Swedish Steam Weekend (Ground Only) 2026

Duration

6 Days

Departure Dates

15th July 2026

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£1,095 Per person

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Explore the glorious sights, smells, and sounds of the steam age on this action-packed tour to Sweden including a steam festival, narrow-gauge steam, a steamboat cruise, and more! Steam nostalgia on three heritage railways, visit the fantastic Swedish Railway Museum, and indulge in a delicious wine tasting plus free time to explore the quaint, lakeside village of Mariefred.

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6 days from £1,095 (Ground Only)

DEPARTS

Wednesday 15 July 2026

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Experience the "Great Train Weekend" event at Jadraas-Tallas Railway
Tickets allowing unlimited rides on the intensive steam locomotive service
Steam nostalgia on the narrow-gauge Ostra Sodermanlands Railway
Explore the quaint, lakeside village of Mariefred
Cruise aboard the vintage S/S Mariefred to Stockholm
Visit the fascinating Swedish Railway Museum
Journey to the beautiful village of Lanna for a delicious wine tasting
Ride behind steam over the scenic Lennakatten Railway

Also included in your Tour Fare:

5 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 2 evening meals
Services of experienced Railtrail Tour Manager

DAY 1

After making your own flight arrangements to Sweden, you will meet the group at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Uppsala for our five-night stay and, after check-in, we enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings before dining at leisure.

DAY 2

After breakfast this morning, we travel by rail to Laggesta for an authentic steam journey on the narrow-gauge Ostra Sodermanlands Railway to the quaint, lakeside village of Mariefred. Here, we have free time to visit the railway café, explore the fascinating showroom to learn the history of the railway, and take plenty of photographs. Afterwards, we board the vintage S/S Mariefred for a relaxing cruise across the beautiful Lake Malaren to Stockholm, enjoying our evening meal in the stylish dining room on board before returning by rail to Uppsala.

B, D

DAY 3

Today, we travel by train to Gavle and join the vintage shuttle service to the Swedish Railway Museum with fantastic exhibitions telling the story of Sweden's railways, its construction, the people, and the travellers. We will also visit the magnificent Train Hall to stroll around one of the largest rail vehicle collections in the world including Prins August, the oldest operable steam locomotive in the world. This afternoon, we enjoy a narrow-gauge railcar ride to Lanna and indulge in a wine tasting and evening meal at a local restaurant before making the return journey to Uppsala.

B, D

DAY 4

Today, our day passes allow us a full day riding behind steam on the 33km narrow-gauge Lennakatten Railway. Our nostalgic journey passes over the Uppsala plains, through the dense Vedyxa Forest, and alongside beautiful lakes to Faringe. Here, we have time to take lunch in the small station garden and to explore the collection of railway vehicles that are not currently running on the track from carefully restored vehicles to those awaiting renovation. On our return to Uppsala, we have an evening at leisure to relax at the hotel or dine at a local restaurant.

DAY 5

This morning, we return by rail to Gavle where we join our private coach transfer to the Jadraas-Tallas Railway to experience their 'Great Train Weekend' event. Our day passes allow unlimited rides behind the three steam locomotives that will be in action on an intensive service over the narrow-gauge line plus time to explore the stations buildings and visit the lineside cafés for refreshments. After an action-packed day, we return to our hotel in Uppsala for our final evening at leisure.

DAY 6

After our fantastic Swedish adventure, you will make your way independently to the airport for your chosen flight home.

*Important Note: Whilst the arrangements for all described steam train travel are in place, we do reserve the right to make substitutions should it be deemed necessary for whatever reason.

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner

HOTELS

Radisson Blu Hotel, Uppsala

Ideally located next to the main railway station and in the heart of the city, the Radisson Blu Hotel offers a stylish restaurant serving vibrant and flavoursome dishes, a relaxing bar, a serene rooftop terrace with stunning views, and fantastic leisure facilities including a sauna and a fitness centre. The comfortable rooms provide an en-suite bathroom, a hairdryer, flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, free Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities.

FARES

Ground Only Fare:
Ex Uppsala	£1,095
Single Traveller Supplement	£300
Deposit	£150

*If you would like to include return flights to/from Sweden, please book on the "Flight Inclusive" version of the tour.

Please see below the details of the flights we intend to use on our Flight Inclusive tour:

SK 532 – 15JUL – LHR 1355 – ARN 1725 (London Heathrow to Stockholm Arlanda)

SK 531 – 20JUL – ARN 1110 – LHR 1255 (Stockholm Arlanda to London Heathrow)

5 nights’ bed & breakfast plus 2 evening meals

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Radisson Blu Hotel, Uppsala

Ostra Sodermanlands Railway

S/S Mariefred

Swedish Railway Museum

Lennakatten Railway

Jadraas-Tallas Railway

Uppsala ©AdobeStock

Uppsala Cathedral ©Shutterstock

Mariefred Railway1 ©AdobeStock

Mariefred Railway2 ©OSLJ

Mariefred ©Shutterstock

SS Mariefred ©Shutterstock

Swedish Railway Museum1 ©Lovisa Bramming SMTM

Swedish Railway Museum2 ©Jarnvagsmuseet SMTM

Jadraas Railway2 ©Jadraas-Tallas Jarnvag

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