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The Wilderness Train

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Fully booked. Contact us on boka@inlandsbanan.se for waiting list

A unique and exclusive train journey from Stockholm through the Northern and Arctic regions of Sweden.

Experience the differences in the swedish spring and celebrate Valborg at the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjärvi. This unique and historic all-inclusive travel takes you north, from Stockholm via Östersund and Inlandsbanan up to Gällivare and then via Malmbanan to Narvik in Norway and then back south again. This travel is a collaboration with the Railway Museum in Gävle, and you travel in first-class carriages from the 40s, 50s and 60s, with locomotives from different time periods, including a steam locomotive. The carriages themselves are an unique experience as you travel comfortably in armchairs. The food on the train is first-class, train-cooked and served on real porselin in the train's restaurant carriage. While slow travelling with us and enjoying the beautiful details of the train, through the window you see spring and the changing landscape of the inland the further north we travel. The train has several selected stops along the way for both sights and wonderful taste experiences.

Hope to see you on board - you don't want to miss this trip!

 

 

Food on the train

All food is prepared on board the train in the kitchen by our three experienced chefs. The food is gluten- and lactose free. It is very important that you let us know if you have gluten or lactose intolerance because, for example coffee bread is purchased along the way. The menu is set before travel start and cannot be changed during the trip. All the food and drinks are loaded on the train from the departure station and we have very limited possibilities of buying ingredients during the journey. We are unable to meet requests for special diets apart from pre-ordered vegetarian diets. If you have an allergy, we will do everything to avoid serving it, as long as it is announced while booking the trip.

accessibility

During this trip you travel in the railway museum's first-class carriages from the 40s, 50s and 60s. Here are some things that are good to keep in mind before you book this trip:
There are steep steps to get on board the train. While on the train you are seated in low armchairs, the toilet is small and there are long walking distances on board the train. 
It is important that you are able to get on and off the train on your own, as well as walking between the carriages on board without help.
There is up to a kilometer walking distance to the hotels each day. We can help you book transfers to the hotels if needed but it comes with an extra fee.

Extras

+ Cancellation protection SEK 300

 

Program

  • ATTENTION! Below you can see the spring trips program. We are in the planning stage to offer another trip in the fall of 2023. Do you want to go along?
    Send your inquiry to: boka@inlandsbanan.se

    This journey is a co-operation with the Swedish Railroad museum in Gävle. Different kind of locomotives are used including a steam locomotive.

    We reserve the right to make changes.

  • DAY 1: TUE. 25 APRIL: STOCKHOLM - ÖSTERSUND

    Departure from Stockholm C. Travel in first-class museum carriages from the 40s, 50s and the 60s.
    Lunch and dinner will be served on board the train in the restaurant carriage. The food is prepared on the train and will be served by our restaurant team on board. Late arrival in Östersund. Accommodation at Hotel Östersund, breakfast included.

  • DAY 2: WED. 26 APRIL: ÖSTERSUND - VILHELMINA

    Departure from Östersund C. Steam locomotive day along Inlandsbanan. Travel in first-class museum carriages from the 40s, 50s and the 60s.
    Lunch will be served on board the train in the restaurant carriage. The food is prepared on the train and will be served by our restaurant team on board. Dinner at Bergmans Fisk & Vilt in Vilhelmina. Accommodation at Hotel Wilhelmina, breakfast included.

  • DAY 3: THUR. 27 APRIL: VILHELMINA - ARVIDSJAUR

    Departure from Vilhelmina C. Travel along Inlandsbanan in first-class museum carriages from the 40s, 50s and the 60s. Stop at Sorsele for coffee and visit the museum. Lunch and dinner will be served on board the train in the restaurant carriage.
    The food is prepared on the train and will be served by our restaurant team on board. Accommodation at Hotel Laponia, breakfast included.

  • DAY 4: FRI. 28 APRIL: ARVIDSJAUR - GÄLLIVARE

    Departure from Arvidsjaur C. Travel along Inlandsbanan in first-class museum carriages from the 40s, 50s and the 60s. Stops at Piteälvsbron and the arctic circle. A visit at Ájtte museum in Jokkmokk.
    Lunch and dinner will be served on board the train in the restaurant carriage. The food is prepared on the train and will be served by our restaurant team on board. Accommodation at Grand Hotel Lapland, breakfast included.

  • DAY 5: SAT. 29 APRIL: GÄLLIVARE - NARVIK

    Departure from Gällivare C. Travel with Vytåg. The train ride along Malmbanan to Narvik is said to be one of the most beautiful in Sweden. A visit at Narvik’s war museum and dinner at Scandic Narvik. Accommodation at Scandic Narvik, breakfast included.

  • DAY 6: SUN. 30 APRIL: NARVIK - KIRUNA

    Departure from Narvik C. Travel with Vytåg. From Abisko travel in first-class museum carriages from the 40s, 50s and the 60s. Lunch will be served on board the train in the restaurant carriage. The food is prepared on the train and will be served by our restaurant team on board. Check in at hotel in Kiruna, then dinner at Ice hotel in Jukkasjärvi. Including entrance to exhibitions and traditional Valborgs celebration. Accommodation at Scandic Kiruna, breakfast included.

  • DAY 7: MON. 1 MAY: KIRUNA - ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK

    Departure from Kiruna C. Travel in first-class museum carriages from the 40s, 50s and the 60s.
    Lunch and dinner will be served on board the train in the restaurant carriage. The food is prepared on the train and will be served by our restaurant team on board. Accommodation at Elite Plaza hotel by the waterfront in Örnsköldsvik.

  • DAY 8: TUE. 2 MAY: ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK - STOCKHOLM

    Departure from Örnsköldsvik C. Last day to travel in first-class museum carriages from the 40s, 50s and the 60s.
    Lunch and dinner will be served on board the train in the restaurant carriage. The food is prepared on the train and will be served by our restaurant team on board.

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