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Stockholm, Helsinki & the Northern Lights by Rail

Stockholm, Helsinki & the Northern Lights by Rail, a rail journey with Tailor Made Rail

Travel by train from London to Stockholm via Münster and Copenhagen, then continue by overnight ferry to Helsinki and overnight sleeper north to Rovaniemi in Finnish Lapland, for winter activities and the chance to see the Northern Lights.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Cologne (Mondial am Dom MGallery or similar)

    London to Cologne

    Depart St Pancras on a Eurostar service to Brussels Midi, connecting onto a German high-speed train to Cologne, next to the city's famous cathedral.

  2. Day 2railovernight: Münster (Trip Inn City Münster or similar)

    Cologne to Münster

    Direct train service east to the historic university city of Münster, its skyline punctuated by Gothic and Romanesque church towers.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Copenhagen (Hotel Absalon or similar)

    Münster to Copenhagen

    InterCity service to Hamburg, changing onto a direct train to Copenhagen via Jutland, arriving in time for dinner.

  4. Day 4overnight: Stockholm (Nordic Light Hotel or similar)

    Stockholm

    Cross the Öresund Bridge and head through Sweden to the capital, Stockholm, with museums, the historic Gamla Stan district and island-hopping to explore.

  5. Day 5overnight: Stockholm (Nordic Light Hotel or similar)

    Stockholm

    Free day at leisure in Stockholm.

  6. Day 6overnight: Overnight ferry (Seaside Premium cabin)

    Stockholm and overnight to Helsinki

    Another day at leisure before making your way to the port for an overnight Viking Line ferry crossing the Baltic Sea to Finland in a Seaside Premium Cabin.

  7. Day 7overnight: Helsinki (Solo Sokos Hotel Helsinki or similar)

    Helsinki

    Arrive in Helsinki this morning, known for its striking architecture, waterfront and museums - Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral and Market Square are recommended.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Overnight sleeper train

    Helsinki and overnight to Rovaniemi

    A further full day in Helsinki before boarding the overnight sleeper train through Finland's forests and lakes towards the Arctic Circle.

  9. Day 9overnight: Rovaniemi (Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar)

    Rovaniemi

    Arrive in Rovaniemi, the gateway to Finnish Lapland, with a choice of husky sled safaris, wildlife spotting, snowmobiling and Northern Lights excursions.

  10. Day 10overnight: Rovaniemi (Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar)

    Rovaniemi

    Full day of Arctic activities at leisure.

  11. Day 11overnight: Rovaniemi (Original Sokos Hotel Vaakuna or similar)

    Rovaniemi

    Further time in Finnish Lapland, with the option of a night in a remote wilderness lodge for the best Northern Lights viewing.

  12. Day 12

    Rovaniemi to London

    Fly back to the UK, usually via Helsinki.

Included

  • All rail journeys, in standard class
  • Seat reservations where required
  • 9 nights' handpicked hotel accommodation with breakfast
  • Overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki in a Seaside Premium cabin
  • Overnight sleeper from Helsinki to Rovaniemi in a private cabin
  • Flight from Rovaniemi to London in Economy Class
  • Easy-to-follow travel documentation
  • Despatch of tickets by email
  • Proactive rerouting in case of strikes or disruptions

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