10-Day Finland, Norway and Sweden Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 10-day Finland, Norway And Sweden tour itineraries

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• 10 Days in Scandinavia, incl. Copenhagen and Helsinki

  Nordic culture shines through Helsinki's Market Square, Oslo's Vigeland Park, and Stockholm's City Hall. The itinerary features an overnight Baltic cruise, local food tastings, with stays at Elite Palace and Scandic Helsfyr.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Copenhagen

    Begin in Denmark's welcoming capital. Get to Christiansborg Palace by 9 AM to avoid tour groups. Walk to the Little Mermaid statue from Nyhavn along the waterfront in about 20 minutes. A recent visitor suggests, "Skip the expensive canal tours and walk along Nyhavn instead - the colorful houses are just as impressive on foot, and you can stop for coffee at the cozy cafes."

    
  • Day 3

    Copenhagen to Oslo

    Board the morning ferry from Helsingør to Helsingborg (45 minutes), then drive through Sweden. The trip to Oslo takes 7-8 hours with stops. Bring your own snacks since rest stop food is limited and costs a lot.

    
  • Days 4-5

    Oslo

    Start at Vigeland Sculpture Park early before the crowds arrive. Book Viking Ship Museum tickets ahead since they use timed entry. A visitor notes, "Don't miss the observation deck at the Opera House - it's free and offers the best views of the Oslo fjord, just watch your step as it gets slippery when wet."

    
  • Days 5-6

    Stockholm

    The Oslo to Stockholm drive is about 6-7 hours. Stay in Gamla Stan for easy access to main attractions. Visit City Hall where they host the Nobel Prize banquet. A guest shares, "The Vasa Museum was the highlight. Go right when it opens at 10 AM to avoid school groups and get unobstructed views of the ship."

    
  • Days 7-8

    Stockholm to Helsinki

    Take the overnight ferry and book a higher deck cabin for better views and less noise. The trip is about 16 hours. Bring motion sickness medication in case the Baltic Sea gets rough.

    
  • Days 9-10

    Helsinki

    Begin at Market Square to experience local food and atmosphere. Get a Helsinki Card if you plan to visit several museums. You can take a day trip to Tallinn, Estonia by 2-hour ferry. A traveler recommends, "Book the early morning ferry to Tallinn to maximize your time - but check your passport as you'll need it for the border crossing."

    

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• 10 Day Scandinavia Itinerary, incl. Copenhagen and Helsinki

  The capitals of Scandinavia reveal their secrets from Oslo's City Hall to Stockholm's Vasa Museum and Helsinki's Lutheran Cathedral. Rest at Scandic Continental Stockholm and Radisson Blue Aleksanteri Helsinki, with a scenic Baltic Sea cruise.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Start your trip in Copenhagen's city center. Head to Christiansborg Palace's reception rooms early on your first full day, around 9 AM to avoid crowds. You'll see locals commuting on their bikes in designer clothes, which one visitor called "a uniquely Copenhagen experience." Visit the Little Mermaid statue during the day and spend your evening at Tivoli Gardens when the lights come on.

    
  • Day 3

    Copenhagen to Oslo

    Take the ferry from Elsinore with views of Hamlet's castle. Stop in Gothenburg to visit the indoor food market. One traveler noted, "The depth of flavors at the market stalls gave us a real taste of Scandinavian cuisine." You'll reach Oslo by evening.

    
  • Day 4

    Oslo

    Visit Frogner Park to see its collection of 200+ Vigeland sculptures and stop by the City Hall where they present the Nobel Peace Prize. A useful tip from other travelers: download Oslo's public transport app before your trip instead of dealing with ticket machines.

    
  • Day 5

    Oslo to Stockholm

    The 329-mile drive to Stockholm takes you through Sweden's beautiful lake country with traditional red cottages along the way. A recent visitor shared, "The drive itself was like a tour through a postcard."

    
  • Days 6-7

    Stockholm

    Walk through Gamla Stan, the Old Town, but bring good walking shoes for the slippery cobblestones. The Vasa Ship Museum is a must-see. One visitor called it "absolutely fascinating - the preservation is incredible." In the evening, board an overnight Baltic Sea cruise to Helsinki and enjoy a traditional Smörgåsbord dinner.

    
  • Days 8-10

    Helsinki

    You'll have three days to explore Finland's design-focused capital. Main stops include the Lutheran Cathedral and Sibelius Monument. Consider this tip from a fellow traveler: "Take advantage of the final day for a ferry trip to medieval Tallinn, Estonia - it's just 2 hours away and offers a completely different perspective." Visit the open-air market for local food and unique souvenirs.

    

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• From Copenhagen to Helsinki

  This 10-day trip spans 12 cities across Finland, Norway, and Sweden, featuring overnight ferry crossings in double en-suite cabins. See UNESCO World Heritage Suomenlinna Fortress, cruise Sognefjord for 90 minutes, and check out Borgund Stave Church, Norway's best-preserved medieval wooden structure. Walk through Stockholm's Gamla Stan and Nobel Prize Museum, head to Bergen's harbor, and see the charming wooden houses of Naantali near Turku.

  

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  • Copenhagen Denmark

    86 mi

  • Odense Denmark

    53 mi

  • Aarhus Denmark

    98 mi

  • Hirtshals Denmark

    82 mi

  • Kristiansand Norway

    99 mi

  • Stavanger Norway

    99 mi

  • Bergen Norway

    66 mi
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  • Sognefjord Norway

    21 mi

  • Gudvangen Norway

    11 mi

  • Aurland Norway

    22 mi

  • Borgund Norway

    128 mi

  • Oslo Norway

    162 mi

  • Orebro Sweden

    100 mi

  • Stockholm Sweden

    164 mi

  • Turku Finland

    8 mi

  • Naantali Finland

    101 mi

  • Helsinki Finland

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