Inlandsbanan travel brochure 2018

Travel Brochure 2018

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Welcome to Inlandsba – a fantastic journey through magnificent scenery If you have travelled with Inlandsbanan before, you know what a fantastic journey awaits you. If it’s your first time on the train, I will try to describe the feeling you get when you travel through the region of Norrland, where glittering lakes, babbling brooks, tall fir trees and exotic animals all contribute to the overall experience.

Inlandsbanan runs for 1,300 km from Kristinehamn in the south to Gällivare in the north and is a cultural treasure dating back more than a hundred years. If you’re in a hurry you can do the trip in two days, but I recommend stopping over along the railway so that you can get to know all the fantastic things that this sparsely populated region of Sweden has to offer.

Here you can find stillness, silence, magical views, fresh air and the midnight sun. We offer adventurous activities, hiking and biking trails, fantastic fishing waters and rich fauna. Attend one of the many festivals that take place annually along the railway and enjoy the rich cultural life and learn about Sami history. Hop on one of the buses going up to the mountains to explore further up the mountain chain. Or just enjoy the scenery outside your train window and unwind to the rhythmic sound of the train wheels on the tracks, allowing you to recharge your batteries before returning to the daily routine.

Stop over for a few days and go fishing, hiking or cycling. Go foraging for berries and mushrooms in August and visit museums, historic farmsteads and open air museums. Try our local delicacies and have a 2

chat with local residents. You will cross the Arctic Circle during your journey.

On the train, Inlandsbanan’s own train hosts are on hand to guide you along the railway. If you’re lucky, the driver of your railcar might be a Riksspelman, a Swedish master folk musician. Inlandsbanan’s staff are there to help you and make sure you have an unforgettable trip. Stay in everything from four-star hotels to tents – discover your own little piece of Norrland. We like to show off our region!

New for this year is the Wilderness Train, which is described in more detail on page 18. The brochure also contains information about our various packages and about the Inlandsbanan Card. You choose how you want to travel. You can also customise your own package, we are happy to help!

We hope to meet you on board this summer!

Eva Palmgren Acting head of Destination Inlandsbanan

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Package holidays for all the senses This year we offer a bigger choice of package holidays than ever before: there are packages for families, adventurers, nature lovers, seafarers, train enthusiasts and travellers who prefer to travel with a tour leader.

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The Wilderness Train returns

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In the early 1990s, Inlandsbanan operated a service called the Wilderness Train. This year we are bringing back this concept in the form of an exclusive package tour from Stockholm to Gällivare.

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Discover Sweden!

Harstad

This is Inlandsbanan

Narvik Övre Soppero

Kiruna Svappavaara

Bodø

Stora Sjöfallet

Malmberget

Porjus

ircle

Övertorneå

Hemavan

Klimpfjäll

Dorotea Alanäs

Ulriksfors

Föllinge

Åre Enafors

Ramsele

Dvärsätt Frösön

Hede

Röjan

Sveg

Höljes

Charlottenberg

All roads lead to Inlandsbanan

By air: If you want to start your journey further north, travelling there by air is an option. There are airports in e.g. Östersund, Vilhelmina, Storuman, Arvidsjaur, Gällivare and Kiruna.

By car: If you want to drive to Inlandsbanan, most stations have long-stay car parks.

Contact the local Tourist Information Centre for more information.

Djurås

Nora

Kristinehamn

Bengtsfors Ed

Karlskoga

Degerfors

Säffle

Åmål

Uddevalla

Trollhättan Skövde

Kinna

Varberg

Gislaved

Oskarström

Halmstad

Laholm Båstad

Höganäs

Sävsjö

Värnamo

Falkenberg

Ängelholm

Nässjö

Skillingaryd

Helsingborg

Markaryd

Ryd

Tingsryd

Karlshamn

Landskrona

Sölvesborg

Kristianstad

Lund

Malmö Tomelilla Trelleborg

Ankarsrum

Västervik

Hultsfred

Oskarshamn

Högsby

Fårösund

1,300 km, Kristinehamn – Gällivare.

The journey takes at least two days (one way).

Burgsvik

Nybro

Borgholm

Kalmar

Färjestaden

Grönhögen

Karlskrona Ronneby

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Byxelkrok

Hässleholm

Perstorp

Nynäshamn

Oxelösund

Valdemarsvik

Lenhovda

Hovmantorp

Knäred

Nyköping

Gamleby

Vimmerby

Vetlanda

Växjö

Örkelljunga

Norrköping

Virserum

Ljungby

Stockholm

Södertälje

Flen

Åtvidaberg Kisa

Åseda

Torup

Norrtälje

Söderköping

Tranås

Svenljunga

Hallstavik Edsbro

Linköping

Mjölby

Jönköping

Borås

Örebro

Finspång

Boxholm

Gränna Ulricehamn

Göteborg

Kungsbacka

Hjo

Tidaholm

Falköping

Alingsås

Kungälv

Mölndal

Motala

Vänersborg

Märsta

Trosa

Mariestad

Lidköping

Rimbo

Eskilstuna

Arboga

Katrineholm

Askersund

Mellerud

Uppsala

Hallstahammar Köping

Frövi

Lövstabruk Östhammar

Sala

Hallsberg

Laxå

Lysekil

Tierp

Avesta

Västerås Enköping

Storfors

Kil

Karlstad

Strömstad

Älvkarleby

Säter Hedemora

Filipstad Hällefors

Gävle

Hofors

Fagersta

Nykroppa

Arjäng

Borlänge

Sandviken

Ludvika

Sunne

Arvika

Bergby

Ockelbo

Falun

Grangärde

Hagfors

Bollnäs

Svärdsjö

Stöllet Sågen •

Harmånger

Hudiksvall

Lingbo

Rättvik

Vansbro

Gnarp

Söderhamn

Mora

Malung

Torsby

Bergsjö

Furudal

Öje

Oslo

Ljusdal

Edsbyn

Älvdalen

Orsa

Örnsköldsvik

Härnösand

Järvsö

Älvho Sälen

Mellansel

Sundsvall

Stöde

Ramsjö

Hamra

Holmsund

Kramfors

Kårböle

Fågelsjö

Umeå

Liden

Ytterhogdal

Tandsjöborg

Vännäs

Nordmaling

Solleftea

Sörtjärn Överhogdal

Lillhärdal

Lövånger

Vindeln Robertsfors

Fredrika

Björna

Näsåker

Ånge

Rätan

Skellefteå

Skelleftehamn

Hällnäs

Åsele

Boliden

Hoburg

The Inlandsbanan railway line runs through seven provinces: Värmland, Dalarna, Härjedalen, Hälsingland, Jämtland, Ångermanland and Lapland.

Simrishamn

Ystad

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Kalix

Luleå

Piteå

Lycksele

Bjurholm

Östersund

Brunflo Hackås Fåker Svenstavik Bräcke Åsarna Vemdalen

Bastuträsk

Boden

Jävre

Jörn

Norsjö

Junsele

Häggenås Lit

Krokom

Vålådalen

Meselefors

Hoting

Strömsund

Särna

As of 25 June 2018, it will be possible to board the train for Kristinehamn in Gothenburg, and also to disembark there.

