![]() ![]() Scotland is blessed with some of Europe’s finest scenic rail journeys the West Highland Line from Glasgow to Mallaig has frequently been voted as the world’s best trip, but further north is another strong contender for that title. Scotland’s Inverness to Kyle of Lochalse route takes you through pretty Plockton.korkeakoski/Adobe Stock While the Oslo-Bergen railway steals most of the limelight, there’s much more to see in Norway and most journeys will deliver memorable scenery – not least the underrated Nordlands Railway. If you’re heading even further north, to Narvik and Tromsø, buses connect with trains at Fauske, taking a spectacular route through rugged mountain landscapes and over countless fjords. It remains a challenging route to maintain but provides a vital lifeline for the sparsely populated regions it serves, especially in winter. Even so, the full route to Bodø was not completed until February 1962, 80 years after the first section from Trondheim to Hell (half an hour east of the city) welcomed its first passengers. ![]() ![]() Norway’s longest railway line ends in Bodø.Dmitry Pistrov/Adobe StockĬonstruction of the railway proceeded at a glacial pace from 1882 until 1940 when occupying Nazi forces pushed it forwards. Trains are now operated by SJ Nord, a division of Swedish State Railways. Just two trains a day make the full trip – choose the daytime one to make the most of the views, though there’s also a comfortable sleeper train connecting with trains to and from Oslo for the way back. Running for 452 miles from Trondheim to Bodø, this is the longest and most isolated railway in Norway, traversing deep valleys, high mountain plateaus and skirting countless lakes and fjords on its epic 10-hour journey north. Trondheim to Bodø, Norwayįew train journeys can boast a visit to Hell and a crossing of the Arctic Circle, but Norway’s wonderful Nordlands Railway (main photo) is exceptional by any measure. But instead of using the train as just a mode of transport, how about making it the vacation? Here’s our guide to 10 of Europe’s most underrated scenic train routes for 2023. As the world opens up to international travel again, it’s time to look beyond the usual tourist trails for your next adventure on rails. ![]()
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