13 Jun 2027
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Escorted tour
Northern Sweden by Rail: Tromsø, Abisko, Lapland & Stockholm – 9 Days
The Ofoten Railway, Abisko National Park, the Inlandsbanan through Swedish Lapland and a Sámi visit, in a small group of up to 12.
9 days
From £3,085
Tour overview
This 9-day small-group trip crosses the Arctic north of Scandinavia by train, from Tromsø in Norway to Stockholm. Groups have no more than 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout. You travel mostly by local train and bus, just as Swedes do, including two of Europe's most scenic lines: the Ofoten Railway and the Inlandsbanan. You stay in hotels, with two nights in a historic mountain lodge inside Abisko National Park. Breakfast is included daily from Day 2, with a traditional Sámi lunch. The trip is land-only, starting in Tromsø and ending in Stockholm.
Tromsø, some 350 km north of the Arctic Circle, is the starting point, with time before the welcome meeting for its museums and harbour. A bus takes you to Narvik, where you board the Ofoten Railway, which climbs from the fjord past mountains and waterfalls and over the border into Sweden. Two nights at a mountain lodge in Abisko give you a full day on the Kungsleden, Sweden's great long-distance trail, walking through Abisko Canyon and past an old marble quarry to Lake Njakajaure, then back over open moorland, with optional walks along the river and lake shore the next morning.
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The heart of the journey is the Inlandsbanan, a slow and scenic railway that runs south through Swedish Lapland in retro carriages, with stops along the way, including one at the Arctic Circle. After a night in Gällivare and another in Vilhelmina, you visit the Vilhelmina Sámi Association, where two hosts in traditional dress guide you around an open-air museum of huts and artefacts and share stories of reindeer herding over a lunch of deer meat and bread. The train continues to Östersund on Lake Storsjön, a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, where a free day allows for the Jamtli open-air museum, a lakeside walk or a swim.
A long day of train connections brings you south to Stockholm, where your leader takes you on an orientation walk before a final evening in the capital, perhaps with an optional farewell dinner. Gamla Stan, the waterfront and the city's museums are all within easy reach.
The physical rating is low, with one moderate day of hiking on natural trails. This trip suits travellers who love train journeys and want to see the wild Arctic north at an unhurried, sustainable pace.
Trip highlights
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The Ofoten Railway from Narvik into Sweden (Day 2)
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A hike on the Kungsleden trail through Abisko Canyon (Day 3)
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Two nights at a historic mountain lodge in Abisko National Park (Days 2–3)
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The retro Inlandsbanan train through Swedish Lapland (Days 5–6)
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A Sámi cultural visit and traditional lunch in Vilhelmina (Day 6)
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Lakeside Östersund and an evening in Stockholm (Days 7–8)
Your route
8 stops from Tromso to Stockholm
- Tromso Day 1
- Narvik Day 2
- Abisko Days 2–3
- Gällivare Day 4
- Vilhelmina Day 5
- Sorsele Day 6
- Östersund Days 6–7
- Stockholm Days 8–9
Why choose this tour
Two of Europe's great scenic railways in one trip, with the travel itself a highlight. Combines Arctic hiking in Abisko with Sámi culture and a relaxed free day in Östersund.
Best suited to
- Rail enthusiasts and slow-travel fans
- Walkers who enjoy wild, open landscapes
- Travellers curious about Sámi culture
- Anyone wanting a lower-carbon way to see the Arctic
Day-by-day itinerary
9 days from Tromsø, Norway to Stockholm, Sweden
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Day 1 · Tromsø Arrive in Tromsø
Welcome to Tromsø, about 350 km north of the Arctic Circle. Before the welcome meeting at 6pm, you could visit the Tromsø Museum, browse the galleries or take a boat trip around the island city.
- Hotel
- Hotel
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Day 2 · Narvik, Ofoten Railway, Abisko National Park Ofoten Railway to Abisko
Take the bus to Narvik and board the Ofoten Railway, which climbs past fjords, mountains and waterfalls over the border into Sweden. Arrive at your lodge inside Abisko National Park.
