Inlandbanan travel brochure 2019

Travel Brochure 2019

Summer season: 7 June ust – 18 Aug

Trips for all your senses

Welcome to Inlandsba – a fantastic journey through magnificent scenery If you have traveled with Inlandsbanan before, you know what a fantastic journey awaits you.

If it’s your first time, we will do our best to describe the feeling of traveling through the northern parts of Sweden, where glittering lakes, babbling brooks, proud fir trees and exotic animals all contribute to the overall experience.

Inlandsbanan runs for 1,300 km from Kristinehamn in the south to Gällivare in the north and is a cultural treasure dating back more than a hundred years. If you’re in a hurry you can do the trip in two days, but we recommend stopping over along the way so that you get to know and experience this sparsely populated region.

Tranquility, silence, magical views, clean air and the midnight sun. Swedish Lapland and the arctic region offer adventure, hiking and biking trails, fantastic fishing waters and an abundant wildlife.

Attend one of the many festivals that take place annually along the railway, enjoy the rich cultural life and learn about Sami history. Hop on one of the buses going up to the mountains to explore further up the mountain chain. Or just enjoy the scenery outside your train window and unwind to the rhythmic sound of the train wheels on the tracks, allowing you to recharge your batteries before returning to the daily routine.

Sweden possesses incredible natural resources, and much of it is gathered in the northern parts of the country. There are ore deposits, forests, hydropower and a tourism industry that is in its infancy.

Nature and the hospitality industry are closely linked, and the demand for untouched nature, wilderness and adventure are constantly increasing.

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On the train Inlandsbanan’s own train hosts are on hand to guide you along the railway. If you’re lucky, the driver of your railcar might be a Riksspelman, a Swedish master folk musician. Inlandsbanan’s staff are there to help you and make sure you have an unforgettable trip. Stay in everything from four-star hotels to tents – discover your own little piece of inland Sweden. We like to show off our region!

Choose your preferred way of traveling. If you’re looking for a truly unique experience, we recommend the three Wilderness Trains that you can read more about on page 18. It is a collaboration between Inlandsbanan and the Swedish Railway Museum. The brochure also contains information about our various package deals and our hop-on hop-off card: the Inlandsbanan Card. You can also customize your own package, we are happy to help!

We hope to meet you on board this summer!

Elena, Maria & Anders Sales consultants

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Package holidays for all the senses

This year we offer a bigger choice of package holidays than ever before: there are packages for families, adventurers, nature lovers, seafarers, train enthusiasts and travelers who prefer to travel with a tour guide.

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Wilderness Train – unique trips you don’t want to miss!

Experience the seasonal variations in the north with three unique and exclusive train trips: spring, summer and autumn.

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Sweden’s only hop-on hop-off train service With the Inlandsbanan Card you travel freely under two weeks and create your own adventure! Go fishing, hiking and cycling at your own leisure.

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Discover Sweden Harstad Narvik Övre Soppero

Kiruna Svappavaara

Bodø

Stora Sjöfallet

Malmberget

The Pola

Porjus

Övertorneå

Ammarnäs Hemavan

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Slagnäs Arvidsjaur Blattnicksele Glommersträsk

Klimpfjäll

Kristineberg Gunnarn

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Dorotea

Enafors

Dvärsätt Frösön

Ramsele

Brunflo Hackås Fåker 9 Svenstavik Bräcke Åsarna Vemdalen

Tännäs

Hede

Röjan

Tandsjöborg

All roads lead to Inlandsbanan

As of 24 June, it will be possible to board the train for Kristinehamn in Göteborg, and also to disembark there.

By air: If you want to start your journey further north, traveling there by air is an option. There are airports in Östersund, Vilhelmina, Storuman, Arvidsjaur, Gällivare and Kiruna.

By car: If you want to drive to Inlandsbanan, most stations have long-stay car parks. Contact the local Tourist Information Centre.

Malung

Hällefors

Storfors

Karlstad

Strömstad

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Bengtsfors Ed

Säffle

Åmål

Nora

Karlskoga

Degerfors

Trollhättan Skövde

Mölndal

Gislaved

Oskarström

Halmstad Ängelholm

Laholm Båstad

Höganäs

Helsingborg

Nässjö Sävsjö

Kisa

Markaryd

Ryd

Tingsryd

Karlshamn Sölvesborg

Kristianstad

Lund

Malmö Tomelilla Trelleborg

Nyköping

Nynäshamn

Oxelösund

Facts Inlandsbanan:

Ankarsrum

Västervik

Byxelkrok

Oskarshamn

The journey takes at least two days (one way).

Burgsvik

Nybro

Borgholm

Kalmar

Färjestaden

Grönhögen

Karlskrona Ronneby

Fårösund

1,300 km, Kristinehamn – Gällivare. Inaugurated 1937.

