristinehamn.nu www.parkhotell-kristinehamn.nu Distance: 75–100 m.

Food & beverage: Yes. Nice and cozy in newly renovated rooms.

Stadshotellet Kristinehamn

+46 (0)550-150 30 info@stadshotelletkristinehamn.se www.stadshotelletkristinehamn.se Distance: 400 m.

Food & beverage: Restaurant, 6–10 pm, Mon–Thur.

Filipstad Munkebergs Camping – Stugor – Vandrarhem

+46 (0)590-501 00, alterschwede@telia.com www.munkeberg.com Distance: 1 km.

Food & beverage: Self-catering, Breakfast available for groups over 6 pers.

Fishing, canoeing, boats and bicycles.

Mora Best Western Mora Hotell & Spa +46 (0)250-59 26 50, info@morahotell.se www.morahotell.se Distance: 50 m.

Food & beverage: À la carte restaurant.

Restaurant, pub, bar, relax and pool.

Kung Gösta Resorts

+46 (0)250-150 70, bokning@kunggosta.se www.kunggosta.se Distance: 100 m.

Food & beverage: Yes. Choose standard and price according to your wallet.

Målkullans Vandrarhem STF i Mora

+46 (0)250-381 96, info@malkullan.se www.malkullan.se Distance: 400 m.

Food & beverage: No. Sleep well at our place!

Orsa STF Vandrarhem Orsa

+46 (0)250-421 70, +46 (0)70-255 04 18 info@orsavandrarhem.se www.orsavandrarhem.se Distance: 1500 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast buffet.

Price worthy living with mile long views over Orsasjön and Dalarnas mountains.

Smoke and pet free!

Fågelsjö Linujärvi Sovstugor (Fågelsjö Gammelgård)

+46 (0)657-300 52, +46 (0)70-538 38 76 fagelsjo.hbf@telia.com, www.fagelsjo.nu Distance: 3 km. Call for pickup!

Food & beverage: Café every day. Warm food can be pre ordered.

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STF Östersund Ledkrysset

+46 (0)680-102 84, denise@lillahotellet.se www.lillahotellet.se Distance: 400 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast and restaurant.

Nice and cozy rooms at low prices.

Åsarna Kolbackens Stugor & Vildmarkscafé

Hotel Zäta

+46 (0)687-300 56, vildmarkscafe.asarna@telia.com www.vildmarkscafe.se Distance: 400 m.

Food & beverage: Coffee and light lunch.

In our shop you will find goat cheese, cloudberry jam, smoked trout, smoked rain deer meat and souvenires and hand crafts!

Kvarnsjö Camp

+46 (0)682-220 16, info@kvarnsjocamp.com www.kvarnsjocamp.com Distance: 1 km.

Food & beverage: Breakfast, samdwiches and coffee.

Nice hiking trails, fishing and we have a boat available.

Åsarna Skicenter

+46 (0)687-302 30, info@asarnaskicenter.se www.asarnaskicenter.se Distance: 150 m.

Food & beverage: Yes, restaurant with full alcohol rights.

Hostel and outlet shop.

Östersund Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund

+46 (0)63-55 60 00, cl.ostersund@choice.se www.clarionostersund.se Distance: 400 m (Östersund West station).

Food & beverage: Yes! Full service hotel with restaurant, bar, relax and spa with pool and sauna.

Östersunds Stugby & Camping

+46 (0)63-14 46 15 ostersundscamping@ostersund.se www.ostersundscamping.se Distance: 2 km.

Food & beverage: Yes, near the camping.

Vandrarhemmet Rallaren

+46 (0)63-13 22 32 sventa_rallaren@hotmail.com, www.rallarens.se Distance: 150 m.

Food & beverage: Kitchen available for self-catering.

Cheep accomodation near train station and town centre!

Nya Pensionatet

+46 (0)63-10 33 10 info@ostersundledkrysset.se www.ostersundledkrysset.se Distance: 800 m (Östersund West station), 1 km (Östersund Central station).

Food & beverage: Breakfast and dinner of the day. Östersunds newest hostel.

+46 (0)63-10 20 05, info@nyapensionatet.se www.nyapensionatet.se Distance: 150 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast buffet.

+46 (0)63-51 78 60, info@hotel-z.se, www.hotel-z.se Distance: 800 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast buffet.

Hotell Älgen

+46 (0)63-51 75 25, info@hotelalgen.se www.hotelalgen.se Distance: 150 m.

Food & beverage: Yes. Near the station, nice rooms, calm naighbourhood and a good early breakfast!

Pensionat Björnen

+46 (0)63-10 74 73, info@hotelalgen.se www.pensionatbjornen.se Distance: 150 m.

Food & beverage: Yes. Nice guesthouse in a calm neighbourhood. Check-in and breakfast at Hotel Älgen just across the road!

