Sweden · Heritage · Scenic
Lennakatten is a preserved 891 mm narrow-gauge railway running roughly 33 kilometres from Uppsala Östra, beside the main station, out through Uppland forest and farmland to Faringe.
Uppsala → Faringe
Heritage · Scenic
Why this railway matters
It is unusual to be able to board a narrow-gauge steam train directly from a Swedish city's main railway station, and the line preserves the gauge and operating practice of Uppland's former light railway network rather than imitating it.
On the railway
The run out to Faringe passes lakes, level crossings worked by hand and small halts where the train stops on request.
The historic line
Check the published running days before planning around it, because departures are concentrated on summer weekends.
The published route runs from Uppsala to Faringe.
Key stops
Uppsala ÖstraFaringe
Uppsala Östra
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Faringe
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Heritage / steam
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Lennakatten is a preserved 891 mm narrow-gauge railway running roughly 33 kilometres from Uppsala Östra, beside the main station, out through Uppland forest and farmland to Faringe. It is operated by the Upsala–Lenna Jernväg society with steam locomotives and period carriages on a summer timetable, typically from May to September. Outside that season the railway does not carry passengers.
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Uppsala Östra to Faringe
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Reservation: recommended. Direct online booking is recorded. Tickets are sold by the operating society; booking ahead is advisable on peak summer running days.
Verified 2026-09-28
Plan the ride
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1h 35m
The published route runs from Uppsala to Faringe.
Key stops
Uppsala ÖstraFaringe
Uppsala Östra
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Faringe
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These months show when the train runs, which is a service fact. How good each month is for the experience has not been rated yet, so no month is presented as better than another.
Rail enthusiasts
Especially good
The train and the line itself are a large part of the reason to travel.
Families
Especially good
Short enough, frequent enough or engaging enough to work with children.
Photographers
Good fit
Published photography score is high for this route's landscapes and structures.
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This is the operator's own reservation entry point. Fares and availability are confirmed there, not here. Journey length: 1h 35m. Checked 26 Oct 2026 · Lennakatten · Upsala–Lenna Jernväg.
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Your next step
Tickets are sold by the operating society; booking ahead is advisable on peak summer running days.
Check availability with Upsala–Lenna Jernväg (Lennakatten) (opens in a new tab)This is the operator's own reservation entry point. Fares and availability are confirmed there, not here.
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Last reviewed 27 Oct 2026.
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