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. Read more about discounts on train travels for STF member. 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 reach popular destinations

You can find your way to STF’s accommodations by following the detailed travel directions under the “Getting here” section on each accommodation page. Below is an overview of how to get to some of our most popular mountain destinations:

• To Vindelfjällen, take the train to Umeå Central Station and continue by bus to your final destination.
• If you’re heading to the Jämtland Mountains, you can travel directly to the train stations in Åre, Enafors, and Storlien. From there, continue your journey by bus.
• For Grövelsjön, take the train to Mora and then continue by bus.
• To reach Abisko, you can take the train all the way to Abisko Turiststation, which has its own railway station and bus stop.
• If you’re traveling to Lapland, take the train to Gällivare, Kiruna, or Abisko, and then continue by bus to your destination.

Which trains go to the mountains?

Learn more about STF’s member discounts and the conditions for booking your trip at a lower price.

• SJ is Sweden’s largest train operator, serving many destinations across the country. When booking with SJ, you can search for your entire trip from departure to final destination and get results that include matching connections. You are also covered by a travel guarantee, so delays won’t stop you from reaching your destination.
• SJ operates night trains on the Stockholm–Abisko–Narvik route. The train stops at several locations in central Sweden, and along the way to Narvik you’ll reach popular destinations like Gällivare, Kiruna, Abisko, Björkliden, and Riksgränsen.
• Snälltåget offers several departures to the mountains and increases service during peak seasons. You can travel to the Jämtland Mountains (Årefjällen, Storlien, Jämtland Triangle) and the Härjedalen Mountains (Vemdalen, Ramundberget, Funäsfjällen, Bruksvallarna). From the train station, connecting transfer buses or taxis are available and can be booked together with your train ticket.
• Norrtåg operates in northern Sweden, with routes from Sundsvall in the south to Kiruna in the north, and also toward Storlien and the Jämtland Mountains – giving you great access to your favorite northern destinations.

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Mountain guide

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Mountain safety

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Mountain hiking

The Swedish mountain range stretches from Treriksröset in the north to Dalarna in the south. Here, breathtaking landscapes and hundreds of miles of marked hiking trails await.