Gunnarn

Vilhelmina

Gäddede

Idre

There is also a train service from Stockholm to Östersund and a night train from Stockholm to Gällivare.

Kristineberg

Risbäck

Älvsbyn

Glommersträsk

Malå

Storuman

Tännäs

By train: There are train services from southern and central Sweden to Inlandsbanan, or more specifically, to Kristinehamn or Mora.

Slagnäs Arvidsjaur

Blattnicksele

Jämtlands-Sikås

Töre

Vidsel

Sorsele

Trondheim

Överkalix

Kåbdalis Moskosel

Tärnaby

Valsjöbyn

Pello

Arjeplog

Laisvall Ammarnäs

Our dedicated train hosts will be on hand onboard the train to assist you and to take your meal and coffee orders. They will also do their best to help you with any requests for practical support.

Pajala

Jokkmokk

Mo I Rana

The train hosts are very knowledgeable and provide a commentary on the places, attractions and scenery along the railway line.

They don’t accompany you to your accommodation or on excursions, but are always on hand onboard the train.

Tärendö

Gällivare

Kvikkjokk

Arctic C

Vittangi

Fjällåsen

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Karungi Haparanda

Local produce along the railway Good food is an important part of the experience on your journey. The train stops for meals and coffee breaks, allowing you to discover authentic Norrland artisan foods, meet the local population and stretch your legs.

The food is prepared on site and the restaurants base their dishes on locally produced ingredients. This is a chance for you to try some of the specialities of inland Sweden: e.g. salmon, moose, reindeer, freshly smoked char, souvas, flatbread, cloudberries, etc.

You choose what you would like from the menu on board the train and the train host takes your order in plenty of time so that the food is ready for you when we arrive. You pay the food supplier directly. Don’t forget to state if you have a food allergy and to bring along the meal voucher you received from the train host when placing your order.

In the timetable you can see where, when and for how long we stop.

You can buy coffee/tea, drinks, water, cakes, biscuits, bread, simple sandwiches and other snacks on the train.

Do have a look at Inlandsbanan’s own logo products in the on-board shop. The shop also offers a selection of souvenirs that you can either buy and take away immediately, or we can arrange to have them sent to your home address.

Sensational discoveries Inland Sweden is a firework of exquisitely beautiful nature experiences, delicious food culture, historic sites and opportunities for exciting activities.

Some sights and experiences are especially closely associated with Inlandsbanan.

It is a spectacle that is most visible in the darkness of winter, and the display looks like coloured curtains or rays in blue, green, red or purple.

You can see the midnight sun between 5 June and 6 July north of the Arctic Circle. The further north you are, the longer the midnight sun is visible. For most of the summer you can also enjoy the light summer nights, when it never gets dark.

You cross the geographic Arctic Circle just south of Jokkmokk. The train makes a brief stop here.

Wild animals are a common sight along the railway track. We travel through landscapes that are home to our four predators: the bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine. These are shy animals but it is possible to catch a glimpse. You will probably see some reindeer, maybe even moose, and with a little bit of luck some rare birds of prey and owls.

The varied landscape is particularly evident when you travel in a northerly direction over a distance of 1,300 kilometres. Inlandsbanan passes through as many as 7 vegetation zones and the landscape shifts from deciduous forest in the south to coniferous woodland and bogs in the north.

You will also come across unique Sami culture in the land of the midnight sun. Ancient traditions are being kept alive and can be seen in the art, food, reindeer husbandry and ordinary daily life of present-day Sami.

The Northern Lights or auroras are light displays that you have the greatest chance of seeing during the winter near either the South or North Pole. In the northern hemisphere we call these displays the Northern Lights and they occur when rays of particles from the sun reach our atmosphere.

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INLANDSBANAN CARD

Sweden’s only rail pass Boil coffee over an open fire, go fishing, keep an eye out for moose, cycle along forest paths or camp out in a tent under the midnight sun.

The Inlandsbanan railway is lined with myriad adventures in glorious scenery. The Inlandsbanan Card entitles you to two weeks and 1,300 kilometres of experiences.

Many exciting places and experiences await you in inland Sweden. There is something here for everyone, and the Inlandsbanan Card lets you plan your own adventures.

Stay in a hotel or hostel or at one of the many excellent campsites right next to or adjacent to the Inlandsbanan railway.

More and more people are looking for active holidays and are keen to try the nature experiences and physical activities that are available along the railway: hike in a land without roads in the Vindelfjällen mountains, catch a trout in the rich fishing waters in Sorsele, or go riding or kayaking. Cyclists are spoilt for choice, with many destinations along the railway offering great opportunities for off-road and road cycling.

See our website for tips, inspiration and links to places and destinations along the railway and the activities they have to offer.

QUICK FACT: The Inlandsbanan Card entitles you to unlimited travel for two weeks.

Price: SEK 1,995.

Seat reservation: To be sure of getting a seat on the train, we recommend reserving a seat for a fee of SEK 50 per section of the route.

Discounts: Two children aged 15 and under travel free when accompanied by an adult, young persons aged 16–25 and students receive a 25% discount and pensioners receive a discount of 10%.

Hop on a mountain bus or bike to travel further afield Inlandsbanan has many stations along the railway but if you want to travel further afield, we suggest taking your bike along on your journey or catching a mountain bus to travel deeper into the mountains.

You can reserve a space on the train for your bike if you want to explore inland Sweden on your own and you want to make sure you can bring your bike.

We collaborate with Länstrafiken in many counties along the railway, which means that holders of the Inlandsbanan Card are able to use the card on several bus routes in inland Sweden. Visit our website for up-to-date information on the bus routes which accept your card.

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Package Tours For our package tours we have selected the best of what Inlandsbanan has to offer so that you can sit back and take it easy. Travel, accommodation and selected activities are included. You will have plenty of opportunities for tailoring the packages according to your own interests since the packages do not include a tour leader and the itineraries include plenty of free time.

Detailed itineraries, dates and prices are available on inlandsbanan.se

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PACKAGE TOURS

An exciting journey through inland Sweden

Discover Inlandsbanan

The package

includes

a nine-day jour ney of discove ry through inland Sweden, from Mora to Gällivare: 4 idyllic tow ns and moun tain landscapes 4 places of cultural and historic interest 4 nature an d wilderness experiences 4 local food specialities

Inlandsbanan takes you to some of the most interesting places in Sweden’s diverse interior.

The journey begins in Mora and takes you all the way up to Gällivare in Lapland. On the way you will have an opportunity to admire Zorn’s paintings in Dalarna and to travel through time and space at Jamtli in Östersund. Further north you can learn about Sami culture and marvel at the magnificent unspoilt nature of the World Heritage Site Laponia. You will cross the Arctic Circle and witness the midnight sun with your own eyes.

The journey is packed with exciting wilderness experiences and the local food specialities of inland Sweden provide an additional flourish. Be prepared for a journey for all the senses.

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE PACKAGE

Gällivare

Arvidsjaur Vilhelmina

Day 1 | Arrival in Mora

Östersund

Welcome to Mora and the start of your journey with Inlandsbanan. You make your own way to Mora, which is in a beautiful location by Lake Siljan, in the heart of Dalarna province. Please let us know when you book your holiday whether you need help with booking a connecting train. For most of the summer the package tour can also start one day earlier, in Kristinehamn. Please see our website for more information and up-to-date travel dates.

