This pretty train ride is a journey like no other and you’ll feel like you’ve been transported to a winter wonderland as you watch the snow-tipped mountains fade into the distance.
The journey from Trondheim to Bodø in Norway takes 10 hours, and you’ll travel 452 miles through the country.
Tickets start at just £18, reports The Guardian, and if you’re planning on taking a longer European trip, you can use the Interrail pass, which includes more than 30 stations.
The Nordlandsbanen Railway is the longest in Norway and the only one in the country to cross the Arctic Circle.
You’ll see incredible views of forests, mountains, rivers and fjords from Trondheim before reaching Bodø, for ferries to the Lofoten islands.
A monument in the Saltfjellet mountains marks the Arctic Circle, where passengers can see the midnight sun in summer and the northern lights in winter.
There is a sleeper train and two daytime trains, so depending on your trip, you can choose which train best suits you.
If you’re in Trondheim, the third largest city in Norway, there are a range of sights to see.
It has a rich history, a vibrant culture, and many incredible sites of natural beauty.
You can visit the Nidaros Cathedral and climb its tower to enjoy the city’s best views.
One visitor on Tripadvisor said: “A visit to Trondheim isn’t complete without a stop at Nidorasdomen.
“Aside from its impressive status as the most northern medieval cathedral in the world it is an impressive building from every angle and its size means it dominates the cityscape.”
When you reach Bodø, there are also many places to see – the city has been called one of the most underrated in Norway.
One of its most notable places to visit if you want to step back in time is the Kjerringøy Trading Post.
Here, you can get an insight into the area’s history while visiting an off-the-beaten-track location.
You should also take a trip to Sjunkhatten National Park, which is not a huge tourist destination. You’ll likely have the park to yourself.
A visitor on Tripadvisor said: “It’s not just another spot of absolute wilderness in Northern Norway, it’s more than that.”
If you want to take an adventurous trip in the new year, this train journey could be an exciting way to see two incredible parts of Norway.
