• • • • Breakfast at the hotel.
      • Train from Stockholm to Östersund.
      • Recommended attractions:
        • Jamtli Open Air Museum
        • Boat trip on Lake Storsjön
        • Frösön island
        • Visit Storsjöhyttan glassworks
      • Accommodation in Östersund.

      Breakfast at the hotel followed by an early morning departure by train to Östersund (approximately 6 hours). Östersund is a charming city in central Sweden, located by the scenic shores of Lake Storsjön, surrounded by mountains and forests. Known for its rich history, vibrant cultural scene, and outdoor adventures, it serves as the gateway to the picturesque region of Jämtland. In the afternoon we recommend a visit to Jamtli – a remarkable open air museum where you can find people in traditional costume, farming and milking as their ancestors did and giving the visitors a sense of stepping back in time. Accommodation in Östersund.

• • • Breakfast at the hotel.
    • Inland Railway from Östersund to Arvidsjaur.
    • Afternoon at leisure in Arvidsjaur.
    • Recommended attractions:
      • Lappstaden – Sami village open air museum
      • Evening fishing trip
    • Accommodation in Arvidsjaur.

    Breakfast at the hotel. Early morning departure on the Inland Railway to Arvidsjaur. This unique railway will bring you through inland Sweden, with remote lakes, dense forests and mountains. On board the train you will find knowledgeable hosts who will provide information about places of interest along the route. Today you will enter the province of Lapland, the largest province in Sweden, which stretches from just south of Vilhelmina up to the Finnish and Norwegian borders. From your train window you will see stunning landscapes of lakes, deep forests and wild mountains. On the way the train will make two shorter stops to visit the historical station house in Storuman and the Inland Railway museum in Sorsele.

    In the evening in Arvidsjaur you can join a guided tour at the Open Air Museum (Lappstaden), the largest preserved Sami village in the world with around 80 cottages and barns from late 18th century. The museum showcases traditional Sami and settler life, with reconstructions of tepees, wooden houses, and church cottages. Accommodation in Arvidsjaur.

• • • Breakfast at the hotel
    • Inland Railway from Arvidsjaur to Gällivare
    • Recommended attractions:
      • Mount Dundret
    • Accommodation in Gällivare

    Breakfast at the hotel. The area around Arvidsjaur is home to over 12,000 lakes and 30,000 reindeer. Hike 2-3 km to the top of Lillberget Mountain for panoramic views of the region. Don’t forget to visit Anna-Lisa’s Souvenir Shop, one of the largest in Lapland, and enjoy a delicious lunch in the town center before your afternoon departure on the Inland Railway.

    Before reaching the village Jokkmokk the train crosses the Arctic Circle where it makes a stop. Here you will receive a certificate for crossing the border. Continuing the journey the train travels through the World Heritage Site Laponia; which includes four national parks and two nature reserves stretching over an impressive 9400 square kilometers of cultural wilderness where the Sami people have lived and worked since the Ice Age. The train arrives to Gällivare in the evening at 21:03 hrs. Accommodation in Gällivare.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Train from Gällivare to Narvik (Norway).
• Bus from Narvik to Svolvær on Lofoten.
• Accommodation in Svolvær.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will continue by train on a scenic route from Gällivare in Sweden to Narvik in Norway. On the way you will pass Abisko national park with the mountain Kebnekaise as backdrop and some spectacular fjords. Upon arrival in Narvik you will have some hours at leisure before continuing by local bus from Narvik to Svolvær with arrival in the evening.

Svolvær is a charming town nestled in the Lofoten archipelago of northern Norway. Surrounded by towering mountain peaks, deep fjords, and the vast open sea, it is renowned for its breathtaking natural landscapes and strong fishing traditions. Accommodation in Svolvær.

Combination tip! If you would like more time to explore the Lofoten Islands we recommend adding one of our self-drive tours from Svolvær:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Day at leisure in Svolvær.
• Recommended activities:
  • Lofoten Summer Fishing trip
  • Silent Trollfjord Cruise
  • Evening kayaking in Lofoten
  • Midnight Sun Photography Tour
• Accommodation in Svolvær.

Breakfast at the hotel. Svolvær is popular for outdoor activities like fishing trips, fjord cruises and midnight sun tours. Due to its extreme northern location, from mid-May until mid-July the sun shines 24 hours a day. During this period the islands have an especially lively and unique atmosphere. Accommodation in Svolvær.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Day at leisure in Svolvær.
• Norwegian coastal cruise departure at 20:30 hrs.
• Attractions along the coast:
  • Lofoten Wall (mountain chain)
  • Vestfjorden
• Optional Shore Excursions.
• Dinner on board.
• Accommodation onboard Hurtigruten or Havila.

Breakfast at the hotel. Today is at your own leisure to further explore Svolvær before embarking on a cruise along the spectacular Norwegian coastline towards Bergen. The route is often referred to as the world’s most beautiful sea voyage, and it is a journey through history and maritime culture. The last stop this evening is Stamsund, a fishing station built into the rock, almost in defiance of nature. It is now one of the largest fishing stations in Lofoten. Dinner and accommodation on board.

• Norwegian coastal cruise.
• Attractions along the coast:
  • The Arctic Circle
  • The Helgeland coast during daytime
  • Torghatten, the mountain with a cave/hole
  • The Seven Sisters, mountain formation
  • The coastal museum in Nord-Trøndelag
• Optional shore excursions.
• Breakfast buffet & dinner on board.
• Accommodation on board Hurtigruten or Havila.

Breakfast on board. Cruise along the Helgeland coastline. Numerous legends and stories are associated with this coastline. One such story is about the Seven Sisters and Torghatten Mountain and how they came to be such unusual shapes. A myth about the beautiful sisters tells how they ran away from their father, King Sulis, and danced naked in the waters of the fjord. Unfortunately, the sisters forgot that when the sun rose they would all be turned into stone. Now they stand there, all in a row, as captivating and lovely as ever before. Dinner and accommodation on board.

• Norwegian coastal cruise.
• Attractions along the coast:
  • Trondheim
  • Hitra and Hustadvika
  • The Romsdal Alps
• Optional shore excursions.
• Breakfast buffet & dinner on board.
• Accommodation on board Hurtigruten or Havila.

Breakfast on board. Early morning arrival in Trondheim where you have some time at leisure. Enjoy a little of the city’s culture, architecture and history. Departure through the Trondheimfjord and along Trondheimsleia channel, before continuing southwards to Kristiansund and Molde. Kristiansund is the home of dried fish production while Molde is known for its breathtaking location with panoramic views of the 222 partly snow-clad mountain peaks (Romsdal Alps). Dinner and accommodation on board.

• Norwegian coastal cruise.
• Breakfast buffet on board.
• Attractions along the coast:
  • The archipelago and entrance to Bergen
  • Bergen, the Gateway to the Fjords
• Arrival in Bergen at 14:30 hrs.
• Recommended attractions:
  • Bryggen wharf
  • Fløibanen funicular
  • Edvard Grieg’s home Troldhaugen
  • The Fish and Flower market
  • Old Bergen open air museum
• Accommodation in Bergen.

Breakfast on board. The last part of the cruise includes magnificent fjord and archipelago scenery, before the ship arrives in Bergen in the afternoon. Bergen is Norway’s second-largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by seven mountains and seven fjords. Attractions in Bergen include the Hanseatic Bryggen wharf, the Fløibanen funicular, which takes you up to a height of 320 metres above sea level where you are presented with a great view over the city, Grieg’s home Troldhaugen, the Fish and Flower Market and the Old Bergen open air museum. Accommodation in Bergen.

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Departure from Bergen according to your own itinerary.