Visby

Hultsfred

Högsby

Hässleholm

Landskrona

Stockholm

Valdemarsvik

Lenhovda

Hovmantorp

Knäred

Perstorp

Norrköping

Gamleby

Vimmerby

Vetlanda

Växjö

Norrtälje

Södertälje

Flen

Virserum

Ljungby

Hallstavik Edsbro

Söderköping

Åseda

Torup

Örkelljunga

Örebro

Tranås

Värnamo

Falkenberg

Märsta

Eskilstuna

Åtvidaberg

Jönköping

Skillingaryd

Rimbo

Linköping

Mjölby

Svenljunga

Varberg

Köping Arboga

Finspång

Boxholm

Gränna Ulricehamn

Borås

Kinna

Hjo

Tidaholm

Göteborg

Kungsbacka

Motala

Falköping

Alingsås

Kungälv

Uppsala

Sala

Trosa

Mariestad

Lidköping Vänersborg

Frövi

Lövstabruk Östhammar

Västerås Enköping Hallstahammar

Katrineholm

Askersund

Mellerud

Uddevalla

Tierp

Avesta

Hallsberg

Laxå

Lysekil

Älvkarleby

Filipstad

Kil

Gävle

Hofors Säter Hedemora Fagersta

Nykroppa

Arjäng

Bergby

Sandviken

Ludvika

Sunne

Arvika

Borlänge Grangärde

Hagfors

Charlottenberg

Söderhamn

Ockelbo

Falun

Djurås

Stöllet Sågen •

Torsby

Bollnäs

Svärdsjö

Vansbro

Harmånger

Lingbo

Rättvik

Öje

Gnarp

Hudiksvall

Furudal

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Höljes

Oslo

Edsbyn

Älvdalen

Orsa

Bergsjö

Järvsö

Älvho Sälen

Örnsköldsvik

Härnösand

Ljusdal

Hamra

Mellansel

Sundsvall

Stöde

Kårböle

Fågelsjö

Holmsund

Kramfors

Ytterhogdal

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Umeå

Liden

Ramsjö

Lillhärdal

Särna

Nordmaling

Solleftea

Sörtjärn Överhogdal

Sveg

Idre

Vännäs

Björna

Näsåker

Ånge

Rätan

Lövånger

Vindeln Robertsfors

Fredrika

Bjurholm

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Skellefteå

Skelleftehamn

Hällnäs

Åsele

Boliden

Hoburg

The Inlandsbanan railway runs through seven landscapes: Värmland, Dalecarlia, Härjedalen, Hälsingland, Jämtland, Ångermanland and Swedish Lapland.

Simrishamn

Ystad

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Kalix

Luleå

Piteå

Lycksele

Junsele

Häggenås Lit

Krokom

Vålådalen

Hoting

Ulriksfors

Föllinge

Åre

The train hosts will assist you on board the train and take your meal and coffee orders. They will also do their best to help you with any requests you may have.

By train: There are train services from southern and central Sweden to Inlandsbanan, or more specifically, to Kristinehamn and Mora. There is also a train service from Stockholm to Östersund and a night train from Stockholm to Gällivare.

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Meselefors

Bastuträsk

Boden

Jävre

Jörn

Norsjö

Risbäck Gäddede

Älvsbyn

Malå

Storuman 5

Strömsund

Töre

Vidsel

Sorsele

Jämtlands-Sikås

Överkalix

Kåbdalis Moskosel

Tärnaby

Trondheim

Pello

Arjeplog

Laisvall

Alanäs

Pajala

Jokkmokk 2

Mo I Rana

Valsjöbyn

Tärendö

1 Gällivare

Kvikkjokk

r Circle

Our dedicated train hosts are well versed in the areas we travel through and will provide guidance on board so you don’t miss interesting places, attractions and scenery along the railway line.

Vittangi

Fjällåsen

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Karungi Haparanda

on Inlandsbanan!

Jamtli Historieland, Brygghuset. Foto: Jamtli

Gems along Inlandsbanan – from north to south 1

Gällivare – Mount Dundret

Dundret mountain is located just three kilometres from the centre of Gällivare. The view from the mountain is fantastic and you can see 1/11 of the area of Sweden from the top, including the Sarek mountains and Kebnekaise mountain. The best place to see the Midnight Sun, between 4 June and 9 July every year.

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Jokkmokk – Ájtte Swedish Mountain

and Sami Museum

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museum, handicrafts building, Sami gallery, art gallery and general store. There is also a youth hostel on the site.

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17th century and is a well-preserved Sami church town. It is one of the conservation areas in Norrbotten.

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Slagnäs – Båtsuoj

During a visit to the Svensson family in Båtsuoj, you can find out about Sami traditions and learn about the importance of the reindeer. Enjoy some culinary delicacies while seated on reindeer skins around the warm crackling fire in the Sami goahti.

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Storuman – Stensele Church

Stensele Church, also known as ”Lapland’s Cathedral”, is one of Sweden’s largest wooden churches with room for 2,000 people. Here you will find one of the best preserved copies of Queen Kristina’s Bible and - if you look really carefully - the world’s maybe smallest bible, the size of a 1/4 stamp.

Östersund – Jamtli

A museum unlike any other! Jamtli comprises a museum building with exhibitions and an open air museum with historic farm buildings where actors bring history to life. Also, the first permanent branch of Nationalmuseum (Sweden’s great art museum in Stockholm) can be found at Jamtli.

