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Rail Scandinavia is a compact yet richly illustrated travel guide that brings together 33 train routes through Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Baltic states. The guide offers clear maps, practical travel tips, well-organised route information and inspiring descriptions of stops. Thanks to the innovative use of railway junctions, travellers can easily put together their own itinerary.

Author Rik Bomans combines expertise, a love for the north and a clear structure to create an accessible, reliable and visually striking introduction to train travel in Scandinavia. The book also forms the first volume in a new series of rail travel guides.

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Rail Scandinavia begins the moment you step onto a train and watch a world of fjords, forests, lakes and midnight sun unfold. If travelling through the North has long been your dream, this book gives you the clarity to finally make it real. Covering five countries and 33 carefully detailed routes, it shows at a glance what’s possible, how to plan, and which journeys best match your travel style. You’ll find clear maps, practical schedules, realistic travel times, ticket advice and inspiring stopover ideas.
With modern railways, new rolling stock and reliable connections, Scandinavia is a paradise for train travellers. From Danish islands to Norwegian fjords, from Sweden’s endless forests to the icy silence of Finnish Lapland, nowhere else in Europe offers such spectacular scenery from your seat. Rik Bomans—renowned for his Dutch travel guides on Switzerland and Norway—shares his expertise and passion for the North in this inspiring and trustworthy guide.

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Rail Scandinavia begins the moment you step onto a train and watch a world of fjords, forests, lakes and midnight sun unfold. If travelling through the North has long been your dream, this book gives you the clarity to finally make it real. Covering five countries and 33 carefully detailed routes, it shows at a glance what’s possible, how to plan, and which journeys best match your travel style. You’ll find clear maps, practical schedules, realistic travel times, ticket advice and inspiring stopover ideas.
With modern railways, new rolling stock and reliable connections, Scandinavia is a paradise for train travellers. From Danish islands to Norwegian fjords, from Sweden’s endless forests to the icy silence of Finnish Lapland, nowhere else in Europe offers such spectacular scenery from your seat. Rik Bomans—renowned for his Dutch travel guides on Switzerland and Norway—shares his expertise and passion for the North in this inspiring and trustworthy guide.

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Rail Scandinavia. 33 railway lines through the far north is the ideal guide for anyone wishing to discover Scandinavia by train. This richly illustrated and substantively strong travel guide brings together 33 carefully selected routes through Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland, supplemented by an additional route through the Baltic States.

Thanks to two handy overview maps and 33 clear route maps, travellers are immediately provided with a useful guide when planning their trip. Each route follows a fixed, clear structure:

• a general description of the route

• a practical text box with tips for the journey

• a route map

• a box listing the main stops and a clear distance table

• a concise but valuable description of places that are well worth a stopover

An innovative feature is the use of junctions within the Scandinavian rail network. This allows travellers to easily plan their route and make flexible adjustments along the way, without getting lost in complex place names or transfer schedules.

The guide opens with detailed chapters on why travelling by train in Scandinavia is so appealing, followed by practical information on routes from the Low Countries and, for each country, an overview of dos and don’ts, supplemented by numerous tips to make the journey more enjoyable and straightforward.

With its carefully balanced mix of practical information, background sections and a visually appealing design, this guide is highly versatile. Rail Scandinavia is a strong addition to bookshops’ travel guide collections and is also an attractive press release for travel media seeking high-quality content and innovative perspectives.

The combination of beautiful design, a clear layout and high editorial standards makes this book not only a source of inspiration, but also a lasting travel companion for anyone wishing to explore the far north by rail.

Rail Scandinavia thus offers a comprehensive, clear and reliable guide for travellers wishing to discover the vast landscapes of Scandinavia in a peaceful, sustainable and well-prepared manner.

Furthermore, this guide forms the first volume in a growing series: several travel guides covering other regions are already in preparation, making this book the start of a broader, carefully curated collection of rail travel guides.

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Epic train journeys across the Far North

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