Mora

Kristinehamn

Day 2 | Mora, Dalarna’s treasure Today you have time for a visit to Zorngården or the Zorn museum (admission included), the Vasa Ski Race museum or a walk along the beautiful Lake Siljan before the train departs. In the afternoon, the journey on Inlandsbanan takes you through the county of Härjedalen. You are now entering wild forests where bears roam free. In the evening, as we approach Östersund, the county town of Jämtland, the railway runs along Lake Storsjön, home to the legendary monster.

Day 3 | Full day in Östersund, the summer city Östersund is a true summer city, offering a large variety of attractions and activities in the summer.

You could take a walk to the heritage museum Jamtli, where you will see people and places from days gone by. Entry is included. Or perhaps you would prefer to discover the city on your own on a bike hired from Östersund municipality? Enjoy your bike ride! You can also take the bus to Frösö to see the church and Sommarhagen, the composer Peterson-Berger’s house, where you can admire the magnificent views. For dinner, we recommend you try one of the city’s many outdoor restaurants.

Route and overnight stops

The package starts with overnight accommodation in Mora or Kristinehamn. Your trip on Inlandsbanan starts the following day.

For available departure dates, please visit inlandsbanan.se or contact us.

PRICE PER PERSON Mora, incl. return journey, 8 nights

Day 4 | Travel on Inlandsbanan to Arvidsjaur

Adult, shared double room

SEK 9,990

Today the journey takes you through Jämtland and Ångermanland into Sweden’s largest region, Lapland. In Storuman we travel past the unusual station house, which is a listed building. In Sorsele we make a brief stop in order to visit the Inlandsbanan museum, where we get an insight into how the railway was built more than 100 years ago. In the afternoon you arrive in Arvidsjaur, where we recommend you visit the hotel spa for a relaxing time after a day spent travelling.

Child, extra bed

SEK 4,995

Single room supplement

SEK 2,050

Kristinehamn incl. return journey, 9 nights Adult, shared double room

SEK 10,590

Day 5 | Gällivare, Inlandsbanan’s most northerly destination

Child, extra bed

SEK 5,295

The afternoon is free to spend as you like and a visit to the Sami church town Lappstaden is a must.

In the afternoon, you climb aboard Inlandsbanan once more and just before the train reaches Jokkmokk, you cross the Arctic Circle, where the train makes a brief stop. The route to Gällivare takes you through the World Heritage Site Laponia. After arrival in Gällivare, a guided tour is included.

Single room supplement

SEK 2,450

For other prices, please contact reservations.

PRICE INCLUDES

Day 6 | Full day in Gällivare, the mining city

• Travel with Inlandsbanan, including Inlandsbanan Card and seat reservations.

Gällivare, the most northerly destination on Inlandsbanan, offers a myriad of interesting attractions and exciting activities. Guided tours of the mines in the area start at the Tourist Information Centre, right next to the train station, where the welcoming staff are able to give you lots of tips on what do in one day in Gällivare.

• Accommodation in a medium standard hotel, number of nights as above, shared double room with shower/WC, incl. breakfast.

Day 7 | Southbound Inlandsbanan and Vilhelmina Today we head south, towards Vilhelmina. The landscape really does look different seen from the ‘other’ direction. Shortly before the train arrives in Vilhelmina, our final stop for the day, we stop for dinner at the multi-award-winning artisan food producer Martin at Bergmans Fisk. Do take this opportunity to buy a few delicacies to bring back home!

Day 8 | Vilhelmina, city of culture In Vilhelmina you have enough time to visit both the heritage museum and the church town before the train departs in the afternoon for your southbound journey to Östersund. Your journey takes you through Strömsund municipality, where the landscape of lakes and mountains was the inspiration for Beppe Wolgers’ film, Dunderklumpen, among others.

Day 9 | Östersund - Mora After an early breakfast, the journey ends with the last section southwards back to Mora.

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• Entrance to Zorngården or the Zorn museum in Mora.

• Entrance to Jamtli in Östersund.

• Guided tour in Gällivare.

• Guides on Inlandsbanan.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS • Cancellation insurance SEK 200.

• Connecting trains.

Excursions and activities can vary during the season. For hints and tips for activities, please visit the websites for the respective destinations.

Book your package holiday in good time.

Limited number of places available.

We reserve the right to make changes.

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PACKAGE TOURS

The best of two worlds

Inlandsbanan and Hurtigruten

The package

includes

a nine-day trip by rail and sea under the light of the midnight sun: 4 mountain air and sea b reeze 4 unique sc enery crowne d by the World Heritag e Site Laponi a 4 traditiona l culture exp eriences 4 fabulously beautiful fjord s

Combine the Swedish wilderness with one of the world’s most beautiful sea voyages, Hurtigruten.

This package holiday combines the historic and unique travel routes of two countries and lets you breathe in mountain air and sea breeze on the same trip. On your journey north, you travel through unspoilt nature and the World Heritage Site Laponia, with mountains, lakes and rapids.

You travel through a Sami cultural landscape, inhabited since the Ice Age. On your journey south, the venerable Hurtigruten takes you past Lofoten and along the fabulous Norwegian fjord coast down to Trondheim.

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE PACKAGE

Harstad

Gällivare

Arvidsjaur

Trondheim

Day 1 | Arrival in Mora

Östersund

You make your own way to Mora, where the package tour begins with an overnight stay. You can arrive at any time since the only thing planned for the day is accommodation in a comfortable hotel. If you arrive early, there are plenty of things to do, from cultural events to excursions. See visitdalarna.se or the Tourist Information Centre for tips and up-to-date events. Please let us know when you book your holiday whether you need help with booking a connecting train.

Mora

Day 2 | Inlandsbanan from Mora to Östersund Your departure on Inlandsbanan is in the afternoon, which means that after a long, delicious hotel breakfast you have plenty of time for a visit to Zorngården or the Zorn museum, where admission is included. Later, you take your seat on the train for the first stage of your journey on Inlandsbanan. The waterfalls Storstupet and Helvetesfallet are two timber floating locations of old and the train slows down here to allow you to admire the dramatic scenery.

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From Östersund the journey continues northward towards Lapland, Sweden’s largest region. You travel past deep forests, rapids and distant mountains. This is also reindeer country so don’t be surprised if you see reindeer, moose and bears along the track. In Arvidsjaur we recommend you visit the hotel spa for a relaxing time after a day spent travelling.

Day 4 | From Arvidsjaur to Gällivare and the midnight sun The morning is free for you to spend as you wish. A visit to the Sami church town Lappstaden in the centre of Arvidsjaur is a must. This is the world’s largest and best preserved Sami church town, comprising some 80 huts and cottages dating from the late 1700s. In the afternoon, the train departs, crossing the Arctic Circle on the journey north. You travel through part of the World Heritage Site Laponia, which has mountains, lakes, delta landscapes, ancient forests and several glaciers. This is a Sami cultural landscape, inhabited since the Ice Age and home to a rich variety of flora and fauna.

After arrival in Gällivare, a guided tour is included.

