Grand Nordic UpNorth

2009

Up North The travel magazine ma azine for Inlandsbanan

Samis and their ancient cultural heritage AWARD-WINNING WILDERNESS CHEFS IN AMMARNÄS IDEAS FROM

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IN SEARCH OF THE STORSJÖ MONSTER HOW TO BE GREEN QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT INLANDSBANAN’S TRAINS

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Welcome to Inlandsbanan We are proud to report that travelling on Inlandsbanan is becoming ever more popular and that the number of passengers is increasing each year. Many people have discovered the advantages of the freedom offered by holidays on the railway. Some choose our package tours, so that everything from the train travel to hotels and activities can be booked and organised in advanced, while others prefer to travel independently with an Inlandsbanan Card, which allows unlimited travel on Inlandsbanan for 14 days. One special feature of Inlandsbanan is our train hosts who are always available onboard to help you and to tell you more about the places along the railway; another is our stops for food – when you can enjoy delicious local cuisine. These features help to make the journey something truly special. Please contact us or visit our website if you would like to find out more about what Inlandsbanan has to offer. You can also go online to order our brochure with details of our different packages.

Up North is the travel magazine you have in your hands. In it we want to give you a taste of the interesting places, people, activities and accommodation you will find along the railway. As well as giving you some useful information, we also hope you will find the magazine an agreeable way of passing the time. Have a good journey – and happy reading!

Regards Anna Frykman, head of marketing at Inlandsbanan

BOOK YOUR JOURNEY You can make a booking or order a brochure from the Inlandsbanan booking office, Grand Nordic on tel: +46 (0)771-53 53 53, info@grandnordic.se, www.grandnordic.se

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CONTENTS 6 >> Reindeer and heritage Discover Sami culture at Båtsuoj, where this ancient culture is still alive and well. Lotta Svensson, herself a Sami, explains why people come here from all over the world.

16 >> Time to act green How will climate change impact on winters, plants and animals? Andreas Gyllenhammar gives us his forecast for climate change from a global perspective.

30 >> In deep water What is hiding in the depths of Lake Storsjön? Research at Svenstavik aims to get to the bottom of the mystery of the Storsjö Monster. Susanne Kindström tells us how.

11 >> Map of Inlandsbanan From north to south.

12–38 >> Municipalities along the railway Ideas for sightseeing and activities.

40 >> Events A selection of what is happening

42 >> Accommodation along the railway From castles to tents.

50 >> The driver’s corner The driver answers some of the most asked questions.

51 >> Timetable Departures and stops.

Published by: Grand Nordic AB, tel: +46 (0)771-53 53 53, info@grandnordic.se, www.grandnordic.se. Production: Syre, www.syre.se.

Photos: Inlandsbanan – Anna Frykman/Kai-Uwe Och/Patrik Trädgårdh, Max Alm-Norell, Tommy Andersson, Erik Blomquist, Lena Håkansson, Solveig Håkansson, Paul Peter Kappest, Christer Olofsson, Staffan Widstrand, JHT – Tommy Andersson/Klas Fritzon/Tina Stafrén, Gällivare – Nadja Dahlgren/Anna Johansson, Jokkmokk – Jan Gustavsson/Riverworks, Arjeplog/Arvidsjaur – Carl-Gustaf Lindström/Peter Manner/Kent Norberg, Sorsele – Håkan Lundström/Leopold Sjöström, Storuman – Andreas Johansson/Duncan Kemp/Curt Mönch/Roland Nilsson/Stefan Wallgren, Vilhelmina – Magnus Ström, Dorotea kommun, Strömsund – Tommy Andersson/Svante Harström/ Ove Hemmendorf/Strömsunds turism, Östersund – Tommy Andersson/Jamtli, Berg – Erik Blomquist/Mia Eriksson/Thomas Hejdenbäck, Härjedalen – Henry Jonasson, Ljusdal – Annika Eriksson, Orsa – Kola Productions/Orsa Grönklitt/Siljan Turism, Mora – Krister Larsson, Vansbro – Tuva Bergman/Gunnar Lindholm, Kristinehamn, Storfors & Filipstad – Pernilla Andersson/Andreas Hylthén/Lasse Kaipiainen/Bengt-Olof Löf/Eva Wiklund/Mats Öhman.

Cover photo: “Before the Wedding, Ammernäs” from the book “När dom andra sover” by writer and photographer Christer Olofsson. The book is reviewed on page 9.

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Printing and repro: Turbin AB. Printed on environmentally friendly paper.

We are not liable for any changes that may arise after the brochure has been printed, for printing errors nor for any price increases outside our control, such as foreign exchange fluctuations, devaluations and any other force majeure.

Festival along the Railway 8–30 June THIS SUMMER it is once more time

for the Inlandsbanan Festival which for the third year running is being organised by the cultural association Kulturföreningen Inlandskult from Arvidsjaur headed

by Johan Piribauer. It is a travelling cultural and music festival, where artistes join the rail coaches and there are events at different places along the railway line during June.

In previous years, there have been five musical evenings, but this year the association expects there to be even more. Johan’s hope and dream is to arrange performances in every municipality along Inlandsbanan. He has been an Inlandsbanan travel enthusiast since his childhood.

“From as early as I can remember, we used to take the rail coach from Arvidsjaur to see grandma in Tjappsåive,” he says.

When Johan was 11 he asked for just one thing for Christmas: ten tickets for journeys between Arvidsjaur and Jokkmokk.

“I spent the whole spring on rail coaches,” he adds.

Johan Piribauer is a musician himself and tours in Sweden and abroad, either solo or with a band.

In the past he has played at stations in Arvidsjaur and Moskosel.

“I believe that there have been more than 1,000 concerts for passengers on Inlandsbanan since 1994,” he adds.

Read more about the festival at www.inlandsbanefestival.se.

Discover the hidden Sweden INLANDSBANAN RUNS from Kristinehamn in the south to Gällivare in the north. The total length of the journey is 1,300 km – packed with opportunities to explore the Swedish interior either independently or as part of a package tour. 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 own interests and preferences. You spend the days travelling on the train and get off to eat and sleep.

• The 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 in our brochure which you can order from us.

• If you would rather explore Inlandsbanan independently then try the Inlandsbanan Card. The card is valid for 14 days and you plan your own route, where you will stop and for how long.

• You might prefer just to travel on a few sections of the railway in which case you can buy tickets for individual journeys.

We are happy to help you find the option that suits you best.

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

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Part of Swedish History DURING THE 19TH CENTURY English companies began to express an interest in setting up and running railway lines in Sweden. In the 1850s, the Swedish state therefore decided to establish a state-owned railway network to control the expansion of railways. Inlandsbanan was the last large state railway construction project in Sweden. Work on the railway began over 100 years ago in 1907. The project was completed in 1936 when the last nails were hammered into the track at Kåbdalis. We will stop if there is time to look at the commemorative stone and to think about all the navvies who sweated over the construction of Inlandsbanan.

INLANDSBANAN TIMELINE 1894 The idea of a western north-south railway link in Norrland was raised by Axel Rappe, the chief of the general staff. He wanted to create a transport route from the Swedish interior to Norrbotten that could be an alternative to the more vulnerable line near the coast.

1897 Parliament discussed the idea of a railway link in inland Norrland for the first time.

1907 Idea of a railway link from Lake Vänern in the south to Norrbotten in the north begins to take shape.

Parliament decides to build the first section. Autumn 1907, work begins on the first section: the 125-km Östersund–Ulriksfors link.

1911 Work begins on the next stage between Ulriksfors and Volgsjön – or Vilhelmina as it is known today.

Trains begin operating on the first section of the railway line between Östersund and Häggenås on October 10th.

1912 The go-ahead is given for the Sveg–Brunflo section.

1917 The decision is taken to build the Vilhelmina–Gällivare stretch.

1916–1918 The state buys the private railways between Sveg and Lake Vänern, thus creating the Kristinehamn– Gällivare section of the railway.

1937 After 30-years’ construction, Inlandsbanan is declared open on 6th August with a large celebration in Kåbdalis (between Arvidsjaur and Jokkmokk), where the rails from the northern and southern sections met. The line was officially opened by Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf. The total cost of construction was SEK 136 million, including SEK 26 million for buying the private railway lines.

1939 Outbreak of Second World War. Sweden mobilises and Inlandsbanan is used to transport Swedish conscripts.

Between 1940 and 1943 German soldiers are transported between Trondheim and Narvik via Östersund, Arvidsjaur and Gällivare.

1950–1970s Following the end of the Second World War large sections of the Swedish railway network (including Inlandsbanan) have problems with profitability. The first

closures along the railway line begin. In 1966 the secondary track between Sveg and Hede is closed. In 1969 passenger services come to an end on the Mora–Lesjöfors section. Almost 25% of the Swedish railway network is closed.

1990–1991 The Social Democratic government proposes a savings programme that would mean ending passenger services on Inlandsbanan and running replacement bus services. High profile protests from individuals, associations, municipalities and county governors forces the newly elected non-Socialist coalition to review the future of Inlandsbanan.

1992 A proposal for the “new Inlandsbanan” is put forward; parliament decides that the railway line should remain in state ownership and that the company Inlandsbanan AB (IBAB), set up by the 15 municipalities from Mora to Gällivare, should have the right to use the railway.

2003 A separate company is set up for tourist services. It is called Turism AB, but later changes its name to Grand Nordic. The municipalities of Kristinehamn, Vansbro, Storfors and Filipstad become shareholders in the company.

Travelling with Children INCREASING NUMBERS of

families with children are beginning to appreciate the joys of travelling on Inlandsbanan. One reason is the freedom it gives families. You can stop off when you want to enjoy fun activities together. There is lots to choose from, so everyone in the family will gain something from the journey. Experiences range from going on inspection trolleys, shooting the rapids, visiting elk farms and reindeer centres, to meeting a Sami family, feeding reindeer and maybe sleeping under reindeer skins in a traditional Sami tent. Nature is also full of magnificent experiences that cost nothing, such as sleeping in tents, hiking and, in some places, fishing.

You can feel free to move around during the journey and it is actually quite OK “to have ants in your pants”. There is always something happening on the train, there are stops for food and drink and stops to look at interesting sights along the way. If you are lucky you might be able to meet the engine driver when the train is stationary. Families particularly appreciate the fact that two children under the age of 16 travel free with each fare-paying adult.

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Where truth and legends become living history People come here from all over the world – either to confirm their view of Sami culture or to gain fresh insights. They are interested, eager to learn and well read. Above all they have one thing in common – they appreciate taking a break from everyday life. At the Båtsuoj Sami Centre you can discover knowledge, old traditions and real-life reindeer.

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otta Svensson has looked closely at her Sami heritage and created an experience for the international market capturing the heart and soul of Sami life. This is the simplest way of describing the authenticity of the experience.

According to Lotta, many visitors from afar bring along their preconceptions of the Sami people – they are wonderful preconceptions of a people dressed in national costumes with reindeer. She wanted to add practical information to this picture: information about how Samis live today and about how they used to live.

Place for knowledge Båtsuoj is built at her parents’ home and is a reconstruction of a settlement including all buildings. Together with her family, she runs the Sami village and sometimes they take on extra staff. Her husband keeps reindeer and so part of the practical experience is based around reindeer husbandry, the reindeer as individuals and their influence on the Sami culture.

“It is important for us to communicate meaningful knowledge. Everything we do is built around documented facts and research about Sami culture and history. We are working with researchers at the Silver Museum in Arjeplog to develop the Sami village by adding new and interesting sections. It seemed obvious that we should approach this in a professional manner backed by research.

One example of an interesting fact we have come across in research reports is that Samis used to toast inner tree bark, which is high in selenium and minerals, to eat. This was not because of famine, but formed a normal part of the diet and was eaten with reindeer milk in much the same way as cornflakes are eaten today,” said Lotta.

Currently there are plans with the Silver Museum to recreate a sacrificial site on the other side of the lake to show how such a site would have looked. Naturally, Shamanism, a Pagan religion, played a role in this.

Spirituality Shamanism was practised until the end of the 16th century after which Christianity became ever more dominant up until the 20th century. It has been claimed that Samis had no religion of their own. However, Sami folk beliefs have survived in many different ways.

Death, the living, spirits and the spiritual are central to these beliefs. Respect for and being able to read nature are also important; this includes knowledge of herbs used for healing. The degree to which people are aware of these things on a day-to-day basis varies from family to family. Some people do not want to know about such things, while for others they form an important part of daily life.

Lotta herself is interested in herbal medicine and has been learning about the subject all her life. She believes in the existence of both theoretical and subconscious intelligence.

“My intelligence is subconscious”, she says. “Some roles often inspire confidence in others and today’s wise7

Wilderness chef of the year 2008 The prestigious competition to find this year’s wilderness chef took place for the fourth year with the award going to the chefs Maria Lekberg and Ulf Johansson from the hostel STF Ammarnäs in southern Lapland. The competitors have to prepare food in challenging conditions such as cold, over an open fire or with limits on the ingredients that can be brought along.

The competition is organised by the green tourism association Ekoturismförening and AB Måltidsupplevelser in Grythyttan. Judges included Carl Jan Granqvist, who explained that the judges were looking for professional, accomplished cooking with a clear, well presented and accessible concept reflecting the local area. Granqvist added that Ulf and Mia are highly skilled chefs, they worked well together, were well organised and maintained high standards of food hygiene. They considered both the internal and external wellbeing of their guests, producing dishes that were both suitable for the occasion and based around local ingredients. The food was then served along with good stories.

men and women are people to whom others feel able go with their worries.

Often it is a case of listening to your body so it can tell you what it needs.

Today people feel more able to contemplate and talk about their feelings.”

To retain and renew The idea of taking Sami culture forward to the future seems to have been successful. In the 14 years since Båtsuoj was set up visitor numbers have increased steadily from 500 to around 5,000 a year. Lotta thinks that it is important to display all aspects of Sami culture. It is not just about reindeer, but also 8

about the language, handicrafts and the belief system. Each element is an important part of the complete picture.

“Many of our visitors return year after year, and others come because they have heard about us from former guests. At the same time as we are trying to preserve and explain our history we are also working continuously to develop and to renew ourselves,” Lotta concludes.

Båtsuoj Skogssamecentrum Tel: +46 (0)960-65 10 26 www.batsuoj.se

The winning menu comprised a lunch of griddled bread with traditional Swedish mushroom soup and dried elk and a three course dinner of suovas (smoked reindeer meat) marinated in whiskey served on a bed of rocket leaves with a chanterelle mushroom omelette; char fried in butter with a Chablis sauce served with almond potatoes, chanterelle mushrooms and sugar peas; followed by speciality pancakes with mountain cloudberries and praline crème fraiche.

Ammarnäs Wärdshus/ Fiskecentrum organise riding and fishing excursions in the Vindelfjällen mountains, where guests can enjoy delicious culinary experiences for all the senses. www.ammarnasfi shing.com Tel: +46 (0)952-60 200 You reach Ammarnäs by taking Inlandsbanan to Sorsele and then changing to the local bus service. Ring +46 (0)771-100 110 for travel information or visit www.tabussen.nu.

Eco-tourism is growing – Nature’s Best leads the way

Ola inside a reindeer pen in Vinklumpen, from the book “När dom andra sover”. The picture on the front cover of Up North is also taken from this book.

“När dom andra sover” published by Gullers Förlag The photographer Christer Olofsson was not satisfied with taking a few snapshots during reindeer sorting. He wanted a little more – much more in fact. In the eight years from 1999 to 2007 he was a regular visitor to the Sami village of Jijnjevaerie in Jämtland, where he followed the everyday life of the reindeer-herding Sparrock family. He has got to know the village people and captured individual moments as well as their life stories in words and pictures. A beautifully produced book that uses quotations and unposed photographs to give the reader an insight into the thoughts, dreams and reality of people’s lives.

In the book we gain a glimpse of the hard work that must be done whatever the weather and season. In good years and in bad, such as when almost all the reindeer perished during the difficult winters of the 1940s and when the Spanish flu hit Jijnjevaerie in 1914, or when disaster struck reactor 4 at the Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine producing a radioactive cloud that hovered over Sweden a few days later. Alongside reverses, authorities’ actions and prejudices, the book shows modern life in a Sami village that radiates a love of life and of nature. Or as Nils Mikael says, “I have never been able to imagine myself in any other job. This is something quite special. You are your own boss. You’ll never be rich, but maybe you will be rich in something other than money.”

