In the morning, you’ll board the train heading north to Gällivare. Along the way, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to take photos of the beautiful scenery. Around lunchtime, the train will stop at the award-winning Bergmans Fisk & Vilt in Vilhelmina, where you can enjoy a break and some local delicacies. Later, there’s a planned stop in Sorsele, giving you a chance to visit the Inland Railway Museum.
As the journey continues, dinner will be served on the train with catering provided from Arvidsjaur. Additional highlights along the route include a visit to Rallarmuseet in Moskosel, a photo stop at the Pite River Bridge, and a chance to cross the Arctic Circle. In the evening, you’ll arrive in Gällivare, where your hotel is conveniently located right next to the station.
After an early breakfast, the train continues towards Abisko, a journey of approximately three hours. You’ll arrive at Abisko Tourist station around lunchtime. After enjoying your lunch at the station, the photography course with Serkan Günes begins! The course itinerary will be adapted to the weather and lighting conditions to provide you with the best possible photo opportunities.
In addition to photography and hands-on guidance, the course will include reviews and image editing sessions. Serkan will offer valuable tips on how to make the most of the landscape’s elements in your compositions, from foreground to background and lighting techniques.
Meals are enjoyed together at the tourist station, and for those interested, it’s possible to book a sauna by Lake Torneträsk (pre-booking is required, and additional costs apply). On the final day of the trip, the course is scheduled to conclude at approximately 3:30 PM, with adjustments made to ensure you can catch the night train from Abisko.
