A Taste of Scandinavia

Days 1-2  Copenhagen, Denmark
Welcome to Copenhagen. If you arrive early, perhaps visit the pastel-coloured waterfront houses of Nyhavn. On day 2, explore the city by bike, undoubtedly the best way to see the city’s hidden corners. Venture into Christiania with a local guide, a self-proclaimed autonomous neighbourhood near the city centre. The afternoon is free for you to further explore the harbour or head out to the classicist palaces in Amalienborg.  

Day 3  Copenhagen to Gothenburg, Sweden
Board the morning train bound for Malmo and cross the famous Oresund Bridge that spans the strait separating Denmark and Sweden. Spend some time checking out the Old Town, the castle and the harbour, then continue on to Gothenburg, where you’ll spend the next 3 nights.

Day 4  Vrango Island
Catch the early ferry to Vrango Island, the most southerly island of the Gothenburg Archipelago, with a permanent population in the low hundreds and a strong fishing industry. The island is home to stunning beaches and protected nature reserves and you’ll explore the coastline in an included kayaking activity (summer only). In the afternoon, stroll around the town or maybe try an optional floating sauna, before returning to Gothenburg.  

Day 5  Gothenburg
Today is free to enjoy all that Gothenburg has to offer. Perhaps embark on a cruise through Gothenburg’s many waterways, passing the opera house, the fish market and the old docks. Alternatively visit the Göteborg City Museum, housed in the former East India Company House.

Days 6-7  Gothenburg to Oslo, Norway
Catch a morning bus to Norway’s capital Oslo. Enjoy an orientation walk to get a taste of this quirky, colourful city. Afterwards, spend the day perusing delicacies at Maschmanns Food Market, admiring the handiwork of glass blowers at the Hadeland Glassverk, or simply stroll along Karl Johans Gate, the main shopping strip of the city. Your trip ends after breakfast on day 7.