Focus on Scandinavia

Focus on Scandinavia

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Focus on Scandinavia

12 Days Starting in Copenhagen and ending in Stockholm

Visiting: Arrive In Copenhagen, Denmark, Copenhagen, Odense, Frederikshavn, Oslo, Norway, Telemark Area, Vemork, Bergen, Sognefjord/Nærøyfjord Cruise, Fagernes Area, Lillehammer, Karlstad, Sweden, Mariefred, Stockholm

Tour operator:

Cosmos

Tour code:

6910-2025

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Special diets catered:

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Tour operated in:

English
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Tour Overview

Vibrant cities, distinct cultures, and unspoiled landscapes welcome you on this Scandinavia affordable tour! You’ll visit the fascinating Nordic cities and scenic areas as well as some of its smaller and quaint towns. Experience Copenhagen, Frederikshavn, Oslo, the Telemark region, Bergen, Fagernes, Karlstad, and Stockholm. This spectacular Scandinavian tour features breathtaking scenery in Norway, known for its stunning fjords, the steep and majestic mountains, and the picturesque villages dotting the landscape. One of the highlights of this itinerary is a cruise on the Sognefjord, Norway’s longest and deepest fjord. Cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry and travel through Norway’s Telemark region with its lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. Stop for photos at Steinsdalsfoss, where visitors can walk behind the cascading waterfall without getting wet and enjoy a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjøsa. In Sweden, drive through the scenic Värmland, home to 10,000 lakes among the forested landscapes. In Denmark, drive across the Great Belt Bridge, one of the world’s longest bridges, and take a ferry to Norway. Enjoy an orientation drive of Copenhagen and guided sightseeing excursions of Oslo and Stockholm. Visit Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, and take time for a photo stop at Sweden’s Gripsholm Castle, a fairytale castle built in 1537, set in an enchanting rural landscape on the way to Stockholm. From fascinating cities and small towns to breathtaking fjord landscapes, this value-minded Scandinavia tour has it all!

Highlights

  • Explore the Danish capital of Copenhagen, including the legendary Little Mermaid statue

  • Journey across the Great Belt bridge to the fairytale island of Funen and Hans Christian Andersen's hometown, Odense

  • Ferry ride from Hirtshals to Kristiansand and road trip to Oslo, Norway's capital

  • Sightseeing in Oslo including Gustav Vigeland's sculptures, the National Theater, and Akershus Castle

  • Visit to Vemork, site of a heroic World War II mission, and travel through the scenic Telemark region

  • Cruise on the Nærøyfjord, one of Norway's mightiest fjords, and a visit to the picturesque Bergen

  • Drive through Sweden's unspoiled wilderness to Karlstad by Lake Vänern

  • Discover Stockholm's beauty, set on 14 islands, including highlights like the City Hall

Places You'll See

Scandic Sluseholmen Copenhagen

Jutlandia

Scandic Helsfyr

Straand Hotel

Moxy

Hotel Scandic Valdres

Scandic Winn Karlstad City

Profilhotels Nacka

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrive In Copenhagen,Denmark

Location: Arrive In Copenhagen, Denmark

Meals Included: Dinner

Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Danish capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.

Day 2: Copenhagen

Location: Copenhagen

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a day at leisure in the capital of the oldest kingdom in the world. Besides many interesting landmarks and architectural masterpieces, see some of the more famous sites on your orientation drive, including the legendary Little Mermaid statue. Free time to explore independently this afternoon or get the royal treatment while traveling through time and Danish royal history on the optional excursion to Frederiksborg Castle. Explore this Danish Renaissance gem situated on three islands surrounded by a lake and beautiful gardens.

Day 3: Copenhagen,Odense,Frederikshavn

Location: Copenhagen, Odense, Frederikshavn

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, start the journey northwards, enjoying the drive across the Great Belt bridge, which will connect you to the fairytale island of Funen. Stop in Odense, Hans Christian Andersen’s hometown and, crossing the Little Belt waterway, head for Frederikshavn on the rural Jutland Peninsula. Today’s Distance: 295 mi/ 475 km

Day 4: Frederikshavn,Oslo,Norway

Location: Frederikshavn, Oslo, Norway

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take a pleasant ferry ride and continue to Oslo, Norway's capital city.Today’s Distance by coach: 198 mi/ 319 km

Day 5: Oslo,Telemark Area

Location: Oslo, Telemark Area

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Vigeland’s park, an open-air museum featuring over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) is one the highlights of the included Oslo sightseeing tour; also see the National Theater, Parliament, and Akershus Castle. In the afternoon, drive through the Telemark region, a region of majestic mountains, spectacular lakes, and rich cultural heritage. Today’s Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km

Day 6: Telemark Area,Vemork,Bergen

Location: Telemark Area, Vemork, Bergen

Meals Included: Breakfast

Take the scenic route for a visit to Vemork, where the heavy water plant was blown up by a commando unit of British and Norwegians known as the Heroes of Telemark. Visit the Vemork Museum, then travel along lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. Ferry across the Hardangerfjord and take a picture stop at Steindalsfossen Waterfall. On arrival in Bergen, Norway’s picture-perfect Hanseatic seaport, start getting to know the city on the included orientation. Today’s Distance: 280 mi/ 450 km

Day 7: Bergen

Location: Bergen

Meals Included: Breakfast

Built on seven hills with fjords on one side and 1,000-foot Mount Fløyen on the other, Bergen was the home of composer Edvard Grieg. Spend the day exploring at leisure or consider joining one of our optional excursions to discover the history, traditions, and breathtaking views of this beautiful port city.

