Scandinavia by train: Alice tells us about her Interrail trip

Written by Sophie Renassia

Published on April 16, 2023, modified on April 29, 2025

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Northern Europe by train

In this episode, Tolt welcomes Alice, a 29-year-old Grenoble native, to talk about her exceptional journey through Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Denmark with the Interrail pass.

An adventure rich in cultural and human discoveries. Have a good listen!

Episode program

• Her trip with the Interrail Pass: Alice decided to go on a month-long adventure in August, visiting Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia and Denmark.
• Her take on sobriety and low-carbon travel: as an eco-adventurer, Alice explains her choice of train to minimize her carbon footprint while maximizing human encounters and immersion in local culture.
• The highlights of her trip, and the places that made the biggest impression on her, from the fjords of Norway to the bustling streets of Stockholm and Copenhagen.
• Her unexpected encounters: notably with Norwegian locals who recommended secret places to visit...
• Her 24-hour sailing trip to Corsica!
• Her next travel project: a train journey through Italy.
• And other nuggets we'll let you discover by clicking right here 👇

“Train travel reconnects you with the excitement of a child who can't wait to get there. Watching the scenery go by is an experience in itself.”

“In Norway, the landscapes slap you in the face: fjords, lakes, and that feeling of being so far away and yet at home.”

Alice's assessment

Her train itinerary

• Annecy → Geneva
• Geneva → Hamburg
• Hamburg → Norway
• Norway → Sweden
• Sweden → Finland
• Finland → Estonia
• Estonia → Denmark

A memorable journey: the Oslo-Bergen train in Norway, one of the most beautiful in the world. An experience not to be missed!

Tips for the road

• Interrail discounts: take advantage of Interrail discounts! Alice bought her pass at half price, €350 for 2 months of unlimited travel in Europe, an opportunity not to be missed.
• Night trains and ferries: if you have to take a ferry in Scandinavia, they often offer discounts with the Interrail pass.
• Stopovers: take the time to visit cities during stopovers, such as Oslo, Stockholm or Copenhagen. A simple stopover can become a great discovery!
  

As Alice points out, “travelling by train is more than just a means of transport, it's a real human adventure.” A fine ode to slow travel!

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Written by Sophie Renassia

Issue du monde de la communication et des médias, Sophie est Responsable éditoriale chez HOURRAIL ! depuis août 2024. Elle est notamment derrière le contenu éditorial du site ainsi que La Locomissive (de l'inspiration voyage bas carbone et des bons plans, un jeudi sur deux, gratuitement dans ta boîte mail !).

Convaincue que les changements d’habitude passent par la transformation de nos imaginaires, elle s’attache à montrer qu’il est possible de voyager autrement, de manière plus consciente, plus lente et plus joyeuse. Son objectif : rendre le slow travel accessible à toutes et tous, à travers des astuces, des décryptages et surtout, de nouveaux récits.