Hotell Jemtlandia

+46 (0)63-51 73 35 bokning@hotelljemtlandia.se www.hotelljemtlandia.se Distance: 50–100 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast.

A central hotel with nice and cozy newly renovated rooms and hostel at offordable prices!

Hotell Jämteborg

+46 (0)63-51 01 01, bokning@jamteborg,se www.jamteborg.se Distance: 300 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast, restaurant, lobby bar and terrace.

Situated in calm surroundings in the centre of Östersund. The town shopping street just around the corner.

Vandrarhemmet Hjortronet

+46 (0)63-10 10 27, bokning@jamteborg.se www.jamteborg.se Distance: 400 m.

Food & beverage: Kitchen for self-catering.

All rooms have shower/WC and fridge. No bunk beds. Calm and central location.

Hotell Emma

+46 (0)63-51 78 40, info@hotelemma.com www.hotelemma.com Distance: 600 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast buffet and a restaurant in the building!

The hotel is located on the main shopping street of Östersund with restaurants, shops and nightlife close by. Welcome!

www.grandnordic.se

Jamtli Vandrarhem, STF

+46 (0)63-15 03 00 vandrarhemmet@jamtli.com www.jamtli.com Distance: 2,2 km.

Food & beverage: Yes, Jamtli café and Restaurant Hov. The hostel i situated at Jamtli Historie­ land.

Lit Rönngården

+46 (0)642-500 68 berithenriksson@compaqnet.se Distance: 6 km.

Food & beverage: Breakfast and pre booked food.

Living in 8-bed cabins.

Strömsund Camping Järvsand & Siberian Adventure’s Northern Sweden +46 (0)70-234 56 30, info@campingjarvsand.com www.campingjarvsand.com www.siberianadventure.com Distance: 30 km, bus transfer available*.

Food & beverage: Yes. Call us and we’ll pick you up at the station!

Hoting Hotell Hoting

+46 (0)671-104 55, www.hotellhoting.se Distance: 50 m.

Food & beverage: Yes. We serve a delightful lunch buffet every day 11 am until 6 pm.

Hoting Unlimited

+46 (0)671-100 70, +46 (0)70-681 14 68 info@hotingunlimited.se www.hotingunlimited.se Distance: 500 m.

Food & beverage: Restaurant.

Prices from SEK 595:-, Suite SEK 995:-.

Hotings Camping

+46 (0)671-102 48, hotingscamping@telia.com www.hotingscamping.se Distance: 150 m.

Food & beverage: Coffee and waffles.

Old Scandinavian museum!

Dorotea Doro Camping Lappland

+46 (0)942-102 38, reception@dorocamp.com www.dorocamp.com Distance: 0 m.

Food & beverage: Café with alcohol rights.

Nice and calm! Internet, sauna, souvenir shop, mini golf, childrens playground, canoe rental and bathing place. 1 km from town centre.

Hotell Borgafjäll

+46 (0)942-421 00, info@borgafjall.com www.borgafjallen.se Distance: 100 km, Bus transfer*.

Food & beverage: Lapplands best restaurant, White Guide.

Awarded architecture by Ralph Erskine.

Vilhelmina

Sorsele

Vilhelmina Kyrkstad

Sorsele Camping och Vandrarhem

+46 (0)940-398 86, tuby@vilhelmina.se www.sodralappland.se Distance: 500 m.

Food & beverage: Restaurant Hotel Wilhelmina and Café Vilhelmina Bakery 100 m.

Live in historical surroundings close to a museum, Lapp gallery and hand craft house. The reception is located in tourist information office.

Hotell Wilhelmina

+46 (0)940-554 20, info@hotellwilhelmina.se www.hotellwilhelmina.se Distance: 700 m.

Food & beverage: Bistro, lunch and à la carte restaurant.

Well renomated restaurant in White Guide, and Lapplands nicest view.

Saiva Camping

+46 (0)940-107 60, info@saiva.se, www.saiva.se Distance: 1300 m.

Food & beverage: Café.

Rent fishing equipment, canoes, bicycles, tennis court, mini golf and a bathing place with a jumping tower.

Lundqvist Rum & Stugmotell

+46 (0)940-102 64 info@lundqviststugmotell.se www.lundqviststugmotell.se Distance: 900 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast (pre ordered only).

Lilla Hotellet

+46 (0)940-150 59, lillahotellet@vilhelmina.com www.lillahotellet.vilhelmina.com Distance: 150 m.

Food & beverage: Dinner and pub.

A small and cozy hotel with a warm welcome.

Saxnäsgården Hotell & Konferens +46 (0)940-377 00, info@saxnas.se www.saxnas.se Distance: 90 km with bus directly to the entrance.

Food & beverage: Restaurant with café, bistro and à la carte.

Hotel and hostel in the mountain world.