Nature’s Best is a certification programme promoting responsible tourism for those offering holiday experiences in the Swedish countryside and wilderness. Many of Sweden’s leading companies offering nature holidays and experiences can be found here. The certification guarantees the high quality of the travel experience, as well as active responsibility regarding environmental protection, a use of more environmentallyfriendly transport and respect for the residents and cultural heritage of the areas visited.

The aim is to improve eco-tourism in Sweden and to increase the number of quality-assured, environmentally-aware nature holidays available.

Protecting nature and culture should provide work and income for more people, as the attraction of these holidays is the unspoilt nature of the area. The programme will also raise Sweden’s international profile as exciting eco-tourism destination. There are currently three organisations behind the certification programme: the Swedish eco-tourism association Ekoturismföreningen, the nature association Naturskyddsföreningen and the tourism body Visit Sweden. www.naturensbasta.se www.ekoturism.org www.naturskyddsforeningen.se www.visitsweden.com

www.christerolofsson.se

Another prize winner along Inlandsbanan Jokkmokkguiderna has won the 2008 Grand Travel Award’s Ecotourism prize. The award is made to the tourism company that best brings eco-tourism to life. This is the eleventh consecutive year the prize has been awarded by the Swedish eco-tourism association Svenska Ekoturismföreningen and the trade publication Travel News.

Jokkmokkguiderna is an inspirational company that works with others to develop and improve access to the many delights of the Laponia world heritage site.

As well as the desirable prize, this year prize winners will also receive SEK 10,000 towards developing the business from Sveaskog.

Jokkmokkguiderna has been in business for 15 years and takes visitors on excursions into the Lapland wilderness. They offer everything from week-long dog-sledging expeditions to elk safaris, hiking and canoe expeditions. This year’s candidates were again selected from the Nature’s Best quality programme, a selection of the best nature holidays in Sweden. www.jokkmokkguiderna.se

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municipalities along Inlandsbanan offer some ideas >>

Inlandsbanan makes its way through an extensive area of inland Sweden. Read more about the culture, nature, sights and people along the way. From north to south.

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Högsby

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Hässleholm

Perstorp

Tingsryd

Nybro

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Landskrona

Tomelilla

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Karlskrona

Sölvesborg

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Ängelholm

Valdemarsvik

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Bergby

Sandviken

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here are 16,000km² of glorious Gällivare which are well worth exploring whether this is your first, second or 100th trip. You can experience the light of the Midnight Sun, the scent of warm cloudberries and the sound of fish leaping in the water.

Gällivare has everything from forests and marshes to mountains, both high and low. Our crystal clear waters offer opportunities for relaxing fishing or refreshing swimming. Come and be enchanted.

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Multi-cultural with a rich history GÄLLIVARE IS A MEETING PLACE for three cultures: Sami, settler and mining. You will hear Swedish, Sami and Finnish spoken around you. The easiest way to find out about the area’s multi-culturalism is with a visit to the Gällivare Museum in the old school building Centralskolan in the centre of town. The same building also houses the Mosquito Museum, a pleasant museum shop and lovely café. If you want to find out more then you can hire a knowledgeable guide.

You will find the tourist information office in the same building. Go and see what Gällivare has to offer in terms of activities and walks.

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Experience nature

Castles, mines and national parks THE CASTLE FJÄLLNÄS can be found by the river Vassara. The castle, which was built in the 19th century for a mine owner, is now a fabulous apartment hotel and restaurant. Make a reservation at the castle’s amazing restaurant for an unforgettable dining experience.

Those of you aged 12 and over have an opportunity to visit a working mine.

There are guided tours available of both the LKAB underground mine and AITIK’s open-cast mine.

If you have a little more time then you should visit the Laponia World Heritage Site with its marshes, thick pine forests and imposing mountains. Laponia includes four national parks and two nature reserves. The area is protected because of its nature and its Sami reindeer husbandry.

THE MOUNTAIN DUNDRET, which at 823m is the highest lowland mountain in Sweden, is just 4km from the town centre. You can hike there or take a return trip on the Midnight Sun bus for coffee at the summit. Midnight Sun has its peak around 12 July.

Fishing is always close by. Buy a fishing permit, hire some equipment, cast off and wait for an old pike or char to bite. Several fishing waters have barbecue areas for you to cook your catch.

If you want to swim then a walk upstream along the river Vassara brings you to the Sandviken bathing area. A little further away the lake Abbortjärn has a small beach with a jetty and icecold water. There are also lots of activities on offer from local companies.

Gällivare tourist information office, Storgatan 16, +46 (0)970-166 60, info@gellivarelapland.se, www.gellivarelapland.se

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he Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Centre is situated in the second-oldest national park in the world and Lapland’s world heritage site Laponia. We see hardly any of the mosquitoes of which people are so afraid, and receive even fewer bites. There is often a light breeze around the mountain centre. In May, as the mountain streams begin to thaw, capercaillie begin their mating rituals under the gaze of snowtopped mountains. Porjus has a large power station as well as a lovely hotel.

Stora Sjöfallet and Hotel Porjus are two places well worth visiting during your journey along Inlandsbanan.

Sjöfallet - balm for the soul EXPERIENCES, REST AND RECREATION.

Stora Sjöfallet has something for everyone for most of the year. From mid-February until early October you can follow nature’s changing seasons and enjoy the opportunities offered for fun and recreation, whilst still being close to civilisation. Early in the morning you can set off for a short walk in the mountains.

Stop off and rest. Lie on your back and watch the eagles soaring above you in the sky or maybe try casting off and catching a fish for your lunch – these experiences are about quality and offer nourishment for the soul. “Lapland’s larder” is a near inexhaustible source of inspiration for those interested in food – whether they are eating or cooking.

Cold-smoked char pan fried and served with whitefish roe sauce and boiled potatoes. Game gratin with elk and reindeer meat, morel soup, marinated whitefish, the list is almost endless.

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just a stone’s throw from the mountain centre and you could book a tour for a bird’s eye view of the area. This would give you an entirely new perspective on the magnificent scenery. In early August, you begin to sense a snowy tang to the air and suddenly the mountain tops are covered with fresh, new snow. A few

Arriving at Hotel Porjus is something special. At the hotel you will find a fusion of old and new, of industrial history and hi-tech IT, all in perfect harmony. Porjus is the gateway to Laponia, Lapland’s world heritage site, and a place to meet. Inlandsbanan passes close by and the stop is within walking distance of the hotel.

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The Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Centre at the foot of the Nieras and Juobbmo peaks. days at Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Centre is the perfect break in your journey. The staff will do their best to ensure that

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you have the best possible stay. Their motto is “We make your wishes come true”.

see the mountain Porjusberget in the brick walls, you will find our sauna and sun beds. Let reception know if you want to spend some time in the sauna. The river Lule, the source of power and recreation, flows past the hotel window. Do you play golf? Then there is a 9-hole course nearby. Regardless of whether you want to relax or fill your days with activities, it is well worth getting off the train in Porjus to spend a few days here. Welcome.

Stora Sjöfallet Mountain Centre, +46 (0)973-400 70, info@storasjofallet.com, www.storasjofallet.com Hotel Porjus, +46 (0)973-102 55, info@hotelporjus.com, www.hotelporjus.com

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okkmokk is not short of space. You will find experiences for mind and body that will continue to give you enjoyment long after you have returned home. Canoeing under the light of the Midnight Sun is ambrosia for the soul. If you want a little more speed and excitement, then try go-karting in Vuollerim. Laponia has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1996 because of its natural and cultural importance for all mankind.

Laponia includes the Sarek, Padjelanta and Muddus national parks as well as several nature reserves. We wish you a warm welcome.

Ájtte Swedish Mountain and Sami Museum THE MUSEUM IS JUST five minutes’ walk from Inlandsbanan. You can find out about life and survival in Sápmi – the Samis’ land of marshes, forests and mountains. Ájtte is of interest to visitors both large and small and there is something for everyone. Exhibitions cover themes such as clothing, silver, religion, myths and life in a world without roads.

There is also a Laponia exhibition which has information about and offers an insight into the World Heritage Site. The Ájtte restaurant serves traditional home cooking and specialities from Lapland.

There is also a shop selling literature, music, crafts and souvenirs. Open daily in the summer.

Activities for all the family YOU DON’T NEED to do everything all at once. Maybe Mum will want to try her hand at fishing, while Dad wants to go canoeing and the children would like to go swimming in a heated pool. This is not a problem as there are lots of fun activities to try independently or with a knowledgeable guide. Shooting the rapids on the Pite or Pärl rivers, riding, walking along the new Kvarnsbäck trail and visiting the husky kennels are just a few of the summer activities on offer. The tourist information office can offer advice and recommendations to help you can get the most from your stay.

Art and handicrafts skilled craft artisans, photographers and artists in Jokkmokk.

Some discovered this ideal location by chance, while others were born and grew up here. Some welcome visitors to studios in their own homes and there are also several handicrafts studios/shops to visit. Do not miss Polcirkelsten, Jokkmokks Tenn and Gamla Apoteket. Sámi Duodji both exhibits and sells traditional and modern Sami handicrafts. The staff are highly knowledgeable about Sami crafts.

THERE ARE MANY

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Jokkmokk tourist information office, Stortorget 4, +46 (0)971-222 50, turist@jokkmokk.se, www.turism.jokkmokk.se

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“It is important that we wake up and that we have the knowledge required to help the environment.”

He is called northern Sweden’s Al Gore, even though he began publicising climate change issues before the release of Al Gore’s film “An Inconvenient Truth”. Andreas Gyllenhammar has roots in the Jämtland soil and his interest in nature has grown over the years. He studied civil engineering specialising in environmental and water issues and then completed a doctorate in environmental analysis. Today he is a researcher who travels around the county and country lecturing on environmental matters in way that makes us believe that thinking green is both important and fun. ccording to the old saying, the apple does not fall far from the tree. Andreas’ father was a well-known meteorologist and radio personality and therefore it was not just chance that led Andreas to devote a large part of his life to studying water

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systems and climate change – and to sharing his knowledge with others. His doctoral thesis in 2004 was about environmental analysis and he has been involved in several research projects, including work in Botswana and Uganda. After working as an environmental

supervisor focussing on acid deposition at the county administrative board, Andreas now spends half his time working in environmental analysis and education for the technical consultancy Sweco, whilst at the same time being a researcher at SLU, the Swedish Univer-

sity of Agricultural Sciences. He knows what he is talking about when he says that we stand on the verge of major climate change.

Opinion differs as to whether we have already reached the tipping point or whether we are still 20 years from that stage. The tipping point is reached once the processes responsible for the greenhouse effect gain their own momentum and continue regardless of human intervention. Cold seas absorb carbon dioxide, while warm seas release the gas. As the temperature rises in swamps, for example, more methane is released thus increasing the greenhouse effect.

It is happening close to home The media tell us about ice melting in the Arctic Circle and about how polar bears are finding it increasingly difficult to survive. It is well known that sea levels will rise and that the government of the Maldives is in discussions with India and Sri Lanka to buy new territory.

“People living at our level of latitude have difficulty seeing the urgency of the situation,” says Andreas. These things are happening too far away. However, obviously climate change will affect Sweden. Winter temperatures are expected to increase by 5 to 6 degrees Celsius over the next 70 to 80 years.

Vegetation will start to appear on previously bare mountains and the tree line will move upwards by about 2 metres a year. The number of wintry days with thick snow on the ground will be halved and the growing season will be extended by two months.

The ice on Lake Storsjön, the fifthlargest lake in Sweden, has been measured every winter since 1870. During that period, the average length of time the lake has been frozen each year has been around 150 days, with variations from year to year. In 2007, the lake was frozen for just 100 days. The lake is in-

dicative of the mountain climate in the area and statistics show clearly discernible changes over the last 30 years.

The number of days the lake is frozen is now declining twice as quickly as in the years up to the 1970s.

This influences all living things.

Some processes in aquatic environments are controlled by light and others by the climate. When one factor alone changes then the ecological balance is disrupted. Researchers do not yet know what the full effect of this disruption will be.

Positive action The outlook can seem bleak, but consumers can do a lot to help.

“People can make a positive impact, just by becoming more aware and by considering environmental factors.

People should not think that it is too difficult, but should begin to take steps that will make a difference.

It is important that we wake up and that we have the knowledge required to help the environment.”

Helping the environment can mean anything from monitoring electricity consumption, choosing green electricity and buying energy-saving light bulbs to insulating our homes. Those who live in houses have more scope for change than those who live in flats. Solar panels and roof-mounted wind turbines can be fitted for example.

“These are simple measures for those who enjoy DIY and have the necessary skills,” Andreas adds.

Most people are aware that the car is a villain in the environmental world and realise that car sharing, public transport and trains are good alternatives. The electric car is also gaining popularity and Andreas expects such cars to taken up by the general population in the next two years. The third way that we can have an influence is by what we eat. But how can consumers

know what is good for the environment?

We often do not know and this is an area where we need more information and better labelling in shops.

Hope for the future Andreas stresses that we must adapt to the changes and see the opportunities they represent rather than just focussing on halting climate change. To concentrate all our resources on limiting emissions without looking at how climate change will affect us is not a far-sighted plan. We could risk paying a higher price for the damage than if we also consider how to adapt to the new conditions. Climate change could bring opportunities. The Swedish interior will gain a more attractive climate, warmer and a little more humid. Many of those who currently take holidays around the Mediterranean may begin to find the region’s climate too hot and dry.

Strangely, Sweden could become a beneficiary in this scenario, according to Andreas.

Top tip from Andreas Enjoy nature – if we can appreciate the wonder of spending time in untamed countryside, then we will work harder to preserve it.

Making the greener choice on holiday Zoo or Water Park Riding or Go-karting Jet Ski or Golf Want to know more?

You can contact Andreas Gyllenhammar at Sweco on +46 (0)63-685 50 37

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You can book guided tours of Malmberg mine throughout the year.

There are few places in the world where you have the opportunity to visit a fully operational mine. One of the highlights of the tour is finding yourself 1,000 metres below ground, which means you are lower than the seafloor in the Bottenviken bay area. As a visitor you will come into close contact with today’s hi-tech ore mining processing, from ore breaking, to transportation, crushing and hauling of ore.

To supplement the tour of the mine, you can also book a visit to the Mining Museum, where you can see LKAB’s award-winning picture show. Welcome to the underworld.

Tours can be booked at Gällivare Taxi AB, tel +46 (0)970 667 34. Tours daily in the summer.

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Adventures on the Piteälven river White-water rafting and surfing, canoeing and kayaking. Café, smoked char, wood-burning sauna, cabins and much more. We can arrange transfers to/from Inlandsbanan.

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Get off the train at Slagnäs station, stay overnight, sleep in Sami cot tent with the fire as your companion.

Learn more about reindeer and their care, about shamanism and nature worship, about herbs and medical plants and many other aspects of Sami life. Shorter day trips are also available.

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ou are now in the heart of Lapland under the rays of the Midnight Sun. Adventure beckons as soon as you arrive at the station in Slagnäs in the form of the Båtsuoj Sami centre. Feel closer to nature whilst finding out more about Sami culture and reindeer husbandry. Other highlights include the superb Silver Museum in Arjeplog and family-friendly white-water rafting on the Pite River. Or how about a trip down memory lane on a steam train?

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Glittering sights

White-water rafting, playing golf, a beaver safari, go-karting, canoeing, going on an inspection trolley, hiking, fishing, visiting huskies in their kennels and travelling by steam train – anything is possible. Visit the Sami church town Lappstaden in Arvidsjaur, where there are guided tours every day at 17.00hrs or go and see what the village museum Gamla Prästgården has to say about the settler culture. Arvidsjaur’s beautiful timber church from 1902 is also well worth seeing. Centrumbadet in Arvidsjaur has aquatic fun for all ages both indoors and out. Buy genuinely unique souvenirs of Lapland at Anna-Lisa’s Souvenirbutik which is right by the station in Arvidsjaur or buy something nice for yourself in one of the cosy little boutiques along the main streets – you will find handicrafts, clothes, furnishings, toys and much more. If you are lucky then there could be a barn dance to round off the evening.