Arvidsjaur – Lappstaden Churchtown

The Lappstaden settlement in Arvidsjaur dates back to the

Hoting – Ivars Vintage Car Museum

This motor museum houses one of the most distinguished collections of vintage cars in Europe.

Ájtte is the main museum for Sami culture, a special museum for the flora and culture of the mountain range and an information centre for tourists.

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Vilhelmina – Kyrkstan Church Town

The picturesque Church Town area is home to a local heritage

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Svenstavik – Storsjö Monster Centre

If you are interested in finding out more about the Lake Storsjö Monster then the interactive Lake Storsjö Centre in Svenstavik is the right place for you.

10 Fågelsjö – Gammelgården Bortom Åa

Part of the Decorated Farmhouses of Hälsingeland UNESCO World Heritage. In 1910 the owners left their old farmhouse and moved into a new building with modern furniture, leaving everything they owned behind in the old house.

11 Mora – Zorn

The Zorn museum in Mora is one of Sweden’s most popular art museums. The museum is dedicated to Anders Zorn (1860–1920) and boasts the world’s largest collection of works by the artist.

12 Kristinehamn – Picasso Statue

The 15 metre statue is one of the largest Picasso artworks of its kind in the world. There is an exhibition building nearby and guided tours are available during the summer.

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THE INLANDSBANAN CARD

Sweden’s only rail pass Make coffee over an open fire, go fishing, keep an eye out for moose, cycle along forest paths or camp out in a tent under the midnight sun. The Inlandsbanan railway is lined with endless adventures in pure nature. The Inlandsbanan Hop-on Hop-off Card entitles you to two weeks and 1,300 kilometres of experiences.

Many exciting places and experiences await you in inland Sweden. There is something here for everyone, and the Inlandsbanan Card lets you plan your own adventures. Stay in a hotel or hostel or at one of the many excellent campsites right next to or adjacent to the Inlandsbanan railway.

FACTS:

More and more people are looking for active holidays and are keen to try the nature experiences and physical activities that are available along the railway: hike in a land without roads in the Vindelfjällen mountains, catch a trout in the rich fishing waters in Sorsele, or go riding or kayaking. Cyclists are spoilt for choice, with many destinations along the railway offering great opportunities for off-road and road cycling.

Seat & bike reservation: To be sure of getting a seat on the train, we recommend reserving a seat for a fee of SEK 50 per section of the route. Bikes: SEK 100.

See our website for tips, inspiration and links to places and destinations along the railway and the activities they have to offer.

The Inlandsbanan Card entitles you to unlimited travel for two weeks.

Price: SEK 1,995

Discounts: Two children aged 15 and below travel free when accompanied by an adult, young persons aged 16–25 and students receive a 25% discount and pensioners receive a discount of 10%.

Hop on a mountain bus or bike and travel even further out in the wilderness Inlandsbanan has many stations along the railway but if you want to travel further afield, we suggest taking your bike along on your journey or catching a mountain bus to travel deeper into the mountains.

You can reserve a space on the train for your bike if you want to explore inland Sweden on your own and you want to make sure you can bring your bike. We collaborate with Länstrafiken in many counties along the railway, which means that holders of the Inlandsbanan Card are able to use the card on several bus routes in inland Sweden.

Visit our website for up-to-date information on which bus routes accept your card.

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Package Tours For our package tours we have selected the best of what Inlandsbanan has to offer so that you can sit back and take it easy. Travel, hotel accommodation and selected activities are included. You will have plenty of opportunities for tailoring the packages according to your own interests since the packages do not include a tour leader and the itineraries include plenty of free time.

Detailed itineraries, dates and prices are available on inlandsbanan.se

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PACKAGE TOURS

The package

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es a 9/10-day jo urney of disco very through inland Sweden, from Kristinehamn or Mora to Gällivare, fe aturing: 4 landscape

Discover Inlandsbanan

s ranging from idyllic towns to mou ntains 4 places of cultural and historical interest 4 animal an d wilderness experiences 4 delicious food tradition s of inland Sweden 4 a visit to the Arctic Circ le 4 midnight sun between 4 June and 9 July 4 railway tr ip and 8 or 9 nights in hotel accom modation

A fascinating part of Sweden

Gällivare

Arvidsjaur Vilhelmina

Östersund

Inlandsbanan takes you to some of the most interesting places in the varied landscape of inland Sweden. The journey begins in Kristinehamn or Mora and takes you all the way up to the magnificent Lapland wilderness with its salmon rivers and snow-covered mountain tops.

On the way you will admire the Zorn paintings in Dalecarlia and travel through space and time at the heritage museum Jamtli History Land in Östersund. Further north you will marvel at the grandeur of the World Heritage Laponia’s pristine nature. You will pass The Arctic Circle and with your own eyes see the midnight light from the top of Mount Dundret in Gällivare.

The road is lined with exciting wilderness experiences and seasoned with good food traditions from Sweden’s inland. Prepare for a journey for all the senses.

Mora

Kristinehamn

FACTS: 9 or 10 day package tour to Gällivare, starting in Kristinehamn or Mora.

