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Scandinavian Capitals & Fjords

Combine the Scandinavian capitals Stockholm, Copenhagen and Oslo with the breathtaking Norwegian fjords. Embark on an overnight cruise between Copenhagen and Oslo, and travel on the scenic Bergen- & Flåm Railway.

Start the tour in Bergen instead of Stockholm?

Duration

10 days

Transportation

Train, Boat, Bus, Ferry

Season

All Year

Tour Type

Self-guided

Itinerary - Day by day

Arrival in Stockholm according to your own itinerary.
Accommodation in Stockholm.

Arrival in Stockholm according to your own itinerary. Stockholm, as a city, is over 700 years old and spreads across 14 islands. The Swedish capital is therefore with good reason referred to as Beauty on Water. Stockholm is also a major international city with great shopping, quality eateries in abundance, an internationally renowned club and music scene and a vibrant cultural life. You can get to just about all of Stockholm’s many attractions on foot, but we also highly recommend a city sightseeing tour and a cruise in Stockholm's Archipelago.
Accommodation in Stockholm.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure in Stockholm.
Recommended attractions:
- Gamla Stan - Old Town
- Vasa Museum
- Skansen Open Air Museum
- Stockholm Archipelago
- Stadshuset - City Hall
Accommodation in Stockholm.

Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure to discover Stockholm. Sights of interest include the Vasa Museum, Skansen Open Air Museum, City Hall, the Old Town (Gamla Stan) and much more. Perhaps you would like to visit Drottningholm, the royal residence in Stockholm? Please see the experiences below for information on how you can get to Drottningholm by boat. Accommodation in Stockholm.

Add extra nights in Stockholm - From EUR 95 per person per night

Breakfast at the hotel.
Train from Stockholm to Copenhagen.
Accommodation in Copenhagen.

Breakfast at the hotel before departing by train to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark (5 hours train ride). In the charming city of Copenhagen one thousand years of history awaits you in the medieval streets; the same streets walked on by every generation of the world's oldest royal family, the same streets and canals which have inspired artists for centuries and been home and workplace to meticulous craftsmen and famous designers. Accommodation in Copenhagen.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure in Copenhagen.
Recommended attractions:
- The Tivoli Gardens
- Nyhavn harbour
- Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
- Amalienborg Palace
- Statue of Little Mermaid
Accommodation in Copenhagen.

Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure to discover wonderful Copenhagen. Take a walk down Copenhagen's main shopping street Strøget, visit the lively Nyhavn harbour and explore the many sights Copenhagen has to offer. Sights such as Tivoli, the statue of the Little Mermaid, the Gefion Fountain, the Royal Palace Amalienborg and much more. Or perhaps you would like to join an excursion to visit Hamlet's castle (please see experiences below). Accommodation in Copenhagen.

Add extra nights in Copenhagen - From EUR 105 per person per night

Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure in Copenhagen.
Overnight cruise from Copenhagen to Oslo (dep. 5pm).
Accommodation onboard a cruise ferry from DFDS Seaways.

Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure in Copenhagen, before departing in the afternoon with a cruise ferry from DFDS Seaways. Accommodation onboard.

Cabin types included during the overnight cruise

Inside cabin (4 berth) on DFDS Seaways between Oslo and Copenhagen.

DFDS Seaways - inside cabin Silver

Outside cabin (4 berth) on DFDS Seaways between Oslo and Copenhagen.

DFDS Seaways - outside cabin Gold

Breakfast onboard.
Morning arrival in Oslo.
Day at leisure in Oslo.
Recommended attractions:
- Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Viking Ship Museum
- Oslo Opera House
- Kon-tiki Museum
- Munch Museum
Accommodation in Oslo.

Scandinavian breakfast buffet onboard before arriving in Oslo at 09:30 in the morning. The Norwegian capital is beautifully situated at the head of the Oslo Fjord and surrounded by forested ridges. Arable fields, vast forests and the untouched nature areas. The city’s surroundings provide recreational opportunities that are frequently taken advantage of by the city’s inhabitants, as well as increasingly by visitors.
Accommodation in Oslo.

