Looking to experience something magical this winter? ❄️
Discover our train loop from Paris to witness the northern lights in Abisko, Swedish Lapland—one of the most renowned places to observe this extraordinary phenomenon.
Night train
(≈ 13h15)
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High-speed train
(≈ 4h00)
High-speed train
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Along the way, you'll discover the sublime cities of Berlin, Stochkolm, Hamburg and Cologne. A trip that's a journey in itself!
1️⃣ Departure from Gare de l'Est at 7:12pm, arriving at Berlin Central Station at 9:16am the following day.
👉 During your day, you can discover the city's emblematic heritage. For more inspiration, take a look at our Berlin Berlin guide !
2️⃣ The next step is the SJ EuroNight Berlin-Stockholm. Depart Berlin station at 6:34pm for a wake-up call in the Swedish capital. Arrival in Stockholm at 9.55am!
👉 You'll have plenty to occupy your day, and if you go during the festive season, you can even discover its warm Christmas Markets! For more inspiration, take a look at our Stochkolm guide.
3️⃣ Finally, meet at the train station in the evening for a departure between 6 and 9 p.m. depending on the day, to arrive in Abisko the following afternoon!
In just 3 days, you'll be able to discover 3 cities without spending a single euro in a hotel, while watching the magnificent Northern Lights!
Of course, we advise you to stay 2 or 3 days in each city to get the most out of it.
4️⃣ After your discovery of the sublime Swedish Lapland, return to Germany via Hamburg to Cologne.
5️⃣ From Cologne, return to Paris by Eurostar!
Enjoy your trip!
And to discover all our itineraries to Abisko (including via Cologne and Hamburg 🇩🇪), click here.
Take the train from Paris Gare de l'Est at 7:12pm, arriving at Berlin Central Station at 9:16am the following morning.
Take the train to Berlin at 6:34 p.m. to arrive in the Swedish capital at 9:55 a.m. the next morning!
Thanks to the Stockholm-Narvik night train, you can fall asleep in Sweden’s capital and wake up the next day in the heart of Lapland. For this journey, we highly recommend stopping in Abisko. This small locality, located in the far north of Sweden on the shores of Lake Torneträsk, is home to two train stations: Abisko Östra and Abisko Turiststation ('Abisko Tourist Station'). It's a key gateway to one of Sweden's and Europe's very first national parks. Abisko is also world-famous for northern lights observation!