Sweden Lapland: Hunting for the Northern Lights Tour Package (6 Nights / 7 Days)

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.

On board the night train

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.

Let's immerse ourselves in the local culture as we visit a Sami village to discover the history, traditions and way of life of these people. We will have the chance to taste the local cuisine in a café set up like a typical lavvu, the camp of the nomadic people of the area. We can befriend the reindeer too, which are closely linked to the lives of these people. This evening, to celebrate the day we spent together, let's visit the Ice Hotel and the famous Ice Bar that awaits us for a drink with friends! After the visit we can decide whether to leave immediately for the last night around Lapland hunting for the northern lights or if we want to take it slow and have dinner (and drinks), since the following night will be on the train!'

Today is a flexible day: we can decide together how to spend our time! Our advice, however, is to think about relaxing before returning home. So what better option than a nice sauna? After pampering ourselves and warming up, there's only one thing left to do: get ready for another night on the train to Stockholm. But remember, eyes on the windows in case we get a last glimpse of the aurora on our way home.

We arrive at the station in Stockholm at 9am! Consider taking your flight back to the UK 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!