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The overnight train is an adventurous and romantic way of making the lon journey northwards to Luleå. The town enjoys a magnificent location on a peninsula where the Lule Bay meets the Gulf of Bothnia and overlooks a vast archipelago of islands and skerries. It is a lively town with wide streets and a good selection of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Old Luleå, or Gammelstad, was originally a very small town with a medieval church at its centre, and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A night in the main town is followed by a contrasting night in the forest at Harads, home to the Treehotel and your accomodation for the night.
Kiruna is located in Swedish Lapland, the great Arctic wilderness, and home to the Sami people. Here you have the opportunity to join a variety of optional wilderness based activities including white-water rafting, wildlife watching and dog-sledding (yes, it's possible in summer too!)
Day 1 - Arrive Stockholm
Arrive Stockholm. Take the Arlanda Express to your hotel.
2 nights Stockholm - Clarion Hotel Sign (BB)
Day 2 - Exploring Stockholm
Day free to explore the beautiful city of Stockholm. Why not explore Stockholm's medieval history and visit Gamla Stan, winding your way through its medieval alleyways, small squares, ancient churches and its Royal Palace?
Day 3 - Stockholm to Luleå
Almost a full day in Stockholm to explore before departing early evening by overnight train northwards to Luleå.
1 night on-board train - 2 berth sleeper (AO)
Day 4 - Arrive Luleå
Arrive in Luleå during the early morning.
2 nights Luleå - Elite Stadshotellet (BB)
Day 5 - Exploring Luleå
Day free to explore the beautiful city of Luleå. Why not head to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Gammelstad. This beautiful little settlement – row after zigzaggy row of cute little red-and-white cottages – was once the medieval centre of northern Sweden.
Day 6 - Luleå to Harads
Met at your hotel for you afternoon guided transfer to Harads. Your journey will pass through Gammelstad, Luleå's old town, and your guide will introduce you to a wide range of interesting places along the Luleå river valley. Arrive Harads and check-in at Britta's Pensjonat for your overnight stay at the Treehotel.
1 night Harads - Treehotel (BB)
Day 7 - Harads to Kiruna
Time to relax amongst the peace and quiet of the Swedish wilderness forest before continuing your journey by rail across the Arctic Circle to Kiruna.
2 nights Kiruna - Camp Ripan (BB)
Day 8 - Exploring Kiruna
Day free to explore the beautiful Swedish Lapland city of Kiruna. Why not spend the day white-water rafting or dog-sledding!
Day 9 - Departure home
Transfer to Kiruna Airport for your return flight to the UK.
Departure Day: Daily from London Heathrow Airport
Departure Dates: 1 May - 6 June, 7 June - 15 August, 16 August - 30 September
Duration: 8 nights
NB! Departures are available from alternative UK airports subject to flight schedules and availability (supplements may apply). Please telephone 01274 875199 for further details.
Stockholm's largest hotel is located in the heart of Stockholm city adjacent to the Central Station and Arlanda Express facing the Norra Bantorget Square. The hotel is brand new, built in 2008, and is a spectacular building dominated by granite and glass, leaning over the square reflecting the green park. The hotel has a wonderful Aquavit Grill & Raw Bar, contributed by Marcus Samuelsson of New York’s Aquavit restaurant. The eighth floor of the hotel holds Selma CitySpa+ where you can indulge yourself in the sauna, gym, spa with a spa treatment and/or in the heated outdoor pool, all with a fantastic view of Stockholm. All rooms are non-smoking and have TV, telephone, hair dryer, Internet access and some of the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in in the whole of Scandinavia! Lift to all floors.
The Elite Stadshotellet Luleå is a modern hotel of a very high standard, where style and 100-year old craftsmanship have been tastefully combined with today’s demands for comfort and service. Elite Stadshotellet Luleå is located in central Luleå overlooking the city park and the north harbour.
An amazing collection of tree house rooms, all with WC and washbasin - showers in the Tree Sauna closeby!). Each one is an individual design based on ecological principles. Price based on either the Birds Nest, Cabin, Blue Cone or UFO, supplement for the Mirrorcube. Britta’s Pensjonat is close by which has a restaurant, sauna and relax area and is where breakfast is served.
To book call 01274 875 199 or Contact us by email
