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2-7 Day Northern Europe Flexible Tour: Stockholm, Briksdal Glacier, Oslo, Gothenburg, Copenhagen from Stockholm, Sweden

 

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C$199
(per person, based on double occupancy) Available: Mon Depart from: Stockholm, D
Overview
Visit Gothenburg, Jostedalsbreen, Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen (Amalienborg, Hans Christian Andersen Statue, The Little Mermaid), Gudvangen (Sognefjord Cruise), Flam.

Day 1: Stockholm

After meet in Stockholm, we embark on a city tour that includes the City Hall of Stockholm. From the Blue Hall, guests are invited up a stairway to the Golden Hall to dance. The tour continues with visits to the old Parliament building, and the Storkyrkan Cathedral, you can also join our optional tour of Stockholms tunnelbana.

Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and the most populous city in the Nordic countries. It is the only capital in the world with a national urban park.

  • One of Stockholm's biggest tourist draws, the city hall is not just a governmental building, but also the home of the Nobel Prize banquet and a National Romantic architectural landmark. It sits demurely on the banks of the bay Riddarfjarden.

    Admission (Optional): Adult $36 / €30; Child $36 / €30; Including Reservation Fee (English guide, no queue, min. 10 pax)

  • One of the shining examples of the Swedish Brick Gothic style, this church is the oldest in the Gamla stan district of Stockholm. According to tradition, it was built by Birger Jarl, the founder of the city.

  • Opened in 1926, this building serves as the main facility for orchestral music in Stockholm. Each year, it serves as the location for the awarding of the Nobel Prize and Polar Music Prize.

  • This magnificent palace in Stockholm is the official residence of the Swedish monarch, currently King Carl XVI Gustav and Queen Silvia. Completed in 1760, it is truly a palace fit for a king. gg

    Admission (Optional): Adult $36 / €30; Child $36 / €30

  • In this tour, we will visit the Stockholm Metro, is often called “the world’s longest art gallery.” Spanning over 110 kilometers with more than 100 stations, it is the main public transportation system in Sweden’s capital.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $36 / €30; Child $36 / €30

Standard Hotel: Overnight stay in Stockholm or city nearby

Meal: Excluded

Day 2: Stockholm - Lillehammer (604 km)

Today, the coach departs to Lake Mjosa. Wander around with a grant feeling of space that contributes to the calm and vast natural winter scenery. You arrive in the evening and stay overnight in Lillehammer or city nearby. (Please note we will not visit the city Lillehammer.)

Lillehammer is a town and municipality in Oppland county, Norway. The city centre is a late 19th-century concentration of wooden houses, which enjoys a picturesque location overlooking the northern part of lake Mjosa and the river Lagen, surrounded by mountains.

Standard Hotel: Overnight stay in Lillehammer

Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 3: Lillehammer - Jostedalsbreen - Gudvangen (289 km)

In the morning, you travel to the European continent’s largest Glacier - Briksdal Glacier. Surrounding the glacier is the Jostedalsbreen National Park, where you embark on open troll-cars to admire the wildlife, clear streams, raging rivers and waterfalls. The ride will last for half an hour, after your group enjoys some leisure time to take pictures and see the Briksdal glacier up close. In the afternoon we head south towards Gudvangen. Overnight stay in Sogndal or city nearby.

This glacier is located in the municipality of Stryn in Norway. Its size can vary depending on factors like temperature and precipitation. There are concerns regarding the secession of the glacier due to climate change.

  • Briksdalsbreen is one of the most accessible arms of the Jostedalsbreen glacier in Sogn og Fjord, Norway. In the past decades, the glacier has been receding due to the effects of global warming.

  • Experience stunning views of the Briksdal Glacier set between magnificent waterfalls and high peaks from cable cars high in the sky. Trolley cars hold up to 7 people and roundtrip journey takes approximately 1.5 hours. Guests can also enjoy local restaurants and souvenir shops nearby.

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $30 / €25; Child $30 / €25|Duration: Approx. 30 Minutes

Standard Hotel: Overnight stay in Sogndal or city nearby

Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 4: Gudvangen - Flam (23 km)

In the morning, begin your journey to Geirangerfjord Pier and board a ferry to cross over to the other side. From there, drive to Flåm, where the tour leader has arranged stunning railwayroutes, the Flåm Railway. Next, drive to the mandatory activity of Stegastein Viewpoint, a platform that extends from the side of the road and hangs in the air. From this point, you can admire the stunning views of Aurlandsfjord. After exploring the Lookout, you will return to Flam for lunch. In the afternoon, you will enjoy a boat tour as you enter the magnificent Geirangerfjord, marvelling at the awe-inspiring wonders of nature. After the boat tour, return to the hotel for dinner.

The name of this small Norwegian village comes from that of an old farm. Before Christianity came to Norway, this area was home to many places of Norse religious worship.

  • This cruise on the beautiful Sognefjord in Norway goes from Gudvangen to Flam. Admire the natural beauty of the country's breathtaking landscape!

