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Inlandsbanan and Havila Kystruten

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We are now closed for the season. Do you want to travel with us next summer? Feel free to contact us at boka@inlandsbanan.se

In this package tour you get to experience the wilderness along Inlandsbanan, magnificent views along Malmbanan and Norway's breathtaking coastal landscape. New for this year is the environmentally conscious shipping company Havila Kystruten.


Havila Kystruten is the newest shipping company that sails on the historic Norwegian route between Bergen - Kirkenes. Havila operates the four newest ships on the route with focus on: environmental sustainability, large cabins, innovative food concepts and design/furnishing that reflect the Norwegian coast.

Cruising with Havila is the most environmentally friendly way to travel this route. With modern, newly built hybrid ships they can run on electricity for up to four hours - emission-free and completely silent.

Program in short
Day 1: Arrival in Mora
Day 2: Mora-Östersund
Day 3: Östersund-Arvidsjaur
Day 4: Arvidsjaur-Gällivare
Day 5: Gällivare-Narvik-Harstad
Day 6: Havila and Lofoten
Day 7: Havila and De Syv Söstre
Day 8: Trondheim-Östersund
Day 9: Östersund-Mora

OUR TRAIN HOSTS ALONG INLANDSBANAN

You will be accompanied by our committed train hosts 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, Havila, or to your accommodations or excursions, but they are always available on board the Inlandsbanan trains.

 

Trip Includes

  • Travel on Inlandsbanan Mora-Gällivare and Östersund-Mora including seat reservations
  • 6 nights in mid-range hotels, shared double room with shower/WC, including breakfast
  • Entry to Zorn museum in Mora
  • Train Gällivare–Narvik
  • Bus/transfer Narvik–Harstad
  • 2 nights onboard Havila Kystruten–Trondheim, shared 2-bed inside cabin, including breakfast
  • Train Trondheim – Östersund

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

+ Upgrade to cabin with window (if available)
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)

Program

  • Day 1: Arrival Mora

    Welcome to Mora, a highlight in Dalecarlia.You travel here on your own. The trip starts with an overnight stay at Mora hotel. Take the opportunity to take an evening stroll along beautiful lake Siljan.

    Arrival Mora
  • 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), the Vasaloppet museum (Vasaloppet is the world’s oldest and biggest ski race) or a walk along beautiful Lake Siljan. In the afternoon the journey starts by train through the county of Härjedalen. Here you will get close to the wilderness, and wildlife of Sweden. In the evening you arrive at Östersund, the residential town of the county of Jämtland.

    Mora-Östersund
  • Day 3: Östersund - Arvidsjaur

    From Östersund the journey continues north towards Swedish Lapland. Here you are surrounded by vast areas of forests, mountains and rushing water. This is also reindeer lands so don’t be surprised if you see reindeer, moose or bears along the track. The train arrives to Arvidsjaur in the afternoon, we recommend you to visit the Sami village Lappstaden.

    Östersund - Arvidsjaur
  • Day 4: Arvidsjaur-Gällivare

    In the morning you have freetime - if you did not visit Lappstaden the previous day we reccomend you to go there for a visit. In the afternoon you will cross the Arctic Circle and travel north through the World Heritage Site of Laponia. Except from its mountains, lakes and ancient forests it is also a landscape of Sami heritage. Laponia has been inhabited since the Ice Age and is home to a rich variety of flora and fauna, including several endangered species. There will be a late arrival to Gällivare. If you travel in the beginning of summer we highly recommend an evening stroll to experience the evening light.

    Arvidsjaur-Gällivare
  • Day 5: Gällivare-Narvik-Harstad

    The journey continues and you are passing by Kiruna and the Abisko national park where you can see the famous Lapporten. You will soon be crossing the border to Norway before arriving at the coastal town of Narvik. From Narvik the journey continues by coach to the harbour town of Harstad, the entry point of beautiful Lofoten.

    Gällivare-Narvik-Harstad
  • Day 6: Havila Kystruten and Lofoten

    In the morning you board Havila Kystruten. The boat 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.

  • Day 7: Havila Kystruten and De Syv Söstre

    Today you will cruise along the Helgeland coastline with more than 1,000 islands and numerous ­fishing hamlets. In the morning you will cross the Arctic Circle on the way south and also see the “Seven Sisters” – seven beautiful mountain tops that are 1,000 meters tall.

    Havila Kystruten and De Syv Söstre
  • Day 8: Trondheim-Östersund

    You wake up in Trondheim where you can visit the beautiful Nidaros cathedral or the fishing harbour Ravnkloa with its local delicacies before the train leaves for Östersund.

  • Day 9: Östersund-Mora

    After breakfast at the hotel, Inlandsbanan will take you back to Mora, the end station of this trip.

    Östersund-Mora

Hotel

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Mora Hotell & Spa

4-star, up-market city hotel in the centre of Mora with views over Lake Siljan. Bar, spa with gym, sauna, pool and spa pool. Inlandsbanan stops opposite the hotel. Number of rooms: 140 inc 60 business...
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Hotell Östersund

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Hotell Laponia

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Grand Hotel Lapland

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