Inlandsbanan and Hurtigruten
Explore the best of two worlds - Inlandsbanan and one of the worlds most beautiful sea voyages Hurtigruten
Hurtigruten will take you south after a night in Harstad. You will be passing by Lofoten, spectacular fjords and nature sceneries along the Norwegian coastline down to Trondheim. Here you will get a full day to explore before travelling back to Sweden and Östersund. We highly recommend a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim - a must-see masterpiece! The journey ends in Mora. New for 2025 is that we only offer outside cabins with windows on Hurtigruten, we hope this will make your travels even better!
Qualified train guides along Inlandsbanan
You will be accompanied by our committed Train guides on your journey on the Inlandsbanan trains. They will help you find your way around, take your food and coffee orders and also deal with any practical requests as far as possible. The train hosts are knowledgeable and can tell you about places, sights and the scenery along the railway. They do not accompany you on other trains, Hurtigruten, or to your accommodations or excursions, but they are always available on board the Inlandsbanan trains.
Please observe that this is not a group tour with a travel guide
Although several travelers may have chosen the same departure date and therefore will be traveling together.
- 6 nights in mid-range hotels, in double room with shower/WC, including breakfast
- Travel on Inlandsbanan Mora - Gällivare including seat reservations
- Entry to Zorn museum in Mora
- Train Gällivare - Narvik
- Bus/transfer Narvik - Harstad
- 2 nights on Hurtigruten Harstad -Trondheim, in shared 2-bed outside cabin with window, including breakfast. Please observe some cabins only has a bunk bed
- Train Trondheim - Östersund
- Travel on Inlandsbanan Östersund - Mora including seat reservations
Please observe that this is not a group tour with a travel guide
OPTIONAL EXTRAS
+ Cancellation insurance: SEK 300/ person (valid against medical certificate)
+ Extra hotel nights pre or post tour - contact us before you make your reservation.
+ Connecting trains (may also be bought directly at www.sj.se)
Please note that all bookings on this package trip are made on request. Your booking is not confirmed until you have received a booking confirmation by e-mail. If the request is denied, we are happy to help you find a new travel arrangement.
There are many ways to get to Mora collectively - by train, bus, boat, or plane. You have free arrival time in Mora as your package trip begins with an overnight stay at Mora Hotell & Spa.
In Mora, there are two train stations:
+ Mora Station (the main train station/travel center, about a 15-minute walk to central Mora).
+ Morastrand (in central Mora, not all trains go here, check the details for your specific train).
Inlandsbanans' trains stop at both Mora Station and Morastrand.
We would be happy to help you book your connecting trains. If you prefer to book your connecting trains on your own, we recommend using SJ' website.
If you are traveling to Mora by car, we recommend the long-term parking at Mora Station (travel center). More information about parking in Mora can be found here under the heading "Parking solution for traveling with the inland railway."
You will arrive at Mora Station on the last day of your journey around lunchtime. If you want to stay and explore Mora, we can help you add a hotel night here.
DURING THE TRIP ALONG INLANDSBANAN, THE TRAIN WILL STOP FOR MEAL AND COFFEE BREAKS, AND IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE TO PURCHASE SNACKS AND COFFEE ONBOARD.
You can place your order on the train in advance, so when you arrive, it will be ready for pickup or seating. The food is freshly prepared on-site, and several restaurants offer authentic, locally sourced dishes. It’s a great opportunity to try new flavors and explore the specialties of the Swedish inland.
You usually pay directly to the food vendor. Where you choose to eat—at the restaurant, onboard the train, or in nature—is up to you, unless the train attendant communicates otherwise. The timetable will show where, when, and for how long we stop.
From our onboard menu, you can buy coffee and snacks during the journey, and you can also find the menu for the meal stops.