Add extra nights in Oslo - From EUR 89 per person per night

Breakfast at the hotel.
Bergen Railway from Oslo to Myrdal.
Flåm Railway from Myrdal to Flåm.
Accommodation in Flåm.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning departure from Oslo by train. The 5-hour train journey from Oslo to Myrdal is part of the Bergen Railway, classed as one of the finest train journeys in the world. The train journey will bring you across Hardangervidda Mountain Plateau, with Finse as the highest train station at 1222 metres above sea level. In Myrdal you will change to the Flåm Railway, connecting the Bergen Line to the Sognefjord. You will pass through wild and beautiful mountain scenery with waterfalls and steep mountain sides before reaching the fjord village of Flåm. Flåm is Norway's only fjord village with train connection. Afternoon at leisure to explore Flåm. The area also offers great hiking opportunities. Accommodation in Flåm.

Add extra nights in Flåm - From EUR 99 per person per night

Breakfast at the hotel.
Morning at leisure in Flåm.
2-hour fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord.
Bus from Gudvangen to Voss (Stalheimskleiva).
Bergen Railway from Voss to Bergen.
Accommodation in Bergen.

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning at leisure in Flåm before you will depart on a 2-hour fjord cruise on the Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen. The Nærøyfjord is the narrowest fjord channel in Europe, and has recently been added to UNESCO’s World Heritage List. From Gudvangen the journey continues by bus through Nærøyfjord Valley and up the Stalheimskleiva, with its 13 steep hairpin bends (Stalheimskleiva is only open during the summer). The last part of the excursion will be by train from Voss to Bergen, Norway’s second largest city and the world’s only city surrounded by 7 mountains and 7 fjords. Accommodation in Bergen.

Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure in Bergen.
Recommended attractions:
Bryggen Wharf
Fløibanen funicular
Edvard Grieg’s home Troldhaugen
The Fish and Flower market
Old Bergen Open Air Museum
Accommodation in Bergen.

Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure. Even though Bergen is the second largest city in Norway, it is rather a town with the charm and atmosphere of a small town; you can walk practically everywhere in only 20 minutes and instead of tall buildings you will find wooden houses and narrow streets. Take a stroll along Bryggen Wharf before heading to Mount Fløyen with Fløibanen funicular for a spectacular view of the city. Other sights of interest include Edvard Grieg's home Troldhaugen, the Fish and Flower market, Bergen Aquarium and Gamle Bergen (Old Bergen Open Air Museum). Accommodation in Bergen.

Add extra nights in Bergen - From EUR 69 per person per night

Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure from Bergen according to your own itinerary.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Bergen according to your own itinerary. Or perhaps you would like to combine this tour with our Hurtigruten cruise along the coast of Norway to Kirkenes?

Tour category

Silver

Accommodation at good tourist class hotels equal to 3 to 3+ stars according to Scandinavian standard.

Inside cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Silver accommodation

Gold

Accommodation at 4 star hotels or at unique properties, like historic hotels or manor houses, selected for their atmosphere.

Outside (seaside) cabin included during overnight cruises.

See Gold accommodation

About the tour categories

Reviews

This is what our customers say about this trip.

From start to finish, Authentic Scandinavia's professional staff, pre-paid voucher system, detailed itinerary, and helpful information ensured a trouble-free, 2-week adventure for my husband and me. All of the hotels were located in the center of each city and were comfortable and very convenient to transportation and many points of interest as promised. Many thanks again for a vacation with just the right amount of structure, flexibility, and beautiful memories!

We had a great trip thankfully well planned by your company. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Scandinavia and have already passed on the detailed itinerary to two friends for future consideration! The hotels were great and very conveniently located to the attractions and public transport. Your tour has just the right combination of city time and countryside exposure especially as a first visit so don’t change anything!

Services included:

8 nights hotel accommodation in a standard room with private shower/WC, including breakfast
Overnight ferry crossing for passengers from Copenhagen to Oslo (or v.v.).
Accommodation in 2-berth cabin with shower/WC, including Scandinavian breakfast buffet.
Train from Stockholm to Copenhagen (or v.v.)
Train from Oslo via Myrdal to Flåm (or v.v.)
Boat from Flåm to Gudvangen (or v.v.)
Bus from Gudvangen to Voss (or v.v.)
Train from Voss to Bergen (or v.v.)
Electronic travel documentation, including a detailed travel itinerary and travel vouchers.
Services included for Tour Category GOLD only:
Category GOLD hotels (accommodation in standard rooms)
1st class on the train between Stockholm and Copenhagen
NSB Comfort/1st class on the train between Oslo and Myrdal
Outside cabin during the cruise between Copenhagen and Oslo