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 52 key routes in detail. Together, they span mainland Europe and the British Isles. Find out more about the guidebook below.