Please observe this is only on Inlandsbanan trains between Mora-Gällivare-Mora
Day 1: Arrival Mora
Welcome to Mora, a highlight in Dalecarlia. You travel here on your own and you choose your own arrival time. The trip starts with an overnight stay at Mora hotel. Take the opportunity to take an evening stroll along beautiful lake Siljan. Visit Dalarna
Day 2: Mora - Östersund
Because of its delightful location on the shore of Lake Siljan and its rich cultural heritage there is much to see and do in Mora. We suggest you to visit the Zorn museum, entry fee is included. It's a 350 meter walk there from Mora Hotell & Spa. See map. After lunch you will board the Inlandsbanan train at Moras Station. It's a 170 meter walk from the hotel to the station. See map. The train takes you through the county of Härjedalen. Here you get really close to the wilderness and wildlife of Sweden. The train has a stop for coffee in Fågelsjö and a dinner stop in Åsarna. In the evening you arrive to Östersund, the residential town of the county of Jämtland. Visit Östersund. It's a 400 meter walk from Östersund Västra to Clarion Hotel Grand Östersund. See map.
Day 3: Östersund - Arvidsjaur
In the morning, the train heads north through Jämtland and Västerbotten into Sweden's largest province, Lapland. In Vilhelmina, the train has a lunch stop at award-winning Bergmans Fisk & Vilt. In Sorsele, we make a short stop to visit the Inlandsbanan Museum, where we get an insight into how the railway was built over a hundred years ago. In the afternoon, you arrive in Arvidsjaur. It's a 1 km walk from the station to Hotell Laponia. See map. Take the opportunity to visit the Sami village Lappstaden and stroll through the small town centre. For activity suggestions: Visit Arvidsjaur
Day 4: Arvidsjaur - Gällivare
The morning is free for your own activities; we highly recommend a walk to the heritage center, where you can book a guided tour or enjoy a coffee in a lovely setting. In the afternoon, you board the Inlandsbanan train heading north. Be sure to bring food on board or pre-order a meal delivery to the train. The journey’s first stop is at the Navvy Museum in Moskosel, followed by a photo stop at the Pite River Bridge. Just before Jokkmokk, you’ll cross the Arctic Circle, where the train makes a stop. Afterward, you travel through the Laponia World Heritage Site before reaching the Inlandsbanan’s and today’s final stop, Gällivare. You arrive in Gällivare in the evening. Grand Hotel Lapland is located right by the train station. Upon arrival we recommend a walk in the light summer evening. In beginning of summer until mid july the sun never sets.
Day 5: Gällivare - Narvik - Harstad
The journey continues and you are passing by Kiruna and Abisko national park where you can see the famous Čuonjávággi, Lapporten. You will soon be crossing the border to Norway before arriving at the coastal town of Narvik. This leg stretch of about 4,5 hrs is said to be one of the most beautiful train rides in Sweden. From Narvik the journey continues by transfer/bus to Harstad, the final destination of the day, it's a 1,5-2 hrs ride.
Day 6: Hurtigruten Lofoten
In the morning you board Hurtigruten. It's a 700 meter walk from Clarion Collection Hotel Arcticus to Hurtigruten criuse terminal. See map. Hurtigruten enters Trollfjorden to turn around, which gives you the opportunity to marvel at the spectacular nature scenery. The ferry later takes a stop at Svolvær in the centre of Lofoten. Take the opportunity to get off the boat and explore Lofoten on your own. If you want an excursion you need to book in advance.
© Hurtigruten Day 7: Hurtigruten and the Arctic Circle
Today you will cruise along Helgeland coastline with more than 1,000 islands and numerous fishing hamlets. In the morning you will cross the Arctic Circle for the 2nd time on this trip, now on your way south. You will pass by the Seven Sisters – seven beautiful mountain tops that are 1,000 meters tall.
Day 8: Trondheim - Östersund
Early in the morning, you arrive in Trondheim. This gives you a full day to explore the city. There are luggage lockers at Trondheim Central Station. It’s a 1.2 km walk from Hurtigruten’s cruise terminal to the Central Station. See map. While you’re there, take the opportunity to visit the majestic Nidaros Cathedral and the fishing harbor Ravnkloa before the train departs for Östersund in the afternoon. For more tips and inspiration, Visit Trondheim. The train to Östersund takes about 4 hours and has a train switch in Storlien. You will arrive in Östersund in the evening.
Day 9: Östersund - Mora
After an early breakfast, the journey ends with the final leg south along Inlandsbanan to Mora. The train stops for coffee in Fågelsjö; if you missed tasting their famous buns on the way up, we recommend taking the opportunity to try them now. You will arrive in Mora Station around lunchtime.
