There is no more relaxing way of seeing a country than by rail and with the addition of two brand new tours from Taber Holidays this summer, visitors to Sweden can do just that. The Scandinavia specialist has introduced ‘The Polar Express to Lapland’ and a combination break combining the capital Stockholm with Sweden’s second largest city, Gothenburg.

‘The Polar Express to Lapland’ is a truly wonderful train journey starting in Stockholm and travelling north to Kiruna, high above the Arctic Circle.  The eight- night adventure includes an overnight stay at Luleå and the fabulous Treehotel in the forest at nearby Harads.

Finishing in Kiruna, the heart of Swedish Lapland and home to the indigenous Sami people, there are plenty of possibilities for optional activities including white water rafting and wildlife watching.  Prices start from £1,630pp and include flights, accommodation and the rail journeys from Stockholm to Luleå and from Luleå to Kiruna. Based on two sharing. Departs daily until 30 September 2013. 

‘Gothenburg and Stockholm’ is exactly that, an excellent rail trip combining short stays in each city. The six-night trip links east and west and is an excellent city break choice, especially for those who like being by the sea. With three nights spent in both Gothenburg and Stockholm, prices start from £1,048pp and include flights from London Heathrow to Gothenburg, returning from Stockholm, the rail journey between the two primary cities and accommodation with breakfast. Based on two sharing. Departs daily until 30 September 2013.

Taber Holidays also offers the possibility to combine this itinerary with either two nights in Karlstad overlooking Lake Vanern, Sweden’s largest lake, or two nights in this year’s host Eurovision city of Malmö. Prices for Gothenburg, Karlstad and Stockholm start from £988pp and for Gothenburg, Malmöand Stockholm, at £1,021pp. Both itineraries include flights from London Heathrow, six night’s accommodation with breakfast and the rail journey. A number of optional excursions are available in each destination.

For more information call Taber Holidays - 01274 875 199 www.taberhols.co.uk

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Note to Editor: Taber Holidays is the UK’s leading tour operator dedicated to travel to Scandinavia. They feature an extensive portfolio of summer and winter holidays including Northern Lights breaks, active and wildlife holidays, city breaks and classic sightseeing trips. These include both self-guided and escorted tours and a range of accommodation options from self-catering cottages in Iceland to an overnight stay in Sweden’s Icehotel. Their itineraries cover Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Iceland and Greenland.

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