Itinerary - Sweden: Northern Lights and Lapland

Roundtrip flights are not included in the package, so you can choose from where and when you want to fly. We have arrived in the "Venice of the North". Stockholm is located on an archipelago of 14 islands, all connected by bridges. Time to break the ice with our first dinner together, made up of some local specialities. There is no shortage of fresh fish here, so just choose between salmon, herring and lobster!

Yesterday we found out that Stockholm is built on many small islands, and today we will discover one of them. Djurgården, which is not only an island but also a park, has about 800 inhabitants so don't expect to find too many people around. In the morning we will visit the Vasa Museum, which exhibits the only ship from the 17th century that has remained intact. Since we're in the area, we will also drop by the Skansen Open-Air Museum. In the afternoon we are free to visit other museums (Stockholm is full of them) or to roam the streets of other islands to truly discover the city. Next we propose a street art tour... in the metro! Stockholm is famous for its underground stations, which are true works of art, accessible to all.

We end the day with the first WOW moment of the trip! A beautiful night train awaits us, taking us directly into the heart of Lapland, more than a thousand kilometres north of the capital. Who knows, maybe we'll be lucky and see the northern lights filtering through the windows!

What's it like to wake up on a train and see the unspoilt scenery of Lapland whizzing past your window? It's time for a quick stop to drop off our luggage at the hotel and then we're ready to go. Nordic countries and snow immediately make us think of one thing: dog sledding! Here, we will go on an excursion on a sledge pulled by huskies, either as passengers or drivers. For those who don't feel up to it, an alternative activity here is... a safari! We can get on horses and ride along a route trying to spot moose, reindeer and other animals typical of the area. And if we still have energy afterwards, how about some fishing in the frozen lake or an ice sculpture course?

Today we take a trip out of town. We pick up cars and travel to Abisko. This town is famous among aurora hunters because it is a light pollution-free zone and the driest area in the country, thanks to the mountains that block the passage of precipitation. There are almost 200 clear days out of 365, so if you have a cloudy night... that's bad luck! Apart from the auroras, here we can roam the Abisco National Park, which, especially in winter, boasts incredible scenery. We can explore it on foot with snowshoes or even by cross-country skiing.

Today, we have loads of options! Immerse ourselves in nature at a reindeer farm. Alternatively, explore the history and traditions of a nearby Sami village, resilient people adapting to their environment. Nearby, the renowned Ice Hotel with its ice sculptures awaits, offering a unique experience at the Ice Bar. Choose between chasing the northern lights or savouring a leisurely dinner before the last night in Lapland. Next, the train journey awaits for another memorable adventure!

Ready to whiz on the snow?

Early start to leave our car rentals in Kiruna and get the transfer to an adrenaline filled artic adventure - snowmobiles!

The guides will provide us with extra ski equipment to fight the cold and will teach us how to drive the snowmobiles. The excursion will last half a day and includes a delicious local lunch in the middle of piles and piles of snow!

Back at the hotel we will have the time to grab our backpacks before we jump on the Polar Express back to Stockholm! Are we gonna be lucky enough to see the Northern Lights from our windows?

We arrive at the station in Stockholm in the morning. Please book your flight back in the afternoon, so you have plenty of time to spend a few last hours in the city and go to the airport at your leisure! That said, bye bye Sweden, and goodbye fellow travellers: see you on your next adventure with WeRoad!