Day 5 | From Gällivare to Harstad, via Narvik The journey continues on the Malmbanan railway, taking you past Kiruna, the town that is currently being relocated, towards Abisko national park with Kebnekaise mountain. Soon you reach the border with Norway and after a scenic journey you arrive in Narvik. From Narvik the journey continues by road to the harbour town of Harstad, the entry point to the beautiful Lofoten.

Day 6 | Hurtigruten and Lofoten

Route and overnight stops

The package starts with overnight accommodation in Mora. Your trip on Inlandsbanan starts the following day.

For available departure dates, please visit inlandsbanan.se or contact us.

PRICE PER PERSON Mora, incl. return journey, 8 nights Adult, shared double room

SEK 15,990

Child, extra bed

SEK 7,995

Single room supplement

SEK 4,950

For other prices, please contact reservations.

PRICE INCLUDES • Travel on Inlandsbanan, including Inlandsbanan Card and seat reservations.

• Six nights accommodation in a medium standard hotel, shared double room with shower/WC, incl. breakfast.

• Two nights onboard Hurtigruten, shared inside cabin incl. breakfast.

• Train journey Gällivare–Narvik.

• Train journey Trondheim–Östersund.

• Transfer Narvik–Harstad.

• Entrance to Zorngården or the Zorn museum in Mora.

• Guided tour in Gällivare.

In the morning you step onboard Hurtigruten, which has been operating a service along the Norwegian coast for over 100 years. The ship turns around in the Trollfjorden fjord, giving you an 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 ashore to have a look around. Hurtigruten arranges many exciting excursions that you can join.

• Guides on Inlandsbanan.

Day 7 | Hurtigruten and the Helgeland coast

• Unspecified outside cabin on Hurtigruten SEK 1.000.

Today you will cruise along the Helgeland coastline, which features more than 1,000 islands and numerous fishing hamlets. In the morning you cross the Arctic Circle on your way south and you can see the “Seven Sisters” – seven beautiful peaks that are 1,000 metres high.

Day 8 | Trondheim and return to Sweden When you wake up you will be in Trondheim, where you can visit the beautiful Nidaros Cathedral and the fishing harbour Ravnkloa before the train to Östersund leaves in the afternoon.

Day 9 | Östersund–Mora After breakfast in the hotel, Inlandsbanan takes you back to Mora.

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OPTIONAL EXTRAS • Cancellation insurance SEK 200.

• Full board on Hurtigruten SEK 1,900.

• Connecting trains.

Excursions and activities can vary during the season. For hints and tips for activities, please visit the websites for the respective destinations.

Book your package holiday in good time.

Limited number of places available.

We reserve the right to make changes.

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Prehistoric culture, flavours and mysticism

Taste of Lapland

The package

includes

a unique eigh t-day train jour ney from Östersund to Gällivare includ ing: 4 exciting fla vours for all the senses 4 insight in to Sami cultu re 4 vast plains and the World Heritage Site Laponia 4 visit to Ájt te, the Swed ish Mountain an d Sami Museu m

This is a trip for anyone who is interested in food and flavours, nature experiences and Sami culture.

Open your senses and come with us to the land of the midnight sun and the Sami to find out about the people, the food, the crafts and the history.

You will hear powerful stories about love for the reindeer, the hard life and ancient traditions that are still being kept alive. Båtsuoj Sami centre is one of many gems awaiting you along the way.

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE PACKAGE

Gällivare Arjeplog Jokkmokk Arvidsjaur

Day 1 | Arrival in Östersund

Östersund

Welcome to Östersund, the county town of Jämtland province and the place where your journey with Inlandsbanan begins. Please let us know when you book your holiday whether you need help with booking a connecting train.

Mora

Day 2 | Holiday in Östersund A whole day of new experiences awaits in Östersund. If you want to find out about Sami culture already at this stage of the journey, pay a visit to Jamtli museum and perhaps the handicraft boutique Gaupa. In the afternoon, the city’s own guide will take you for a food walk around Östersund’s restaurant quarter, complete with information and anecdotes about Swedish party and bar culture.

The walk includes five courses in five different places, including cheese and chocolate tastings.

Day 3 | Båtsuoj Sami Centre Today it is time for the first stage of your journey on Inlandsbanan and the train heads north, past Ströms Vattudal. Look out over vast forests and lakes teeming with fish. Inlandsbanan now enters Sweden’s largest region, Lapland. In Slagnäs, the journey continues with a short transfer to Båtsuoj Sami Centre, where you can experience Sami life with all your senses. You will be invited into a traditional Sami hut to enjoy a Sami meal while listening to entertaining stories. From Båtsuoj the coach takes you to Arjeplog, a place that really reflects Sami heritage. It is also one of the smallest municipalities in Sweden in terms of number of inhabitants.

Day 4 | Excursions in Arjeplog

Route and overnight stops

The package starts with overnight accommodation in Östersund. Your trip on Inlandsbanan starts on day three.

For available departure dates, please visit inlandsbanan.se or contact us.

PRICE PER PERSON Östersund, incl. return journey, 7 nights Adult, shared double room

SEK 11,900

The day begins with a short walk through the centre of Arjeplog, with stories about life in the town today and some historical anecdotes. This is followed by a visit to the Silver museum, where the silver of the Sami glitters in the blue vaults of the Silver Hall. The tour ends with lunch. We return to Inlandsbanan via Arjeplog’s low mountain Galtispuoda, which on a clear day affords 360 degree views over a radius of 140 km. The view is exceptional and highly recommended. Shortly before the train reaches Jokkmokk, you cross the Arctic Circle – the border to the Land of the midnight sun.

Child, extra bed

SEK 5,950

Single room supplement

SEK 2,000

Day 5 | Mountain and Sami culture in Jokkmokk

• Travel on Inlandsbanan, including Inlandsbanan Card and seat reservations.

You have nearly a whole day to visit attractions in Jokkmokk. You will experience a tasting performance involving stories, images, songs and unique tasting experiences with an emphasis on foods foraged in the wild. After that we recommend a visit to the Swedish Mountain and Sami Museum Ájtte (entry included) and Jokkmokk Alpine Garden, where you can study the mountain flora. In the early evening, the journey on Inlandsbanan continues through the national park and World Heritage Site Laponia to the terminus in Gällivare. After arrival in Gällivare, a guided tour is included.

• Seven nights’ accommodation as above in a medium standard hotel, shared double room with shower/WC, incl. breakfast.

Day 6 | Gällivare

• Guided tour of Arjeplog incl. lunch, visit to the Silver Museum and coach trip to Galtispuoda mountain.

Gällivare has culture and beautiful scenery. You could visit Europe’s largest copper mine, Aitik, or go for a hike on Dundret mountain. Do visit gellivarelapland.se or the Tourist Information Centre for more tips and inspiration.

For other prices, please contact reservations.

PRICE INCLUDES

• Food walk with five course meal in Östersund.

• Visit to Båtsuoj Sami Centre, incl. light Sami meal.

• Tasting performance in Jokkmokk.

• Entrance to Ájtte, the Swedish Mountain and Sami Museum in Jokkmokk.

Day 7 | Inlandsbanan to Östersund

• Guided tour in Gällivare.

Following an early breakfast, we continue our journey on Inlandsbanan, heading south, towards Östersund. The scenery really does look different seen from the “other direction”.

• Guides on Inlandsbanan.

