Railtrail Annual Brochure 2024

NEW TOUR

The Northern Lights

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HOTELS Intercity Hotel, Hamburg This 4-star hotel is located directly at the main train station making it an ideal base. It is also a short distance to the city centre with all its myriad of shops, bars, and restaurants. All 155 rooms are comfortably furnished and offer an excellent range of amenities including bathroom with shower/WC, free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, soundproof windows, air conditioning, and a safe. The hotel also has an excellent restaurant serving a quality breakfast and a range of seasonal dishes in the evening and there is also a cozy bar to enjoy drinks whilst reminiscing on your adventures. Clarion Hotel Amaranten, Stockholm The 4-star Clarion Hotel Amaranten is situated in central Stockholm, just an 8-minute walk from the central station and Stockholm city. A perfect location for those who want to put on their explorer shoes and experience all of Stockholm’s attractions. The hotel is surrounded by water and beautiful walking paths, and you are close to both sights, shopping, and Following our final breakfast at the Camp, we check out and transfer to the amazing ICEHOTEL .The Torne River supplies the ICEHOTEL every year with enough ice to build an entire hotel. It is located in the village of Jukkasjärvi which derives from a Sami word meaning ‘meeting place’ and the village is a historical trading site where people from far and wide have met since ancient times. Continuing we bid farewell to Kiruna and transfer to the station in time for our early evening night train departure to Stockholm. (B) Torne River where the night sky stretches out far in front of us. If the sky is clear and the Aurora forecast is on our side, it may be possible to see the lights dancing in the sky! At the halfway point we stop at a traditional Sami-style tipi for a warming drink and apple cake. Here you can take a chance to warm up by the open fire or stay outside to marvel at the night sky before we retrace our steps home. (B) DAY 7 This morning, after breakfast, we transfer to the traditional open-air museum which tells the story of the local Sami people and their traditional way of life, meeting the reindeers and hearing traditional stories. We enjoy a hearty lunch in a heated tent, seated at long communal tables around the crackling fireplace while Sami music is played to create the atmospheric experience.The remainder of the day and evening is at leisure to relax at the Camp and spa. (B,L) DAY 8

Copenhagen

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DAY 9 Arriving in Stockholm this morning we have time to stretch our legs before connecting to our onward train departing for Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen . Arriving in the afternoon we check into our convenient city base, the Mayfair Hotel, which is a short walk from the central station and is close to all the major attractions. This evening we will have a meal together in a local city restaurant. (D) DAY 10 This morning we enjoy a leisurely breakfast before we make our way to the station and board the train for Hamburg. Retracing our steps, we arrive in the city in the afternoon with some time to explore before enjoying our final evening meal together at the hotel. (B,D) DAY 11 After breakfast today we bid farewell, departing Hamburg for the final legs of our journey. Travelling from Hamburg via Brussels and connecting onto the Eurostar returning to London St Pancras. (B) * Recommend overnight stay in London prior to trip departure * Please note sightings of the Northern Lights are not guaranteed, sightings depend on a number of environmental factors. the underground stop which is just 4-minutes to the main sights. All rooms have large windows and a desk, minibar, TV, hair dryer, iron, and the bathrooms have a shower. The hotel boasts a restaurant offering a wide selection of delicacies along with one of the nicest hotel bars in Stockholm to enjoy a relaxing drink. You can also make use of the hotels sauna to relax after a long day of exploring. Camp Ripan, Kiruna Camp Ripan is a one-of-a-kind property which is a family business built in total harmony with the local environment. The main building boasts huge panoramic windows allowing uninterrupted views of the stunning landscape surrounding the hotel and central to the main area is the fireplace providing a welcome warmth on wintry evenings. All the hotel rooms are built in a cottage style with their own entrance and are comfortably furnished with a shower and toilet, hairdryer, cable TV, telephone, and internet connection. After the day’s adventures, pay a visit to the hotels “Aurora Spa” to enjoy relaxing sauna

DEPARTS

Monday 8 January 2024

FARES From London St Pancras International: Standard Class rail travel to/from Sweden, including Standard Eurostar Supplement for Standard Premier Eurostar upgrade return First Class rail travel to/from Sweden, including Standard Premier Eurostar *First class upgrade not available on night trains (Stockholm-Kiruna-Stockholm)

£3529 £200

£3879

Join & Leave at Hamburg Single Traveller Supplement

£3349 £500 £150

First class upgrade Brussels-Hamburg- Stockholm & Stockholm-Copenhagen- Hamburg-Brussels 10 nights’ accommodation including 8 breakfasts plus 4 evening meals and 2 lunches Eurostar and rail travel to and from Sweden in the class of your choice All transfers & excursions as detailed Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager GUARANTEED FARE baths, foot baths, and refreshing pool baths. This is a unique experience not to be missed, moving between inside and outside, between heat and cold, and keep your eyes peeled for those famous dancing lights. The hotel’s restaurant “Ripan Kitchen” offers a fusion of local Swedish, Sami, and Tornedal Finnish cuisines and with each dish being locally produced and cooked in traditional ways, there is something to suit all tastes. Hotel Mayfair, Copenhagen The 4-star Mayfair is centrally located just one block from the main central rail station. The area is home to many local independent shops, cafés, and restaurants and is just a few minutes’ walk to the main attractions of the city making it an ideal base. All rooms are stylish with warm colours and contemporary furniture and include free Wi-Fi, cable TV, iron/steamer, complimentary toiletries, and hairdryer. The hotel offers a hearty, homemade breakfast with locally sourced produce.The cozy, friendly bar serves a wealth of drinks and snacks after a busy city adventure.

Book now – online at www.railtrail.co.uk or telephone: 01538 382323

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