ARJEPLOG is home to the Silver Museum where you can see the largest collection of Sami silver in the world as well as exhibitions and an interesting picture show. You can also visit Doktorsgården, the home of Dr Einar Wallquist. You should try to visit Arjeplog’s charming pink timber church from 1641. Guided tours, for example to Galtispouda with its expansive views of shimmering lakes, can be arranged on request.

There is a heated outdoor pool and fun activities at the campsite Kraja Camping in Arjeplog. Or why not try a different experience and take a helicopter trip up to the mountains and hike back.

There are direct bus services to Arvidsjaur or back to Slagnäs to continue your journey. See www.ltnbd.se.

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The forest culture of the Samis SLAGNÄS. Visit Båtsuoj Sami centre. It is a beautiful, peaceful site near the water, where you can meet reindeer and find out more about their care and about shamanism – a faith based around nature followed by the people through the ages – and many other elements of Sami culture. It can be exciting to spend the night in a traditional Sami cot tent and to join in some of the various activities on the farm or in the forest. You alight at Slagnäs for Båtsuoj. Collection by arrangement. It is also easy to take the bus from Slagnäs to Arjeplog when travelling northbound on Inlandsbanan.

Arvidsjaur tourist information office, +46 (0)960-175 00, arvidsjaurlappland@arvidsjaur.se, www.polcirkeln.nu Arjeplog tourist information office, +46 (0)961-145 20, turist@arjeplog.se, www.polcirkeln.nu

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n the banks of the untamed, fast-flowing river Vindelälven, in Vindelfjällen, one of Europe’s largest nature reserves, you will find Sorsele. Comfortable accommodation is available in cottages, hotels, bed & breakfasts, guest houses, hostels and campsites. Or why not stay closer to nature in a tent with a clear mountain stream nearby to fill your kettle. Go game fishing, enjoy the freedom of horse riding or join a Sami journey through time and experience the vitality and beauty of nature. Let your adventures begin.

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Recommendations THE INLANDSBANAN MUSEUM in Sorsele covers 100 years of dreams, ideas and history. Visit the old station warehouse building which has been converted into a museum and shows the time when rail coaches ran daily and luggage was transported all over Sweden. Ammarnäs Naturum has exhibitions about the nature and culture of the Vindelfjällen mountains, sights and delightful places to visit. The staff are on hand to recommend hiking trails, guided tours and interesting places to visit.

Potatisbacken (Potato Hill) in Ammarnäs is a real highlight. The hill was farmed in the mid-19th century and traditional Swedish “almond potatoes” are still grown on the slopes today. Walk to the top of the hill and admire the views of the mountains and Tjulån delta.

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Sami crafts and amazing stories

An extra something such as minigolf, tennis, boules and a heated swimming pool in the village area of Sorsele, as well as swimming in the lake. You can stay close to all these activities in a cabin or at the hostel, where you can also hire cycles to take you on the delightful excursion to Skibbikkudden along the sandy banks of the river Vindelälven. You cycle 5km towards Ammarnäs and then turn left. Round off your excursion a snack at Café Hembygdsgården, which serves sandwiches and freshly baked cakes and bread.

Blattnicksele is a delightful place where you can stay in a cabin on a promontory in the river Vindelälven, go fishing and hire a boat. You can also stay in a cabin in a beautiful setting on the shores of Lake Sandsjön at Sandsjögården and enjoy some delicious local produce. Fishing, cycle and boat hire are all available.

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THOSE OF YOU who are interested in Sami handicrafts should visit Margareta Gran in Ammarnäs. She designs and makes jewellery, bags and utensils in leather and wood. A visit to the sculpture studio, a small workshop and exhibition area in Ammarnäs, where Marita Norin acts as a guide and tells you about her work, is not to be missed.

The artist and musician Gille displays and sells handicrafts and his own work in Sorsele.

If you want to find out more about Sami culture then you should join a walking and boat tour. You travel by boat from Ammarnäs out into the roadless landscape and onto the Sami mountain farm Geunja, where the Vinka family invite you to traditional Sami story-telling around a fire inside a Sami cot tent. You can join in their activities or explore by yourself.

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

toruman is a meeting point in Lapland. The municipality covers approx 7,500 square kilometres and extends all the way to the Norwegian border. To the west there are the mountain villages of Tärnaby and Hemavan, home of our alpine skiing stars. Storuman has a good range of shops and other services. Adventures in the mountains, forest and on the water are easily accessible from here and there are many fine hiking trails and fishing waters nearby. We look forward to welcoming you.

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Experience Lapland or a long hike along one of our superb trails. Stop for a while to enjoy the silence of the forest and the views of lakes and mountains.

Appreciate the scents and light. Take the time you need to savour the experience. There are numerous places to go fishing, some of which are very local.

The tourist information offices will be happy to advise you about hiking trails and fishing.

TAKE A SHORT WALK

Water is life are a group of islands delightfully situated in Lake Storuman with a local museum, bathing beaches and rambling trails. The view of the islands set in the lake with the mountains in the background is best from “Utsikten”, a few kilometres from the railway station. There is child-friendly swimming in the centre of Storuman and a 4-star campsite. Play boules by the lake or go bowling in the leisure centre Aktivitetshuset near the square.

THE LUSPHOLMARNA ISLANDS

In and by the railway station months, local artists and craft artisans display and sell their work in the station at Storuman. The old railway hotel – now the library – is on the way to the square and has beautiful wall and ceiling paintings that are definitely worth seeing.

DURING THE SUMMER

Storuman tourist information office, +46 (0)951-333 70, www.storuman.se, www.entrelappland.se Hemavan Tärnaby tourist information office, +46 (0)954-104 50, www.hemavantarnaby.se

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elcome to Vilhelmina! The area has much to offer those in search of authentic experiences of culture and nature. Go on a journey of discovery in the charming church town area with its small shops and cafes. You could also go swimming, bowling or head off on a short excursion to some of the finest places in the mountain world. You can find some good recommendations and help with car hire and bus timetables at the tourist information office.

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Magical places is well worth a visit. This quaint area of town, dating from 1792, with old timber church cottages is in the centre of town by the church. The area was originally used by people coming to town from country villages for church festivals. Today the 27 remaining cottages are used as shops, Sami galleries and accommodation. Further to the north, you will find Fatmomakke, the old Sami place of worship, which is now a unique area with around 80 Sami cot tents and 20 wooden church cottages on the shores of Lake Kultsjön. This location has been a Sami meeting place since the end of the 18th century and is still in use today. The church is open during the summer months. There is also a popular cultural display.

VILHELMINA CHURCH TOWN

THE MOUNTAINS ARE FULL of beautiful and interesting places to visit. So make sure you find the time for some excursions into the wild. Places that we can especially recommend include: the Trappstegsforsen waterfall – a stepped waterfall where the waters of Lake Kultsjön run out into Djupselet. Photographs of the waterfall are highly valued by guests when they return home. Ricklundgården in Saxnäs is an interesting artist’s villa built in the 1940s.

For those who enjoy hiking, Marsfjället, at 1,589 metres above sea level the highest point in Vilhelmina, is nearby. There are hiking trails from Fatomakke and Marsliden. There is also a great mountain hike that takes you to Klitvallen between Dikanäs, Matsdal and Grönfjäll. There are fairy-tale trails for families in Dikanäs and Kittelfjäll. Remains from between 4000 and 2000 BC have been found near the outflow for the river Gråtanån. Dikanäs is also where you can find Sweden’s northernmost motorcycle museum, which is well worth a visit.

A centre with a rich heritage IN VILHELMINA ,

the Folkets Hus centre has fun activities for all ages, including a cinema, swimming pool, bowling alley and library. The library also has a unique Sami section and internet access. Vilhelmina’s local museum is in the parish hall in the church town district. The museum has the Maksjöfyndet burial find from the 8th century and a ski from the 4th century. The centre of the town has a good range of restaurants, snack bars and shops.

Vilhelmina tourist information office, Storgatan 9 (Kyrkstan), +46 (0)940-152 70, tuby@vilhelmina.se, www.vilhelmina.se, www.sodralappland.se

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orotea municipality stretches from the recently settled area in the south to the mountains in the north with easily accessible untamed countryside. You can experience nature and culture as well as finding fun activities for all the family. Go hiking, cycling or canoeing; there are lots of ways to head out into the mountains. You can also hire a car or take the bus to visit one of the great places nearby. Maybe you want to try some mountain fishing, or why not try panning for gold?

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Discover Dorotea

Small trips

GO FOR A WALK around Dorotea and visit the church, where you can see two statues by Carl Milles. The church itself was designed by his brother. Next to the church, there is a chapel, where a group of communicants is depicted.

This life-sized sculpture is by Björn Martinius. Visit the Dorotea village area Kullerbacken with its heritage buildings.

You should also see the old watermill, the Dorotea bear in Siberian larch by Lars Kupparin and the Dorotea stone in central Dorotea.

Something else not to be missed is the Polar caravan museum. The Dorotea hunting and fishing museum with a nature room and the Elsa Mårtensson’s farm museum in Bellvik are also well worth visiting.

TAKE YOUR TIME

and hire a car to explore the villages: Bellvik with its farm museum, the Högland village area with its sawing site, the Risbäck area with its Lillmånke museum and Risbäck church, the oldest in the district, Borgafjäll Hotel designed by the world famous architect Ralph Erskine, Lappvallen, and Sutme Sami camps with relics of the Sami culture. Gaze in awe at the mountain Borgahällen, which has a near vertical descent of 800 metres into Lake Borgasjön.

Excursions for body and soul GO HIKING along one of our trails or go cycling. There are lots of wonderful trails here. Hire a canoe at the campsite and try the “bear trail” where you could encounter elks, beavers and other animals. This is a wonderful experience of nature which is not too difficult. Try fishing or swimming in one of our lakes teeming with fish.

Bring the children along and visit Doro Camp, where you will find lots to do for young and old alike with a play area and mini golf. Have a good meal at Dorotea Hotell or Hotell Borgafjäll or relax with a cup of coffee at the patisserie Görans Konditori.

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

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trömsund is the second-largest population centre in Jämtland and is situated 100km north of Östersund and only 5km from the Ulriksfors stop. Rivers and streams rush down from the mountains through gentle valleys with fairytale forests and through lush agricultural villages. The area gained fame throughout Sweden as a result of Beppe Wolgers’ film Dunderklumpen. During your journey on Inlandsbanan you pass through the centre of Hoting, but you should make the time to visit other areas such as Hammerdal, Gäddede, Backe and Rossön as well.

The Beppe Museum is at Öhn, 8km north-west of Strömsund. Beppe Wolgers’ daughter has set up exhibitions about his painting, writings, TV and radio work, children’s books, films and much more. Children can dress up, paint figures from the film Dunderklumpen and meet Beppe’s dolls and see the animals on the farm. Music and literary events are arranged on evenings in the summer.

Another highlight is the Hällingsåfallet waterfall, 20km to the south of Gäddede, which has an impressive 43m drop. The 800m-long canyon is the longest water-filled canyon in northern Europe. It has to be seen. It is easy to hire a car in Strömsund to visit these sights.

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Vintage cars STOP OFF AT the motor museum, which has one of Europe’s foremost collections with around 100 vintage cars and some 40 motor bikes. You will find the hotel Hoting Unlimited here offering accommodation, spa facilities, activities and homemade food in a peaceful, inspirational setting. You will be welcomed by Britt-Marie and her staff. You can visit an exhibition about prehistoric Hoting – Hoting Forntid – at the campsite and children can try quad-biking. Don’t miss the Hoting craft fair which runs from 24th June–9th August.

A rich heritage of places to visit if you are interested in local culture. There are interesting exhibitions at the local museum Strömsunds Hembygdsgård as well as the six-metre tall Jorm Giant from Swedish children’s film Dunderklumpen. The manor house Olympiagården in Hammerdal has an 18th century museum with superb antiques. The village museum Lapplia Bygdemuseum, 5km west of Norråker, has the largest collection of old farming objects in the Norrland region. Cave paintings from four to five thousand years ago can be seen at Fångsjön, Brattforsen and Bofors. The Stone Age museum Rossöns Stenåldersmuseum has displays of stone-age exhibits.

THERE ARE LOTS

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

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here are lots of opportunities to do something extra special in Östersund and on the island of Frösön. Situated on the shores of Lake Storsjön with the mountains in the distance you can understand why this magnificent area has been a gathering place for thousands of years. You can wander through the charming city centre and marvel at the variety of cafes, restaurants and shops selling everything from handicrafts to Jämtland delicacies.

Those of us who live here enjoy life and would like our guests to do the same. Maybe you could call in during the largest city music festival in Sweden – Storsjöyran – 24th July–2nd August.

Frösön – a sparkling gem in Lake Storsjön

Excursions in time and space

a cultural goldmine. From the tower Frösötornet you have magnificent views of a large part of Jämtland. Make sure you see Frösö church and pop into the cafe in the old captain’s house Stocke Titt for a light snack. Sommarhagen, the beautifully designed home of the composer Wilhelm Peterson-Berger, is nearby and there are guided tours of the house.

There are open-air performances of the Viking play Arnljotspelen every year with the lake and the Oviksfjällen mountains as the backdrop. If you want a shot of adrenaline then you should visit the activity centre Frösöbergets Äventyrsbana, where there is something for all ages. Don’t miss Frösö Zoo, the most visited tourist attraction in Jämtland.

AT JAMTLI history is brought to life so that you have fun and enjoy your visit.

You can visit farms from the 18th and 19th centuries in the large open-air section. Actors inside the houses and the 1956 garage recreate bygone eras.

You can go time travelling, visiting farms and other exhibits. There are lots of exciting exhibitions inside the museum, as well as a café and shop.

You should visit the Geohuset centre in Ångsta near the Lockne crater where you can experience the impact of a meteorite falling to earth around 455 million years ago in a mini-cosmonova. If you want to meet and stroke real, live elks then you should visit Moose Garden in Orrviken.

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Your own adventure YOU WILL BE within walking distance of most places and if you want to travel further then there are the local buses or you could hire a bike from the tourist information office. Down in the harbour you might decide to go for a trip on S/S Thomée, the oldest steamship in Sweden still operating a regular service. If you are lucky you might catch a glimpse of the Storsjö Monster during your boat trip. If you are more interested in being in the water, you will find a different type of excitement at the recently refurbished Storsjöbadet swimming and leisure complex or the Lövstabadet pool.

You could also visit the activity centre Multi Challenge with the Boda Borg centre, climbing wall and go-karting.

Färgfabriken is both a new centre for the arts and a laboratory of the contemporary. It is definitely worth visiting during your time in Östersund.

Östersund Tourism and Conference Office, Rådhusgatan 44, +46 (0)63-14 40 01, turistbyran@turist.ostersund.se, www.turist.ostersund.se

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The place to unwind When you visit the relaxation suite at Storsjöbadet, you can pamper your body and your soul. Much of our inspiration had been drawn from Germany where relaxation is taken very seriously.

We have created a unique environment for relaxation using mosaics, tiles and harmonious colour schemes.

There are multi-sensory showers, spa pools, an open-air terrace and a relaxation room, all in a light, new setting.

If you want a sauna, we can offer a choice of five with different themes.

They are used by both men and women.

The Storsjöbadet pool complex includes 3 water slides, a children’s play area and a large, light gym. Welcome!

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World class history Time travel in Östersund Jamtli is an indoor and outdoor museum – 1 km from the city centre. The county museum has fascinating exhibitions, a shop, a café and in the outdoor area – a restaurant and a youth hostel. The large open-air museum includes farms and milieus from the end of the late 18th to mid-20th centuries.

Jamtli’s most prized possession is the Överhogdal tapestry, a unique 1,000-year-old woven tapestry.

A myriad of figures tell a puzzling story of the religion and mythology of the Viking Age. The tapestry is amazingly well preserved.

Children can slide through the Storsjö Monster and into exciting exhibitions at the museum.

Try one of Jamtli’s play facilities. Take your driving test at the 1956 driving school or try floating timber at the lake.

Children can travel back in time in the open-air areas and adults can join the guided tour in English once a day. Meet people going about their everyday lives in 1785, 1895, 1942 and 1956.

Jamtli Shop is the place for a fusion between traditional handicrafts and modern design.

You will find presents for yourself and for others.

Jämtland handicrafts, sweets, books, postcards, toys and much, much more.

