7 Days | Discover stylish Scandinavia on the ultimate urban adventure.
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Do as the locals do on this urban adventure reaching from the bohemian quarters of Copenhagen to the stylish boutiques of Oslo. Spot the little Mermaid while riding around Copenhagen by bike, get into the hippie vibe at Christiania district, explore the cobbled streets of Gothenburg, and nibble traditional cinnamon rolls at a Swedish coffee house, then head out to Vrango Island for some kayaking.
Trip overview
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- Start
- Copenhagen, Denmark
- Finish
- Oslo, Norway
- Theme
- Explorer, Rail
- Destinations
- Sweden, Norway, Denmark
- Physical rating
- Indicates how physically exerting a trip is, and how fit you will need to be to enjoy it. More info on physical ratings
- Style
- Original
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- AMSD
- Take a ferry to Vrango Island, a stunning fishing town in the Gothenburg Archipelago, and discover this rocky nature haven by kayak (summer months only).
- Don't miss Gothenburg's Haga district, with its picturesque wooden houses and the iconic Skansen Kronan, as well as laid-back Langgatan street.
- Join a local guide and cafe-hop your way around Alingsas, a town known as the Capital of Fika (Swedish cafe and food culture). Learn of the local love affair with coffee, discover the story behind the cafe culture and, of course, treat your tastebuds to sweet Swedish delicacies.
- Explore Copenhagen like a local and hop on a bike. There is no better way to see the major sites, as well as explore hidden corners of this beautiful city.
- Discover Norway's quirky, colourful capital of Oslo, join your leader for a guided orientation walk and then head out to stroll the city at your leisure - going wherever your heart leads.
- By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
- The areas visited on this trip can be very cold at night throughout the year, especially at the start and end of the season. Please bring appropriate clothing for adverse weather conditions, including base layers, hat, gloves, scarf, coat and anything else that will keep you cosy.
- Scandinavia can be an expensive destination in many ways, from museum entrance fees to optional activities, but especially in terms of eating out. Your leader will be able to advise on how to have the best value holiday in Scandinavia.
- Space is at a premium in Europe and your hotel is no exception. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. Occasionally bathrooms will be shared with other guests.
- On this trip we predominantly travel by public transport therefore we recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train stations, ferry ports and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones. Train stations often don’t have lifts available.
- There isn’t much time in Oslo and Copenhagen on this trip - extra time is recommended for both cities. Please consult with your agent about booking additional accommodation in both cities (subject to availability).
- This trip gives you a taster of southern Scandinavia which doesn't cover the Norwegian Fjords. If you would like to explore further you may want to consider looking at our longer trips - Copenhagen to Northern Norway, Scandinavia & Baltic Circuit, Complete Scandinavia.
Itinerary
Inclusions
6 breakfasts
Train, Public bus, Metro, Bicycle, Ferry
Hotel (3 nights), Pension (3 nights with shared facilities)
- Copenhagen - Visit to Freetown Christiania with Local Guide
- Copenhagen - Bike Tour
- Malmo - Leader Led Walk
- Vrango Island - Day Trip
- Vrango Island - Island Tour with Local Guide (Oct to Apr)
- Vrango Island - Sea Kayaking (May to Sep)
- Alingsas - Guided Fika experience
- Oslo - Leader Led Walk
- Copenhagen - Glyptotek Art Museum - DKK125
- Copenhagen - National Museum of Denmark - DKK130
- Copenhagen - The Round Tower - DKK40
- Copenhagen - Amalienborg Palace - DKK95
- Copenhagen - Christiansborg Palace - DKK175
- Copenhagen - Tivoli Gardens - DKK160
- Copenhagen - Botanical Garden - Free
- Gothenburg - Paddan Boat Tour - SEK250
- Gothenburg - Fish Market Feskekörka - Free
- Gothenburg - Göteborg City Museum - SEK70
- Gothenburg - World of Volvo Museum - SEK225
- Gothenburg - Museum of Natural History - SEK70
- Gothenburg - Aeroseum - SEK130
- Oslo - Island Hopping on Oslofjord - NOK130
- Oslo - Fram Museum - NOK140
- Oslo - Holmenkollen Museum - NOK190
- Oslo - Museum Edvard Munch - NOK180
- Oslo - Resistance Museum - NOK100
- Oslo - Akershus Castle & Fortress - NOK100
- Oslo - 24 hour Transport and Sightseeing Pass - NOK520
- Oslo - The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History - NOK180
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
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