The Arctic Circle Train passing Abisko national park en route to Narvik (photo © Tommy Alvén / dreamstime.com).
The Arctic Circle Train passing Abisko national park en route to Narvik (photo © Tommy Alvén / dreamstime.com).
Riding the Arctic Circle Train
While we normally encourage travellers to linger over journeys and stop off along the way, the very character of this route suggests a different strategy. The overnight journey to Swedish Lapland is worth doing in one long hop. Most places of real interest lie beyond Kiruna – in the final three hours of the journey. From Narvik we continue to the Lofoten by bus.
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Whether you are making a long grand tour or just planning a couple of weekend breaks, Europe by Rail is the perfect guide. The book describes over 50 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and – brand new for this 16th edition – now also the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