Storuman Hotell Toppen

+46 (0)951-777 00, info@hotelltoppen.se www.hotelltoppen.se Distance: 300 m.

Food & beverage: Yes, open all day. Restaurant with a large terrace.

Highly situated in the pine forest close to the town centre.

Storumans Bad & Camping

+46 (0)951-143 00, storumanscamping@storuman.se www.storuman.se Distance: 500 m.

Food & beverage: No. Beatufly situated by the lake. Nice fishing waters and walking trails. Close to the town centre, shopping and good meals.

Hotell Luspen

+46 (0)951-333 80, luspenhotell@swipnet.se www.hotelluspen.se Distance: 50 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast.

Tärnaby Tärnaby Fjällhotell

+46 (0)954-104 20 reception@tarnabyfjallhotell.com www.tarnabyfjallhotell.com Distance: 120 km. (Busses directly from the station to the hotel).

Food & beverage: Yes. Nice and private hotel with the best location.

Hotell Laponia

+46 (0)952-101 24, info@lapplandskatan.nu www.lapplandskatan.nu Distance: 500 m.

Food & beverage: Grill and pizza 500 m.

Central but secluded.

Sorsele River Hotel

+46 (0)952-121 50, elenor@sorseleriverhotel.se www.sorseleriverhotel.se Distance: 200 m.

Food & beverage: Lunch buffet and à la carte restaurant.

Welcome to a nice and cozy hotel where you’ll feel at home!

Wäckerlin’s Bed & Breakfast ”Änglagård”

+46 (0)952-212 10 rosuwaeckerlin@hotmail.com www.aenglagard-gargnas.se Distance: 20 km (Blattnicksele).

Food & beverage: Pre ordered dinner.

B&B, Restaurant/Bar Änglagård.

Ammarnäs Geunja, Samisk Fjällgård

+46 (0)952-602 90, info@lapplandsafari.se www.lapplandsafari.se Distance: 90 km to the town of Ammarnäs. After that 7 km by boat, in a large and safe river boat.

Food & beverage: Yes, pre ordered.

Sleep in a teepee och in cabins with made beds.

Arjeplog

+46 (0)960-555 00, info@hotell-laponia.se www.hotell-laponia.se Distance: 800 m.

Food & beverage: Yes, Laponiakåtan Restaurant (in the hotel).

Lapplands largest hotel with restaurant, bar, spa, pool, sauna and so on.

Silvercross 45

+46 (0)70-644 28 62, silvercross45@telia.com www.silvercross45.se Distance: 1,5 km.

Food & beverage: 400 m.

Hostel and teepees.

Bicycle rental, TV/DVD in the rooms and wireless internet.

Slagnäs Camping

+46 (0)960-650 093 info@slagnascamping.com www.slagnascamping.com Distance: 0,8 km.

Food & beverage: No. Family friendly camping with horse ridiong. mini golf, childrens playground, sauna and internet. Rent a boat or canoe. Good fishing waters. Open all year around!

Moskosel Moskosel Camping

+46 (0)960-302 00 moskoselcamping@moskoselcamping.se www.moskosel.se Distance: 5 km, call us and we’ll pick you up at the station.

Food & beverage: Yes. Beatuful location by bathing place and a lake with good fishing.

Kåbdalis Kåbdalis Stugby

Hotell Lyktan, STF Vandrarhem

0961-612 10, info@hotellyktan-arjeplog.se www.hotellyktan-arjeplog.se Distance: 58 km*.

Food & beverage: Large breakfast buffet. Restaurant nearby (150 m).

Nice hotel situated in central Arjeplog.

200 m to the Silver Museum. Sauna, jacuzzi, billiards and table tennis.

Kraja Hotell

+46 (0)961-315 00, arjeplog@kraja.se www.kraja.se Distance: 58 km*.

Food & beverage: Yes. Nice rooms and genuine food from the northern Sweden.

Hornavan Hotell

+46 (0)961-777 100, info@hornvanhotell.se www.hornvanhotell.se Distance: 58 km*.

Food & beverage: Yes, for pre booked groups.

Fantastic views over Hornavan.

+46 (0)70-647 20 20, info@kabdalisstugby.se www.kabdalisstugby.se Distance: 400 m.

Food & beverage: Two restaurants during ski season (oct – may).

Jokkmokk Hotel Jokkmokk

+46 (0)971-777 00, info@hoteljokkmokk.se www.hoteljokkmokk.se Distance: 800 m.

Food & beverage: Buffet of the evening and à la carte with locally cooked game.

Natural scenery by the lake. Walking distance from town. Free luggage transport.

Hotell Vuollerim Gästgiveriet +46 (0)976-106 60, info@gastgiveriet.se www.gastgiveriet.se Distance: 42 km (Jokkmokk).

Food & beverage: Yes.

Rum i Jokkmokk

+46 (0)960-556 00, gielas@arvidsjaur.se www.gielas.se Distance: 1 km.