Day 8 | Journey home

• Cancellation insurance SEK 200.

The journey ends with a delicious breakfast in the hotel.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS • Connecting trains.

Excursions and activities can vary during the season. For hints and tips for activities, please visit the websites for the respective destinations.

Book your package holiday in good time.

Limited number of places available.

We reserve the right to make changes.

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Cross-border rail adventure

Trains, trains and more trains

The package

a ten-day jour

includes

ney of discove ry through the Land of th e Arctic Circle : 4 fascinatin g landscapes in two countries 4 one of the most beautiful railway journeys in E urope 4 cities, fjord s, mountains and national park s 4 plenty of tim e to explore Scandinavia

Welcome to one of Europe’s most beautiful railway journeys, taking you through the enchanting landscapes of two countries. The perfect round trip for those who want to experience cities, fjords, mountains and national parks in both Sweden and Norway.

During the ten-day trip you have plenty of time to see and enjoy what Scandinavia has to offer.

Starting in Mora, you gradually make your way past the magnificent Norwegian lakes and mountains to Bodø and Narvik.

From northern Norway the journey heads south through Sweden, via the spectacular Abisko National Park and beautiful Lapporten mountain pass, before Inlandsbanan takes you back south to Mora.

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QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE PACKAGE

Narvik

Bodö

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY Day 1 | Mora by Lake Siljan

Gällivare

Trondheim Östersund

Welcome to Mora and the start of your journey with Inlandsbanan. You make your own way here – if you need help with booking a connecting train, please let us know when you book your holiday.

Mora is in a beautiful location by Lake Siljan, in the heart of Dalarna province. Everyone can find cultural events and excursions to suit them in Mora.

Mora

Day 2 | Inlandsbanan from Mora to Östersund Today you have time for a visit to attractions such as Zorngården or the Zorn museum, the Vasa Race Museum or a beautiful walk along Lake Siljan. In the afternoon you take your seat on the train for the first stage of your journey on Inlandsbanan. The waterfalls Storstupet and Helvetesfallet are two timber floating locations of old and the train slows down here to allow you to admire the dramatic scenery. In Orsa Finnmark and Härjedalen you come close to the wilderness as you travel through forests where bears roam free. In the evening, the last stretch of the journey for the day takes you along Lake Storsjön as we approach Östersund, the county town of Jämtland.

Day 3 | Östersund and Jamtli Östersund by Lake Storsjön offers a multitude of activities and attractions. The package includes admission to the award-winning museum Jamtli, where different eras of Swedish history are brought to life. During peak season you might even find yourself playing a part in the performance. Enjoy the exhilarating views across Östersund, Lake Storsjön and the mountains from Arctura, or keep a lookout for the legendary Lake Storsjö monster. Why not finish the day with a visit to one of the city’s many outdoor restaurants?

Starting location and overnight stops

The package starts with overnight accommodation in Mora. Your trip on Inlandsbanan starts the following day.

For available departure dates, please visit inlandsbanan.se or contact us.

PRICE PER PERSON

Day 4 | From Östersund to Trondheim on the Mittbanan and Meråkerbanen railways

Mora, incl. return journey, 9 nights

Today’s journey takes you into Norway via the well-known ski resorts Åre and Storlien. In Trondheim you have time for a visit to both the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral and the fishing harbour Ravnkloa.

Day 5 | From Trondheim to Bodø on the Nordlandsbanen railway In the morning you embark on the Nordlandsbanen railway line, which runs from Trondheim in the south to Bodø in the north. On this beautiful train journey, you discover the magnificent scenery of northern Norway, featuring both lakes and mountains. This railway has been called one of the most beautiful railway journeys in Europe. Before reaching the terminus in Bodø, you cross the Arctic Circle for the first time on this trip.

Adult, shared double room

SEK 12,990

Child, extra bed

SEK 6,495

Single room supplement

SEK 2,890

For other prices, please contact reservations.

PRICE INCLUDES • Travel on Inlandsbanan, including Inlandsbanan Card and seat reservations.

• Accommodation as above in a medium standard hotel, shared double room with shower/WC, incl. breakfast.

Day 6 | Bodø to Narvik by coach

• Entrance to Jamtli in Östersund.

Today you can choose to take either the morning or afternoon coach from Bodø to Narvik. The coach trip takes you through small mountain passes and pretty villages, along fjords and through tunnels. A 25-minute ferry trip takes you across Tysfjorden fjord, surrounded by mountain peaks.

• Train journey Trondheim–Bodø.

Day 7 | Ofotbanan and Malmbanan to Gällivare

• Train journey Östersund–Trondheim.

• Travel by coach from Bodø to Narvik, including ferry crossing.

• Train journey Narvik–Gällivare.

By midday you are back in Sweden. Once you’ve crossed the border between Norway and Sweden, your journey takes you through Abisko National Park and the Lapporten mountain pass to Gällivare, the most northerly station on Inlandsbanan, where you arrive in the afternoon. In the evening a guided tour is included in Gällivare.

• Guided tour in Gällivare.

Day 8 | Gällivare to Arvidsjaur on Inlandsbanan

• Cancellation insurance SEK 200.

Today you take the southbound Inlandsbanan to Arvidsjaur. You cross the Arctic Circle once more, this time just south of Jokkmokk. The Swedish landscape here is very different from the one you saw on the way north and comprises mostly bogs, lakes and forests. In Moskosel you have time to visit the Navvy museum (Rallarmuseet). We recommend a visit to the church town Lappstaden in Arvidsjaur, our final destination for the day.

• Connecting trains.

Day 9 | Arvidsjaur to Östersund on Inlandsbanan

Book your package holiday in good time.

Limited number of places available.

If you don’t have time to visit the church town Lappstaden the day before, then try to do so in the morning. The train for Östersund departs immediately after lunch. At the first planned stop in Sorsele you have time to visit the Inlandsbanan Museum.

• Guides on Inlandsbanan.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Excursions and activities can vary during the season. For hints and tips for activities, please visit the websites for the respective destinations.

We reserve the right to make changes.

Day 10 | Östersund to Mora After breakfast in the hotel, the train departs for the last stage of the journey back to Mora.

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PACKAGE TOURS

Create your own adventure

Your own favourites

The package a holiday tailo

includes

red to you and your interests:

4 t hree night s’ accommo dation – or more if yo u prefer 4 infinite nu mber of com binations possible 4 a dventures ch o

sen by you

4 chance to re

alise your dre

ams

This is a holiday of possibilities, put together by you according to your interests. It is an opportunity to realise your dreams and experience adventures specially selected by you.

Inlandsbanan is a 1,300 kilometre string of activities. Combine your train journey with stop-offs for mountain hikes, fishing or riding, before continuing your journey on Inlandsbanan.

Have a good look at the various destinations and pick out the things they have to offer. Let your imagination guide you!

You decide how many nights you want to spend in hotels, but you must book a minimum of three nights. You have two weeks from the day of departure to discover inland Sweden.

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INSPIRATION FOR A CUSTOMISED ADVENTURE

QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE PACKAGE

If you would like to explore all of Inlandsbanan but have only a few days to spare, a return journey between Kristinehamn and Gällivare that includes just three nights’ accommodation lets you do just that. Spend the first night in Östersund, the second in Gällivare and the third and final night back in Östersund.