Open all year. Summer opening times: daily 11-17 with role plays 19 June to 23 August 2009. Info: tel. + 46 (0)63-15 01 10 28

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n Berg there is lots to do all year round with hunting and fishing, as well as other cultural and open-air pursuits. There is a delightful combination of genuine mountain villages with modern mountain facilities and an agricultural landscape around Lake Storsjön along with beautiful beaches. The best known tourist destinations include Ljungdalen, Gräftåvallen/Bydalen and Klövsjö. If you are interested in fishing you will certainly know about the Sölvbacka streams at Storsjö Kapell. Another little gem is Storhogna, which was named Sweden’s leading spa hotel in the World Travel Awards 2008.

Storsjö Monster and brain boxes

Åsarna – Golden Village IN THE SUMMER the

IN SVENSTAVIK you can look forward to an experience that is really out of the ordinary. As well as enjoying good food and shopping you can have some really exciting experiences.

How about go-karting on one of the best tracks in Sweden? Or exploring Sweden’s largest cleft cliff in Hoverberget within walking distance of the town centre. At the summit of the mountain you can take in the magnificent views whilst enjoying coffee and a snack. You now have the opportunity of trying new ways of searching for the Storsjö Monster. At the observation point in Svenstavik you can watch live footage of underwater activity in Lake Storsjön on TV monitors via a series of hi-tech underwater cameras. You could also visit the weapons smithy Bingstasmedjan, which is just one of the attractions in this land of the brain boxes.

village is a beautiful place to visit with a good range of accommodation and places to eat, a new roller rink, a beer and WC museum, as well as good service and a friendly atmosphere. The term “golden village” refers to the numerous international successes recorded by skiers from the Åsarna IK team since the 1970 world championships. Anna Olsson (née Dahlberg), Johan Olsson and Mats Larsson are the latest Olympic medallists. The Swedish skiing federation has ranked Åsarna IK as the best team in Sweden for several years. Obviously Åsarna offers excellent skiing in the winter along with dog-sledging and biathlon.

Hackås IN THE LOVELY VILLAGE of Hackås you can allow yourself to be enchanted by the magical music of the water sprites in the Billstaån River, or strike it rich at the Lillåkra trotting race track or just relax and enjoy the tranquillity of Hackås church, which dates from the 12th century. While you are near the church you should try to catch a glimpse of the Storsjö Monster, wander round the maritime museum or walk along the heritage trail. Try to make time to enjoy a meal at Strömbacka Kvarn, near the church, or to go for a swim as this is a great place to bathe.

Bergs i-byrå, +46 (0)687-301 93, staffan.persson@berg.se, www.berg.se

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“A man and his girlfriend were out fi shing in a boat behind the mountain Hoverberget when they caught sight of something about 20 metres away moving quickly towards the boat. As it came closer, they saw a hump and a log-like backbone suddenly appear out of the water. The skin looked hard and was a brownish-black colour. The creature bobbed up and down around the boat, which was 5-metres long. The boat was rocking violently. They estimated that the creature was about 15 metres long and afterwards they could see it all the way from Hoverberget to Hacksåssidan.”

Reported in August 2006 by a public figure from the village who would therefore like to remain anonymous.

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Observation Point Svenstavik – a new picture of the Storsjö Monster s the Storsjö Monster a myth or does it really exist? This is a question people have been asking themselves for centuries. The earliest recorded sighting of the monster was in 1635. Now it is possible to discover what is really hiding in the unexplored depths of Lake Storsjön.

There has been an observation centre with hi-tech underwater cameras at Svenstavik, at the southern end of the lake, for about a year. From here you can follow events under the surface of the water, where all creatures that move or emit warmth are monitored and their images captured: images that caused a stir in the media everywhere from the USA, Canada and Brazil to India and Vietnam when they appeared on YouTube last summer.

Monster fever has now taken over this small area. It all began when a member of Svenstavik’s business association had a memorable experience in Lake Storsjön. Like many others he saw “something” at close quarters.

When one of the area’s other traders set up a security camera in his shop, the two began to wonder if it would be possible to put cameras into the lake.

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were ordered from a Canadian company that normally supplies advanced security and surveillance systems. This Swedish order was something of a novelty for the Canadians and they issued their own press releases which attracted some media attention.

Media Interest After last summer’s eye-catching film footage, when one of the cameras caught a serpent-like creature on film, the project took a new turn. The news attracted media attention from around the world. At the same time the traffic soared on the website storsjoodjuret.nu, which was overwhelmed, recording more than 100,000 single visits each day. In addition, the US TV company NBC expressed an interest in making a documentary in the area.

According to Susanne Kindström, the project manager for Observation Point Svenstavik, the geology of Lake Storsjön is very interesting.

“The lake resembles a mountain range with many peaks and deep valleys.

The nearby mountain of Hoverberget has networks of caves that were only discovered recently, as well as lakes with depths of around 50 metres that have yet to be explored. There is so much waiting to be discovered if we have the will and the right resources.” She claims.

Research and Magic Together with others involved in the project, Susanne Kindström is working to develop the visitor centre using research and modern technology. They are looking into cooperation with the university Chalmers Tekniska Högskola and with researchers at the Kristinebergs Marine Research Station.

“We see research, for example in the fields of underwater technology and interactive design, as one possible way of finding new and exciting ways to make science come to life,” she continued.

The visitor centre is already unique.

You can follow underwater events via TV screens and also learn about the Storsjö Monster through the ages, visit exhibitions and read eye-witness accounts of sightings dating all the way back to the 17th century.

Obviously, if you want, you can also walk down to the shores of the lake to see the islet from where the cameras monitor everything that swims by.

Nothing can go ashore onto the islet without being recorded either. So who knows what you might see? Maybe the solution to the riddle of the Storsjö Monster…

Kurt Jonsson, one of the leading lights in the business association at the visitor centre at Svenstavik. Just a stone’s throw away is Nysvehälla, where there are currently fi ve cameras: 3 on the islet and 2 in the water at a depth of about 10 metres. There is also what is known as a DOME camera monitoring the island. The cameras include an infrared camera which records images of heat and movement that may be of interest and sends them to the website www.storsjoodjuret.nu

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elcome to heavenly Härjedalen, home to some of the most popular tourist attractions in southern Norrland. Do you like good stories? Do you want unforgettable experiences that engage all your senses? If so, then you should leave the train at one of the stops in Härjedalen to spend a few days in this land of tales. Härjedalen is the place where stories are born.

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Not to be missed most significant cultural treasures was discovered early in the last century in Överhogdal: five tapestries, the oldest of which dated back to the 9th century. We can recommend a visit to the museum Överhogdals Forngård created around replicas of the Överhogdal tapestries. The Mankell Cultural Centre in Sveg has an interesting and insightful exhibition about the life and work of local boy and world famous author Henning Mankell. One of Mankell’s most famous creations is the detective Kurt Wallander, recently portrayed by Kenneth Branagh in the BBC series. You can also join a tour visiting some of the places in Sveg mentioned in Mankell’s work. There are also themed exhibitions. Children will find their own paradise nearby on the fairytale island Lillön in Ljusnan. Make sure you visit the water park and pool complex. Sveg is also home to the world’s largest wooden bear that stands 13 metres tall and weighs 80 tonnes, a tribute to Härjedalen’s mascot.

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in Sveg you can explore further. Visit the witchcraft museum Häxhuset in Lillhärdal and see the exhibition about the time of witchcraft.

You could stop for a swim in the lake Härjeåsjön on your return journey enjoying the warm water and sandy beaches. If the weather is not suitable for this, then visit the exciting swimming pool complex in Sveg instead. Head off to the forest museum at Ängersjö which explains about the history of forestry from the 19th century to the present day. As an added bonus you can try the museum’s famous “kolbulle” – pork pancakes originally eaten by forestry workers. You could also take a day trip to Funäsdalen and see the mountain world at its best. You should take the time to visit the unique mountain plateau Flatruet and see the impressive mountain Helagsfjället with Sweden’s most southerly glacier and cave paintings at Ruändan, outside Messlingen.

The mountain museum in Funäsdalen, which has exhibitions about the lives of Samis, mine workers and peasants in bygone days, is also worth visiting.

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The time of witchcraft DURING A DARK period

in European history those thought to be witches were persecuted as a wave of hysteria swept across the continent. In the second half of the 17th century the persecution reached Sweden. The Swedish witch hunts began in Lillhärdal when 11-year old Gertrud was accused of walking on water and in turn accused her stepmother-to-be Stor-Märet of teaching her. Stor-Märet was imprisoned for several years before being burnt in 1672, despite maintaining her innocence of the charges. The witchcraft museum at Häxhuset in Lillhärdal has an interesting, frightening and thought-provoking exhibition about the time of witchcraft.

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

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elcome to north-western Hälsingland and to the beautiful municipality of Ljusdal with its long trading history, rich culture and its many sites of interest. One of our most popular attractions is Järvsö, with Järvzoo and the Wild Animal Centre, where all five of our beasts of prey can be seen. You should also visit Stenegård, the beautiful and architecturally significant farm with its gardens and many craft artisans. There are several events taking place this summer, including Älvdansen, various musical shows and markets in Skästra and Järvsö.

Hälsingegården farm, a cultural experience

Gammelgården in Fågelsjö DEEP INSIDE the Orsa wilderness lies the old farm Fågelsjö Gammelgård “Bortom Åa”. With its unique environment this is one of the area’s absolute highlights. When the owners built a new house on the farm in 1910, the old farm was left intact with all its fixtures and fittings. It also comprises a weapons smithy with all tools and equipment, plus a door with seven locks.

You can hire bicycles and canoes here. The peaceful surroundings invite you to go for pleasant walks or a swim.

At Hamra Vildmarkcenter you can book quad-bikes and guided tours in advance. If you want overnight accommodation, there are small cabins of a basic standard. Courses are also very popular during the summer, see www.fagelsjo.nu. There is a café in Amerikahuset at the farm, with fresh baked bread, coffee and food made to order.

CULTURE IN HÄLSINGLAND is mostly based on all the fine Hälsingland farms which can be found in the area, some of which can be seen on www.halsingegardar.org. Finnish immigration is also reflected in several areas, such as Orsa Finnmark. Here the old musical traditions can be found and several “Hälsingehambon” dance competitions take place during the summer.

An enjoyable experience is Prästhelgen in Fågelsjö on 5th July, a tradition arising from the days when the priest came to the village once a year by rowing boat over the lake Fågelsjön.

Craftsmen’s Day is another traditional activity well worth a visit, where many craftsmen exhibit and sell their products.

A journey through time in mining and forest history AT LOOS COBALT MINE you can enjoy an

interesting, unique mining environment from the 17th century.

If you are interested in the importance of the forests through the ages, you should definitely visit Börningsbergets forestry museum, where you can see a traditional environment of forestry workers at the turn of the century and the early 20th century. For those who wish to taste outdoor life and the beautiful surrounding countryside, the Hamra national park is a must. These three places lie within a radius of 30 km of Fägelsjö station.

Ljusdal municipality, +46 (0)651-180 00, turism@ljusdal.se, www.ljusdal.se/turism

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Rönngården’s home-made jams, sauces and cordials capture the tastes of summer.

Rhubarb is used to make a delicious cordial, while rhubarb and strawberries are combined to create a superb summer jam. The home-grown blackcurrants are transformed into cordials, sauces, jellies and chutney.

In the delightfully situated shop in Litsböle, not far from the Inlandsbanan station in Lit, you can buy Rönngården’s home-grown and locally sourced organic produce.

Homemade food accommodation in a unique setting

The Rönngården estate also offers “stay on a farm” experiences where you can relax in a lovely agricultural setting.

Obviously breakfasts feature Rönnegården’s produce.

Rönngården I Lits Böle 155 I 83030 Lit I Tel +46 (0)642-500 68 I Mob +46 (0)70-3930068 I E-mail berithenriksson@compaqnet.se

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n Orsa you travel through four climate zones, from the soft undulating landscape by the lakes Orsasjön and Siljan to barren wilderness with marshes and mountains to the north. Orsa is best known for Orsa Spelmän and Björnparken bear park. When the railway arrived in Orsa at the end of the 19th century, it was primarily an agricultural and forestry landscape. Today, Orsa is a flourishing community with optimism, substantial investment and a belief in the future. Welcome!

Fine bathing and unique shopping

Orsayran music festival celebrates 25 years!

WHETHER YOU ARE a musician or simply enjoy eating, drinking, socialising and enjoying good music, you should try the crazy Orsayran musical festival in the centre of Orsa, four Wednesdays in July! Hundreds of musicians perform – free of charge – to thousands of happy people in the streets and squares.

Obviously you are welcome to join in and play some music. Another cultural facility in the area is Mässbacken, a cultural heritage centre approx. 10km north-west of Orsa, which has historical trails and good food at Wärdshuset Slipstenen. You should visit Orsa church. The oldest parts of the church date from the 15th century. The cultural centre Kulturhuset hosts special exhibitions each summer which are well worth visiting and which are popular with those interested in art.

JUST A KILOMETRE from the railway station, at Orsa Camping, you will find a wonderful sandy beach with water activities and a delightfully situated beach bar, swimming pools and a bowling alley. Great for those who love to bathe! Exciting shops can be found nearer the station, including the handicrafts district around Kyrkogatan, with Orsakullan, Wahlbergs haberdashery and Stackmora weaving shop. A stone’s throw from here is the millinery shop Ateljé Huvudsaken and Dalarna’s nicest music store, Hellzephyrs. You will find great coffee and snacks at Källarcafé, near the Tourist Office at Dalagatan 1 and close to the antique shop Kompaniet, a treasure house for those who like antiques.

Polar World and adventures AS WELL AS THE GIGANTIC bears, Siberian tigers, wolves, lynx and wolverines, you can also visit the amazing, new Arctic landscape Polar World with its polar bears.

Why not enjoy the wonderful views, good food and coffee in Fryksås summer farms! Or visit the wild Ämån valley with Helvetesfallet waterfall and Storstupet gorge. Those looking for something more adventurous can try a trip in a gyrocopter, flying lessons or ”Ski water jump” in the town centre.

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

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ora lies in the heart of Dalarna on the shores of the beautiful lake Siljan. Here old traditions meet new ideas in an exciting way.

This historical ground was trodden by both Gustavus Vasa and Anders Zorn. The world-famous Dalahästen wooden horses are made just to the south of Mora.

Even Father Christmas lives just outside Mora. The town is also known for the useful Mora knife and for being home to one of the leading manufacturers of water taps in the Nordic region.

Strong, famous symbols MORA AND THE OTHER VILLAGES around Siljan are well-known for preserving and continuing to use traditional costumes. The costume tradition is widespread and it is usual to wear one’s costume at graduations, midsummer festivals, weddings and other special occasions throughout the year. Another cultural icon is the classic Dalahästen wooden horse. These were made in various villages near Mora and are still made, more or less by hand, in Färnäs and Nusnäs just south of Mora.

A place with charm NOT FAR FROM MORA STATION stands the Vasaloppet museum, which shows the history of the Vasaloppet ski race and the other competitions during Vasaloppsweek. The centre of Mora has a large range of shops, cafes and restaurants. You will also find Zorn museum and Zorn farm, with exhibitions about the world famous artist’s home and many of his works. Weather permitting; you can enjoy a dip in Lake Siljan’s clear waters. Not far from the station, you will find Tingsnäsbadet, a lovely, large sandy beach, just a stone’s throw from the track and near ice cream and cafes.

The Zorn’s family home showing how husband and wife, Anders and Emma Zorn, lived. The house remains mainly untouched since Zorn’s time and is a fantastic example of cultural history. The Vasaloppet ski race’s finishing line is another famous site in Mora. About 45,000 skiers who participate in some of the Vasalopp week’s ski races, from Tjejvasan to the great Vasaloppet itself, glide over the finishing line under the motto “In the footsteps of our forefathers for the victories of tomorrow”.

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ansbro is a small municipality packed with things to see and do. There are activities for all the family, such as inspection trolleys, swimming, hiking, golf, fishing and gliding. There is a busy programme of events in the summer. Two of the largest are the air fair in DalaJärna, and the Vansbro swimming event. You can alight from the Inlandsbanan coach in Vansbro and have a meal at one of the restaurants or a snack at the popular patisserie. You can also look at the majestic railway station building and at the listed buildings in the centre of town.

