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  1. gamblob avatar

    Re: Sweden Itinerary suggestions - 12 Days (& Midsummer)

    by gamblob 16 May 2012

    Hi, Midsummers eve, June 22nd are pretty crowded and fun anywhere in Sweden. The most traditional places to visit would be Dalarna (Täl…

  2. muminmamma avatar

    Re: From Tromso (Norway) to Kiruna (Sweden)

    by muminmamma 08 May 2012

    http://www.tromskortet.no/Ruter/Rutetabeller/Rutetabellerbussregionaleruter/tabid/643/language/nb-NO/Default.aspx http://tidtabell.resplu…

  3. michelletto1 avatar

    From Tromso (Norway) to Kiruna (Sweden)

    by michelletto1 08 May 2012

    Dear All, I´ll be departing from Tromso (Norway) on 21 May heading to Narvik by bus and then I´ll catch a train to Kiruna (Sweden). Doe…

  4. bjornmu avatar

    RE: Getting to Nordkapp

    by bjornmu 01 May 2012

    Nordkapp isn't a city or even a town, it's a tourist trap. Just getting there will take you a whole day. Trondheim doesn't see the midnight…

  5. mellinger avatar

    Re: Cheap place to stay between Kiruna and Narvik

    by mellinger 01 April 2012

    There is a really fantastic hostel in Abisko. I think if I remember correctly, it's about half an hour to an hour away from Kiruna. …

  6. seatofourpants avatar

    RE: Cheap place to stay between Kiruna and Narvik

    by seatofourpants 30 March 2012

    There's a Mountain Station in the Abisko National Park that may work for you. It's about an hour outside Kiruna. Details [here|http://www…

  7. peter_Schoen avatar

    Cheap place to stay between Kiruna and Narvik

    by peter_Schoen 29 March 2012

    Hello! I am looking for a cheap place to stay for a couple anywhere near Kiruna and Narvik...any suggestions? Thanks, Peter

  8. my1stplanet avatar

    RE: Lofoten in April? AND Swedish Lapland Vs. Finnish Lapland - urgent...

    by my1stplanet 18 March 2012

    leglessbird - thanks, we decided to stick to the Swedish Lapland + Lofotens plan. any recommendations for: KIRUNA - an overnight snowm…

  9. emilgil avatar

    Re: Kungsleden june - july 2012

    by emilgil 14 March 2012

    Hey guys, I'm planning to hike the entire royal trail this summer, and I have a few questions, hope somebody can help me out. According…

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    RE: How long to spend in Abisko?

    by emilgil 14 March 2012

    What are your plans for Kiruna? I'd rather stay a couple of days trekking in Abisko than sit around in Kiruna. I spent a full week in…

  11. my1stplanet avatar

    Lofoten in April? AND Swedish Lapland Vs. Finnish Lapland - urgent...

    by my1stplanet 13 March 2012

    Hello there, kind knowledgeable travellers and Lapland experts :) _Planned itinerary -_ We (a couple) already have flights reserved…

  12. abstractmatt avatar

    How long to spend in Abisko?

    by abstractmatt 10 March 2012

    I'm taking the train from Narvik to Abisko in July, the train arrives at noon. Will the rest of that day give me enough time in Abisko,…

  13. missninja avatar

    RE: Kungsleden june - july 2012

    by missninja 09 March 2012

    There is an overnight train that runs from Stockholm central to Abisko tourist station (419-1500 SEK depending if you want a bunk bed…

  14. leglessbird avatar

    Aurora - Ivalo Finland or Tromso Norway, Mar 30 - Apr 6

    by leglessbird 09 March 2012

    Dear travellers, am not sure if it worths a trip to the expensive northern europe again early Apr (is the season not right?) wishing to…

  15. cheezels avatar

    RE: What do I need to declare?

    by cheezels 03 March 2012

    The short connection is no problem as you are with the same airline. They will send your bags through to your final destination. You do…

  16. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: travel to the highest point of sweden

    by WILLEMSPIE 29 February 2012

    You can either fly (with SAS) to Kiruna, or possibly Lulea, with a changeover in Stockholm. Or take a lowcost airline to Stockholm and…

  17. emilgil avatar

    RE: travel to the highest point of sweden

    by emilgil 29 February 2012

    Fly to Kiruna and catch a local bus to either Nikkaluokta or Abisko, then start walking. Nikka is closer but the northern approach following…

  18. Bjoern avatar

    RE: travel to the highest point of sweden

    by Bjoern 28 February 2012

    Kiruna, Gällivare or Narvik airports would be closer than your suggestions. Do you means you want to hike Sarek national park or others…

  19. Bjoern avatar

    RE: What do I need to declare?

    by Bjoern 26 February 2012

    Take the short connection unless it will be a major catastrophe arriving next day (in case of a combination of the likely event: All flights…

  20. jamesstevenson85 avatar

    Re: What do I need to declare?

    by jamesstevenson85 25 February 2012

    The flight is on the same ticket with the same airline (SAS). There is another flight later that night to Kiruna. I've not booked the…

  21. jamesstevenson85 avatar

    What do I need to declare?

    by jamesstevenson85 24 February 2012

    Okay, so it's stupid question time. It'll be my first trip to Sweden and I'll be flying from Heathrow to Kiruna with a stop in Stockholm…

  22. Scand1 avatar

    RE: North-east and Bothnia coast

    by Scand1 23 February 2012

    Pls see some suggestions posted on your Finnmarken thread. Can recommend Muddus, perhaps combined with Jokkmokk -village with Sami museum,…

  23. moosefarm_se avatar

    Re: Kiruna hostels - whats the problem?

    by moosefarm_se 06 February 2012

    http://kirunalapland.se/en/Stay/ here is some goodies ;)

  24. WILLEMSPIE avatar

    RE: Sending Food Parcels to Collect in Other Countries

    by WILLEMSPIE 27 January 2012

    For Kungsleden, you can buy food in Kiruna, Jokkmokk or Gallivare, which have large supermarkets. There is also food on sale in the mountain…

  25. gotbittenagain avatar

    Northern Lights Sightings in 2012

    by gotbittenagain 08 January 2012

    Hi Has anyone seen the Northern Lights already in any part of Scandinavia ? I read that this year Aurora Borealis is in one of the mos…

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