Maximum adventure Unlimited number of days We can create a package for an unlimited number of days if you want to explore all of Inlandsbanan and have plenty of time to spare!

Family | Time together Along Inlandsbanan there are plenty of things to do and discover for all the family. For instance, if you are looking for a holiday for five nights then you could start in Mora with a visit to Tomteland, after which you could continue to Orsa Grönklitt for a visit to Björnparken bear park and Rovdjurscenter predator centre. You could then travel to Svenstavik in the hope of catching a glimpse of the Lake Storsjö monster before staying the night in Östersund. There is so much for a family do to and see here that we recommend staying for two nights. Further north you might like to try fishing and cycling in the Hemavan mountains.

Hiking | Explore the mountains Your Inlandsbanan Card entitles you to free travel on selected regional bus routes into the mountains.

See inlandsbanan.se for current routes that are perfect for combining with a hike. Start the trip with Inlandsbanan and a couple of overnight stays before choosing a mountain destination which you can reach by bus. Go hiking for a few days or a week and then return to Inlandsbanan to continue your trip.

Cycling | Active holiday This package lets you design your own trip to create the perfect rail-bike combination. Start the trip with Inlandsbanan and an overnight stay. Choose a bike-friendly destination or cycle next to the rail track for a while before getting back on the train later on. You can of course take your bike along on the train but you must book a space in advance.

Several destinations along the railway offer bike hire if you don’t want to bring your own bike.

It might be worth knowing that you can break off your journey at any time to spend a few days hiking, for instance, before continuing your journey with Inlandsbanan. The Inlandsbanan Card, which is included in the package, is valid for 14 days and can be extended for another 7.

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Arjeplog

Jokkmokk

Arvidsjaur Sorsele Storuman Dorotea

Your own favourites is a package holiday that lets you decide how long you want your trip to last and which places you want to visit. Below are some suggestions for different holiday combinations but these are just a small selection and you are completely free to pick and choose as you like.

Inlandsbanan Express Cover the entire railway in just a handful of days

Gällivare

Vilhelmina

Strömsund Östersund Sveg Fågelsjö Mora Vansbro

Svenstavik Ljusdal Orsa

Hällefors & Grythyttan Kristinehamn

Inlandsbanan railway and possible locations for overnight stops

Departure date: 11 June – 19 August Before booking, please decide where you want to book accommodation and for how many nights.

PRICE PER PERSON Price per person incl. 3 nights’ accommodation Adult, shared double room

SEK 5,990

Child, extra bed

SEK 2,995

Single room supplement

SEK 960

Price per person incl. 5 nights’ accommodation Adult, shared double room

SEK 6,990

Child, extra bed

SEK 3,495

Single room supplement

SEK 1,620

Price per person incl. 7 nights’ accommodation Adult, shared double room

SEK 7,990

Child, extra bed

SEK 3,995

Single room supplement

SEK 2,280

For other prices or a different number of overnight stays, please contact reservations.

PRICE INCLUDES • Travel on Inlandsbanan, including Inlandsbanan Card and seat reservations.

• Accommodation as above in a medium standard hotel, shared double room with shower/WC, incl. breakfast.

• Guides on Inlandsbanan.

OPTIONAL EXTRAS • Cancellation insurance SEK 200.

• Connecting trains.

Excursions and activities can vary during the season. For hints and tips for activities, please visit the websites for the respective destinations.

Book your package holiday in good time.

Limited number of places available.

We reserve the right to make changes.

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New this year

The Wilderness Train returns!

Package inc

ludes

a six-day, all-i nclusive trip fro m Stockholm to Gällivare, includ ing: 4 steam trai n and other tr ansport 4 culture an d history 4 dining ca rw

ith white tab

lecloths 4 u nique tastin g experiences on board and al ong the way

For one week this summer, Inlandsbanan in cooperation with the Railway Museum offers a unique and exclusive train holiday, starting in Stockholm and finishing in Gällivare. Part of the journey will be operated by steam train. Passengers travel by classic train in comfortable passenger carriages and there is an on-board bar and restaurant.

Good food is an important part of the package, and on certain days during the journey you will be able to dine on board the train in the dining car while enjoying spectacular views over a beautiful lake.

On other days the train stops at various well-known restaurants. The tasting performance by Eva Gunnare in Jokkmokk is a unique and memorable experience, involving lots of local specialities.

In addition to an unforgettable journey through Sweden, the train stops along the way to enable you to discover the rich cultural offerings of inland Sweden. We visit Fatmomakke church town and take in a study visit to a local food producer. The trip ends in Gällivare, where you can choose how to spend the rest of your holiday. Perhaps you would like to visit Icehotel 365 in Jukkasjärvi or see the mines in Gällivare and Kiruna?

The Wilderness Train is an old favourite – a train journey under this theme operated in the early 1990s and we have now developed the trip and made it even better. We’d like you to join us – this is a journey you don’t want to miss!

FACTS: Exclusive 5-day package holiday incl. one-way train journey Stockholm–Gällivare, accommodation in medium standard hotel for 5 nights, full board and excursions.

Overnight stays in Mora, Östersund, Vilhelmina, Arvidsjaur and Jokkmokk.

Start: Stockholm. When: week 27, Monday 2 July – Saturday 7 July 2018. Price: see inlandsbanan.se

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Fishing packages for everyone

TrainTrip fishing The fantastic fishing opportunities along Inlandsbanan have received a publicity boost thanks to the popular TV series Destination Fishing, which filmed four episodes here in summer 2017.

Whatever your ability, age and budget, everyone can go fishing and enjoy the magnificent natural landscape in Norrland. Catch different fish in different types of waters and use Inlandsbanan to travel to and between the different fishing waters.

The TV programme showed surface fishing for hake in the delta-like Lake Handsjön in Jämtland and drift fishing for grayling in the Piteälven river. You can find lots of interesting fishing packages on inlandsbanan.se. If you buy an Inlandsbanan Card, you can enjoy unlimited travel by train for two weeks and visit one or more fishing places.

FACTS: Regardless of previous fishing experience, you will find something to suit you among the many fishing packages on inlandsbanan.se.

Start: optional along the railway. Price for one Inlandsbanan Card: SEK 1,995/person.

The cost of accommodation, food and fishing is not included. The duration of the trip depends on which package(s) you book.

TRAINTRIP FISHING

North to South Inlandsbanan takes you to a unique cultural environment, stopping at many fascinating places along the way. During this five-night package tour you visit Gällivare, Jokkmokk, Vilhelmina and Östersund. The package gives you plenty of scope to plan your days yourself.

The journey starts in the northern mining town of Gällivare. Regardless of whether you are interested in adventure or peace and quiet, you can be sure of finding what you are looking for here.

In Jokkmokk you can go shopping for lovely arts and crafts, eat carefully prepared food with local connections, and visit the beautiful Alpine Garden. In Vilhelmina, the walks along the shore of Lake Volgsjön and around Lake Baksjötjärn are very popular.

Do visit Kyrkstaden (Church town) and Vilhelmina museum. Östersund is the city on the shore of Lake Storsjön. Visit the open air museum Jamtli, hire a bike or visit some of the city’s many outdoor restaurants for a delicious meal.