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THERE IS A RACE suitable for everyone in the Vansbrosimningen contest which takes place between 10 and 12 July 2009. Join in the Vansbro women’s event or maybe the short race if you think that 1,000 metres is long enough, or what about the half-race of 1,500 metres if you want more of a challenge. You could try the main 3,000 metre Vansbrosimningen event or the children’s race in a swimming pool for 6–9 year olds. The world’s largest swimming competition attracts more than 8,000 competitors each year to the different races. During the three days of competition, Vansbro becomes a town full of happy swimmers and lots of swimming spectators. Elite swimmers also come along for some of the races. For example, Vansbro was the first place in Sweden to arrange the national 5km Open Water Championship and this year will be hosting this event for the third time. The Vansbro swimming competition is part of the Swedish Classic fitness circuit. Find out more at: www.vansbrosimningen.se

IN THE VILLAGE of Sågen, 30km to the south of Vansbro, you can visit an interesting geological and technical museum. The technical museum shows the village’s rich history in terms of inventions and includes various machines made by local inhabitants. Sågen is the area of Finnmarken, which has an interesting culture and history.

The street Järnvägsgatan in the centre of Vansbro is listed as being of historical and cultural significance. The beautiful houses and the magnificent railway station building are well worth seeing. At Herrgården in Vansbro you can see commemorative tablets for the winners of the Vansbro swimming events. In the centre of the town there is Vansbro’s very own “Walk of Fame” where well-known local people have their names engraved.

Those honoured include Gunde Svan, Björn Skifs, Svenne Rubins and Kennet Eriksson. At the art gallery Dala-Järna Konstgård and Holst Museum you can see work by contemporary artists and a fine exhibition of wooden birds.

Many events in the summer DURING THE AIR FESTIVAL in Dala-Järna 7th–9th August you will see some amazing aerial displays. Some of the best pilots in the world will create a show that is really something special. If you like theatre and culture then you are in the right place. You can join our Midsummer celebrations on 19th June and 20th–21st it is time for Musik i Ladan, an opera with musicians from Swedish Royal Court Orchestra and soloists.

The summer play Ingmarsspelen is performed on 1st–5th July, and is based on Selma Lagerlöf’s novel, Jerusalem. This year sees the 50th anniversary of the first performance. The village play Trollbröllopet (The Troll Wedding) in Äppelbo, tells of how the inhabitants of Äppelbo got their beautiful bridal crown.

Performed 7th–9th August. There are also different motor events including Cruising in Vansbro on 6th June and drag-racing with snowmobiles in DalaJärna 17th–19th July. The Marie Memorial Race, the last weekend in August, is another popular family event.

Vansbro tourist information office, Herrgården, +46 (0)281-752 60, turistbyra@vansbro.se, www.vansbro.se

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rt and culture, nature and untamed landscapes, sun and wonderful beaches.

Värmland offers quality of life in abundance.

It is easy to be inspired by the magnificent natural scenery and heritage of the area around Kristinehamn, Storfors and Filipstad. This is also the starting point for Inlandsbanan. The world could benefit from spending more time in Värmland.

Welcome!

Kristinehamn ITS LOCATION on the shores of Lake Vänern means that Kristinehamn, the start or the end of Inlandsbanan, is a place you look forward to visiting. This charming town, set amidst the archipelago is perfect for those looking for a relaxing break, as well as those who want a more active holiday.

Island-hopping, excursions around the archipelago in the medieval-style ship Christine af Bro, top class art at Kristinehamn’s Art Museum, one of the largest Picasso sculptures in the world – these are just a few of the things you can see and do in Kristinehamn.

If you prefer a bit more get up and go, then we have everything from music festivals to road racing in go-karts to tempt you. It is easy to find your own sheltered cliff or bay, where you can watch the sun set over Lake Vänern in peace and quiet. We will give you memories to treasure long after your holiday is over.

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Storfors

Filipstad

IMAGES OF THE PROVINCE are dominated by the Bergslagsleden network of canals and natural waterways. Water has a special attraction for us and we are drawn to water for relaxation and recreation. The campsite Badsta Camping, which has its own stop on Inlandsbanan, is the obvious place to begin your exploration of Bergslagskanalen.

Bergslagskanalen is one of the area’s best preserved links for transporting iron to Europe. The Bjurbäcken lock system, where a drop of 11km is negotiated via the three chambers and 3km of hand-dug canal, is one of our most popular visitor attractions.

“FILIPSTAD IS A SMALL TOWN, where the spirit of culture rules and where the smell of bread is a gourmet experience.” – These fine words were how Filipstad ambassador, author and inspiration Ewa Persson described “her” Filipstad.

The municipality of Filipstad also has magnificent scenery and is an exciting meeting place for elves, trolls and the Värmland sense of fun. You can hear the tale of ironmaking and about life in a bygone age. The village farms and ironworks are open in the summer and invite you in to flea markets and musical evenings.

Tourist information offices in: Kristinehamn, Södra Torget 3, +46 (0)550-881 87, turist@kristinehamn.se • Storfors, Kommunhuset, +46 (0)550-651 50, turist@storfors.se • Filipstad, Stora torget 3 D, +46 (0)590-613 54, turism@filipstad.se

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MORA

ÅSARNA

Eating out Restaurants who deliver food to Inlandsbanan >> ÅSARNA

Fågelsjö Gammelgård

Big Moose Hotell

Open: 6/6 to 30/8 Location: Loos, Fågelsjö About us: Visit Gammelgården and experience life for a well-to-do farmer in bygone days. Step over the threshold over the grand farmhouse from the early 19th century, where everything has been preserved for several generations. Look in at the weapons smithy, see where the farm-hands lived and admire the door with seven locks. You will be surprised and intrigued. Someone might be baking in the bake house on the day of your visit.

Telephone: +46-(0)657-300 52 Web: www.fagelsjo.nu

Open: Daily Location: Central Åsarna About us: Daily set menu, popular game menu including elk stew à la Big Moose.

Make time to visit our “beer bottle museum”. Fully licensed hotel. Address: By E 45, 840 31 Åsarna Web: www.bigmoose.se Telephone: +46-(0)687-304 50

VILHELMINA

VAIKIJAUR

Vildmarkscaféet

Stenmans konditori

Fjällglimten

Open: All year: Mon–Sun 09.00–18.00, also open in the evenings until 20.00 in summer. Location: Central Åsarna About us: You can have coffee and a cake, enjoy a light lunch or buy Norrland specialities such as goat’s cheese, reindeer meat, cloudberry preserves, smoked char and ”Åsarna Kakan” – our own homemade flat bread. Menu includes waffles with cloudberry jam and cream, flatbread sandwiches with reindeer meat, goat’s cheese or other fillings, flan with salad, pork pancakes, wilderness pastries, buns, ice-cream with cloudberry jam and sandwiches. Breakfast served on request.

Web: www.vildmarkscafe.se Telephone: +46-(0)687-300 56, +46-(0)70-34 78 693

Open: Mon–Fri 07.00–18.00, Sat 09.00–16.00 and Sun 12.00–16.00. About us: The patisserie Stenmans Konditori was set up in the 1950s and has been serving coffee and cake ever since. The building is unique and has a lovely, cosy atmosphere. We have everything from biscuits to tarts, pastries, light meals, bread, lunches and à la carte menu. Lunch served down by Inlandsbanan in the summer. Address: Volgsjövägen 21 B, 912 34 Vilhelmina Telephone: +46-(0)940-128 28

Opening hours: 20/6–31/8 9.00–20.00 every day. Location: Inlandsbanan stops here. About us: Restaurant serving game.

Also overnight accommodation in cabins. Address: Forsviken, Vaikijaur 595 Telephone: +46 (0)971-310 00 or +46 (0)70264 22 61

Other restaurants along Inlandsbanan MORA

ÖSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND

French cuisine & wine import

Brasserie Pineau

Innefickan Restaurang & Bar

Restaurang Hov, Jamtli

Open: Daily Location: 150 metres from railway station About us: A feast for all your senses with good French cuisine, fine wines, music, entertainment and great service.

Address: Strandgatan 6, 792 21 Mora Telephone: +46-(0)250-150 20, +46-(0)250-150 36

Opening hours: Mon–Sat from 17.00, closed on Sundays.

Closed July–August for the summer About us: Good food made from the best local ingredients. Great service in a comfortable, relaxed setting. A large selection of fine wines available by the glass. A delicious taste of Jämtland at a reasonable price. Selected by the guides White Guide, Sveriges bästa bord, Chaîne des Rôtisseurs and Matakademien Jämtland-Härjedalen. The wine tasting organisation Munskänkarna named it “Wine bar of 2008”. Address: Postgränd 11 Telephone: +46 (0)63-12 90 99 Web: www.innefickan.nu

Location: Approx 2km from the central station. Open 12–16 every day from Midsummer to 23th August. Other times by arrangement. Info: Restaurang Hov offers a summer menu of home-cooked food made from top quality ingredients sourced from local producers all served in a traditional setting with a superb atmosphere. Available for bookings throughout the year – for large and small parties, weddings, conferences, business lunches etc. Address: Museiplan, Box 709, 831 28 Östersund Telephone: +46 (0)63-15 01 03 Web: www.jamtli.se

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Events Gällivare JUNE 19/6 Midsummer celebrations at local museum.

26–28/6 Songs under the Midnight Sun. 26–28/6 Midnight Sun Meeting.

26–28/6 Laponia Festival/ summer market.

27–28/6 International Dog Show.

JULY 4/7 Festival in Puoltikasvaara.

6–12/7 Ullatti Festival.

AUGUST 2/8 Village Festival at local museum.

7–9/8 Market Festival, centre of Gällivare.

Jokkmokk JUNE 19/6 Traditional Midsummer celebrations at different sites in the area.

JULY 1–9/7 Porjus Reunion 4/7 Rallarmarschen Navvy March Gällivare–Porjus, finishing with BBQ in Porjus.

5/7 Waterfall Day in Porjus. Event for all the family.

July KultUrkraft in Vuollerim. www.kulturkraft.com.

July Kvikkjokksdagar, festival week. For dates see www.turism.jokkmokk.se.

July Linnaeus days in Kvikkjokk www.turism.jokkmokk.se.

28–30/8 Jokkmokk Autumn Market. Market stalls, funfair and entertainment for all the family.

Arvidsjaur JUNE

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15–21/6 Music Festival in Piteälven river valley. Week of concerts featuring world music.

AUGUST

JULY

JUNE

4–5/7 Swamp soccer

19/6 Midsummer celebrations / Opening of Historieland, Jamtli.

28–30/8 Car rally, Hoting.

Östersund

JULY 10/7 Julikalaset. Summer festival and market in Arvidsjaur with stalls, amusements, sport, culture and much more.

13–19/7 Glommersträsk Festival.

A week full of music, dance, theatre and other lovely events in Norrbotten’s village of the year: Glommersträsk!

Ammarnäs

24/7–7/8 Mountain Festival market and fishing festival in Hemavan Tärnaby.

24–26/7 Border market in Tärnaby.

25/7 Choir and Opera week, concerts in Hemavan Tärnaby.

31/7–2/8 Icebug 24 including mountain marathon in Hemavan.

JUNE

AUGUST

12–14/6 Traditional Sami Festival in Ammarnäs, with entertainment and activities. Organised by Sami association Ammarnäs Sameförening.

7–9/8 National Sami Games in Tärnaby.

JULY 10–12/7 Ammarnäs Festival with entertainment, activities and food at local heritage farm.

25/7 Fjällmarschen Race – a race through mountainous terrain, Ammarnäs.

AUGUST 15/8 Wheel Day and National River Day. We are going along the river Vindelälven from Ammarnäs to Sorsele using cycles, roller skates and other wheels!

22/8 Pär Festival with entertainment and freshly-picked almond potatoes served with slices cut from a whole roasted reindeer.

9/8 Pilgrims trails to Stensele church.

14–15/8 Tärnaby Match Race.

Sailing race on the lake Gäutan, Tärnaby.

22/8 Music Festival.

Vilhelmina JULY 7–11/7 Cultural week in Vilhelmina, excursions to Fatmomakke, Ricklundgården etc.

10–12/7 Vilhelmina Village Festival.

17–20/7 Åsele Market (buses from Dorotea and Vilhelmina).

Dorotea JUNE

Sorsele

26–27/6 Lajksjö Festival.

JUNE

JULY

19/6 Midsummer celebrations at Sorsele local museum.

10–17/7 Reunion.

JULY AUGUST

26–28/6 Storumandagarna – festival – the major event of the year with market and the crowning of this year’s “Wild Man”. Rock festival and dance gala.

17–19/7 Sorsele Festival with music, dancing and activities.

13–15/7 Reunion market

Strömsund JUNE 13–14/6 Market, Hoting.

Storuman

24/6–9/8 Craft fair, Hoting.

JUNE

JULY

19/6 Midsummer celebrations in Stensele, Nybyggarland and barn dance at Pauträsk.

4–5/7 Fjällsjö market, Backe.

4–11/7 Trotting races Hoting with races on 4, 8 and 11/7.

9–12/7 Dunder market, Strömsund.

24–28/6 Expo Norr, large trade fair, Frösön Gamla E4.

30/6–4/7 Storsjö Cup annual football tournament with teams from all over the world.

JULY 2–12/7 Arnljotspelen, open-air play (no performances 6–8/7) 8–11/7 St Olav’s Race, longest relay race in Nordic region with runners covering 340km. 4,500 runners.

4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26/7 Garvsyra performs at Jamtli.

24–25/7 Vertex Velo, cycle races inc hill and flat racing.

25/7 Östersund Marathon, possibly the world’s most beautiful marathon. Full and half marathon races plus relay.

24/7–2/8 Yran week with Krogstråk and Storsjö yran music festival (Storsjöyran 30 July–1 August).

AUGUST 4/8 Pensioners’ Day at Jamtli.

Berg JUNE 20/6 Midsommartrav trotting race, Ovalla.

JULY 5–11/7 Oviken Festival, with exhibitions, range of musical performances, concerts, farm breakfasts etc.

16/7 Annual Water Sprite contest in Billstaån.

17–19/7 Hackås Festival 25–26/7 Water Festival in Hoverberg harbour. Midnight fishing contest, boat trips, market, children’s theatre, fish auctions etc.

For programme see www.bergsbatklubb.se.

AUGUST 1–2/8 International Dog Show at Galhammarudden, Svenstavik.

28–29/8 Elk Weekend including World Cup in Elk Shank Casting in Svenstavik. Market and different activities.

Härjedalen JUNE 19/6 Midsummer Festival 2pm Gammalträde, Ytterhogdal.

Dancing, food.

18–21/6 Traditional Midsummer celebrations. Celebrate Midsummer in Dalarna in Orsa. Run the Orsakajt’n Midsummer race with 700 happy competitors. Concert with popular artistes at Ångbåtsudden. Midsummer drag racing at Tallhed airfield.

22/8 Vasastafetten relay race, 10-man teams. Start Sälen, finish Vasalopp finishing line Mora.

JULY

29/8 StavgångsVasan Nordicwalking race with poles.

18–26/7 Filibjur Festival, Filipstad.

JULY

JUNE

8/7* Celebrity football match at Lillåvallen; Torgny Mogren, Mattias Sunneborn.

14/6 Sågen Festival.

19/6 Midsummer celebrations at Gammelgården in Sveg. Folk dancers, food.

8, 15, 22, 29/7 Orsayran 25-year celebrations, hundreds of well-known, smiling musicians on the streets of Orsa. www.orsayran.nu.

21–28/6 Älvros Festival Open-air church service and different activities.

9/7 Dala-Hälsingland Railway Line Centenary with trip on steam train.

22/6–9/8 Local heritage farm in Älvros open 11–17.

16/7* Mountain Farm Day at the old mountain farm Skräddar Djurberga.

Vansbro

4/7 Sago Festival, fairy-tale festival, Långban.

18/7 Långlialoppet Race.

19/7 Hjulhäljla (motorshow).

24/7 Writers’ Festival.

AUGUST

19/6 Midsummer celebrations in Vansbro, Dala-Järna, Äppelbo, Nås.

1/8 John Ericsson Day, celebrated with events in the park.

