Train to the mountains

Take the train to the mountains! It's a sustainable and pleasant way to travel. To many of our mountain destinations, you can take the train, combined with a bus to reach the final part of the journey. If you are a member of STF, you also get a discount with several train operators.

In the Swedish mountains, there are several railway stations within walking distance of ski slopes, cross-country trails, and beautiful summer mountains. To some places, you need to travel a bit further with a local bus or transfer. There are many advantages to taking the train to the mountains – but for us, the environmental reason is the most important. As a bonus, those who take the train avoid long stretches behind the wheel. It’s easy to find and plan your train journey via one of STF’s partners. Choose between night trains or daytime travel.

Book train tickets at member prices

As a member of STF, you get a membership discount on train tickets with several major train operators.

How to get to popular destinations

You can find STF accommodations by following the detailed directions under the “Travel options” section on each accommodation page. Here is an overview of how to travel to some popular mountain destinations.

• To get to Vindelfjällen, take the train to Umeå central station and then continue by bus to your final destination. 
• If you are traveling to Jämtlandsfjällen (Åre, Storulvån, Duved), it is convenient to go to the stations Undersåker and Duved. The journey then continues by bus.
• If you are going to Grövelsjöfjällen, take the train to Mora. From there, continue by bus.
• If you are heading to Abisko, you can take the train all the way to Abisko Turiststation, which has its own railway station and bus stop.
• If you are traveling to Lappland, you can take the train to Murjek, Gällivare, Kiruna, or Abisko. From there, continue by bus to your destination.

Which train goes to the mountains areas? 

Read more about the membership discount and the conditions that apply for you to book your trip at a lower price.

• SJ is Sweden’s largest train operator, serving many destinations in Sweden. The night train service to upper Norrland is operated by Vy-tåg and not SJ. When you book a train with SJ, you can search for your journey all the way from the departure location to the final destination. This way, you will always find departures that match different modes of transportation. You also have a travel guarantee, so that any delays do not affect your ability to reach your destination.
• Vy-tåg operates night trains on the route Stockholm – Abisko – Narvik. The train stops at several locations in central Sweden, and on the way to Narvik, you reach popular destinations like Gällivare, Kiruna, Abisko, Björkliden, and Riksgränsen.
• Snälltåget has several departures to the mountain regions and increases traffic during peak season. You can travel to Hemavan Tärnaby, Kittelfjäll and Borgafjäll, Åre, Tänndalen, Vemdalen, and Ramundberget.
• Norrtåg operates in northern Sweden with routes from Sundsvall in the south to Kiruna in the north, as well as a route towards Storlien and the Jämtland mountains, giving you every opportunity to visit your favorite northern destination.

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Mountain safety

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Mountain hiking

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