- Tema & specialresaWilderness Train | Walpurgis
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Below is the program for 2025.
A unique, historic and exclusive train journey where you get to experience the best that northern Sweden has to offer.
In collaboration with the Swedish Railway Museum in Gävle, we are proud to present the Wilderness Train – a unique journey through northern Sweden’s breathtaking landscapes. The route takes you from Stockholm Central – Östersund – Arvidsjaur – Jokkmokk – Kiruna – Örnsköldsvik – back to Stockholm Central.
On this train romantic journey you stay comfortably in carefully selected hotels, and take part in exciting activities and excursions that provide an authentic Swedish experience.
Our dedicated tour leaders accompany you to the hotels and selected activities, ensuring that every part of your journey is memorable and truly extraordinary.
We hope to see you onboard – this is a journey you won't soon forget!
The trip is sold only to individual travelers, not to groups with their own tour leader.
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 booking this trip:
The train is not wheelchair adjusted. 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. Transfer to the hotels are included.
Day 1: STOCKHOLM - ÖSTERSUND APRIL 29TH
Departure takes place in the late morning from Stockholm Central Station. We travel north in the Swedish Railway Museum’s first-class carriages from the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, enjoying lunch served on board along the way.
Upon arrival in Östersund, the county capital of Jämtland, the day concludes with a shared dinner. Overnight stay at Clarion Hotel Grand.
Day 2: ÖSTERSUND
Full Day in Östersund
Today we enjoy a memorable day in Östersund. Guests may choose between a guided tour of the locomotive depot with our CEO, where historic and modern trains bring the fascinating story of the railway to life, or a visit to Storsjöhyttan to experience the art of glassblowing. A walking tour through Östersund’s charming streets is also available throughout the day for those who wish to explore at their own pace.Lunch is enjoyed together, featuring local flavours from Jämtland, and dinner continues the theme with further regional specialities. In the evening, we welcome the arrival of spring by the shores of Lake Storsjön, gathering around a traditional Valborg bonfire for a warm and atmospheric end to the day.
Day 3: ÖSTERSUND-ARVIDSJAUR
On the third morning of our journey, a steam locomotive awaits us at Östersund Central Station, ready to take us on a historic journey towards Ulriksfors. Travelling along the Inland Line, we pass through the vast landscapes of Jämtland and Västerbotten, where deep forests, mirror-like lakes and open wetlands shimmer in the morning light.
After a change of locomotive, the train continues north towards Arvidsjaur, with an engaging stop in Sorsele. Here we visit the Inland Line Museum and gain insight into the railway’s rich history and cultural heritage.
Lunch and dinner are served on board in the train’s restaurant car as the scenery drifts past the windows. We arrive in Arvidsjaur in the evening and stay overnight at Hotel Laponia.
Day 4: ARVIDSJAUR -JOKKMOKK
Avresa på morgonen från Arvidsjaurs station. Vi fortsätter resan norrut längs Inlandsbanan med utvalda stopp längs vägen, exempelvis Rallarmuseet i Moskosel och Polcirkeln, där historia och natur möts på ett fascinerande sätt.
Lunch serveras ombord i tågets restaurangvagn medan det storslagna Lapplandslandskapet glider förbi utanför fönstren. Vid ankomsten till Jokkmokk väntar en smakföreställning följt av middag på restaurant Dalvadis, på hotell Jokkmokk. Boende på Hotell Jokkmokk.
Day 5: JOKKMOKK-KIRUNA
Dagen inleds med ett besök på Ájtte fjäll- och samemuseum. Efter lunch fortsätter resan norrut längs Inlandsbanan, som i Gällivare byts mot Malmbanan vidare mot Kiruna. Under färden serveras middag ombord medan du njuter av Lapplands vidsträckta landskap. Boende på Scandic Kiruna Hotell.
Day 6: KIRUNA
Full Day in Kiruna
After breakfast, we travel to Jukkasjärvi, where ice and tradition meet. Here we visit the world-famous Icehotel and Nutti Sámi Siida, gaining insight into Sámi culture and traditional handicrafts. Lunch is served in an authentic setting, surrounded by stories and living traditions.In the afternoon, time is at leisure in Kiruna. Stroll through the town’s welcoming streets, visit the iconic Kiruna Church, browse local shops, or simply relax in the comfort of the hotel before dinner in the evening. Overnight stay at Scandic Kiruna Hotel.
Day 7: KIRUNA-ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK
After breakfast and check-out, we enjoy a guided tour of Kiruna, exploring the town’s fascinating history and unique urban transformation. We then begin our journey southwards towards Örnsköldsvik. Lunch and dinner are served on board during the day, with a short stop in Boden to stretch our legs and breathe in the fresh northern air before continuing the journey. Overnight stay at Elite Plaza Hotel, Örnsköldsvik.
Day 8: ÖRNSKÖLDSVIK - STOCKHOLM MAY 6TH TH
In the morning, we leave Örnsköldsvik behind and begin our journey towards Stockholm Central Station. We travel through the tranquil forests and sparkling lakes of the inland, before the landscape opens out towards the coast and the vast horizon of the sea. Lunch and dinner are served on board in the train’s restaurant car, and in the evening we arrive at Stockholm Central Station.
