Snowtrain Adventure

Experience the transition from sheltered pine forest to the vast and powerful Finnmark Plateau — in a comfortable and safe way that suits everyone.

Just 30 minutes from Alta town centre, the journey begins at the historic Gargia Lodge, where dense pine forest has sheltered people from the elements for generations. After a welcome to the mountain lodge, we gather inside the traditional Sámi lavvu for an introduction to our history and the postal route that has been vital to this region since the 18th century. You'll then be fitted with all the gear you need — suit, helmet, mittens, boots, and balaclava — before stepping out into the Arctic.

From there, the journey continues aboard our specially built snowtrain: a safe and comfortable ride through varied Arctic landscapes.

We travel at a leisurely pace up through birch forest, past the treeline and on toward the high plateau. The landscape opens gradually, and suddenly you find yourself standing in what feels like an endless expanse — the mighty Finnmark Plateau.

Out here, far from towns and noise, you truly feel the elements. The light, the silence, and the weather create an experience that is different every single day. Your guide shares stories of the natural environment, life on the plateau, and how people have lived in this landscape across generations.

Eventually we make our way back to Gargia, where a warm and atmospheric ending awaits inside our traditional lavvu. Around the fire, we serve coffee and locally made pastries — the perfect close to an authentic Arctic experience.

What you'll experience

• Comfortable ride with the snowtrain (up to 11 passengers)
• Varied scenery: pine forest, birch forest, and high plateau
• A genuine encounter with the Finnmark Plateau
• Storytelling from a local guide
• Relaxed pace — suitable for all ages, no physical requirements
• Warm drinks and local pastries served in a heated lavvu

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