Route and accommodation: (Kristinehamn), Mora, Östersund (2 nights), Arvidsjaur, Gällivare (2 nights), Vilhelmina, Östersund Starting from: Kristinehamn or Mora From Kristinehamn: 12 departures From Mora: 20 departures Visit inlandsbanan.se or contact us for exact dates Price: From Kristinehamn, 9 nights. Adult in shared double room, from SEK 10,990 From Mora, 8 nights. Adult in shared double room, from SEK 8,990

Read more and book on: inlandsbanan.se, + 46 771-53 53 53

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PACKAGE TOURS

Inlandsbanan and Hurtigruten

The package

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des* a 9-day train an d boat trip thro ugh Sweden and N orway featurin g: 4 mountain air and sea b reeze 4 unique na ture topped with the world heritag e Laponia 4 rich cultur al experienc es 4 stunningly beautiful fjord s 4 2 days on Hurtigruten, HarstadTrondheim 4 6 nights in mid-range ho tels 4 train trips and transfer s 4 midnight tour in Gälliv are to Malmberget and Mount D undret, Zorn in Mora * applies to Tr

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Harstad

The best of two worlds

Gällivare

Arvidsjaur

Trondheim Östersund

Combine the Swedish wilderness with one of the world’s most beautiful cruise trips, Hurtigruten. The tour combines two countries’ historical and unique routes - here you breathe mountain air and sea breeze on the same trip.

On the way north you travel through untouched nature and the world heritage Laponia with mountains, lakes and rushing water. You will experience the Sami cultural landscape, inhabited since the Ice Age. When you turn south, the Hurtigruten takes you past the Lofoten Islands and the Seven Sisters, through the fabulous realm of the Norwegian fjords to Trondheim, one of the most beautiful sea voyages in the world.

After a visit to Nidaros Cathedral or shopping in Trondheim take the train back to Östersund, passing the famous ski resorts Storlien and Åre.

TRIP 1: INLANDSBANAN & HURTIGRUTEN: 9 day package trip.

Date: Please see inlandsbanan.se for exact dates Price: From/to Mora including 8 nights in mid-range hotels/Hurtigruten. Adult in shared double room: from SEK 15,990

Route & accommodation: Östersund (2 nights), Jokkmokk, Gällivare, Harstad, Hurtigruten (2 nights), Östersund

Starting from: Mora or Östersund

Route Trip 1

TRIP 2: INLANDSBANAN & HURTIGRUTEN for foodies, with guide Two special departures, focusing on Nordic gastronomy and culture, where the culinary profile Manne Mosten accompanies on the journey as a tour guide. Welcome dinner, foodwalk, food och drink workshops are included in the package, as well as visits to Ajtte and Jokkmokks Tenn.

Route & accommodation: (Mora), Östersund, Arvidsjaur, Gällivare, Harstad, Hurtigruten (2 nights), Östersund

Mora

Starting from: Östersund Price: SEK 19,990/person

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Uni q exc ue, lus max ive, 12 part icip ants

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PACKAGE TOURS

The package

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des a unique eigh t-day train jour ne y from Östersund to Gällivare includ ing: 4 exciting fla vo

Taste of Lapland

urs for all the senses 4 i nsight in to Sapmi and Sa m i culture 4 vast plains and the World H er Site Laponia itage 4 foodwalk in Östersund 4 visit to B åtsuoj Sami Centre 4 visit to Áj tte, the Swed ish Mountain and Sami Mus eum 4 visit to Ar jeplog and th e Silver Museum, walk tour of the town an d lunch 4 Sami food tasting, midni ght tour in Gällivare to M almberget an d Mount Dundret 4 train trip and 7 nights in mid-range hotels

Sami heritage, flavours and mysticism

Gällivare Arjeplog Jokkmokk Arvidsjaur

Östersund

This is a journey for all who are fascinated by food, flavours and nature experiences and who are curious about Sami culture. Open your senses and discover the land of the midnight sun and Swedish Sapmi.

Here you will meet the people, the food, the crafts and the history. You get to hear about the love of the reindeer, the hard life in the wilderness and the ancient traditions that still live.

Båtsuoj Sami Centre is one of many treasures waiting along the way, as well as the unique Silver Museum in Arjeplog. In Östersund, culinary profile Manne Mosten will take you on a foodwalk, and in Gällivare you are invited to Sami food tasting at the Laponia entrance in the station building. You will also enjoy a midnight trip to Mount Dundret and the mining town of Malmberget.

FACTS: 8 day package tour with a focus on Sapmi, the Sami heritage and food.