FACTS: Discover the diverse Swedish landscape and the fascinating towns of inland Sweden, from Gällivare in the north to Mora in the south.

Start: Gällivare Price from: SEK 7,490 incl. Five nights’ accommodation, travel on Inlandsbanan, entrance to Ájtte in Jokkmokk and Jamtli in Östersund.

Bushcraft with Inlandsbanan More and more people are looking to nature for relaxation and adventure as an antidote to the stresses or mundanities of everyday life. On this trip you learn bushcraft skills and relax through outdoor activities.

Together with Wilderness Life in Auktsjaur, outside Arvidsjaur, we offer an unforgettable trip to the forests of Lapland, where you can enjoy a break from everyday life and also learn useful outdoor skills.

The adventure starts as soon as you step on board the train in Östersund, where a wilderness guide will join the tour. The programme is tailored to the participants’ experience.

FACTS: The real adventure is experiencing the forest and nature, while also learning about survival, fishing, navigation and receiving many hints and tips.

Start: Östersund Price: see inlandsbanan.se

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Gems along Inlandsbanan – from the South to the North 1

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Kristinehamn – Picasso statue

The Zorn museum in Mora is one of Sweden’s most popular art museums. The museum is dedicated to Anders Zorn (1860– 1920) and boasts the world’s largest collection of works by the artist.

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Östersund – Jamtli

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If you are interested in finding out more about the Lake Storsjö Monster then the interactive Lake Storsjö Centre in Svenstavik is the right place for you.

A museum unlike any other! Jamtli comprises a museum building with exhibitions and an open air museum with historic farm buildings where actors bring history to life. This summer the first permanent branch of Nationalmuseum in Stockholm will open at Jamtli.

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Vilhelmina – Kyrkstan The picturesque Church Town area is home to a youth hostel, local heritage museum, handicrafts building, Sami gallery, art gallery and general store.

Sorsele – Älvkungen The vessel Älvkungen was originally built to transport mail, goods, animals and essential goods to the people living in the mountains.

Today, visitors can enjoy trips on the Vindelälven river in the newly built Älvkungen.

Hoting

5 Östersund

Svenstavik 4

Fågelsjö 3

Mora 2

Slagnäs – Båtsuoj During a visit to the Svensson family in Båtsuoj, you can find out about Sami traditions and learn about the importance of the reindeer.

Enjoy some culinary delicacies while seated on reindeer skins around the warm open fire in the tent.

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Arvidsjaur – Lappstaden 10

The Lappstaden settlement in Arvidsjaur dates back to the 1600s and is a well-preserved Sami church town.

It is one of the conservation areas in Norrbotten.

Hoting – Ivars Bilmuseum This motor museum houses one of the most distinguished collections of vintage cars in Europe.

Arctic Circle

7 Vilhelmina

Fågelsjö – Gammelgården Bortom Åa

Svenstavik – Storsjö Monster Centre

Jokkmokk

Slagnäs 10 Arvidsjaur Sorsele 8 9

Mora – Zorn

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The 15 metre statue is one of the largest Picasso artworks of its kind in the world. There is an exhibition building nearby and guided tours are available during the summer.

Part of the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingeland UNESCO World Heritage. In 1910 the owners left their old farmhouse and moved into a new building with modern furniture, leaving everything they owned behind in the old house.

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12 Gällivare

1 Kristinehamn

Jokkmokk – Ájtte 11 Swedish Mountain and Sami Museum Ájtte is the main museum for Sami culture, a special museum for the flora and culture of the mountain range and an information centre for tourists.

Gällivare – Dundret

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Dundret mountain is located just three kilometres from the centre of Gällivare. The view from the mountain is fantastic and you can see 1/11 of the area of Sweden from the top, including the Sarek mountains and Kebnekaise mountain.

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PHOTO: ASAF KLIGER

DESIGN: ALE X HAW & ADIT YA BHAT T

EVERYTHING DIFFERENT

SUMMER OUTSIDE - WINTER INSIDE The adventure doesn’t have to end at the railway stop.

Hop off Inlandsbanan in Gällivare and continue 70 miles north to meet winter in the midst of summer. At ICEHOTEL in Jukkasjärvi ice cold experiences await inside – while the midnight sun shines outside. www.icehotel.com

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A-Z of travel tips

ACCESSIBILITY

LUGGAGE

The railbuses have space for wheelchairs but there may be difficulty embarking and disembarking. The onboard toilets are not suitable for disabled people. Please contact us when booking your holiday and we will try to find a good solution together. Guide dogs for visually impaired passengers travel free of charge.

You take care of your own luggage during the journey. We recommend travelling light, ideally choosing a small, wheeled bag or a backpack.

There is limited space for luggage on the trains.

ACCOMMODATION There is a vast choice of accommodation along Inlandsbanan, ranging from hostels to nice hotels. See our website, www.inlandsbanan.se, for suggestions.

For information and bookings, please contact the establishments directly or choose a package holiday that includes accommodation.

Remember that it might be a good idea to book in advance at certain times, for instance during the Midsummer weekend and during the month of July, when many people are going on holiday.

Advance booking is also recommended when larger events take place, such as the Storsjö Cup football competition in Östersund in the first week of July and the Storsjöyran music festival during the last weekend of July, also in Östersund. Mora attracts a lot of visitors, as does Gällivare, so it’s also a good idea to book accommodation in advance in these places.

You are responsible for making your own way between your accommodation and Inlandsbanan. Some hotels offer to transfer your luggage.

ACTIVITIES, SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Most destinations offer cultural activities, outdoor recreation, hiking, museums, sightseeing, restaurants, etc. You can plan and book these activities yourself or we can do it for you if you prefer. The local tourist information offices can provide additional, up-to-date information.

Remember that opening hours may vary, please see the websites for the respective destinations for up-to-date information.

PETS Pets are welcome on board if they stay on the floor by seats 37–60.

RAILBUS On Inlandsbanan you travel by railbus. These run on the railway between Mora and Gällivare in the daytime. You cannot move between the coaches when the train is moving.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL/TRAVEL GUARANTEE We recommend you read the terms and conditions of travel that are included with your booking confirmation. These cover the agreement between travellers and the tour operator in respect of rights, obligations and liability.

See www.inlandsbanan.se for complete terms and conditions of travel.

We have lodged the required travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet, the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency.

TOUR LEADER You act as your own tour leader on most package tours and make your own way to and from your accommodation and activities using the maps provided with the package tour documentation. The train hosts are on hand to assist you onboard the train.

TRAFFIC INFORMATION

BIKES You can bring your bike along on Inlandsbanan. You should book a space for your bike in advance and the charge is SEK 100 per railway section.

On the Kristinehamn–Mora stretch the bike can be brought along on the train if there is space. For this section of the railway the cost is SEK 60, payable in cash on the train.

BOOKING YOUR TRIP WITH INLANDSBANAN For bookings and information, please call +46 (0)771 53 53 53, visit our website inlandsbanan.se or send us an email on book@inlandsbanan.se

CAR PARKING Please contact the local tourist information offices for information on car parking by the railway stations along Inlandsbanan.

FOOD AND DRINK We only sell coffee and a small assortment of snacks on the train, which is why the train stops for meals and coffee breaks along the way. The train host takes your orders from a menu available on the train. You can then enjoy your food in the restaurant or café or take it away to eat on the train.