- Hotel
- Historic mountain lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Kungsleden, Abisko Canyon, Lake Njakajaure Hike the Kungsleden
Walk a section of the Kungsleden, a 450 km trail across four national parks. Pass the mossy walls of Abisko Canyon and the old Marmorbrottet marble quarry to Lake Njakajaure, then return over heath and moorland, looking out for Lapland rhododendrons and Arctic terns.
- Hotel
- Historic mountain lodge
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Abisko, Gällivare Abisko to Gällivare
A leisurely morning at the lodge, or an optional loop walk along the Abiskojokk river and the shore of Lake Torneträsk. In the afternoon, take the train to Gällivare.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Inlandsbanan, Arctic Circle, Vilhelmina Inlandsbanan to Vilhelmina
A long but scenic day on the Inlandsbanan, a railway known for its retro carriages and relaxed pace, through the forests and lakes of Swedish Lapland. Several stops break up the journey, including one at the Arctic Circle.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Vilhelmina Sámi Association, Östersund Sámi visit and on to Östersund
Visit the Vilhelmina Sámi Association, where two hosts in traditional dress show you an open-air museum of huts, tools and crafts and tell the story of reindeer herding. Share a lunch of deer meat, vegetables and bread, then continue on the Inlandsbanan to Östersund.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 7 · Östersund, Lake Storsjön, Jamtli Free day in Östersund
A free day in this laid-back city on Lake Storsjön. Visit the Jamtli open-air museum, walk or swim by the lake, or try the cafés and food shops of a UNESCO City of Gastronomy.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Stockholm, Gamla Stan Train to Stockholm
A long day of train travel with several connections brings you to Stockholm. Join your leader for an orientation walk, then spend your last evening in the capital, perhaps at an optional farewell dinner.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Stockholm Trip ends in Stockholm
The trip ends after breakfast, and you are free to leave at any time after check-out. Extra nights in Stockholm can be arranged when you book.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Tromsø (1 night) Hotel
- Abisko National Park (2 nights) Historic mountain lodge, shared four-berth rooms
- Gällivare (1 night) Hotel
- Vilhelmina (1 night) Hotel
- Östersund (2 nights) Hotel
- Stockholm (1 night) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 8 nights in hotels and a mountain lodge
- Meals 8 breakfasts and a traditional Sámi lunch
- Rail the Ofoten Railway from Narvik to Abisko, the Inlandsbanan from Gällivare to Vilhelmina and on to Östersund, and the train to Stockholm
- Transport the bus from Tromsø to Narvik and local transport as listed
- Guided visits a Kungsleden hike in Abisko National Park, the Vilhelmina Sámi Association and a Stockholm orientation walk
- Tour leader throughout
Not included
- International flights to Tromsø and from Stockholm
- Airport transfers
- Meals not listed
- Optional activities and museum entries
- Single supplement (not available at the Abisko lodge), tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want flights included — they are not
- You need your own room every night — the Abisko lodge nights are in shared four-berth rooms
- You want most meals included — breakfasts and one lunch
- You dislike long travel days — Day 8 has several train connections
Good to know
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Departures & prices
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27 Jun 2027
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15 Aug 2027
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Which rail journeys are included?
The Ofoten Railway from Narvik to Abisko, the Inlandsbanan through Swedish Lapland from Gällivare to Vilhelmina and on to Östersund, and the train from Östersund to Stockholm.
How much hiking is there?
One included hike on the Kungsleden on Day 3, on natural trails through a canyon and over moorland. Bring comfortable hiking shoes. There are optional shorter walks around Abisko on Day 4.
What is the Abisko lodge like?
A historic mountain lodge inside the national park. The two nights here are in shared four-berth rooms with other members of the group, and single rooms are not available.
What happens at the Sámi visit?
Two hosts in traditional dress guide you around the open-air museum of the Vilhelmina Sámi Association, sharing stories of reindeer herding and daily life, followed by a traditional lunch.
Are flights included?
No. You fly into Tromsø and out of Stockholm. Most travel during the trip is by train and local bus.
What should I bring for the train days?
Snacks and water for the long rail days, especially Day 8, a daypack, layers for changeable Arctic weather and a camera for the scenery.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
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Tailor-made option
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If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
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