Drifter Dave

In this video, come on board with me for an 8 hour journey on board one of the world's northernmost rail journeys, as I travel from Narvik in Norway's Nordland region to the charming city of Luleå in Swedish Lapland. Riding along the historic Iron Ore Line, the trip begins with a stunning climb above the beautiful Rombaksfjord before reaching the Swedish border near the Riksgränsen ski resort. From there, we'll pass through the bustling coal mining town of Kiruna before tumbling across the increasingly flat boreal tundra of northern Sweden to finish our journey at Luleå in the late evening.

This journey was everything I hoped it to be - a comfortable space to enjoy the cold, desolate beauty of Norway & Sweden's Arctic, before ending my day at a four star Arctic hotel. Whereas the Canadian Arctic is largely undeveloped and somewhat impoverished, the infrastructure in Scandinavia makes for an incredible (and relatively cheap) way to explore the Arctic without breaking the bank, or forsaking comfort and first-world amenities.

Would you want to travel on the Arctic Ore Line? What's the furthest north you've travelled in the world? Comment below and let me know!

https://youtu.be/6CFryJVW5fk

00:00 Intro
00:48 Narvik, Norway
03:37 Boarding the Iron Ore Train
04:58 Rombaksfjord
05:40 Norway/Sweden Border & Riksgränsen
06:32 Kiruna, Sweden
07:40 Kiruna to Luleå
08:03 Arriving in Luleå, Sweden
09:21 Elite Stadshotellet Luleå
10:52 Outro

Episode 246 | | | Filmed April 2024

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Ghosts of the Rail by Gabriel Lewis
Pieces Of My Heart (Instrumental Version) by Bothnia

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Drifter Dave - Travel the Unknown ON BOARD SCANDINAVIA'S ARCTIC RAILWAY: Norway to Sweden on the Iron Ore Line (What it's really like)

In this episode, I take you on a 24 hour Arctic road trip through a place where jagged peaks rise straight out of the sea, where stunning fishing villages cling to the edges of islands, and where every turn in the road feels like stepping into a postcard. Welcome to Norway’s Lofoten archipelago - truly one of the most beautiful places on the entire continent of Europe.

Beginning at the Harstad-Narvik Airport in the village of Evenes, I travel west along the narrow, snaking road that plies this chain of islands, located above the Arctic Circle in the far north of Norway. Along the way, I pass through the charming town of Svolvær to check out the nearby historic Vågan Church, then continue my way west, crossing bridges and following the coastline to the picturesque village of Henningsvær, often called the “Venice of Lofoten,” where I warm up with a great cup of coffee before heading towards the end of the road. As the day unfolds, the scenery only grows more dramatic, culminating with a visit to the enchanting town of Reine, where red cabins dot the shoreline beneath towering peaks. From there, it's just a short drive to the end of the road—literally—in the tiny village of Å, where the land disappears into the sea. From sunrise to midnight light, this is your guide to seeing Lofoten in a single day - a place that is raw, remote, and beautiful.

Have you been to Lofoten? Let me know your favourite spots in the comments!

https://youtu.be/qPKwwApUKi0

00:00 Intro
01:05 Train to Oslo Airport
01:37 Flying from Oslo to Evenes
02:33 Arriving in Lofoten & Car Rental
04:13 Evenes to Svolvaer
05:27 Svolvaer, Norway
06:49 Vagan Kirke (Church)
07:30 Svolvaer to Henningsvaer
08:22 Henningsvaer, Norway & Klatre Kafeen
09:44 Henningsvaer to Reine
11:50 Reine, Norway
12:22 A in Lofoten, Norway
13:57 Reine Harbour at Dusk
15:38 Morning Views
16:53 Austnesfjorden Lookout
18:38 Coffee at Gullesfjord Camping
19:34 Back to Evenes Airport
20:11 Evenes Airport to Narvik
21:03 Arriving in Narvik
21:22 Outro

Episode 245 | | | Filmed April 2024

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Future Vibes by Qeeo
A Travelers' Gloom by Dew Of Light
Common Walls by Sunfish Grove
Peace by Piece by Staffan Carlen
Shadows of Clarity by Tellsonic
Untamed (Instrumental Version) by Ludlow

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Drifter Dave - Travel the Unknown LOFOTEN: My 24 Hour Road Trip Across Norway's Arctic Archipelago (Full Travel Guide)