There is a daily service on the sections Mora–Östersund–Gällivare between 11 June and 19 August. Between 25 June and 19 August Inlandsbanan and Tågab collaborate on operating a train service between Kristinehamn and Mora. For more information, see the respective timetables.

TRAIN HOSTS Our train hosts on board the train handle tickets and food and coffee orders. They provide information on the scenery, attractions and activities.

They are happy to answer your questions and help make your trip a memorable experience.

TRAVEL CONNECTIONS Try to leave plenty of time when booking connecting travel to and from Inlandsbanan. Trains and buses tend to run on time but delays can occur.

We are happy to provide suggestions and to book connecting trains for a booking fee.

TRAVEL TO INLANDSBANAN All roads lead to Inlandsbanan. From Stockholm you can easily travel by train to Kristinehamn, Mora, and Östersund, and there is a night train to Gällivare. From 25 June, travellers can embark on the train to Kristinehamn in Gothenburg and they can also return by train to Gothenburg.

Travellers can also travel to Inlandsbanan by car or air. See page 4 for more information.

HOLIDAYS AND SEASONAL OFFERINGS Activities and attraction opening hours are largely planned around the period when most Swedes take their summer holidays, between the end of June and early August. Please contact the respective destinations for up-to-date information.

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Timetable 2018* Daily 11/6–18/8 2018

Daily 11/6–19/8 2018 km

Station

0 0 5 13 64 82 89 102 133 136 176 185 198 211 219 229 239 254 275 284 294 306 320 321

Mora Strand 14.45 Mora Station 14.51 Vattnäs X Orsa 15.05 Älvho 15.50 Lillhamra X Tandsjöborg X Fågelsjö 16.20 Bäckedal X Sveg 16.54 Ytterhogdal 17.27 Överhogdal Hbdg 17.37 Sörtjärn 17.46 Nederhögen X Röjan 18.05 Kvarnsjö X Åsarna 19.11 Svenstavik C 19.27 Hackås X Fåker 19.57 Tandsbyn X Brunflo 20.18 Östersund C 20.32 Östersund V arr 20.35

Dep

Stop

50 min

ÖSTERSUND–MORA Daily 11/6–19/8 2018 km 0 1 15 27 37 46 67 82 92 102 110 123 136 145 185 188 219 232 239 257 308 316 321 321

Station

Dep

Östersund V 08.30 Östersund C 08.37 Brunflo 08.48 Tandsbyn X Fåker 09.09 Hackås X Svenstavik C 09.37 Åsarna 09.51 Kvarnsjö X Röjan X Nederhögen X Sörtjärn 10.29 Överhogdal Hbdg 10.38 Ytterhogdal 10.48 Sveg 11.26 Bäckedal X Fågelsjö 12.15 Tandsjöborg X Lillhamra X Älvho 12.47 Orsa 13.32 Vattnäs X Mora Station 13.47 Mora Strand arr 13.54

GÄLLIVARE–ÖSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND–GÄLLIVARE

MORA–ÖSTERSUND

Stop

Daily 12/6–19/8 2018

km

Station

0 1 2 28 38 62 80 98 115 135 165 167 187 188 220 222 244 247 271 312 349 361 384 404 420 440 448 473 521 545 583 639 645 653 693 746

Östersund C 07.30 Östersund V 07.37 Jamtli X Lit 08.06 Häggenås X Munkflohögen X Jämtlands Sikås 08.48 Hallviken X Ulriksfors 09.18 Lövberga X Hoting Camping X Hoting 10.04 Dorotea Camping X Dorotea 10.24 Meselefors Camping X Meselefors 10.53 Vilhelmina 11.13 Vilhelmina Norra 12.09 Vojmån X Storuman 13.04 Sandsjönäs X Blattnicksele X Sorsele 14.26 Buresjön X Slagnäs 14.56 Renviken X Avaviken X Arvidsjaur 15.50 Moskosel 16.31 Varjisträsk X Kåbdalis 17.23 Polar Circle 18.20 Jokkmokk 18.30 Vaikijaur 19.16 Porjus 19.54 Gällivare arr 20.44

Dep

Stop

50 min 5 min 20 min

10 min

10 min 40 min

KRISTINEHAMN–MORA

20 min

From 0 16 28 40 65 73 111 131 146 192 235 256 297

Gällivare 08.00 Porjus 08.40 Vaikijaur X Jokkmokk 09.36 Polar Circle 09.49 Kåbdalis 10.35 Varjisträsk X Moskosel 11.57 Arvidsjaur 12.59 Avaviken X Renviken X Slagnäs 13.42 Buresjön X Sorsele 14.33 Blattnicksele X Sandsjönäs X Storuman 15.32 Vojmån X Vilhelmina Norra 17.15 Vilhelmina 17.20 Meselefors 17.39 Meselefors Camping X Dorotea 18.08 Dorotea Camping X Hoting 18.32 Hoting Camping X Lövberga X Ulriksfors 19.14 Hallviken X Jämtlands Sikås 19.44 Munkflohögen X Häggenås X Lit 20.26 Jamtli X Östersund V 20.57 Östersund C arr 21.00

Dep

Stop

5 min 30 min 20 min

20 min

40 min

Daily 25/6–19/8 2018** Operated by Tågab

Station

Dep

Göteborg Kristinehamn Nässundet Storfors Nykroppa Grythyttan Hällefors Ställdalen Grängesberg Ludvika Borlänge C Leksand Rättvik Mora Station

07.45 10.33 10.47 10.56 11.07 11.23 11.31 11.59 12.12 12.26 12.56 13.25 13.42 14.08

*A different timetable applies 25/6-30/6 and 12/8-19/8, see inlandsbanan.se/en/travel/timetables

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Station

0 53 94 100 107 163 201 225 273 298 306 326 342 362 385 397 434 475 499 502 524 526 558 559 579 581 611 631 648 666 684 708 718 774 745 746

MORA–KRISTINEHAMN

Daily 25/6–19/8 2018* Operated by Tågab km

km

km

Station

0 Mora Station 41 Rättvik 62 Leksand 105 Borlänge C 151 Ludvika 166 Grängesberg 224 Hällefors 232 Grythyttan 257 Nykroppa 269 Storfors 281 Nässundet 297 Kristinehamn Towards Göteborg arr

Mon-Fri

Sat

Sun

14.49 15.15 15.33 16.08 16.42 16.52 17.30 17.36 18.00 18.10 18.19 18.33 21.25

14.49 15.15 15.33 16.08 16.46 16.55 17.41 17.47 18.04 18.14 18.23 18.37 21.35

14.49 15.15 15.33 16.08 16.39 16.49 17.34 17.40 18.00 18.10 18.19 18.33 21.35

**A different timetable applies 25/6-29/6 and 13/8-17/8, see inlandsbanan.se/en/travel/timetables

KEY X Train stops for boarding and disembarking

Food or coffee stop

Sight worth seeing

NOTE THAT WE OPERATE DIFFERENT TIMETABLES DEPENDING ON DATES. * NOTE: This is a preliminary timetable

Return address: Destination Inlandsbanan, Box 561, SE-831 27 Östersund, Sweden

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