Autumnal flavors and recreation with the Inland Railway
Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year, so what could be better than a long weekend in the mountains? Recharge for the winter and re-energise. Bring your best friend, your mum or come as you are and meet new friends during the trip. This is for those who want to de-stress and enjoy the mountains this autumn. Breathe in fresh mountain air, do mountain yoga, try cold bathing, hike with a local nature guide, enjoy local food and learn to eat directly from nature's pantry.
Your journey begins in Mora on the shores of Lake Siljan, where our train host and our charming Y1 railbus from the 1970s take you north along the Inland Railway towards the capital of Jämtland, Östersund. You are travelling through forest landscapes close to the wilderness and if you are lucky you may catch a glimpse of reindeer, moose or bear from the train. The train passes Storstupet and after a while a coffee stop awaits in Fågelsjö. Early evening you arrive in Östersund where you stay in a cosy central hotel with a spa on the roof terrace included in the stay. Dinner is on your own, there is a wide range of restaurants in Östersund, the city that in 2010 was named by UNESCO as a Creative City of Gastronomy.
On day 2, after breakfast, the journey continues by bus to Storlien. On the way there, a stop at the beautiful Rista Falls awaits. Feel the power of the water, take photos, and enjoy the grandeur of nature. Once in Storlien, you check in your bags at the historic Storlien Högfjällhotell.
The following experiences await you during your days in Storlien:
-Mountain hiking in the footsteps of air guests with the local guide company Strövtåg Fjälläventyr, including lunch and coffee outside.
-An introductory course to edible mushrooms and wild herbs together with the local operators Flammans skafferi and Neonatur. A light lunch is taken outdoors with nature as a dining room.
-A 5-course dinner with local elements at Flammen's pantry, sustainable food crafts where everything is prepared from scratch.
-Dinner at Storlien Högfjällshotell with local products, served with wonderful views of both Swedish and Norwegian mountains.
-One mountain yoga session in the morning with Saskia Kalkwarf. After the yoga session, you can join the guide Sofie on Strövtåg Fjälläventyr for a cold bath.
There is also time for relaxation, why not unwind in the hotel's sauna, swim and enjoy something delicious at the hotel. If you prefer to be outdoors, we recommend hiking along one of the other hiking trails that start right at the hotel.
On the last day of the trip, after breakfast, the bus takes you to the final destination of the trip, Östersund. We say goodbye to the mountains and Storlien for this time, now with newfound knowledge from nature's pantry, mountain experiences, new friendships and greater well-being. We are happy to help you book your connecting flights home.