John and Nils Ericsson Scholarship, the Värmland song etc.

26–28/6 Pepes Fotbollscup Youth football competition. www.pepescup.com.

22/8 Vintage Car Rally “Hyttsvängen”, Filipstad.

JULY 1–5/7 Ingmarsspelen, Nås. Play based on Selma Lagerlöf’s novel “Jerusalem”. www.dalaspelen.com.

Storfors JUNE

2/7 Ingmarsspelskonsert, concert Nås church.

June–August Art Exhibition ”Sommar”, Galleri Galejan, in Folkets Hus centre.

28–29/7* Air and Motor show at Orsa’s Tallhed airfield with old aircraft and classic American cars from Classic Car Week.

5/7 Song evening at “Köråsälva”, Närssjön, www.narssjon.se.

13/6 Canal Day Bjurbäcken locks, music etc.

6/7 Tobakspinnarstämma, folk music, Nås.

4/7 Sveg Market.

AUGUST

12/7 Festival at Local Museum Gammalträde, Ytterhogdal. 1pm.

Entertainment, food.

8–9/8 Hunting and Wildlife Fair at Grönklitt. www.prmedia.se.

9–12/7 Vansbrosimningen – World’s largest swimming event. www.vansbrosimningen.com.

27/6–5/7 Village Festival at local heritage farm Börjes in Bjurtjärn.

Market, village play “Bjurkärn.

1810”.

26/6–2/8 Cafe at Gammalträde, Ytterhogdal 11–17.

JULY 3–4/7 Bear Festival Sveg.

12/7 Family Church service, also baptisms, Gammalträde, Ytterhogdal 11am.

25/7 Olsmäss Gammelgården Sveg. Dancing, food.

1/7 Open House at the old farm Gammelgården Sveg.

AUGUST 2 Älvros Festival. Church Service The old church 11am

Ljusdal JULY

29–30/8 Old-Fashioned Market and Steam Fair in Orsa with a craft fair, farmers market and trips on steam trains etc.

29–30/8* Aqua Jam Water Jump Session, spectacular water-ski jumping. * Preliminary date. Contact tourist information office on tel: +46 (0)250-55 25 50.

Mora

Orsa JUNE 12/6* Take the steam train to Concert – Swinging in the Mines, Mässbacken, with Kalle Moraeus plus others.

19/7 Mottifesten Festival, Kroktorp.

25/7 Storängsfesten Festival, Nås.

29–30/7 Irish Evening, Nås.

AUGUST 7–9/8 Fair Show, Dala-Järna – Top class, international air show, www.flygfesten.com.

JULY

7–9/8 Trollbröllopet, Äppelbo.

Village play about how the village of Äppelbo stole its bridal headdress from a troll. www.trollbrollopet.se.

10–12/7 Mora Market in Mora Park.

29–30/8 Marie Memorial Race, Dala-Järna, www.shra.se.

JUNE 23, 25/6, 1/7 Siljansrodden, races with church boats.

5/7 Church weekend, Fågelsjö.

18/7 Craft Festival with craft artisans and sales of crafts Fågelsjö.

17–19/7 Dalacupen – drag racing on snowmobiles on grass.

Dala-Järna. www.djssk.se.

24–26/7 Hela Mora surrar (Mora is buzzing with activity) motor events on land, water and in the air.

Filipstad JUNE

AUGUST 29/7–2/8 Mora Festival, Quay.

16/8 CykelVasan Sälen–Mora.

Cycle race following route of Vasalopp race.

19/6 Traditional Midsummer & 60th anniversary celebrations for Bergsmansgården Munkeberg.

21–27/6 Saxå Chamber Music Festival, www.saxa.se.

Kristinehamn JUNE 2/5–30/8 Kristinehamn Museum of Art, exhibition CoBrA in Denmark and Stig Olson.

13/6–30/8 Island hopping on Lake Vänern.

20–27/6 Women’s Cup 2009, International tennis.

JULY All July–August Cruises on Lake Vänern in old-fashioned sailing ship 1–12/7 Summer Theatre: Ronja Rövardotter.

4–5/7 National Golf Masters 2009.

31/7 Packmopedsturnén ’09, Musical entertainment in town square.

31/7–1/8 Torgfesten, music festival.

AUGUST 5–8/8 Torgfesten, music festival.

26–30/8 Kristinehamns Stadsrace – Go-kart racing in town centre.

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1,129 DR, 3-bed room SEK 1,429 Distance from station: Less than 100m Restaurant: Two. Outdoor seating at Vassara Pub Description: Central, first rate business hotel. Rooms have shower/WC, telephone, cable TV, wireless internet and mini-bar. Activities arranged. Address: Lasarettsgatan 1, 982 31 Gällivare Tel. +46 (0)970-77 22 90 E-mail: info@grandhotellapland.com Web: www.grandhotellapland.com

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Gällivare Camping

Hotell Dundret

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650/6-bed cabin (1), SEK 550/4-bed cabin (1), SEK

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Description: Breakfast inc. in price.

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Restaurant: Café Description: Open all year.

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person. Distance from station: 15 mins Descrip-

18 4-bed and 6 2-bed cabins with WC/shower,

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Rooms in Gällivare

Skogshotell

Stora Sjöfallet

Number of rooms/beds: 4/10 Prices: SEK 200 DR

Number of rooms/beds: 11/28 plus campsite

Number of rooms: 25 rooms and 3 apartments

per person, SEK 350 SR (inc. breakfast), 3-bed room

Prices: family room SEK 200 pr person, SR from SEK

Prices: From SEK 625 Distance from station: 90km

SEK 150 per person, bed linen SEK 30, breakfast SEK

450, DR from SEK 650 per person Distance from

(bus connection) Restaurant: Yes – Lapland

40 per person. Distance from station: 1.2km

station: 8 mins by car, free transport to and from

specialties (11.00–20.00) Description: Mountain

Description: Bright, clean 2- and 3-bed rooms of

station. Restaurant: Breakfast and hot dishes

lodge in Sweden’s oldest national park, Stora Sjöfallet,

high standard. Shower/WC, TV and fridge. Free

Description: Pleasant accommodation beside river

in the middle of the World Heritage Site Laponia.

transfer from Inlandsbanan (one-way only). Activities

Linaälven. Good fishing waters, BBQ, wood-fired

Various mountain activities like hiking, helicopter lift and

by arrangement. 10 min walk from centre of town.

sauna with a bath tub, internet station. Guided day

fishing. Food from Lapland. Address: Stora Sjöfallet,

Address: Hallonvägen 4, 982 35 Gällivare

trips can be booked. Transport to/from railway station.

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JOKKMOKK

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Hotel Jokkmokk

Hotell Gästis

Number of rooms: 23 Prices: From SEK 575

Number of rooms: 89 Prices: Summer prices SEK

Number of beds: 50 Prices: 15/6–16/8 SEK 750

Distance from station: 1.5km Restaurant: Yes

810 SR, SEK 995 DR. Distance from station: 900m

SR, SEK 900 DR, 3-bed room SEK 1,200. Distance

(11.00–20.00) Description: Upmarket hotel dating

Description: Beautifully located in the centre of town

from station: 200m Description: Lovely, cosy hotel

from 1910 in an authentic mining setting with “the

near lake Talvatissjön. We can arrange to have

close to railway station. Popular place to meet. Known

source of all power and recreation” – the mighty river

luggage transferred to and from the hotel. Sauna,

for its personal atmosphere. Family hotel. All rooms

Luleälven outside your window. Close to almost

gym, cycle hire, exercise trail around lake. Ájtte

have shower, TV, Internet, lounge with open fire.

limitless nature, fishing and hiking. Porjus is the

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gateway to Laponia, the World Heritage Site.

Address: Solgatan 45, 962 31 Jokkmokk

Address: Herrevägen 1, 962 32 Jokkmokk

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MOSKOSEL

Skabram Stugby och Camping

Kronogård Vildmark

Moskosel camping

Number of rooms/beds: 44 Prices: SEK 165–550

Number of beds: 160 Prices: SEK 300–1,000/night

Number of cabins/beds: 2-4-6 Prices: SEK 300–500/

Distance from station: 3km Description: Skabram

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cabin Distance from station: 5km Restaurant: Yes,

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modern cottage with electric heating or in old,

basic Description: The campsite is near the E45

Skabram. Farm dairy and shop. We are happy to

restored timber cabin with wood fire. Or try luxurious

highway, 2km north of the village of Moskosel and

collect you from the station.

VIP cottage with sauna and sleeping cabin. Boat and

45km from Arvidsjaur in the direction of Jokkmokk.

Address: Skabram 206, 962 99 Jokkmokk

canoe hire. Fishing in 200 lakes, some with game fish.

Delightfully situated with swimming and fishing. Child

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We can meet your train at Kitajaur Railway station.

friendly. Stay one night or more in this super place.

Web: www.skabram.com

Address: Kronogård, 962 05 Kåbdalis

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Hotell Laponia

Lapland Lodge

Number of rooms: 65 Prices: 4 beds from SEK 495

Number of rooms: 200 Prices: Walk-in rates in the

Number of rooms: 10 Prices: SEK 195–550,

Distance from station: 1km Description: Family

summer Distance from station: 800m Restaurant:

families SEK 790 (2 adults and 2 children). Distance

friendly campsite with own lake suitable for bathing,

Yes Description: Some of the best facilities in

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sports hall, internet café, sauna, mini-golf, raft sauna.

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Cabin apartments sleep 4 or 6 and have kitchen, WC/

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the church in the centre of Arvidsjaur. Bed & breakfast

shower, cable TV internet etc. Cabins, tent and

Family rooms for up to 4 pers. Traditional Sami cots at

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Address: Storgatan 45, 933 33 Arvidsjaur

sauna, large breakfast buffet, broadband etc.

Address: Järnvägsgatan 111, 933 34 Arvidsjaur.

Tel. +46 (0)960-555 00 E-mail: info@hotell-laponia.se

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Web: www.hotell-laponia.se

Tel. +46 (0)960-137 20

Web: www.gielas.se

E-mail: lapland.lodge@telia.com

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ARJEPLOG

Lappugglans Turistviste

SilverCross45

Hotell Lyktan/STF Vandrarhem

Number of rooms: 7 Prices: Adults SEK 145,

Number of rooms: 6 Prices: SEK 250 SR, SEK 400

Number of rooms: 46 Prices: From SEK 170/per

children 6–12 yrs SEK 70, bed linen SEK 30 Distance

DR, 4-bed SEK 500. Distance from station: 1.5km.

person in hostel section. Distance from station:

from station: 350m Description: Cabin 2 persons,

Transfer can be booked. Restaurant: Internet café

60km (Slagnäs) Description: Pleasant hotel in centre

cottage 2–4 persons, 2- to 4-bed rooms. Self-cater-

with light meals. Description: Luxurious hostel, 20m

of Arjeplog. 200m to silver museum. Large breakfast

ing, kitchen, WC, shower, sauna, TV, washing machine

from grocery store. Kitchenette and WC/shower on

buffet, kitchen available for self-catering for hostel

and decking area with BBQ. If the manager has time

corridor. Spa/Sauna. All rooms have TV, DVD, Internet.

guests. Address: Lugnetvägen 4, 930 40 Arjeplog

he will take you to/collect from the railway station.

Media room, art gallery, Catholic chapel, cycle and

Tel. +46 (0)961-612 10

Address: V. Skolgatan 9, 933 31 Arvidsjaur

moped hire. Address: Villavägen 56, 933 33 Arvidsjaur

E-mail: info@hotellyktan-arjeplog.se

Tel. +46 (0)960-124 13

Tel. +46 (0)70-644 28 62, +46 (0)960-100 23

Web: www.hotellyktan-arjeplog.se

E-mail: lappugglan@hem.utfors.se

E-mail: silvercross45@telia.com

Web: goto.glocalnet.net/lappugglan

Web: www.silvercross45.se

AMMARNÄS

AMMARNÄS

SORSELE

Ammarnäsgården Fjällhotell och Vandrarhem

Geunja Samisk Fjällgård

Pensionat Holmen

Distance from station: 90km Description: An

Number of rooms/beds: 5/12 Prices: SEK 475 SR,

Number of rooms: 30/75, 12/48 Prices: From SEK

insight into thousands of years of Sami culture at the

SEK 680 DR, extra bed SEK 210 Distance from

170 Distance from station: 90km Restaurant: Yes

Vinka family’s Sami mountain farm. Sleep in Sami cots

station: 1.4km, collection possible Restaurant: Food

Description: Genuine mountain village with a living

on reindeer skins or comfortable beds. Craft displays

made to order Description: Cosy guest house using

Sami culture in the centre of Vindelfjällen nature reserve.

and story telling by Samis about Samis! Independent

local produce, mostly from own farm. Visit our wildlife

The village is sustained by hunting, fishing, reindeer and

or guided trips. Taste some char, reindeer meat and

camp at Borgjaur north of Sorsele. Special offers for

tourism. Enjoy the flowering meadows, bird watching,

grouse. Open all year for bookings.

Inlandsbanan passengers.

mountain hikes and the local game cuisine. Address:

Address: Geunja Box 12, 920 75 Ammarnäs

Address: Strandvägen 33, 920 70 Sorsele

Box 66, 920 75 Ammarnäs Tel. +46 (0)952-600 03

Tel. +46 (0)952-602 90

Tel. +46 (0)952-536 40, +46 (0)70-530 10 29

E-mail: fjallhotell@ammarnasgarden.se

E-mail: a.vinka@lapplandsafari.se

E-mail: info@pensionatholmen.se

Web: www.ammarnasgarden.se

Web: www.lapplandsafari.se

Web: www.pensionatholmen.se

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SORSELE

STORUMAN

Sorsele Camping

Sorsele River Hotel

Hotell Toppen

Number of rooms: 8 in hostel, 30 cabins Prices:

Number of rooms: 33 Prices: From SEK 620 SR,

Number of rooms: 94 Prices: From SEK 150.

Cabins SEK 320–795 per night Distance from

from SEK 850 DR Distance from station: 0.5km.

Distance from station: 300m Restaurant: Yes,

station: 1.5km Description: Hostel, cabins, caravan

Restaurant: Yes. Description: Recently refurbished,

open daily. Description: Accommodation ranging

pitches. Tennis court, pool, boules, grill tent, bicycle

Sorsele River Hotel is on the shores of the Vindelälven

from basic hostel facilities to comfortable hotel rooms.

hire, canoe hire. Centrally located yet secluded.

River, 0.5km from the Inlandsbanan station. Here you

Situated high on a hill in pine forest, close to town

Address: Fritidsvägen, Sorsele

can stay, eat, wind down or recharge – just as you

centre. Try our restaurant and its renowned open-air

Tel. +46 (0)952-101 24

prefer. Hotel and restaurant are open all year.

area. Our menu is based on local produce. Open all

E-mail: info@lapplandskatan.nu

Address: Hotellgatan 2 , 920 70 Sorsele Tel.

year. Address: Blåvägen 238, 923 31 Storuman

Web: www.lapplandskatan.nu

+46 (0)952-121 50 E-mail: info@sorseleriverhotel.se

Tel. +46 (0)951-777 00 E-mail: info@hotelltoppen.se

Web: www.sorseleriverhotel.se

Web: www.hotelltoppen.se

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STORUMAN

VILHELMINA

VILHELMINA

Storumans Bad & Camping

Hotell Wilhelmina

Lilla Hotellet

Number of pitches/cabins: 75/2 Prices: Tents from

Number of rooms: 64 Prices: DR inc. breakfast SEK

Number of rooms: 10 Prices: From SEK 400 per

SEK 165, caravans from SEK 175, cabins from SEK

840, SR inc. breakfast SEK 580. Distance from

person in DR Distance from station: 150m

350. Distance from station: 500m Description:

station: 500m Restaurant: Yes Description: 500

Restaurant: Lunch and pub Description: Cosy hotel

Beautifully situated 4-star campsite by the lake Uman.

metres from railway station. Newly renovated double

with personal touch. Rooms with shower/WC, TV and

We have a small gym, sports all, cycles, mini-golf,

rooms, new spa with panoramic window overlooking

telephone. Breakfast included in price. Spa.

boules, exercise bingo and as a lovely way of relaxing

lake Volgasjön. Top class food and drink in restaurant

Address: Granvägen 1, 912 32 Vilhelmina

after all that activity men’s and women’s saunas.

with à la carte menu, buffet lunch, bar and pub.