    Tour Fee (Optional): Adult $101 / €85; Child $101 / €85

This small Norwegian town sits on the banks of Sognefjord. It has been in existence since at least the year 1340 CE. There are around 350 inhabitants.

  • A platform that extends from theside of the road and hangs in the air. From this elevated vantage point, you can admire the stunning views of Aurlandsfjord.

    Tour Fee (Mandatory): Adult $42 / €35; Child $42 / €35; Depending on the weather conditions of the day to decide whether if it can be arranged)

Standard Hotel: Overnight stay in Flåm or city nearby

Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 5: Flam - Oslo (309 km)

Today, you depart to Oslo. You continue with a visit to the famous Vigeland Sculpture Park.

Oslo is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It is an important centre for maritime industries and maritime trade in Europe. The city is home to many companies within the maritime sector, some of which are among the world's largest shipping companies.

  • This large and distinctive building is home to the city council of Oslo as well as museums and art galleries. It is one of the most famous buildings in Norway in part because the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony is held here.

  • This historic park, home to the Frogner Manor, traces its roots back to the seventeenth century, although it was much smaller when it was a private garden. The centerpiece of the park is the Vigeland Sculpture Arrangement.

Standard Hotel: Overnight stay in Oslo or city nearby

Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 6: Oslo - Gothenburg - Copenhagen (519 km)

In the morning, the coach heads south for the Port of Gothenburg, a major port in Western Europe. On Gotaplatsen is Swedish sculptor Carl Milles’ seven-metre-high statue of the sea god Poseidon. Also, a must-visit destination is the fish market hall, Feskekorka, an indoor fish and shellfish market where you can buy all kinds of seafood delicacies caught on the day. You conclude your city tour at the Gothenburg Cathedral, the seat of the bishop of Gothenburg in the Church of Sweden. The journey continues south to arrive in the evening in Copenhagen.

Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden, and historically, it was a city of great strategical importance. It is located on Sweden's west coast.

  • One of the most famous landmarks in Gothenburg, this statue of the mighty Greek god of the sea, Poseidon, stands proudly in Gotaplatsen, the city's main square. It was designed by Carl Milles.

  • is an indoor fish market in Gothenburg, Sweden, which got its name from the building's resemblance to a Gothic church.It opened on 1 November 1874, and was drawn by the city architect Victor von Gegerfelt. Feskekorka is an institution in Gothenburg as well as a tourist magnet, housing one of the city's oldest trades, fishing.

  • This cathedral is the seat of the diocese of Gothenburg, the second largest city in Sweden. This building was built in 1721 and is the second cathedral on this location.

Standard Hotel: Overnight stay in Copenhagen or city nearby

Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

Day 7: Copenhagen - Stockholm (522 km)

The day starts with a sightseeing tour of Copenhagen see the The Little Mermaid which is a true symbol to the Danish people. Amalienborg, your next stop is considered as one of the greatest works of Danish Rococo decoration. If you are lucky you will see the ceremonial changing of the guards, an event that happens every afternoon. The Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard leads to a statue of this notable writer on the City Square. After lunch you continue driving towards Jonkoping.

Copenhagen is the capital and most populous city of Denmark. Tourism is a major contributor to Copenhagen's economy, attracting visitors due to the city's harbour, cultural attractions and award-winning restaurants.

  • Hans Christian Andersen was the beloved Danish writer who was responsible for some of the most memorable fairy tales in literature, including "The Little Mermaid" and "The Ugly Duckling." His statue in Copenhagen is a popular spot for photographs.

  • Amalienborg is the winter home of the royal family of Denmark. It is an estate that is actually made up of four identical palaces that once belonged to separate families. These rococo masterpieces were built in the mid-1700s.

  • This famous bronze statue sitting on a rock off the coast of Copenhagen, Denmark is based on the children's story by Hans Christian Anderson. It is emblematic of the city and has been a major tourist attraction since 1913.

  • This is the main public square in Copenhagen, named because it is the location of city hall. Due to its central location and large size, it is a popular place for municipal events.

Breakfast: Included (Hotel Breakfast)|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

 

Departure and Return Details


Price Includes:

Price Excludes:

Destination Adult Child
Flam
Flamsbana (Optional) $95 / €80 $95 / €80
Stegastein Lookout (Mandatory)
Depending on the weather conditions of the day to decide whether if it can be arranged)
$42 / €35 $42 / €35
Gudvangen
Sognefjord Cruise (Optional) $101 / €85 $101 / €85
Jostedalsbreen
Briksdal Glacier Cable Car (Optional) $30 / €25 $30 / €25
Stockholm
Stockholm City Hall (Optional)
Including Reservation Fee (English guide, no queue, min. 10 pax)
$36 / €30 $36 / €30
Stockholms slott (Optional) $36 / €30 $36 / €30
Stromma Royal Canal Tour (Optional) $36 / €30 $36 / €30
Tour of Stockholms tunnelbana (Optional) $36 / €30 $36 / €30