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Stockholm to Narvik: Arctic Night Train – Route Guide

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The aurora curling green over Abisko's frozen lake
Photo: ClaudiaTen · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Board the night train in Stockholm and wake in Arctic Kiruna, make a properly timed visit to ICEHOTEL 365 in Jukkasjärvi, then continue by rail through Abisko Turiststation and across the Ofoten Line to Narvik. The baseline is the train journey and grounded daytime visits; aurora, skiing, mine tours and long hikes remain optional and subject to current conditions and booking.

Stockholm to Narvik: Arctic Night Train is a 1456 km one-way journey (rail). It works best as a 7-day trip; the plan below is the 7-day version for February, built from 654 verified places, with published scheduled journey times, opening hours and daylight checked.

7
days
1456km
distance
4
Stops
654
curated stops

Plan your own version → 7-day plan · best time to go

The route

Stockholm→ 1236 kmKiruna→ 114 kmAbisko Turiststation→ 106 kmNarvik

What you'll see

Nordiska Museet
Immerse in Swedish cultural history from 1520 to today.
Stockholm
Kiruna stadshus
Admire local art and government in a historic building.
Kiruna
Tornehamns cemetery
Reflect at this solemn monument honoring those who perished building the railway.
Abisko Turiststation
War Memorial Museum
Powerful exhibits recounting the dramatic Narvik Campaign of WWII.
Narvik
Abba The Museum
Relive ABBA's glory with costumes, records, and original memorabilia.
Stockholm
Samegården
Discover insights into Sami culture in a unique setting.
Kiruna
Abiskoeatnu canyon walk
Follow the short yellow trail from Naturum Abisko to the canyon and national-park symbol.
Abisko Turiststation
Narvik church
Imposing stone architecture with intricate details under open skies.
Narvik

Choose your length

7-day plan30 stops · 24.3 h transit4.3 stops/day · 3.5 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: January, February, March, December

Winter brings short daylight, snow and cold. The rail-and-museum baseline remains available; aurora, skiing and outdoor excursions require separate current conditions and bookings.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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