Tel. +46 (0)940-150 59 Fax +46 (0)940-150 42

Address: Lokgränd 3, 923 31 Storuman

Address: Volgsjövägen 16, 912 34 Vilhelmina Tel.

E-mail: lillahotellet@vilhelmina.com

Tel. +46 (0)951-106 96

+46 (0)940-554 20 E-mail: info@hotellwilhelmina.se

Web: www.lillahotellet.vilhelmina.com

E-mail: storumanscamping@storuman.se

Web: www.hotell.vilhelmina.com

Web: www.storuman.se

VILHELMINA

VILHELMINA

VILHELMINA

Lundqvist Rum & Stugmotell

Saiva Camping

STF Vilhelmina Kyrkstad

Number of rooms/beds: 15/36 Prices: From SEK

Number of cabins: 22 Prices: Sami cot tents from

Number of apartments/rooms: 53/146 Prices: SEK

480 for cabin apartment Distance from station:

SEK 350 per night – 2 beds. Distance from station:

170–200 hostel, children SEK 100, made-up rooms

900m Restaurant: Several in town Description:

1 km Description: Open 8.00–23.00 in high season

SEK 445 SR, SEK 590 DR. Non-members: adults

Central location in quiet garden environment. We have

(19/6–17/8) Saiva Camping is delightfully situated by

+SEK 50, children +SEK 25. Breakfast SEK 55 per

rooms and cabin apartments for 1–4 persons

lake Baksjön on the outskirts of Vilhelmina. The

person. Sheets SEK 60 per set. Distance from

equipped with WC/shower and kitchenette plus TV.

campsite also has a gift and souvenir shop, bathing

station: approx 500. Description: In the centre of

We also have rooms for self-catering and hostel

area with diving tower, mini-golf, tennis courts,

town, yet in a setting from vanished world with all

rooms. Address: Volgsjövägen 64, 912 32 Vilhelmina

canoes, cycle hire, tandems, hire of fishing equipment

modern comforts. Museum, Sami gallery, village store.

Tel. +46 (0)940-102 64

etc. Address: Baksjön, 912 30 Vilhelmina.

Address: Storgatan 9, 912 33 Vilhelmina

E-mail: info@lundqviststugmotell.com

Tel. +46 (0)940-107 60 E-mail: info@saiva.se

Tel. +46 (0)940-152 70 E-mail: tuby@vilhelmina.se

Web: www.lundqviststugmotell.com

Web: www.saiva.se

Web: www.kyrkstan.vilhelmina.com

DOROTE A

HOTING

HOTING

Doro Camp Lappland

Hotell Hoting

Hoting Unlimited

Number of cabins/rooms: 5 4-bed, 1 6-bed,

Number of rooms: 18 Prices: SR from SEK 795, DR

Prices: From SEK 225–695 Distance from station:

4 2-bed. 12 2-bed rooms. Campsite. Prices: from

from SEK 995, extra bed SEK 150 Distance from

500m Restaurant: Yes Description: Tastefully

SEK 250/ cabin. Room in hostel SEK 300. Camping

station: 250m Restaurant: Yes Description: Take a

decorated in 1950s setting by river Valån. Treat

pitch from SEK 135. Distance from station: 0m

break in Hoting! Stroll around, hire a bike or boat.

yourself to locally produced food/snacks. We also

Restaurant: Licensed café Description: Pleasant

Hotel offers: breakfast, lunch buffet and theme

have a spa pool, treatment with spa products and

and peaceful. Internet, barbecue tent, wood-fired

evenings in the pub. Pleasant rooms at summer

jewellery. Address: Lillgatan 2, 830 80 Hoting.

sauna, souvenir shop, canoe hire, mini-golf, play area,

prices. We will deduct SEK 300 from your room bill if

Tel. +46 (0)671-100 70, +46 (0)70-681 14 68

bathing. 1km from centre. Address: Fågelsta 8, 917 94

you do not see a bear during your stay. Warm

E-mail: info@hotingunlimited.se

Dorotea. Tel. +46 (0)942-102 38

welcome. Address: Storgatan 13, 830 80 Hoting

Web: www.hotingunlimited.se

E-mail: reception@dorocamp.com

Tel. +46 (0)671-104 55

Web: www.dorocamp.com

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HOTING

LIT

LIT

Hotings Camping

Lits Camping & stugby

Rönngården

Number of rooms: 24 camping cabins, 2–6 beds

Number of cabins: 27 Prices: From SEK 295

Number of rooms/beds: 3 bedrooms, 6–8 beds

Prices: Reasonable prices Distance from station:

Distance from station: 300m Description:

Prices: from SEK 350 inc. breakfast Distance from

150m Description: Peaceful, lawns, heritage

Camping or cabin hire in a beautiful location near the

station: 6km Restaurant: Simple meals can be

museum, walking trail, put and take fishing suitable for

river. Just 300m from the Lit stop. 1km from the centre

served at the farm. Description: You can stay on the

the disabled, pool, bouncy castle, quad-bikes for

of Lit with ICA supermarket, bank etc. Lake Hill Canoe

farm in your own cottage on a self-catering or B&B

children. Open 10.00–22.00 from beginning of June to

center with canoe hire, mini golf, fishing, sandy beach,

basis. Breakfast buffet with Jämtland delicacies. Farm

end of August. Low season open between

bathing, wireless Internet access.

shop. Berries and vegetables are grown on site.

08.00–17.00. Address: Västra Hoting 325,

Address: 830 30 Lit Tel. +46 (0)642-102 47

Address: Lits-Böle 155, 830 30 Lit

830 80 Hoting Tel. +46 (0)671-102 48

E-mail: ove.djurberg@swipnet.se

Tel. +46 (0)642-500 68, +46 (0)70-393 00 68

E-mail: hotingscamping@telia.com

Web: www.litscamping.com

E-mail: berithenriksson@compaqnet.se

Web: www.hotingscamping.se

ÖSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND

Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund

Hotel Emma

Hotel Zäta

Number of rooms: 176 Prices: From SEK 545/per

Number of rooms/beds: 18/35 Prices: From SEK

Number of rooms/beds: 32/60 Prices: From SEK

person in DR Distance from station: 300m

695 Distance from station: 300m Restaurant: 2m

750/850 Distance from station: 800m Central station,

Restaurant: Yes (17.00–22.00) Description:

Description: Pleasant hotel with all facilities and good

400m Västra station Restaurant: Breakfast Descrip-

Comfortable first class hotel in centre, shopping centre

service, situated in the centre. Good breakfast. Free

tion: Best location in pedestrian area. No-smoking

on doorstep. Fully equipped rooms with wireless

wireless internet. Garage. Welcome to Hotel Emma!

rooms. Comfortable and pleasant at reasonable

internet, cable TV. Restaurant serves both local and

Address: Prästgatan 31, 831 31 Östersund

prices. Free internet connection. Lobby bar with light

international cuisine. Lobby bar serves light

Tel. +46 (0)63-51 78 40

refreshments, beer and wine. Garage with lift direct to

refreshments and drinks. Indoor pool, sauna and gym.

E-mail: Info@hotelemma.com

reception. Summer and weekends, DR inc. breakfast

Address: Prästgatan 16, 831 31 Östersund Tel.

Web: www.hotelemma.com

buffet from SEK 850. Address: Prästgatan 32, 831 31

+46 (0)63-55 60 00 E-mail: cl.ostersund@choice.se

Östersund Tel. +46 (0)63-51 78 60

Web: www.clarionostersund.se

E-mail: info@hotell-z.se Web: www.hotell-z.se

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ÖSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND

Hotell Jemtlandia

Hotell Jämteborg

Hotell Älgen

Number of rooms: 25 Prices: DR from SEK 595

Number of rooms: 26 including 8 adapted for allergy

Number of rooms: 27 Prices: SEK 375/DR per

(16/6–31/8) inc. breakfast buffet. Distance from

sufferers with access to modern kitchen. Prices: SR

person (23/6–17/8) inc. breakfast buffet with hot food.

station: 100m, town centre 200m. Restaurant: Yes

SEK 545, DR from SEK 360 per pers. Distance from

Distance from station: 100m Restaurant: Yes, inc.

Description: Pleasant hotel near the railway station.

station: 300m Restaurant: Yes Description: Good

open-air area in summer. Description: Medium

Serving breakfast. Hotel has both 3-star rooms and

value 3-star hotel. Refurbished 2007, bathrooms with

standard central fully licensed hotel with own

more basic budget rooms at a lower rate. Wireless

under-floor heating. Breakfast buffet included in price

restaurant. Close to shops and entertainment. Price

internet. Address: Storgatan 61, 831 33 Östersund.

(from 06.00), parking, film channels, sauna, billiards,

includes breakfast buffet, film channels, sauna, gym,

Tel. +46 (0)63-51 73 35

internet station and wireless broadband. Near

computer access, wireless internet, internet station

E-mail: bokning@hotelljemtlandia.se

shopping area. Address: Storgatan 54, 831 33

etc. Early breakfast. Address: Storgatan 61, 831 33

Web: www.hotelljemtlandia.se

Östersund. Tel. +46 (0)63-51 01 01 E-mail:

Östersund. Tel. +46 (0)63-51 75 25

bokning@jamteborg.se Web: www.jamteborg.se

E-mail: info@hotelalgen.se Web: www.hotelalgen.se

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ÖSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND

Jamtli vandrarhem STF

Nya Pensionatet

Pensionat Björnen

Number of rooms: 2- to 4-bed rooms, 30 beds in

Number of rooms: 7 Prices: DR from SEK 310 per

Number of rooms: 13 Prices: From SEK 275/per

total. Prices: SEK 200 in low season, SEK 225 in high

pers.Weekend price: SEK 550/DR, SEK 390/SR.

person DR (1/6–31/8) including breakfast buffet with

season. SEK 150 and SEK 175 for STF members

Distance from station: 150m Description: Feel at

hot food. Distance from station: 100m Restaurant:

respectively. Distance from station: 2km Restaurant:

home in the peaceful, turn of the century guesthouse,

Yes Description: Close to railway station. Good

Yes. Also café. Description: Charmingly situated in

close to the city centre. TV and wireless internet

standard. Reasonable prices. Peaceful location.

the grounds of Jamtli Museum where actors in farms

access in all rooms. Breakfast buffet and parking are

Wireless internet and computer access. Early hotel

represent the inhabitants of bygone days. Recently

naturally included in the price.

breakfast served. All rooms have cable TV, clock

refurbished rooms. Access to kitchen and WC/shower.

Address: Prästgatan 65, 831 34 Östersund.

radios. Check in at Hotell Älgen opposite with free use

Address: Museiplan. Tel. +46 (0)63-12 20 60

Tel. +46 (0)63-10 20 05

of facilities. Address: Storgatan 62, 831 33 Östersund

E-mail: vandrarhemmet@jamtli.com

E-mail: kerstin@nyapensionatet.se

Tel. +46 (0)63-10 74 73 E-mail: info@hotelalgen.se

Web: www.jamtli.com

Web: www.nyapensionatet.se

Web: www.pensionatbjornen.se

ÖSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND

Scandic Östersund City

Scandic Östersund Syd

Vandrarhemmet Hjortronet

Number of rooms: 125 Prices: FLEX SR from SEK

Number of rooms: 129 Prices: EARLY DR from SEK

Number of rooms/beds: 11 Prices: SEK 230/per

890, DR from SEK 990. EARLY SR from SEK 750, DR

730, SR from SEK 630. Restaurant: Yes with Krav-

person DR Distance from station: 400m

from SEK 850. Distance from station: 500m

märkt quality certificate. Fully licensed. Description:

Description: Unique location in centre of Östersund,

Restaurant: Yes Description: Recently refurbished

Hotel with environmental certification. Refurbished

without traffic noise. All rooms have shower/WC,

hotel in the city centre close to shops. Top-class

rooms. 2km from city centre, close to Storsjöbadet,

kitchenette and cable TV. Several rooms with

restaurant with bistro, entertainment and alfresco

race course. WiFi access, sauna, gym, free parking.

balconies. Shared kitchen for self catering. 2/4-bed

dining in the summer. Family & holiday packages inc

Family& holiday packages. See website for offers.

rooms. Check in at Hotell Jämteborg, Storgatan 54.

spa and activities. See website for offers.

Address: Krondikesvägen 97, 831 46 Östersund

Reception open 06.00–23.00.

Address: Kyrkgatan 70 Tel. +46 (0)63-57 57 00

Tel. +46 (0)63-685 86 00

Address: Köpmangatan 51 B, 831 33 Östersund Tel.

E-mail: ostersundcity@scandichotels.com

E-mail: ostersundsyd@scandichotels.com

+46 (0)63-10 10 27 E-mail: bokning@jamteborg.se

Web: scandichotels.se/ostersundcity

Web: scandichotels.se/ostersundsyd

Web: www.jamteborg.se

ÖSTERSUND

ÖSTERSUND

ENAFORS

Vandrarhemmet Rallaren

Östersunds Stugby & Camping

Enaforsholm Fjällgård

Number of rooms: 26 beds Prices: From SEK 160

Number of rooms/beds: 212 Cabins/rooms Prices:

Number of rooms/beds: 2 cabin apartments and 16

per person Distance from station: 150m

Cabin apartments from SEK 560, rooms from SEK

rooms. 60 beds. Prices: Full board SEK 520

Description: Walking distance of city centre. 26 beds

350. Distance from station: 2.5km Description:

Distance from station: 500m/143km Restaurant:

in 2- to 6-bed rooms. Access to kitchen, WC/shower

Open all year! Fully equipped cabin apartments,

Yes Description: Traditional farm in mountain setting

and TV room.

camping cabins and rooms. Beside Storsjöbadet

near railway and Snasahögarna mountain (4km),

Address: Bangårdsgatan 6, 831 34 Östersund

pools. Bus no. 9 from railway station.

beside Enan river. A taste of paradise with superb

Tel. +46 (0)63-13 22 32

Address: Krondikesvägen 95, 831 82 Östersund

nature trails, waterfalls and exclusive fishing. Boats &

E-mail: sventa_rallaren@hotmail.com

Tel. +46 (0)63-14 46 15

canoes for hire. Homemade food.

Web: www.rallarens.se

E-mail: ostersundscamping@ostersund.se

Address: Enaforsholm 289, 830 15 Duved

Web: www.ostersundscamping.se

Tel. +46 (0)647-730 26, +46 (0)70-527 30 26 E-mail: enaforsholm@ksla.se Web: www.ksla.se

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FRÖSÖN

FRÖSÖN

AvaGarden

Frösö Park Hotell & Vandrarhem

Frösötornets vandrarhem

Number of rooms: Hotel 11 SR, 25 DR Prices: SEK

Number of beds: approx 400 Prices: From SEK

Number of rooms: 12 Prices: Adults from SEK 150,

550–950 Distance from station: Östersund 18km,

175/bed Distance from station: approx. 10km

children 6–12 SEK 75. Distance from station: 4km

Krokom 3km Restaurant: Yes, fully licensed.

Restaurant: Nearby Description: Centre of Frösön

Description: Hostel with cabins and timbered loft

Description: Beautiful location at Avaviken, Storsjön.

with views of mountains and Lake Storsjön. Modern

from 1750. Located on the highest point on Frösön in

Large outdoor communal area, parkland with seating

hotel, from cheerful rooms of hotel standard to family

a beautiful forest setting. 4km from the centre of

area, TV in all rooms, broadband connection.

and group rooms with 20 beds per dormitory. Perfect

Östersund. Total of 50 beds. Self catering. Barbeque

Address: Dvärsättsvägen 58, 835 41 Dvärsätt

for athletes or trade fair visitors. Wireless internet.

area with breath-taking views. Fitness trail.

Tel. +46 (0)640-186 66 Fax +46 (0)640-186 99

Open all year. Address: Frösö Park, F4-site Tel.

Address: Utsiktsvägen 10, 832 46 Frösön Tel.