Route & accommodation: Östersund (2 nights), Arjeplog, Jokkmokk, Gällivare (2 nights), Östersund Starting from: Östersund Dates: Each Monday during the summer season Price: From Östersund, 7 nights, adult in shared double room, from SEK 11,990

Read more and book on: inlandsbanan.se, + 46 771-53 53 53

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PACKAGE TOURS

The package

Trains, trains and even more trains

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des a ten-day train expedition thro ugh the Land of the A rctic Circle: 4 fascinatin g landscapes in two countries 4 one of the most beautiful railway journeys in E urope, on 5 ra ilways 4 cities, fjord s, mountains and national park s 4 plenty of tim e to explore Scandinavia 4 midnight tour in Gällivar e to Malmberget and Mount D undret 4 visit to Ja mtli in Östersu nd 4 train trips, bus Bodø/Nar vik 4 9 nights in mid-range ho tels

A Swedish-Norwegian Train Expedition

Narvik Bodö Gällivare

Trondheim

Welcome to one of Europe’s most beautiful railway journeys, taking you through the enchanting landscapes of two countries, on 5 different railways. The perfect round trip if you want to experience cities, fjords, mountains and national parks in both Sweden and Norway.

Östersund

Mora

During the ten-day trip you will have plenty of time to see and enjoy what Scandinavia has to offer. Starting off in Swedish Mora, you gradually make your way through the magnificent Norwegian lakes and mountains up to Bodø and Narvik. From northern Norway the journey turns south and back into Sweden, where you will see the spectacular Abisko National Park and beautiful Lapporten mountain pass, before taking Inlandsbanan back south to Mora.

FACTS: 10 day package tour for train enthusiasts.

Route & accommodation: Mora, Östersund (2 nights), Trondheim, Bodö, Narvik, Gällivare, Arvidsjaur, Östersund Starting from: Mora Dates: 20 departures during the summer season Price: From Mora, 9 hotel nights, adult in shared double room, from SEK 11,990

Read more and book on: inlandsbanan.se, + 46 771-53 53 53

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PACKAGE TOURS

The package a holiday tailo

includes

red to you and your interests:

4 th ree nights’ hotel accom modation – or more 4 design yo ur own dream vacation with accomm odation and adventures of your choice 4 the chan ce to realize your dreams 4 free train travel on Inla ndsbanan during 2 wee ks 4 combine with hiking, cy cling, fishing, family holidays and more

Your own favourites

Design your own dream package

Gällivare Arjeplog

Storuman Dorotea

Vilhelmina

Strömsund Östersund Sveg Fågelsjö

This is the journey of possibilities, where you yourself design your dream trip. An opportunity to realize dreams and experience adventures selected by you. An optional number of hotel nights are booked for you in advance and seat reservations are made on the train, so you can enjoy the journey fully.

Inlandsbanan is a 1,300 km long railway in Northern Sweden, from Gällivare in the north to Kristinehamn in the south. Pass the Polar circle and enjoy the midnight sun. Choose to combine the train ride with mountain hiking, fishing or horseback riding to continue the journey with Inlandsbanan after a few days. For families with children there is a lot to do along the track. Let your imagination flow. From the day of departure you have two wonderful weeks to discover Swedish Lapland and the arctic region of inland Sweden, doing what you enjoy doing the best.

Jokkmokk

Arvidsjaur Sorsele

Mora Vansbro

Svenstavik Ljusdal Orsa

Hällefors & Grythyttan Kristinehamn

FACTS: Package trip where you choose the length of your trip and which places to stay at.

Starting from: Optional Dates: Optional during the summer season Price including train travel: 3 nights, adult in shared double room SEK 6,490. 7 nights: SEK8,400

Read more and get inspiration on: inlandsbanan.se For reservations: call +46 771-53 53 53 This trip cannot be booked online.

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PACKAGE TOURS

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Walpurgis trai n)

Three exclusive and unique train trips Discover the seasonal variations in the Northern and Arctic regions of Sweden, with three unique and exclusive train journeys in spring, summer and autumn 2019. Together with the Swedish Railway Museum, Inlandsbanan offers three exceptional train journeys made by classical trains with comfortable first-class carriages, restaurant and bar on board. The towing power is electric, diesel and steam on different parts of the journey.

Good food is an important part of the experience, and we travel through a beautiful landscape, depending on the season covered by sparkling white snow, summer greens or blazing autumn colours. We visit sights, sample delicacies and enjoy what Norrland and Swedish Lapland have to offer.

Please note that all trips are different in terms of route, place of departure, destination, and content! Read more on our website inlandsbanan.se or call us for more information.

FACTS:

Walpurgis Train

Summer Train

Autumn Train

Gävle-Gällivare 27 April – 1 May Accommodation on board.

Celebrate Walpurgis on top of Mount Dundret!

Price: SEK 19,790

Stockholm-Gällivare 24 June – 30 June Land of the Midnight Sun! Price: SEK 22,790

Stockholm-Abisko/Björkliden Blazing autumn colours, berries and mushrooms!

Price: SEK 27,790

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Exclusive and unique trips with classic railway carriages from the Railway Museum. Accommodation and full board included. The three trips follow the changes of the seasons, have different lengths and focus. Which season is your favorite?

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PACKAGE TOURS

Customize y our own fishing pack age

Customize yo ur Train Trip Fi shing packag to your own in e terests, finding inspiration and informatio n on our websi Inlandsbanan te .se. You book the fishing and accommodatio n directly with the different fishing organize rs along Inland sbanan, and then book the Inlandsbanan Card with us.