Food & beverage: No. Family friendly camping by the lake.

+46 (0)70-600 31 91, nindar@hotmail.com Distance: 1,2 km. Free transfer can be pre ordered.

Food & beverage: Kitchen for self-catering.

Near camping with a bathing place and water slides. Mini golf, free sauna and large playgrounds.

Lapland Lodge

Porjus

Arvidsjaur Camp Gielas

+46 (0)960-137 20, info@laplandlodge.eu www.laplandlodge.eu Distance: 700 m.

Food & beverage: Large breakfast buffet.

B&B with newly renovated rooms. Relax, sauna, jacuzzi and w-lan and more.

Arctic Colors Vandrarhem

+46 (0)70-242 28 12 alt. +46 (0)973-103 06 info@arctic-color.com www.arcitc-color.com Distance: 25 m.

Food & beverage: No. Bus transfer to Saltoluokta and Ritsem.

+46 (0)771-53 53 53

Gällivare Hotell Dundret

+46 (0)970-550 40, info@hotelldundret.se www.hotelldundret.se Distance: 200 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast.

Skogshotell

+46 (0)970-306 50, info@skogshotell.com www.skogshotell.com Distance: 8 minutes by car.

Free transport to and from the train station!

Food & beverage: Breakfast and warm meals.

Gällivare Bed & Breakfast

+46 (0)970-156 56, +46 (0)70-332 93 95 marita.johansson@telia.com www.bbgaellivare.se Distance: 15 min.

Food & beverage: Breakfast.

Lies in a calm residential area. All rooms have TV. WC in the hallway.

Stora Sjöfallets Fjällanläggning

+46 (0)973-400 70 info@storasjofallet.com www.storasjofallet.com Distance: 90 km Luspen, 100 km Porjus*.

Food & beverage: Yes, Restaurant with Lapp specialities.

We make your dreams come true right in the middle of Laponia and the great Sjöfallet Nationalpark!

Grand Hotel Lapland

+46 (0)970-77 22 90, info@ghl.se www.ghl.com Distance: 50 m.

Food & beverage: Restaurant and pub.

Stay in Gellivare

+46 (0)70-648 89 89, eltek1@hotmail.com Distance: 70 m.

Food & beverage: Breakfast.

Billard room, gym and conference.

Snowtrail Dog Camp

+46 (0)73-345 10 23, lotti@telia.com www.snowtraildogcamp.com Distance: 45 km.

Food & beverage: Yes.

Rum i Gällivare

+46 (0)970-107 71, +46 (0)70-175 57 08 rum.gallivare@passagen.se Distance: 1,2 km.

Food & beverage: No. Rooms with high standard.

Shower, WC, TV and fridge. Free transfer from train station.

10 minutes from town centre.

Kiruna Kiruna Vandrarhem

+46 (0)980-171 95, info@hotellcity.se www.logimaklaren.se Distance: 10 minuntes walking distance.

Food & beverage: Restaurant in the house, breakfast and kitchen for self-catering.

Hotell City is located in the same building! *Free bus transfer. Just show your Inlandsbanan card.

Inlandsbanan 27

Postal address: Grand Nordic, Box 561, 831 27 Östersund, Sweden

Grand Nordic Address for visitors: Östersund Railway station +46 (0)771-53 53 53, info@grandnordic.se www.grandnordic.se

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Welcome to our travel shop You can buy and collect your tickets here and choose between paying cash or using a card. In the shop you will find souvenirs from Inlandsbanan, as well as books and other nice, little items. Take the time to buy a souvenir, send a postcard or pick up a present for the folks back home. We can provide you with more information such as travel brochures and maps for the entire Inlandsbanan area. We are located in the left wing of Östersund railway station, entrance under the clock. Welcome!

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Grand Nordic AB.

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Mooi Reklambyrå.

Advertising sales: Säljstyrkan AB.

Photos:

Inlandsbanan – Sverker Berggren, Stefan Bohlin, Anna Frykman, Göran Granström, Erik Nordenström, Kai Uwe Och, Hans Rudi Stella, Jenny Åhgren. Hurtigruten – Nancy Bundt, Simen.G. Fangel.

Västerbottens Länsmuseum – Lekmarks samling.

Illustrations: Jimmy Engdahl.

Translation:

SkanText Gert Imbeck

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You can give a fixed amount to be used towards a ticket purchase, an Inlandsbanan Card or a package tour. The gift card is valid for two years and the recipient can choose when to use it. Please contact us so we can help arrange the best option for you. You can email us at info@grandnordic.se or phone +46 (0)771-53 53 53.

Keep your eyes open for Up North Up North will be published on our website in March 2011. You can read it, browse through it and otherwise take inspiration from it online, but if you prefer to have a printed copy you can order one via the website or by contacting our booking office.