A Nordic Adventure: A Low-Cost Itinerary to Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Estonia

  1. Day 1: Copenhagen, Denmark
    Estimated Time from previous location: 0 minutes

    Visit the iconic Little Mermaid statue, stroll through the colourful Nyhavn harbour and Tivoli Gardens, the second-oldest amusement park in the world.

  2. Day 2: Malmö, Sweden
    Estimated Time from previous location: 38 minutes (crossing the Øresund Bridge)

    Explore the charming old town and visit Malmöhus Castle, Sweden's oldest surviving Renaissance castle turned museum.

  3. Day 3: Turku, Finland
    Estimated Time from previous location: 4 hours and 40 minutes (ferry ride from Helsinki)

    Discover the medieval Turku Castle, the Turku Cathedral, and the Aboa Vetus & Ars Nova museum that artfully combine history and modern art.

  4. Day 4: Helsinki, Finland
    Estimated Time from previous location: 2 hours and 15 minutes (driving distance from Turku)

    Stroll through the city's stunning parks, explore the old town and visit the Rock Church, a unique temple excavated into solid rock.

  5. Day 5: Tallinn, Estonia
    Estimated Time from previous location: 2 hours and 30 minutes (ferry ride from Helsinki)

    Go back in time by wandering through Tallinn's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site lined with cobblestone streets and Gothic architecture.

  6. Day 6: Pärnu, Estonia
    Estimated Time from previous location: 2 hours (driving distance from Tallinn)

    Spend a day relaxing on Estonia's most popular beach resort in this quaint and picturesque town before moving on to the next destination.

  7. Day 7: Riga, Latvia
    Estimated Time from previous location: 1 hour and 55 minutes (driving distance from Pärnu)

    With a rich history and stunning architecture, you'll enjoy visiting Riga Castle, the House of the Blackheads and St. Peter’s church before ending the day with a beverage in one of the city’s bars.

  8. Day 8: Vilnius, Lithuania
    Estimated Time from previous location: 3 hours and 30 minutes (driving distance from Riga)

    Walkthrough the Old Town, one of the largest surviving medieval old towns in Northern Europe, and visit the famous Gediminas Tower.

  9. Day 9: Kaunas, Lithuania
    Estimated Time from previous location: 1 hour (driving distance from Vilnius)

    End your Nordic adventure by exploring the charming city housing stunning architectural marvels like the 14th-century Kaunas Castle and the pictureperfect Christ's Resurrection Church.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Accommodation (8 nights): £240
  • Transportation (ferry/rental car/fuel/tolls): £300
  • Food and drink: £240
  • Activities and attractions (estimated costs): £100
  • Total Estimated Costs: £880

Useful tips

If you have more time, add a trip to Lapland to see the Northern Lights or extend your stay in each location to explore their culture deeper. If you have less time, consider cutting off a destination and dividing your itinerary accordingly.

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