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Fishing in the grand North

Jokkmokk Arjeplog Sorsele Storuman Vilhelmina Dorotea Strömsund Rätan

Sveg

The fantastic fishing opportunities along Inlandsbanan have received a publicity boost thanks to the popular TV series Destination Fishing, with four episodes broadcast in 2018.

Whatever your ability, age and budget, you will enjoy fishing in the magnificent natural landscape of Norrland, whether you prefer fishing in the mountain brooks, along the rivers or in the many lakes. If you need to get to more remote places, that can be arranged by the local fishing guides.

You don’t need any prior knowledge of either fishing or cooking. You live in cottages, tents or under the deep blue sky. Eat what the day gives you, cooked out on site by the fishing guides. Or shop your own food or eat in local restaurants. Use the Inlandsbanan Card to travel to and between the different fishing waters.

TRAINTRIP FISHING FACTS: Regardless of previous fishing experience, you will find something to suit you on inlandsbanan.se.

Starting place: Optional along the railway Dates: Optional during the summer season Price for the Inlandsbanan Card: SEK 1,995/ person, which gives you unlimited travel for 2 weeks.

The cost of accommodation, food and fishing is not included. The duration of the trip depends on which package(s) you book

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PACKAGE TOURS

North to South via the Arctic Circle

The package

includes A six day long journey from G ällivare in the north to Öster sund and Mor a in the south with: 4 carefully chosen nugg ets of gold 4 a fascinat ing natural la ndscape 4 time for re laxation and reflection 4 visit to Ájtt e Mountain an d Sami Museum in Jo kkmokk 4 visit to Ja mtli in Östersu nd 4 midnight tour in Gälliv are to Mount Dundret and Malmberget 4 5 nights in mid-range ho tels 4 train trip and seat rese rvations

Experience the Swedish inland

Gällivare Jokkmokk

Vilhelmina

Östersund

Experience the Swedish inland in a different way - from the north to the south, starting your trip above the Arctic Circle, in Gällivare. Inlandsbanan takes you through a unique cultural environment with recommended stops along the way. During the journey you will stay in Gällivare, Jokkmokk, Vilhelmina and Östersund, before finally arriving in Mora in the landscape of Dalecarlia the last day of your trip.

Mora

Of course, one stop is at the Arctic Circle. The package also includes a midnight tour to Mount Dundret in Gällivare, a visit to Ájtte Museum in Jokkmokk, and entrance to Jamtli in Östersund.

The train runs through landscapes with abundant wildlife, where Sweden’s four big predators live: bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine. If you are lucky you may get a glimpse of them. There is also plenty of reindeer, moose and beautiful birds of prey along the tracks.

FACTS: 6 day package tour from the Arctic north to Mora.

Route and accommodation: Gällivare, Jokkmokk, Vilhelmina, Östersund (2 nights) Starting from: Gällivare Dates: Thursdays and Saturdays all through the summer season Price: 5 hotel nights, adult in a shared double room, from SEK 7,590

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Souvenirs We offer a wide range of souvenirs and books. Order in advance from our web shop on inlandsbanan.se, or onboard the train.

Baseball cap SEK 195

T-shirt, child

Multi functional headware

Red. 128 cl, 140 cl. SEK 130

SEK 50

Hand crafted pewter drinking cup engraved with Inlandsbanan’s logotype SEK 350

T-shirt, adult Black. S, M, L, XL, XXL. SEK 150

Fridge magnet or keyring SEK 20

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Soft toys/Moose or bear SEK 100

Tote bag

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SEK 60

BOOKS (mostly in Swedish) Inlandsbanan. Bengt Sandhammar ������������SEK 280 Inlandsbanan – saga & verklighet.

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Godis/Candy Fruit drops, raspberry/liquorice, chewy mints SEK 30. 3 for SEK 75.

BIRGER – THE LITTLE STORSJÖ MONSTER® Son of Sweden’s famous lake Storsjön monster Childrens book Swedish/Norwegian/Deutsch/English �����������SEK 125 Soft toy Height 24 cm ���������������������������������SEK 185

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Post Cards ���SEK 5 Games �������SEK 20

Local produce along the railway Good food is an important part of the experience on your journey. The train stops for meals and coffee breaks, allowing you to discover authentic Norrland artisan foods, meet the locals and stretch your legs.

The food is prepared on site and the restaurants mainly base their dishes on local produce. This is an opportunity for you to try some of the specialities of inland Sweden: eg salmon, moose, reindeer, freshly smoked char, souvas, flatbread, cloudberries, etc.

You choose what you would like from the menu on board the train, and the train host takes your order so that the food is ready for you when we arrive at the restaurant. You pay the restaurant directly. Don’t forget to state if you have a food allergy and also to bring along the meal voucher you received from the train host when placing your order. In the timetable you can see where, when and for how long we stop.

On board you can buy coffee/tea, drinks, water, cakes, biscuits, sandwiches and other snacks. Have a look at Inlandsbanan’s selection of souvenirs that can be purchased on board or from our webshop. A selection is available on page 16 of this brochure.

Sensational discoveries

Inland Sweden is a firework of exquisitely beautiful nature experiences, delicious food culture, historic sites and opportunities for exciting activities. Some sights and experiences are closely associated with Inlandsbanan.

