10-day train adventure through Finland, Sweden, and Norway
Europe
Finland
Norway
Sweden
15 - 26 people
10 days
Travel from Helsinki, Finland’s maritime capital, along select train routes in Scandinavia to the quiet, vast land north of the Arctic Circle! To a region of unspoiled natural wonders, where the midnight sun never sets and the Northern Lights cast their spell. Where Santa Claus has made his home since time immemorial and the Sami people tend their reindeer herds. For the final leg of your journey, you’ll transfer from the train to a ship and sail from the Lofoten archipelago through the fjords to the North Cape!
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HIGHLIGHTS
- An extraordinary itinerary through Finland, Sweden, and Norway
- On the legendary ore railway from Luleå to Narvik
- Take the Lapland Express from Helsinki to the Arctic Circle
- By ship from Harstad to Honningsvåg through Norway's fascinating fjords
- Dinner at the Samens'
- The most beautiful panoramic views in the Lofoten Archipelago
- Sweden's largest church village: Gammelstad (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Trip to the North Cape
route
itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Helsinki!
Fly from Germany to Helsinki, Finland’s vibrant capital, which lies on the Baltic Sea, surrounded by countless islands. Over dinner at the elegant Kappeli restaurant, which boasts nearly 150 years of tradition, you’ll get to know your fellow travelers, and the anticipation for your extraordinary journey will grow. (D)
Day 2: From Helsinki to Lapland
On your city tour, you’ll see how Finland’s capital city blends the old and the new: on one side, the white cathedral with its turquoise dome and the golden onion domes of Uspenski Cathedral; on the other, the fascinating play of light in the modern Rock Cathedral. You’ll also visit the ancient Suomenlinna Fortress, which spans several islands. In the evening, the express train to Lapland awaits you at the central station. In comfortable sleeper compartments, it will take you north through the bright Finnish summer night. (FA)
Day 3: The Capital of Finnish Lapland
Forests and lakes as far as the eye can see—welcome to Lapland! Your train will soon arrive in Rovaniemi, the capital of Finnish Lapland and home to Santa Claus on the Arctic Circle. Inside the Arktikum’s impressive glass dome, everything revolves around the nature, culture, and people of the Arctic. A special experience awaits you this afternoon: On an easy one-hour hike, you’ll climb Mount Oulankaa and be rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view. Your dinner will be prepared for you in a traditional Finnish kota. Be sure to look up: In good weather, you can see the midnight sun (in spring), and in late fall, with a little luck, the fascinating Northern Lights will appear. (D)
Day 4: The Magic of the Baltic Sea
Today’s drive from Rovaniemi across the border to Luleå, Sweden, begins through a landscape of forests and lakes. Keep an eye out for reindeer and moose! The journey then continues along a scenic route along the Baltic Sea coast with views of the archipelago. In the afternoon, explore Gammelstad, Luleå’s 1,000-year-old old town. This historic church village is Sweden’s largest and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its imposing 13th-century stone church bears witness to the region’s prosperity through the fur and salmon trades. Tonight, you’ll stay at a comfortable hotel in Luleå. (B, L)
Day 5: Crossing the Arctic Circle
From Luleå Station, you’ll embark on a fascinating train journey north along the Iron Ore Line to Narvik. Spruce and birch forests give way to desolate tundra, where herds of reindeer roam freely. You’ll transfer to a bus and continue your journey to Harstad, Norway, where you’ll stay for the next two nights. (B, L)
Day 6: In the Lofoten Islands
On today's full-day excursion, you'll discover the most beautiful spots on the stunning Lofoten Islands. (B, L)
Day 7: On the Water with the Mail Boat
You’ll spend the next leg of your journey aboard a coastal vessel. Cargo is still transported along this historic postal route today. In Tromsø, you’re welcome to stretch your legs a bit before enjoying dinner on board and retiring to your cabin. (FMA)
Day 8: The North Cape
Today you’ll arrive at the northernmost port on the postal route: Honningsvåg. Here you’ll disembark and take a bus to the northernmost point on the European mainland, the North Cape. You’ll spend the night in Honningsvåg at a hotel. (B)
Day 9: Alta
You can relax on the bus on the way to Alta. Once there, you’ll visit the museum in Alta, where you can see rock art dating back thousands of years. (FA)
Day 10: Farewell to Norway
You'll fly back home from Alta Airport. (F)
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Scheduled Dates for 2028:
May 22, 2028 – June 1, 2028 / September 11, 2028 – September 20, 2028Please select your preferred date:
May 24, 2027 – June 2, 2027
Starting at €4,490 per person
10 days/9 nights
Double Room/Twin Room without Flights*
May 24, 2027 – June 2, 2027
Starting at €4,970 per person
10 days/9 nights
Double Room/Twin Cabin with Flights
September 11, 2027 – September 20, 2027
Starting at €4,490 per person
10 days/9 nights
Double Room/Twin Room without Flights*
September 11, 2027 – September 20, 2027
Starting at €4,970 per person
10 days/9 nights
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Included services:
- Flights from Frankfurt to Helsinki and from Alta to Frankfurt in Economy Class
- 7 nights in centrally located comfort hotels and mid-range hotels
- 1 night on the Helsinki–Rovaniemi overnight train in a private compartment with shower and toilet
- 1 night's accommodation with full board on the coastal ship during the voyage from Harstad to Honningsvåg
- Train travel on scheduled trains as per the itinerary, including seat reservations for 2nd class
- Boat trip from Helsinki to the island fortress of Suomenlinna and back
- Bus trips as outlined in the itinerary, in modern buses
- Qualified German-speaking tour guide from Helsinki to Alta
- Excursions, city tours, and sightseeing (including admission fees) as listed in the itinerary
- Lunch on a Lofoten island featuring local specialties
- Dinner in a Finnish kota
- Tour of the North Cape
- Meals as per itinerary (B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner)
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- tips
- Desired excursions
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- ID card or passport required
- Mandatory vaccinations: Information before booking
The green islands just outside Helsinki, Finland
The green islands just outside Helsinki, Finland
Finland
Finland
Rovaniemi, Home of Santa Claus
Rovaniemi, Home of Santa Claus
Winter in Kiruna
Winter in Kiruna
On the Erzbahn
On the Erzbahn
Sami
Sami
Traveling through the Lofoten archipelago with Hurtigruten
Traveling through the Lofoten archipelago with Hurtigruten
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