Authentic Scandinavia · Self-guided

Stockholm & Lapland Railway

Self-guided Stockholm to Swedish Lapland rail trip on the Inland Railway

Stockholm & Lapland Railway, a rail journey with Authentic Scandinavia

Authentic Scandinavia operates this 7-day, 6-night self-guided rail trip through Sweden, starting with two nights in Stockholm, the capital, including a day at leisure to explore on day 2. On day 3 the trip heads north by train to Östersund, where travelers change to the Inlandsbanan, the Inland Railway, which runs at about 30 miles per hour through unspoiled forest and past mountain streams, with meal and sightseeing stops along the way. The Inland Railway covers Arvidsjaur, Jokkmokk, and Gällivare over the following three days, deep into Swedish Lapland, the land of the midnight sun. Each stop includes one night at a hotel with breakfast. There is no accompanying guide; Authentic Scandinavia provides a 24/7 emergency phone line instead, and travelers hold their own tickets and vouchers throughout. This suits independent travelers who want a slow, scenic way to see Sweden's far north without a group itinerary to follow.

What to know before you look closer

  • This is a self-guided trip; Authentic Scandinavia provides only a 24/7 emergency phone line while travelling, not an accompanying guide or tour manager.
  • The included list covers breakfast with each hotel stay; the description mentions meal stops along the Inland Railway route, but lunches and dinners are not listed as included, so budget for them separately.
  • The evidence pack does not list current departure dates; confirm scheduling directly with Authentic Scandinavia.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Stockholm

    Arrival in Stockholm, the capital of Sweden

  2. Day 2overnight: Stockholm

    Day at leisure in Stockholm

  3. Day 3railovernight: Östersund

    Travel by train from Stockholm to Östersund

  4. Day 4railovernight: Arvidsjaur

    Inland Railway from Östersund to Arvidsjaur

  5. Day 5railovernight: Jokkmokk

    Inland Railway from Arvidsjaur to Jokkmokk

  6. Day 6railovernight: Gällivare

    Inland Railway from Jokkmokk to Gällivare

  7. Day 7

    Departure from Gällivare

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 3The train departs Stockholm for Östersund, the first rail leg of the journey north.
  • Day 4The Inlandsbanan (Inland Railway) begins here, traveling at a leisurely 30 miles per hour from Östersund to Arvidsjaur through unspoiled forest, with meal and sightseeing stops along the way.
  • Day 5The Inland Railway continues from Arvidsjaur to Jokkmokk, further into Swedish Lapland, the land of the midnight sun.
  • Day 6The Inland Railway completes its route from Jokkmokk to Gällivare, the trip's final overnight stop.

Included

  • 6 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast
  • Train from Stockholm to Östersund
  • Inland Railway from Östersund to Arvidsjaur
  • Inland Railway from Arvidsjaur to Jokkmokk
  • Inland Railway from Jokkmokk to Gällivare
  • Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers
  • 24/7 emergency phone service while travelling

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes, all train travel is included: the train from Stockholm to Östersund, then the Inlandsbanan (Inland Railway) from Östersund to Gällivare via Arvidsjaur and Jokkmokk.
Is it escorted or independent?
It is a self-guided trip. There is no accompanying guide; Authentic Scandinavia provides a 24/7 emergency phone line while travelling instead.
Which trains are used?
A regular train from Stockholm to Östersund, then the Inlandsbanan (Inland Railway) from Östersund to Gällivare, stopping in Arvidsjaur and Jokkmokk.
What hotels does the trip use?
The evidence describes a standard room with private shower and WC, including breakfast, at each overnight stop (Stockholm, Östersund, Arvidsjaur, Jokkmokk, Gällivare), but does not name specific hotel properties.
When does it run?
The evidence pack does not list departure dates for this trip.
What is not included?
Lunches and dinners beyond the included breakfasts. An extra night in Stockholm can be added for EUR 85 per person.

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