Overview
Take a ferry across the Hardangerfjord and travel through Norway’s Telemark region with its lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. Stop for photos at Steinsdalsfoss Waterfall, where visitors can walk behind the cascading waterfall without getting wet. Enjoy a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjøsa. In Sweden, drive through the scenic Värmland, home to 10,000 lakes dotting the forested landscape. In Denmark, drive across the Great Belt Bridge, one of the world’s longest bridges, and take a ferry from Denmark to Sweden.
On this tour through Scandinavia, spend time in the major cities: Copenhagen, capital of Denmark; Oslo, capital of Norway; Bergen, Norway’s picturesque second-largest city; and Stockholm, Sweden’s beautiful capital. You’ll enjoy an orientation drive of Copenhagen and guided sightseeing excursions of Oslo and Stockholm. Visit Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, and take time for a photo stop at Sweden’s Gripsholm Castle, a fairytale castle built in 1537 and set in an enchanting rural setting on the way to Stockholm. From the fascinating cities and small towns to the breathtaking landscapes, this value-minded Scandinavia tour has it all!
Take a ferry across the Hardangerfjord and travel through Norway’s Telemark region with its lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. Stop for photos at Steinsdalsfoss Waterfall, where visitors can walk behind the cascading waterfall without getting wet. Enjoy a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjøsa. In Sweden, drive through the scenic Värmland, home to 10,000 lakes dotting the forested landscape. In Denmark, drive across the Great Belt Bridge, one of the world’s longest bridges, and take a ferry from Denmark to Sweden.
On this tour through Scandinavia, spend time in the major cities: Copenhagen, capital of Denmark; Oslo, capital of Norway; Bergen, Norway’s picturesque second-largest city; and Stockholm, Sweden’s beautiful capital. You’ll enjoy an orientation drive of Copenhagen and guided sightseeing excursions of Oslo and Stockholm. Visit Lillehammer, site of the 1994 Winter Olympics, and take time for a photo stop at Sweden’s Gripsholm Castle, a fairytale castle built in 1537 and set in an enchanting rural setting on the way to Stockholm. From the fascinating cities and small towns to the breathtaking landscapes, this value-minded Scandinavia tour has it all!
Itinerary
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Danish capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (D)
Get your bearings in the capital of the oldest kingdom in the world. Besides many interesting landmarks and architectural masterpieces, see some of the more famous sites on your orientation drive, including the legendary Little Mermaid statue. You can spend the rest of the day exploring on your own or join an optional tour of Zealand's castles. (B)
After breakfast, start the journey northwards, enjoying the drive across the Great Belt bridge, which will connect you to the fairytale island of Funen. Stop in Odense, Hans Christian Andersen's hometown and, via the Little Belt waterway, drive through the rural Jutland Peninsula to Frederikshavn. Today's Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km (B/D)
Take a pleasant ferry ride from Frederikshavn across the strategic Kattegat to Gothenburg, Sweden's thriving second-largest city and one of Europe's major seaports. After an orientation drive, follow the inland route and cross into Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo. Today's Distance: 242 mi/ 390 km (B)
Gustav Vigeland's sculptures, an evocative tribute to humankind in all its complexity, are among the highlights of the included Oslo sightseeing tour; also see the National Theater, Broadcasting House, Parliament, and Akershus Castle. In the afternoon, drive through the Telemark region, where you'll spend the night. Today's Distance: 121 mi/ 195km (B/D)
Take the scenic route for a visit to Vemork, where the heavy water plant was blown up by a commando unit of British and Norwegians known as the Heroes of Telemark. Visit the Vemork Museum, then travel along lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. Ferry across the Hardangerfjord from Utne to Kvanndal and continue to Bergen, Norway's picture-perfect Hanseatic seaport. En route, picture stop at Steindalsfossen Waterfall. Today's Distance: 280 mi/ 450 km (B)
Built on seven hills with the fjords on one side and 1,000- foot Mount Floyen on the other, Bergen was the home of composer Edvard Grieg. Spend the day exploring at leisure, or consider joining one of our optional excursions to discover the history, traditions, and breathtaking views of this beautiful port city. (B)
More spectacular scenery as you drive towards the Sognefjord, to embark on a breathtaking cruise of one of Norway's mightiest fjords, the Naeroyfjord. On to the Fagernes area. Today's Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km (B/D)
First travel to Lillehammer, the mountain resort that hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics, and then continue on a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjosa. Cross the border to Sweden through Varmland's unspoiled wilderness of forests and lakes to Karlstad, located by Sweden's largest lake, Lake Vanern. Today's Distance: 281 mi/ 420 km (B)
Leave Karlstad and head east towards Stockholm via idyllic Mariefred. Here, view majestic Gripsholm Castle, built in an enchanting rural setting, then reach the Swedish capital, Stockholm. Its distinct beauty is due to the setting on 14 islands between Lake Maleren and the Baltic Sea. Today's Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km (B)
This is perhaps the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals, because the crystalline waters that flow through its intersecting canals give a luminous appearance to palaces, castles, and parks. Your city sightseeing takes in all the highlights including the City Hall. (B/D)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Danish capital. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travellers. (D)
