Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords
- Mary-Gail Durst
- Jul 3
- 2 min read
14 Day Scandinavian Tour of Denmark, Norway and Sweden
Explore the storybook beauty and colorful history of Scandinavia. On this Scandinavian trip, you'll discover the truth behind the beloved fairy-tales of Hans Christian Andersen, hop aboard one of Europe’s most memorable train journeys and learn about farm life near Bergen.
View Christiansborg Palace and the cathedral where the King of Denmark married Queen Mary. Visit Nyhavn and Amalienborg Palace the Royal residence of Copenhagen, the Danish island of Funen and the city of Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. Your journey continues across the pastoral landscapes of the Jutland Peninsula to Randers, with its cozy half-timbered merchant houses and narrow medieval streets.
Set sail from Hirtshals to the port of Kristiansand in Norway, and then go north past fjords, lakes and forests, to the port city of Stavanger, one of Norway's oldest settlements – its heritage still evident in the beautifully preserved wooden buildings that date back to the 18th century.
See the beauty of Norway's natural landscapes. Take a tour past the 13th-century Haakon's Hall, the bustling fish market and colorful Bryggen Quarter. Connect with locals over dinner at a special Be My Guest experience, visit the Øvre-Eide farm, worked for five generations by the same family.
In the popular ski resort of Voss, board a train ascending over 2800 feet (860 m) above sea level. Experience one of the world's most exciting train journeys, through the Flåm Valley past the Kjosfossen Falls and legendary forest spirit who dances there to lure men into the mountains.
Norway's incredible glacier countryside surrounds you as you skirt the immense Nordfjord on the way to Geiranger – its deep blue waters surrounded by majestic snow-capped peaks and lush green landscapes, which you will have an opportunity to explore. Your stay will be in the heart of Geirangerfjord, a spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A scenic drive from Geiranger past high peaks takes you to Lom, the gateway to the Jotunheimen Mountains. Dive into Norway's culture and visit a 12th-century wooden stave church, adorned with Runic inscriptions, paintings and carved dragon figures that are said to protect it against evil, then continue through the Gudbrands Valley, the inspiration for Ibsen's 'Peer Gynt', before arriving in Lillehammer, the proud host of the 1994 Winter Olympics. In the evening take a walk along Storgata or visit the open-air museum at Maihaugen.
Cross into Sweden and continue via Karlstad on Lake Vänern, the largest lake in the European Union. Passing Örebro, arrive in the island-ringed capital of Stockholm for a two-night stay. Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the waterside City Hall and see the medieval Storkyrkan, Riddarholm Church and the Royal Palace at the heart of Stockholm's quaint Old Town. During an optional excursion, take a walk and discover both the beauty and the history in the fairy tale Gamla Stan, where little has changed since the 16th and 17th centuries. Then enjoy delicious Swedish cuisine in a popular local restaurant, with a drink included.
For more information, departure dates and prices contact
Mary-Gail Durst
780-289-2385
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