Web: www.avagarden.se

+46 (0)63-432 54 E-mail: froson@nordiccamping.se

+46 (0)63-51 57 67 E-mail: vandrarhem@froson.com

Web: www.nordiccamping.se

Web: www.frosotornet.se

FRÖSÖN

ORRVIKEN

BRUNFLO

Frösövallen Café and hostel

Moose Garden

Number of beds: 29 Prices: Adults SEK 150, SR

Distance from station: approx 17km Description:

Sörbygården Bed & Breakfast and Icelandic horses

SEK 190, children (6–12) SEK 75. Distance from

From June we can offer accommodation with elks!

Number of rooms/beds: 10/25 Prices: From SEK

station: approx 6km Description: Summer café and

Enjoy mountain views and Moose Garden’s elks round

250 Distance from station: 3km/12km Restaurant:

hostel set against a backdrop of Jämtland’s

the corner. Shower, WC and kitchen in each unit. 1–2

2km Description: Beautiful countryside setting near

mountains. Coffee and freshly baked bread.

pers per cabin. An unusual place to stay. Combine

Östersund and Storsjön. Bathing and fishing. Cosy

Self-catering, WC, shower and laundry facilities in

your stay with a trip to Moose Garden itself to stroke

rooms and cabins. Large garden with BBQ areas.

utility block. Café open daily 8/6–23/8 12.00–20.00.

our elks. Address: Orrviken 215, 832 94 Orrviken

Good communication routes. Riding trips on Icelandic

Hostel open 15/5–15/10.

Tel. +46 (0)70-363 60 61

horses. Address: Grytan 112, 834 98 Brunflo Tel.

Address: Stockevägen 3, 832 96 Frösön

E-mail: info@moosegarden.com

+46 (0)63-212 77, +46 (0)70-239 16 61 E-mail:

Tel. +46 (0)63-430 58 E-mail: frosovallen@efs.nu

Web: www.moosegarden.com

info@sorbygarden.se Web: www.sorbygarden.se

Web: www.frosovallen.se

ÅSARNA

ÅSARNA

Big Moose Hotel

Kolbackens Stugor & Vildmarkscafé

Lilla Hotellet

Number of rooms: 20 Prices: From SEK 400.

Number of cabins: 4/16 Prices: SEK 200/bed

Number of rooms: 10 Prices: SR from SEK 450, DR

Distance from station: 10m Restaurant: Yes

Distance from station: 400m Description:

from SEK 550, 2 adults and 2 children SEK790.

(8.00–22.00) Description: Big Moose Hotel is in the

Secluded location near lake with fishing. Rafts and

Distance from station: 700m Restaurant: Yes

centre of Åsarna with Inlandsbanan and highway E45

boats available. Vildmarkscafe and bakery making

Description: Small cosy hotel in central Sveg.

as its closest neighbours. All rooms have shower/WC

Swedish flat bread. Breakfast, coffee, snacks and light

Restaurant with Swedish and Thai menu. Pleasant

& flat screen TV. Wireless internet. Set menu in

lunches. Shop selling delicacies. Near E45. Open all

outdoor restaurant.

restaurant, popular game menu featuring elk stew à la

year. You can alight at the cabins (book in advance).

Address: Älvgatan 8, 842 32 Sveg

Big Moose. Don’t miss our beer bottle museum. Fully

Address: Olstavägen 18, Box 75, 840 31 Åsarna

Tel. +46 (0)680-102 84 Web: www.sveg.info/logi

licensed. Address: Highway E45, 840 31 Åsarna

Tel. +46 (0)687-300 56, +46 (0)70-34 78 693

Tel. +46 (0)687-304 50 Web: www.bigmoose.se

E-mail: vildmarkscafe.asarna@telia.com Web: www.vildmarkscafe.se

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MOR A

MOR A

STF Vandrarhem Orsa

Best Western Mora Hotell & Spa

Kung Gösta Resorts

Number of beds: 68 Prices: DR from SEK 400, SR

Number of rooms: 141 inc. 60 business rooms

Number of rooms/beds: Kung Gösta 47/104,

from SEK 320, beds from SEK 240. Rooms suitable

Prices: DR from SEK 473 per person inc. large

Kristineberg Hostel 34/91. Prices: Kung Gösta: DR

for the disabled. Distance from station: 1,500m

breakfast buffet. Restaurant: Yes – menu with

from SEK 895 SR from SEK 695. Kristineberg Hostel:

Description: Pleasant hostel with extensive views of

emphasis on local game. Alfresco dining in summer

4-bed rooms SEK 1,080, 2-bed rooms SEK 595.

lake Orsasjön and Dalarna’s blue mountains. No

with views of Lake Siljan. Description: 4-star,

Distance from station: Kung Gösta 150m,

smoking or pets. Breakfast buffet. Visit Grönklitt’s

upmarket hotel in the centre of Mora with views over

Kristineberg Hostel 100m. Restaurant: Yes

Wildlife Park and summer farms.

Lake Siljan. Bar, spa with gym, sauna, pool and spa

Description: 3 star Hotel Kung Gösta and 2 star

Address: Gillevägen 3, 794 33 Orsa

pool. Inlandsbanan stops opposite the hotel.

Kristineberg Hostel in Mora centre at central station.

Tel. +46 (0)250-421 70, +46 (0)70-255 04 18

Address: Strandgatan 12, 792 30 Mora Tel.

Address: Kristinebergsgatan 1, 792 23 Mora

E-mail: info@orsavandrarhem.se

+46 (0)250-59 26 50 E-mail: mora@morahotell.se

Tel. +46 (0)250-150 70 E-mail: info@kunggosta.se

Web: www.orsavandrarhem.se

Web: www.morahotell.se

Web: www.kunggosta.se

MOR A

MOR A

FILIPSTAD

MålkullAnn´s Bed&Breakfast och STF-vandrarhem Mora

ÅmåsängsGården

Munkebergs Camping

Number of beds: 66 Prices: From SEK 200/person

Number of rooms/beds: 8/21 Prices: SR SEK 200,

Number of beds: 115 Prices: Hostel price per

Distance from station: 4km (ring to be collected)

DR SEK 300, family room SEK 500, Cabin SEK 350.

person from SEK 190 in dormitory. B&B price per

Restaurant: Café serving simple meals Description:

Distance from station: 1km Description: Lovely

person from SEK 390 inc. breakfast buffet. Distance

Close to the shore, superb setting, cabins, hostel and

rooms with wash basin. Shower, WC and kitchen on

from station: 700m (from bus station 500m).

campsite. Wireless Internet. Welcome!

corridor. TV room and free internet. Also 4- and 5-bed

Description: 2 good alternatives at Vassalopp

Address: Åmåsängsvägen 100

cabins and campsite. Barbeque areas, sauna, canoes,

finishing line in Mora. Near pool and centre. Cycle hire

Tel. +46 (0)250-133 42 E-mail: info@moralife.com

cycle hire and mini golf. Can be collected from

SEK 75/day. Address: Vasagatan 19, 792 32 Mora

Web: www.moralife.com

Filipstad station. Address: Munkebergs camping,

(check in at Fredsgatan 6) Tel. +46 (0)250-381 96,

682 33 Filipstad Tel. +46 (0)590-501 00

+46 (0)70-661 46 68 E-mail: info@maalkullann.se

E-mail: alterschwede@telia.com

Web: www.maalkullann.se

Web: www.munkeberg.com

KRISTINEHAMN

KRISTINEHAMN

KRISTINEHAMN

Hotell Marieberg

Park Hotell

Stadshotellet Kristinehamn

Number of rooms/beds: 14/36 Prices: DR SEK

Number of rooms/beds: 19/29 Prices: From SEK

Number of rooms: 40 Prices: SR SEK 1,190 (SEK

650, family room SEK 1,050 inc. breakfast. Distance

595 Distance from station: 75m Restaurant: Fully

780 22/6–4/8), DR SEK 1,390 (SEK 880 22/6–4/8),

from station: 1.5km Restaurant: Buffet breakfast

licensed Description: Welcome to a cosy hotel with a

family room SEK 1,690 (SEK 1,180 weekends), Luxury

Description: Warm, welcoming hotel, 1.5km from city

peaceful and relaxing atmosphere.

suite SEK 3,500. Full price payable during large

centre in idyllic setting. All rooms recently refurbished

Address: Floragatan 2, 681 21 Kristinehamn

events. Distance from railway station: 10 min walk

and have TV, shower/WC and free wireless internet.

Tel. +46 (0)550-150 60

Description: Charming, traditional city hotel dating

Breakfast inc. in price. Free parking on hotel’s land.

E-mail: info@parkhotell-kristinehamn.nu

from 1878 situated in central Kristinehamn.

Address: Mariebergsvegen 2 Tel. +46 (0)550-173 40

Web: www.parkhotell-kristinehamn.nu

Address: Kungsgatan 27, 681 31 Kristinehamn

E-mail: mail@hotellmarieberg.se

Tel. +46 (0)550-150 30

Web: www.hotellmarieberg.se

E-mail: stadshotellet.kristinehamn@telia.com Web: www.stadshotelletkristinehamn.se

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Questions often asked on the train on Inlandsbanan operate during the summer, we need to use drivers from other train companies who often work for us during their holidays. It might seem strange that they want to work during their time off, but many of our drivers return year after year – they think it is great fun and enjoy doing something a little bit different. In total we have around 20 engine drivers who come from all over Sweden, but who are based in Östersund for their period of service.

Travelling on Inlandsbanan is different from a normal train journey. There is something happening all the time and you, the passenger, can pop in to see the driver once the train is stationary.

Here are some of the most common questions that the driver is asked:

BECAUSE TOURIST SERVICES

How do you k trains are? W now where the collide…? hat if they

Inlandsban an uses a traffic man ment syst ageem called Tåganmäl where the an (TAM) station m anagers (fo called stat rmerly ion maste rs) and en drives sim gine ultaneousl y make su there are re that no trains on the sa of track. me sectio n

driver blow his e th s oe d y h W ? whistle so much l crossings with

many leve g There are rens alon hts nor si visibility is neither lig es im et m an, so e the Inlandsban d therefor as well an d their te ric st ng re arni of to given w ed ne st s to op a driver take time as it can e railway th g approach, on e signs al ar e er Th blow his train. er when to ll the driv al means gn si line that te nd three-seco e Th . le whist ing”. “train com

Why can’t the train go all the way through to Kristinehamn?

Some stretches of the railway have not carried trains since 1969 and so the tracks are not in good enough repair to withstand a train service. However, some of these stretches are suitable for inspection trolleys and you can travel south from Mora by inspection trolley if you wish. On the 220km between Kristinehamn and Mora around 180km can be travelled by inspection trolley.

What happens if the train break s down?

Luckily, this does not happen very often, but it would depend on whe and when the break-dow re n occurred. In most cas es the engine driver himself can sort out the problem with the help of technical advice from the workshop in Östers und and the train can then continue on its way In a few cases, a coach . is called so passenger s can continue their journey and the broken -down train is collected by another engine.

However, we aim to avo id such occurrences.

Sometimes, unfortunately, we need to cha nge carriages at short notice because of technical problems and this can mean that sea ting arrangements hav to be changed and ma e y not correspond to tho se booked.

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Do you have alcohol locks and how do they work? our Yes, we have alcohol locks on all h engines. A driver must take a breat If test before beginning his/her shift. e the test is not approved, the engin cannot be moved.

Timetables 2009 (preliminary*) Kristinehamn–Mora

Mora–Kristinehamn

Mora–Östersund

Mon–Fri 22/6–31/7 2009

Mon–Fri, Sun 22/6–31/7 2009

Daily 8/6–30/8 2009 No service 19–20/6

Station

Departs

Station

Departs

Mora, jvstn Mora Strand Mora bstn Vika Södra Siljansfors Kättbo Brintbodarna Vansbro, jvstn Sågen, Rv 26 Oforsen, Rv 26 Rämmen, Östervik Lesjöfors Museum Långban Persberg Filipstad, busstn Storfors Nässundet Kristinehamn

13.45 13.50 13.52 13.58 14.03 14.13 14.23 14.33 14.58 15.08 15.18 16.15 16.25 16.35 16.45 17.15 17.25 17.40

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

14.35 14.40 X 14.54 X 15.48 16.01 X X 16.25 16.37 X 17.18 17.51 17.59 18.09 X X X 19.24 19.38 X 20.07 X 20.27 20.36 20.40

Station

Departs

Kristinehamn Nässundet Storfors Badsta Nykroppa

09.00 09.20 09.30 09.32 09.40

Change to coach Nykroppa Filipstad, busstn Persberg Långban Lesjöfors Museum Rämmen, Östervik Oforsen, Rv 26 Sågen, Rv 26 Vansbro, jvstn Brintbodarna Kättbo Siljansfors Vika Södra Mora bstn Mora Strand Mora, jvstn

09.45 10.00 10.10 10.40 10.50 10.58 11.05 11.25 12.45 13.00 13.15 13.25 13.30 13.32 13.35 13.40

Stop 5 min

20 min

50 min

Stop

30 min

Östersund–Gällivare

Gällivare–Östersund

Daily 8/6–29/8 2009 No service 19–20/6

Daily 9/6–30/8 2009 No service 19–20/6

Station

Departs

Östersund C Östersund V Jamtli Lit Häggenås Munkflohögen Jämtlands Sikås Hallviken Ulriksfors Lövberga Hoting Camping Hoting Dorotea Camping Dorotea Meselefors Camping Meselefors Vilhelmina Vojmån Storuman Sandsjönäs Blattnicksele Sorsele Buresjön Slagnäs Renviken Avaviken Arvidsjaur Moskosel Piteälvsbron Varjisträsk Kåbdalis Kitajaur Geografiska Polcirkeln Jokkmokk Vajkijaur Porjus Gällivare

07.15 07.22 07.23 07.44 X X 08.35 X 09.04 X X 09.46 X 10.06 10.34 X 11.38 X 12.56 X X 14.20 X 14.52 X X 15.55 17.02 X X X 18.24 19.23 19.31 20.22 21.01 21.45

Stop

10 min

40 min 15 min

20 min

15 min 15 min

10 min 10 min 45 min

Station

Departs

Gällivare Porjus Vajkijaur Jokkmokk Geografiska Polcirkeln Kitajaur Kåbdalis Varjisträsk Piteälvsbron Moskosel Arvidsjaur Avaviken Renviken Slagnäs Buresjön Sorsele Blattnicksele Sandsjönäs Storuman Vojmån Vilhelmina Meselefors Meselefors Camping Dorotea Dorotea Camping Hoting Hoting Camping Lövberga Ulriksfors Hallviken Jämtlands Sikås Munkflohögen Häggenås Lit Jamtli Östersund V Östersund C

06.50 07.34 08.37 08.43 08.57 10.01 X X X 11.39 12.41 X X 13.29 X 14.15 X X 15.18 X 16.51 X X 17.44 X 18.04 X X 18.46 X 19.16 X X 19.59 X 20.24 20.27

Stop

25 min

5 min 15 min

30 min 10 min

15 min

30 min

INFORMATION AND BOOKINGS: +46 (0)771-53 53 53, info@grandnordic.se, www.grandnordic.se

Stop

20 min

10 min

40 min

5 min

Östersund–Mora Daily 8/6–30/8 2009 No service 19–20/6 Station

Departs

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

07.10 07.20 07.40 X 08.01 X 08.31 09.16 X X X 09.50 10.01 10.09 10.48 X 11.38 11.49 X X 12.12 12.25 X 12.58 X 13.12 13.15

Stop

30 min

5 min 20 min

Key X Train stops for boarding and disembarking Food or coffee stop Sight worth seeing Inlandsbanan bus Nykroppa–Mora–Kristinehamn (N.B. Kristinehamn–Mora operates 22/6–31/7, Mon–Fri, Mora–Kristinehamn operates 22/6–31/7, Mon–Fri, Sun.)

* The final timetables will be set in April, after which you can consult them on our website: www.grandnordic.se.

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Postal address: GRAND NORDIC, Box 561, SE-831 27 Östersund, Sweden

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At our hostels you will find comfortable accommodation as well as recommendations for lovely places to visit. STF hostels can be found along Inlandsbanan and are often close to a stop or railway station.

Why not try combining your train journey with some hiking in the mountains and stay in one of our mountain stations.

Members receive a discount at 320 hostels, 10 mountain stations UPPTÄCK SVERIGE and 43 mountain cabins. Find out more about STF’s hidden treasures in our guide book “Upptäck Sverige”. It is available at STF facilities and in tourist information offices. Welcome.

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