Day 8: Bergen,Sognefjord/Nærøyfjord Cruise,Fagernes Area

Location: Bergen, Sognefjord/Nærøyfjord Cruise, Fagernes Area

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

More spectacular scenery as you drive towards the Sognefjord, where you embark for a breathtaking cruise on one of Norway’s mightiest fjords, the Nærøyfjord. The fjord's pristine waters, towering cliffs, and lush greenery create a picturesque setting that is nothing short of magical. On to the Fagernes area. Today’s Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km

Day 9: Fagernes Area,Lillehammer,Karlstad,Sweden

Location: Fagernes Area, Lillehammer, Karlstad, Sweden

Meals Included: Breakfast

First to Lillehammer, the mountain resort that hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics, then, a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjøsa. Continue towards Sweden through Värmland’s unspoiled wilderness of forest and lakes to Karlstad, located by Sweden’s largest lake, Lake Vänern.Today’s Distance: 286 mi/ 460 km

Day 10: Karlstad,Mariefred,Stockholm

Location: Karlstad, Mariefred, Stockholm

Meals Included: Breakfast

Leave Karlstad and head east towards Stockholm via idyllic Mariefred. Here, we have a view of majestic Gripsholm Castle, built in an enchanting rural setting. On to the Swedish capital. Its beauty is due to its unique setting on 14 islands between Lake Mäleren and the Baltic Sea. Tonight, discover Stockholm's Old Town with its fascinating old buildings, and then enjoy a typical Swedish dinner in a 14th-century cellar. Say "Skål" and toast like a Viking. Today’s Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km

Day 11: Stockholm

Location: Stockholm

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This is perhaps the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals, because the crystalline waters that flow through its intersecting canals give a luminous appearance to palaces, castles, and parks. Your city sightseeing takes in all the highlights including the City Hall.

Day 12: Stockholm

Location: Stockholm

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

What's Included

  • Accommodations

    Stay in a selection of modern and historic hotels across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, offering a range of amenities such as free Wi-Fi, restaurants with Nordic cuisine, bars, and indoor swimming pools.

  • Transportation

    Travel comfortably across Scandinavia with ferry rides, scenic drives through unspoiled wilderness, and the option to explore cities by public bus or water bus.

  • Sightseeing Tours

    Guided tours in major cities including Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm, featuring attractions like the Little Mermaid statue, Gustav Vigeland's sculptures, and Stockholm's City Hall.

  • Meals

    Buffet breakfasts daily; 5 dinners included, offering a taste of local Nordic cuisine.

  • Special Experiences

    Enjoy unique experiences such as a cruise on the Nærøyfjord, one of Norway's mightiest fjords, and visits to UNESCO sites like Bryggen and the Rjukan-Notodden industrial heritage site.

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

  • Optional

Meals

Buffet breakfasts daily, 4 Dinners

UNESCO Sites

Bryggen|Rjukan-Notodden industrial heritage site-Vemork|West-Norwegian Fjords - Geirangerfjord and N?r?yfjord|West-Norwegian Fjords- N?r?yfjord

Accommodation

Copenhagen:Scandic Sluseholmen Copenhagen
Frederikshavn:Jutlandia
Oslo:Scandic Helsfyr
Telemark Area:Straand Hotel
Bergen:Moxy
Fagernes Area:Hotel Scandic Valdres
Karlstad:Scandic Winn Karlstad City
Stockholm:Profilhotels Nacka

Check out our Q&As

  • What countries does the Focus on Scandinavia tour visit?

    The Focus on Scandinavia tour visits Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

  • What are some highlights of the tour?

    Highlights of the tour include exploring Copenhagen and the Little Mermaid statue, a ferry ride from Hirtshals to Kristiansand and a road trip to Oslo, sightseeing in Oslo including Gustav Vigeland's sculptures and Akershus Castle, a visit to Vemork, a cruise on the Nærøyfjord, and discovering Stockholm's beauty.

  • What types of accommodations are included?

    Accommodations include a selection of modern and historic hotels across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, such as Scandic Sluseholmen Copenhagen, Jutlandia, Scandic Helsfyr, Straand Hotel, Magic Hotel Solheimsviken, Hotel Scandic Valdres, and Scandic Winn Karlstad City.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes buffet breakfasts daily and 5 dinners, offering a taste of local Nordic cuisine.

  • Are there any UNESCO sites visited on this tour?

    Yes, the tour visits UNESCO sites including Bryggen, Rjukan-Notodden industrial heritage site-Vemork, West-Norwegian Fjords - Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord, and West-Norwegian Fjords- Nærøyfjord.

  • What are the inclusions of the tour?

    The tour includes accommodations, transportation across Scandinavia with ferry rides and scenic drives, guided sightseeing tours in major cities, meals as specified, and special experiences like a cruise on the Nærøyfjord.

  • What are the tags associated with this tour?

    The tags associated with this tour are Photography, Sightseeing, Budget, Cultural, Gardens & Nature Tours, and the primary tag is Cruise.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1961

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.

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