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Reindeer will carry all things needed for our barbeque.
Reindeer will carry all things needed for our barbeque.

Offer for travelers with the Inland Railway

The wilderness retreat Solberget has a special offer for travelers with the Inland Railway:

Stay overnight with us including a 3-4 hours hike with reindeer (pick-up from the inlandsbanen but also the train-stations Murjek and Nattavaara are possible).

The wilderness retreat Solberget at the polar circle –20 km off from our next neighbors without running tap-water or energy.
The wilderness retreat Solberget at the polar circle –20 km off from our next neighbors without running tap-water or energy.

We will pick you up at the train station Gällivare (70 km) or Jokkmokk (90 km) and take you to the wilderness retreat Solberget. Here, we will show you around the old farmstead from 1790 and explain, how live works here. As we have no running tap-water or energy our introduction will help you find your way around. You will get to know the small spring in the forest, the water-well and the sauna, but also the reindeer. Depending on your time of arrival either dinner or a nights rest our inventive rooms or the tour with the reindeer awaits you.

We are the only one offering hiking with reindeer.
We are the only one offering hiking with reindeer.

While your stay in Solberget we will go for a 3-4 hours hike with the reindeer. The reindeer will carry all what is needed for a barbeque. Their calm nature enriches our experience in nature. Two persons at a time are responsible for each animal and have to take turns in leading the animal.
Duration of the hike: 3-4 hours, incl. barbeque.

Our food is typical for the region.
Our food is typical for the region.

At the end of your stay we will take you back to the train station. You may also stay a little longer to experience the calm and quiet of the wilderness-retreat Solberget (20 km to the next house).

The site caravan – likely the most popular accommodation in Solberget, especially for couples.
The site caravan – likely the most popular accommodation in Solberget, especially for couples.

Dates:

Every day, times can be arranged (please book at least 12 hours in advance).

Prices:

2490 skr per adult, children up to 15 years accompanying adults are FREE! 1 child per adult maximum, otherwise each child is 50% of the adults’ price. Transfer to and from the Inland Railway is included in the price!

Guest room in the main house.
Guest room in the main house.

1990 skr per adult, children up to 15 years accompanying an adult are FREE! 1 child per adult maximum, otherwise each child is 50% of the adults’ price. Transfer to and from Nattavaara or Murjek is included in the price! There are several busses/trains from Gällivare to Nattavaara. From Jokkmokk there are several busses to Murjek. Further information on the busses can be found below.

Minimum attendances:

Minimum 2 fully paying adults.

Train station in Nattavaara
Train station in Nattavaara

Included in this package:

• Transfer from and to Solberget as described above.
• Boarding (1 breakfast, 1 cold lunch, and 1 warm dinner with local specialties).
• 3-4 hours hike with reindeer and barbeque
• Overnight stay in the wilderness retreat Solberget in shared rooms.
• Sauna
• Tour around the wilderness retreat Solberget upon arrival
• Maps of the vicinity.

Please note that chores like making fire, collecting water, laying the table and washing the dishes are done by our guests.

Reindeer enclosure in Solberget.
Reindeer enclosure in Solberget.

Further things you may you may do:

Additional nights are 60€/night/adult, children 50% (1 child/adult is free)
Rental of sleeping bags 5€/person for the complete stay (you may also bring your own sleeping bag)

Arrival times with the bus/train coming from Gällivare/Jokkmokk to Murjek/Nattavaara and back

Timetable coming from Gällivare to Nattavaara and back; please get off at the bus stop “Byastugan”!

Timetable coming from Jokkmokk to Murjek and back; please get off at the train station Murjek (final stop).

Train timetable from Gällivare to Nattavaara and back:
Please note that the train no. 94 only stops upon request at 7.41 am in Nattavaara. Train no. 93 only stops upon request in Nattavaara at 7.17 pm although this has to be applied for in advance. Talk to us before please.