Get your bearings in the capital of the oldest kingdom in the world. Besides many interesting landmarks and architectural masterpieces, see some of the more famous sites on your orientation drive, including the legendary Little Mermaid statue. You can spend the rest of the day exploring on your own or join an optional tour of Zealand's castles. (B)
After breakfast, start the journey northwards, enjoying the drive across the Great Belt bridge, which will connect you to the fairytale island of Funen. Stop in Odense, Hans Christian Andersen's hometown and, via the Little Belt waterway, drive through the rural Jutland Peninsula to Frederikshavn. Today's Distance: 304 mi/ 490 km (B/D)
Take a pleasant ferry ride from Frederikshavn across the strategic Kattegat to Gothenburg, Sweden's thriving second-largest city and one of Europe's major seaports. After an orientation drive, follow the inland route and cross into Norway. Evening arrival in Oslo. Today's Distance: 242 mi/ 390 km (B)
Gustav Vigeland's sculptures, an evocative tribute to humankind in all its complexity, are among the highlights of the included Oslo sightseeing tour; also see the National Theater, Broadcasting House, Parliament, and Akershus Castle. In the afternoon, drive through the Telemark region, where you'll spend the night. Today's Distance: 121 mi/ 195km (B/D)
Take the scenic route for a visit to Vemork, where the heavy water plant was blown up by a commando unit of British and Norwegians known as the Heroes of Telemark. Visit the Vemork Museum, then travel along lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. Ferry across the Hardangerfjord from Utne to Kvanndal and continue to Bergen, Norway's picture-perfect Hanseatic seaport. En route, picture stop at Steindalsfossen Waterfall. Today's Distance: 280 mi/ 450 km (B)
Built on seven hills with the fjords on one side and 1,000- foot Mount Floyen on the other, Bergen was the home of composer Edvard Grieg. Spend the day exploring at leisure, or consider joining one of our optional excursions to discover the history, traditions, and breathtaking views of this beautiful port city. (B)
More spectacular scenery as you drive towards the Sognefjord, to embark on a breathtaking cruise of one of Norway's mightiest fjords, the Naeroyfjord. On to the Fagernes area. Today's Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km (B/D)
First travel to Lillehammer, the mountain resort that hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics, and then continue on a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjosa. Cross the border to Sweden through Varmland's unspoiled wilderness of forests and lakes to Karlstad, located by Sweden's largest lake, Lake Vanern. Today's Distance: 281 mi/ 420 km (B)
Leave Karlstad and head east towards Stockholm via idyllic Mariefred. Here, view majestic Gripsholm Castle, built in an enchanting rural setting, then reach the Swedish capital, Stockholm. Its distinct beauty is due to the setting on 14 islands between Lake Maleren and the Baltic Sea. Today's Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km (B)
This is perhaps the most beautiful of the Scandinavian capitals, because the crystalline waters that flow through its intersecting canals give a luminous appearance to palaces, castles, and parks. Your city sightseeing takes in all the highlights including the City Hall. (B/D)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 11 Breakfasts
- 5 Dinners
- Copenhagen Scandic Sluseholmen Copenhagen (First-Class)
- Frederikshavn Scandic The Reef (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Oslo Scandic Helsfyr (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Telemark Area Straand Hotel (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Bergen Thon Hotel Orion (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Fagernes Area Hotel Scandic Valdres (Moderate First-Class)
- Karlstad Scandic Winn Karlstad City (First-Class)
- Stockholm Best Western Sthlm (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- 11 Breakfasts
- 5 Dinners
- Copenhagen Scandic Sluseholmen Copenhagen (First-Class)
- Frederikshavn Scandic The Reef (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Oslo Scandic Helsfyr (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Telemark Area Straand Hotel (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Bergen Thon Hotel Orion (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Fagernes Area Hotel Scandic Valdres (Moderate First-Class)
- Karlstad Scandic Winn Karlstad City (First-Class)
- Stockholm Best Western Sthlm (First-Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Trip Reviews (41) View All Most Recent 'Focus on Scandinavia' Reviews
The booking experience was efficient to a point. I found it strange that I booked through what was marked on the internet as Australian site for Globus/Cosmos. Georgie couldn’t have been more helpful but the optional extras had to be booked through another site which led to some confusion.
The ...read more trip itself was lovely. Our accommodation was very good, the tour coach was excellent and we were very well informed and looked after by our lovely tour guide. I felt like we saw a lot and with the extra optional tours and sufficient free time I feel like we missed nothing. It was a very satisfying trip, my third with Cosmos and definitely not my last.
The three ...read more countries we travelled through were all different, with Norway a stand out for us... simply stunning, and I felt blessed to have my sight! This was our third Cosmos tour and it won’t be our last! On finishing I would like to suggest that Cosmos vet their prospective tour members, if the tour is an English speaking tour... no English no go!
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