Wild animals are a common sight along the railway track.

We travel through landscapes that are home to our four predators: the bear, wolf, lynx and wolverine. These are shy animals but it is possible to catch a glimpse. You will probably see some reindeer, maybe even moose, and with a little bit of luck some rare birds of prey and owls.

You can see the midnight sun between 4 June and 9 July north of the Arctic Circle. The further north you are, the longer the midnight sun is visible. For most of the summer you can also enjoy the light summer nights, when it never gets dark.

You cross the geographic Arctic Circle just south of Jokkmokk.

The train makes a brief stop here.

The varied landscape is particularly evident when you travel in a north-south direction over the distance of 1,300 kilometres. Inlandsbanan passes through as many as 7 vegetation zones and the landscape shifts from deciduous forest in the south to coniferous woodland and bogs in the north. On board the train there is a magazine about the forest and the environment we travel through. Read it!

You will also come across unique Sami culture in the land of the midnight sun. Ancient traditions are being kept alive and can be seen in the art, food, reindeer husbandry and ordinary daily life of present-day Sami.

The Northern Lights or auroras are light displays that you have the greatest chance of seeing during the winter near either the South or North Pole. In the northern hemisphere we call these displays the Northern Lights and they occur when rays of particles from the sun reach our atmosphere.

It is a spectacle that is most visible in the darkness of winter, and the display looks like coloured curtains or rays in blue, green, red or purple. Northern Lights are active all year round. +46 771-53 53 53 | book@inlandsbanan.se | www.inlandsbanan.se

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Inlandsbanan – past, present and future

Inlandsbanan’s vision is to be a driving force that develops the rural areas along the railway, and thus contributing to strengthening the whole of Sweden’s future. With the tracks’ strategic location through Sweden’s most commodity-rich regions and northern Europe’s last wilderness, we offer a complete infrastructure for both passenger and freight traffic.

Strengthening local industries and military relief lines When Inlandsbanan was constructed, the basic idea was to build a main line in an area rich in natural resources but with poor or nonexistent communications. In wartime it was to be an important military relief line for the northern main line trafficking the coast. The railway lines that form Inlandsbanan were built step by step, by private interests and by the Swedish state, in the years 1873-1937. The last link in Inlandsbanan, Arvidsjaur – Jokkmokk, was opened for public traffic 7 August 1937, after Crown Prince Gustav Adolf inaugurated the whole distance in Kåbdalis the previous day.

Both freight and passenger traffic on Inlandsbanan of today Inlandsbanan is an important part of Sweden’s infrastructure. We are therefore working with a long-term strategy for developing the railway and the municipalities through which the railway passes. We are proud of the railway’s historical significance while we take responsi-

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bility for managing and developing it in line with today’s requirements and needs.

Inlandsbanan accounts for 10 percent of Sweden’s total railway network. We manage the track on behalf of the state, and it is a well maintained infrastructure based on the conditions given. It is our employees you meet during your trip, both on board and along the track.

We run tourist traffic every summer for ten weeks, as well as a winter week. During the winter there are daily passenger trains between Östersund and Mora. Charter trips have also increased in recent years.

On the freight side, transport takes place all year round, mainly with forest raw materials and peat. Other operators also conduct business on Inlandsbanan.

The future has never looked brighter The increasing demand for holiday train journeys together with the interest in outdoor activities, nature tourism and the environment is good news for Inlandsbanan. In addition, the

scenic north and the Arctic region are yet unexplored destinations for most holiday makers.

In Norrland there is much taken for granted by locals, for example the midnight sun, northern lights, the arctic circle, amazing natural experiences, Sami culture and culinary delights.

Not to mention clean water and air, a sparsely populated region, civil rights and security, all of which make Norrland a very attractive tourist destination.

In the near future, we see that Inlandsbanan can be fully modernized and completely integrated with the other Swedish railway network suffering from capacity shortage. The motive for a refurbishment of the track is to create better conditions for freight traffic but it also means that an extension of tourist and regular traffic becomes possible, which in turn leads to rural development and even better opportunities for the tourist industry to develop. As a result, Inlandsbanan is involved in solving many of the challenges in rural areas in terms of jobs, public transport, trade and service.

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From A–Z

ACCESSIBILITY

LUGGAGE

The railbuses have space for wheelchairs but there may be difficulties embarking and disembarking. The onboard toilets are not suitable for disabled. Please contact us when booking your holiday and we will try to find a good solution together. Guide dogs for visually impaired passengers travel free of charge.

You must take care of your own luggage during the journey. We recommend travelling light, ideally choosing a small, wheeled bag or a backpack. There is limited space for luggage on the trains.

ACCOMMODATION There is a vast choice of accommodation along Inlandsbanan, ranging from hostels to four-star hotels. See our website, inlandsbanan.se, for suggestions. For information and bookings, please contact the properties directly or choose a package trip that includes accommodation.

