3-Week Norway Tour Packages

Insider tips: Recommended 3-week Norway tour itineraries

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• 20 Days in Scandinavia, incl. Copenhagen and Oslo

  An extensive 20-day Norwegian voyage connects 11 cities from Honningsvåg to Oslo. Highlights include the North Cape, Trondheim's Nidaros Cathedral, UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord, and Lom's Stave church. Accommodations feature distinctive properties like Scandic Nordkapp and Hotel Havila Geiranger.

  

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  • Days 1-2

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Start with two full days in the Danish capital. Visit Amalienborg Palace in the morning to avoid crowds. Book your dinner at Cofoco restaurant at least 2 weeks ahead. They're known for their zero-waste Nordic cuisine and spots fill up quickly. Want better photos of the iconic Nyhavn harbor? Go early morning or evening when it's less crowded.

    
  • Days 3-4

    Stockholm & Baltic Sea Crossing

    Take the morning ferry from Helsingør to Sweden (45 minutes), then travel through Swedish countryside to Stockholm. Spend day 4 exploring Stockholm's City Hall and old town before your overnight ferry to Helsinki. Bring motion sickness tablets. The Baltic can get rough, especially in shoulder season.

    
  • Days 5-6

    Helsinki & Finnish Lakeland

    Once you arrive in Helsinki, head to the harborside Market Square before it gets too hot. "The food market was a highlight - try the smoked reindeer and cloudberry jam, but prices are high so share portions," one traveler suggests. Drive north to Jyväskylä to experience traditional life in Finland's lake district.

    
  • Days 7-8

    Rovaniemi & Santa's Village

    Welcome to the Arctic Circle and Rovaniemi, Santa's official hometown. Get to Santa Claus Village early to beat the crowds. "Book the optional Arctic wildlife park tour - seeing the native animals in their natural habitat was incredible. Dress in layers as temperatures vary widely even in summer," recommends a recent visitor.

    
  • Days 9-11

    Northern Norway

    The journey to North Cape takes you into Norway's dramatic landscapes. Stop in Honningsvåg, Europe's northernmost mainland point. If weather permits, take the Arctic cruise. In Tromsø, you'll see the midnight sun in summer or northern lights in winter. Get the best city views from Mount Storsteinen by cable car, but book ahead in peak season.

    
  • Days 12-13

    Lofoten Islands

    The drive to the Lofoten Islands offers stunning views at every turn. Stay in Svolvær and look for the distinctive "Svolvær Goat" mountain peak. "The optional Viking Museum visit was fascinating - they serve traditional food cooked over open fire. Book it even if you're not usually into museums," shares one traveler.

    
  • Days 14-17

    Central Norway

    Head south through spectacular scenery to Mo i Rana, crossing the Arctic Circle again. Visit historic Trondheim before reaching Geirangerfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Watch out for Trollstigen road's 11 hairpin turns. Take motion sickness medication and plan extra time for photos.

    
  • Days 18-20

    Oslo & Departure

    Finish your Nordic adventure in Oslo. Visit Vigeland Sculpture Park early before tour groups arrive. The Viking Ship Museum is a must-see. "The preservation of these ships is remarkable. Go when they first open at 10 AM to avoid the crowds," notes a recent visitor.

    

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• Premium Scandinavia

  

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  • Stockholm Sweden

    128 mi

  • Vadstena Sweden

    177 mi

  • Oslo Norway

    189 mi

  • Bergen Norway

    96 mi

  • Kalvag Norway

    63 mi

  • Alesund Norway

    49 mi

  • Andalsnes Norway

    103 mi

  • Trondheim Norway

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• Nordic Discovery Sweden, Finnish Lapland & 5-Night Cruise of Norway's Coast (Stockholm to Bergen) (2026)

  

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  • Stockholm Sweden

    451 mi

  • Lulea Sweden

    59 mi

  • Tornio Finland

    62 mi

  • Rovaniemi Finland

    140 mi

  • Saariselka Finland

    35 mi

  • Inari Finland

    92 mi

  • Kirkenes Norway

    162 mi
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  • Hammerfest Norway

    131 mi

  • Tromso Norway

    83 mi

  • Harstad Norway

    29 mi

  • Sortland Norway

    15 mi

  • Stokmarknes Norway

    225 mi

  • Bronnoysund Norway

    151 mi

  • Trondheim Norway

    85 mi

  • Kristiansund Norway

    203 mi

  • Bergen Norway

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