A Tour to the Grandeur of Scandinavia's Nature

  • Day 1: Oslo
    From Oslo Gardermoen Airport to Oslo Central Station by train (25 mins)

    Begin exploring the city of Oslo by visiting the Viking Ship Museum where the Vikings' perfectly preserved transport ships are exhibited. In the afternoon, visit the Oslo Opera House and admire its stunning modern architecture, and then head to the Norwegian Parliament Building to take a glimpse of the national's hall of democracy.

  • Day 2: Oslo - Copenhagen
    From Oslo Central Station to Copenhagen Central Station by overnight train (15 hours)

    After having breakfast, proceed to the world-renowned Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology to delight in innovative exhibitions, followed by a visit to the Nobel Peace Center to honor the remarkable laureates of peace. Lastly, stroll around Aker Brygge and take a ferry to the Norwegian Museum of Cultural History to learn about the country's indigenous roots.

  • Day 3: Copenhagen
    From Copenhagen Central Station to Nyhavn Harbor by bus (15 mins)

    Explore the picturesque city of Copenhagen by first witnessing the famous colorful buildings of Nyhavn Harbor and stopping by the Amalienborg Palace, the residence of the Danish monarchs. Visit the Tivoli Gardens, jam-packed with rides, gardens, and performances, and in the afternoon, explore the narrow alleyways of Christianshavn, the canal district of the city.

  • Day 4: Copenhagen - Stockholm
    From Copenhagen Kastrup Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport by flight (1.5 hours)

    Start your day by sailing to the peaceful Frederiksborg Castle and embrace the marvelous construction testimony of Denmark's history. Fly to Stockholm and indulge in the appetizing traditional Swedish meatballs at Meatballs for the People. After lunch, visit the renowned Vasa Museum, displaying the warship Vasa salvaged in 1961.

  • Day 5: Stockholm
    From Central Station to Skansen by tram (20 mins)

    Begin your day by wandering around the City Hall and learning about the Nobel Prize history. After lunch, experience one of the oldest open-air museums in the world at Skansen and encounter Scandinavian animals during winter. Cap off the day by availing the opportunity to witness the panoramic view of Stockholm at most visited attraction Gamla Stan.

Time and Costs Estimates:

  • Viking Ship Museum (2hrs, 100NOK)
  • Oslo Opera House (1hr, 0NOK)
  • Norwegian Parliament Building (1hr, 0NOK)
  • Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology (2hrs, 120NOK)
  • Nobel Peace Center (2hrs, 130NOK)
  • Norwegian Museum of Cultural History (2hrs, 160NOK)
  • Nyhavn Harbor (1hr, 0NOK)
  • Amalienborg Palace (2hrs, 0NOK)
  • Tivoli Gardens (3hrs, 140DKK)
  • Christianshavn (2hrs, 0NOK)
  • Frederiksborg Castle (2hrs, 75DKK)
  • Meatballs for the People (1.5hr, 200SEK)
  • Vasa Museum (2hrs, 150SEK)
  • City Hall (1hr, 0NOK)
  • Skansen (3hrs, 130SEK)
  • Gamla Stan (1hr, 0NOK)

  • Total Estimated Costs: 1005NOK + 515DKK + 330SEK

Transportation:

A traveler should consider purchasing an Oslo Pass, enabling free travel on public transport in Oslo and providing discounts on all major attractions. To travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm, the night train saves time, and money spent on one night's accommodation. Budget airlines offer affordable flights, such as Norwegian Air Shuttle, Ryanair, and EasyJet.

Useful Tips:

If constrained by time, skip Aker Brygge and Christiania. Refrain from visiting Tivoli Gardens on weekends, as it gets busy. Individuals having an extra day should visit Södermalm.

Airports:

The primary airport serving Oslo, Gardermoen Airport (OSL), facilitates domestic, continental, and international flights, located 49km north of Oslo. Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH) is the primary airport serving Copenhagen, in Tarnby, Denmark, located 8km southeast of Copenhagen. Arlanda Airport (ARN) is the primary airport serving Stockholm, located 40km north from Stockholm.

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