We suggest that you book well in advance at certain times, for instance during the Midsummer weekend and during the month of July, when many people are on holiday. Advance booking is also recommended when larger events take place, such as the Storsjö Cup football competition in Östersund in the first week of July and the Storsjöyran music festival during the first weekend of August, also in Östersund. Mora attracts a lot of visitors, as does Gällivare, so it’s also a good idea to book accommodation in advance in these places.

You are responsible for making your own way between your accommodation and Inlandsbanan. Some hotels offer package-trip passengers luggage transfer.

ACTIVITIES, SIGHTS AND ATTRACTIONS Most destinations offer cultural activities, outdoor recreation, hiking, museums, sightseeing, restaurants, etc. You can plan and book these activities yourself or we can help you. The local tourist information offices can provide additional, up-to-date information. Remember that opening hours may vary, please see the websites for the respective destinations for up-to-date information.

BIKES You can bring your bike along on Inlandsbanan. You should book a space for your bike in advance and the charge is SEK 100 per railway section. On the Kristinehamn–Mora stretch the bike can be brought along on the train if there is space. For this section of the railway the cost is SEK 60, payable in cash on the train.

BOOKING YOUR TRIP WITH INLANDSBANAN For bookings and information, please call +46 (0)771 53 53 53, visit our website inlandsbanan.se or send us an email on book@inlandsbanan.se

CAR PARKING Please contact the local tourist information offices for information on car parking by the railway stations along Inlandsbanan.

FOOD AND DRINK We only sell coffee and a small assortment of snacks on the train, which is why the train stops for meals and coffee breaks along the way. The train host takes your orders from a menu available on the train. You can then enjoy your food in the restaurant or café or take it away to eat on the train.

HOLIDAYS AND SEASONAL OPENING HOURS Activities and attraction opening hours are largely planned around the period when most Swedes take their summer holidays, between the end of June and early August. Please contact the respective destinations for up-to-date information.

PETS Pets are welcome on board if they stay on the floor by seats 37–60. Let us know when making your seat reservation so you and your pet will get space on the train.

RAILBUS/RAILCAR On Inlandsbanan you travel by railbus/railcar. These run on the railway between Mora and Gällivare in the daytime. It is only possible to go between the railcars at a station.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF TRAVEL/TRAVEL GUARANTEE We recommend you read the terms and conditions of travel that are included with your booking confirmation. These cover the agreement between traveler and the tour operator in respect of rights, obligations and liability. See inlandsbanan.se for complete terms and conditions of travel. We have lodged the required travel guarantee with Kammarkollegiet, the Legal, Financial and Administrative Services Agency in Sweden.

TIME TABLE The summer season’s timetable will be published on our website Inlandsbanan.se during spring 2019.

TOUR LEADER You act as your own tour leader on most package tours and make your own way to and from your accommodation and activities using the maps provided with the package tour documentation. The train hosts are on hand to assist you onboard the train.

TRAFFIC INFORMATION There is a daily service on the sections Mora–Östersund–Gällivare between 7 June and 18 August. Between 24 June and 18 August Inlandsbanan and Tågab collaborate on operating a train service between Kristinehamn and Mora. For more information, see the respective timetables on our website.

TRAIN GUIDES Our train hosts on board the train handle tickets, food and coffee orders.

They provide information on the scenery, attractions and activities. They are happy to answer your questions and help make your trip a memorable experience.

TRAVEL CONNECTIONS Try to leave plenty of time when booking connecting travel to and from Inlandsbanan. Trains and buses tend to run on time but delays can occur. We are happy to provide suggestions and to book connecting trains for a small booking fee.

TRAVEL TO INLANDSBANAN All roads lead to Inlandsbanan. From Stockholm you can easily travel by train to Kristinehamn, Mora and Östersund, and there is a night train to Gällivare. From 24 June, you can catch the Kristinehamn train in Göteborg, and also get off there on your return. Travelers can also travel to Inlandsbanan by car or air. See page 4 for more information.

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Charter your own train!

Harstad

Narvik

Kiruna

Gällivare

Polcirke

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Arjeplog

Jokkmokk

Haparanda

Arvidsjaur Sorsele

Conferences, incentives, events, anniversaries, product shows, weddings… … or why not a ski trip from Malmö, Stockholm or Gothenburg where we pick up the participants along the tracks, so that everyone arrives at the final destination together. The sky is the limit!

We can offer all kinds of railway travel, from steam locomotives to modern railcars or locomotives, on Inlandsbanan or on other railways. All year round.

Jörn

Vilhelmina

Skellefteå

Dorotea

Strömsund Jämtlands Sikås

Umeå

Örnsköldsvik

Svenstavik

Ånge

Sveg

Sundsvall

Ljusdal

Fågelsjö

Mora

Please contact our sales consultant Anders Larsson on +46 70-344 80 93 or anders.larsson@inlandsbanan.se and he’ll help you design a memorable trip, just to your liking.

Piteå

Storuman

Östersund

We will help you with trains, accommodation, food, activities, events on board the train, connections and anything else you require.

Interested?

Luleå

Vansbro

Filipstad Storfors

Orsa

Bollnäs

Borlänge Gävle

Hällefors & Grythyttan Kristinehamn Stockholm

Göteborg

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