Scandinavian Heritage

Tour Overview

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Choice Highlights

• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Odense: Be enchanted by the tales of Hans Christian Andersen's life when you visit the museum dedicated to his life and works.
• Odense: Visit St Canute's Cathedral and hear tales of Canute, Denmark's last Viking king and royal saint.
• Choose between two carefully selected activities
• Rovaniemi: Meet Santa Claus at his village and embrace the spirit of Christmas.
• Rovaniemi: Join your Local Expert for a nature walk in the forest and admire the tranquil surroundings.

Top Rated Highlights

• While travelling through southern Scandinavia, experience some of the most beautiful natural scenery in the world. Travel through the Skåne Region, along Lake Vättern, through Lapland and upon the Four Winds' Road. Pass Kåfjord, the Lyngen Alps, the Rago National Park, Laksfoss Falls, through Norwegian Fjordland, past Dovre Mountains, the Rondane National Park and through Pyr Gynt Country. Experience the Norwegian West Coast from Bergen to Stavanger, around the south cape of Norway and across Jutland Peninsula.
• Oslo: See Akershus Castle, Oslo Harbour, the Royal Palace, and visit Frogner Park.
• Oslo: Take a moment to contemplate the interesting Vigeland sculptures when you visit Frogner Park.
• Hardangervidda: Pass through the National Park known for its beautiful arctic tundra.
• Bergen: See the lively Fish Market's colourful stalls and marvel at the 13th-century Haakon's Hall.
• Flam Railway: Journey on the iconic Flåm Railway, one of the world's steepest standard-gauge rail lines.
• Stavanger: Cruise the Lysefjord and view Pulpit Rock.
• Kristiansand: During your orientation with your Travel Director, walk the city centre and see the Dom Kirke and Nupen Fountain.
• Kristiansand: Sail across the Skagerrak as you cross from Kristiansand to Hirsthals.
• Odense: Visit Kongernes Jelling - Home of the Viking Kings, where lighting, sound and special effects brings 1,000-year-old Viking stories to life.
• Copenhagen: Make the most of the long summer nights at the glittering Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park, full of fantasy, fun and charm.
• Copenhagen: View Christiansborg Palace, Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg Palace and the Rundertaarn, and visit Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous entertainment park.
• Copenhagen: Visit the impressive 18th century Copenhagen Cathedral, designed by Christian Frederik Hansen, known for its neoclassical architecture and for featuring the largest bell in Denmark.
• Oresund Bridge: Cross this magnificent feat of engineering. It's the longest road and rail bridge in Europe, spanning 8 kilometres.
• Stockholm: Visit City Hall to see the Golden Hall, adorned with 18 million gilded mosaic tiles and the Blue Hall.
• Stockholm: With your Local Expert, visit Gamla Stan to see the cathedral where Swedish kings have been coronated and wander the narrow streets of the Old Town.
• Helsinki: Admire the beautiful views from your high-class, sea-view cabin as your cruise through the largest archipelago in the world, from Stockholm to Helsinki.
• Helsinki: Explore the city of design, see its harbour and wander through a traditional food market.
• Kuopio: Admire the spectacular panoramic views from atop Puijo Tower.
• Oulu: Visit Northern Finland's oldest city. It is also one of the most important harbour cities in all of Northern Europe.
• Rovaniemi: See Alvar Aalto's Town Hall and visit the cathedral. You'll even receive an Arctic Circle Crossing certificate.
• Sodankyla: Visit one of Lapland's oldest churches.
• Ivalo: Enjoy an orientation as you arrive into the village.
• Karasjok: See the Sami Parliament and continue on to visit the museum devoted to Sami history and culture, offering a glimpse into the old Sami lifestyle.
• North Cape: See the midnight sun, where the sun never sets, with champagne and caviar in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
• Narvik: Learn more about the scenic town of Narvik and its history as you gaze upon the majestic mountains that surround the town.
• Mosjoen: See the street of historic, 19th century wooden buildings and Norway's oldest octagonal church.
• Trondheim: Tell all your friends you travelled through!
• Trondheim: During an orientation with your Travel Director, see the Market Square and its statue of Olav Tryggvason, the Nidaros Cathedral, the Tyholt Tower and Old Town Bridge.
• Geiranger: Enjoy an orientation of Geiranger to learn more about this small village and the surrounding Fjords.
• Geiranger: Cruise Geirangerfjord's deep blue waters, surrounded by snow-covered mountains, waterfalls and lush greenery.
• Lillehammer: Explore the town where the 1994 Winter Olympics were held.

Make Travel Matter

Copenhagen: Dine at Cofoco, a restaurant leading the way in minimising food waste and promoting a sustainable future. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 7 & 12: Affordable and Clean Energy & Responsible Consumption and Production.

Karasjok: Visit the Sámi Museum, home to Norway's largest collection of indigenous Sámi cultural heritage, and learn about the community's resilience and the preservation of indigenous practices. This experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities.

Authentic Dining

Oslo: Savour local specialities with your Travel Director and fellow travellers during dinner paired with wine.

Aalborg: Savour a delightful dinner prepared with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients at a local restaurant.

Helsinki: Wander through the aromatic stalls of a traditional food market and sample local produce, like liquorice or smoked reindeer.

Alta: Savour a delicious oven-baked lunch of local seasonal specialities of fresh salmon or the local's favourite, reindeer, served with fresh salads and wine.

Oslo: Toast to the finale of your travels during dinner in Norway's capital city with your fellow travellers at a local restaurant.

Insight Choice

Odense: Be enchanted by the tales of Hans Christian Andersen's life when you visit the museum dedicated to his life and works.

Odense: Visit St Canute's Cathedral and hear tales of Canute, Denmark's last Viking king and royal saint.

Rovaniemi: Meet Santa Claus at his village and embrace the spirit of Christmas.

Rovaniemi: Join your Local Expert for a nature walk in the forest and admire the tranquil surroundings.