Train trips in Scandinavia
Experience the heart of Sweden Sweden DALARNA IN 3 DAYS Dalarna is an obvious destination for anyone who really wants to Norway experience Swedish history and tradition. Beautifully located in inland central Sweden, Dalarna offers everything from wonderful nature experiences to public festivals and traditional sporting activities – in idyllic surroundings with chalets, fences and red Denmark cottages with white corners.
Tällberg This charming village with breathtaking views of Lake Siljan is one of 8 min Sweden’s most famous tourist destinations, renowned for its hospitality, fabulous dining experiences and cosy charm. Rättvik Rättvik, also in a beautiful location next to Lake Siljan, is mainly known for its folk dance, local artwork, handicrafts and fiddler tradition. Bargain handicrafts at the spring and autumn markets In the first week of May and of October, the city is filled with one of Sweden’s largest markets, with around 1,000 stalls and 100,000 visitors. Celebrate Midsummer the traditional Swedish way If you want to experience a genuine Swedish Midsummer celebration, Rättvik is the place to be, where you are guaranteed the opportunity to 23 min dance around Midsummer maypoles to music played by fiddlers in folk costumes. Attend a concert at the world-famous Dalhalla Dalhalla is recognised as one of the world’s most spectacular concert venues. Experience a magical concert evening in the former limestone quarry or join a guided tour to learn about the intriguing history of the place, from the meteorite impact to today’s world-famous outdoor arena. Mora There’s lots to discover and experience in Mora. Accommodation options are plentiful and there is a wide variety of restaurants and cafés. Visit Santa At Gesundaberget, just outside Mora, is Santaworld. A fairy-tale world where you can meet Santa and his elves, pat his reindeer and visit his workshop. Experience the Vasaloppet festival On the first weekend in March you can see Vasaloppet – the world’s biggest, longest and oldest long-distance ski race, which finishes with spectacular celebrations in Mora. Buy a genuine Dala horse Sweden’s most purchased souvenir, the Dala horse, has been made ever since the 17th century. In Nusnäs, outside Mora, you can see how they carve and paint these world-famous horses by hand. Learn about the history of Swedish art Visit Zorn House, the former home of Swedish national painter Anders Zorn, with its charming garden. Indulge in some Swedish art history and round out your day with a nice coffee in the former stables.
Want to see more of Dalarna? Visit the Falun copper mine or the former home of Swedish artist Carl Larsson in Sundborn.
Swedish Railways Tromsø
Riksgränsen Abisko Narvik Björkliden
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Bodø Gällivare Rovaniemi Fauske
LE CIRC CTIC AR Boden Mo i Rana Älvsbyn Luleå
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Kopperå Åre Örnsköldsvik THE BEST WAY Undersåker Trondheim Værnes Duved Östersund FINLAND Støren Bräcke TO EXPERIENCE Härnösand Ånge Oppdal Røros Sundsvall
Åndalsnes Kongsvoll Tynset SCANDINAVIA Dombås SWEDEN Ljusdal Dovre Hudiksvall
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Malmö in the south to Narvik Lillehammer Mora Rättvik in the north and direct con- Elverum Storvik Gävle Hamar Leksand Borlänge Falun HELSINKI nections to Copenhagen and Eidsvoll Helsingfors Kongsvinger Avesta Ludvika Uppsala Oslo, for example, the train is OSLO Fagersta Sala Arlanda airport Lillestrøm Västerås a comfortable and convenient Arvika Frövi Kil Örebro Eskilstuna STOCKHOLM way to travel to the places that Södertälje Syd Halden Karlstad Katrineholm Hallsberg Ed Laxå you want to explore in Scan- Nyköping
Norrköping Motala dinavia. It’s also a climate- Strömstad Linköping Skövde Öxnered smart and sustainable choice Trollhättan Falköping Tranås Herrljunga compared to flying or driving Borås Nässjö Göteborg Jönköping – and it gives you the oppor- Gothenburg Värnamo Varberg Växjö tunity to see all our beautiful Alvesta Kalmar natural scenery along the way. Halmstad
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Lund Malmö KØBENHAVN Copenhagen
How to get there Two daily departures from Stockholm to Mora. Travel time is approximately 4 hours. Please visit sj.se for a precise timetable.
Book a trip For parties of 10 or more people travelling together. E-mail: [email protected] Telephone number: +46771–75 75 75 (touchtone 7) Opening hours: Mon–Fri 8 am–5 pm For smaller groups or individual bookings, please visit sj.se/en
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