COSMOS 2026: Focus on Scandinavia (6910)
12 Day Tour from Copenhagen to Stockholm
Vibrant cities, distinct cultures, and unspoiled landscapes welcome you on this Scandinavia affordable tour! You'll visit the fascinating Nordic cities and scenic areas as well as some of its smaller and quaint towns. Experience Copenhagen, Frederikshavn, Oslo, the Telemark region, Bergen, Fagernes, Karlstad, and Stockholm. This spectacular Scandinavian tour features breathtaking scenery in Norway, known for its stunning fjords, the steep and majestic mountains, and the picturesque villages dotting the landscape. One of the highlights of this itinerary is a cruise on the Sognefjord, Norway's longest and deepest fjord. Cross the Hardangerfjord by ferry and travel through Norway's Telemark region with its lakes, winding valleys, and rugged gorges backed by towering mountains. Stop for photos at Steinsdalsfoss, where visitors can walk behind the cascading waterfall without getting wet and enjoy a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjosa. In Sweden, drive through the scenic Varmland, home to 10,000 lakes among the forested landscapes. In Denmark, drive across the Great Belt Bridge, one of the world's longest bridges, and take a ferry to Norway. 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, set in an enchanting rural landscape on the way to Stockholm. From fascinating cities and small towns to breathtaking fjord landscapes, this value-minded Scandinavia tour has it all!
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- Tour Operator
- Cosmos
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2025
- Duration
- 12 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Copenhagen | Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the Danish capital with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions. (D) |
| Day 2 | Copenhagen | Enjoy a day at leisure 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. Free time to explore independently this afternoon or get the royal treatment while traveling through time and Danish royal history on the optional excursion to Frederiksborg Castle. Explore this Danish Renaissance gem situated on three islands surrounded by a lake and beautiful gardens. (B) |
| Day 3 | Frederikshavn | 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, crossing the Little Belt waterway, head for Frederikshavn on the rural Jutland Peninsula. Today's Distance: 295 mi/ 475 km (B) |
| Day 4 | Oslo | Take a pleasant ferry ride and continue to Oslo, Norway's capital city.Today's Distance by coach: 198 mi/ 319 km (B) |
| Day 5 | Telemark Area | Vigeland's park, an open-air museum featuring over 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) is one the highlights of the included Oslo sightseeing tour; also see the National Theater, Parliament, and Akershus Castle. In the afternoon, drive through the Telemark region, a region of majestic mountains, spectacular lakes, and rich cultural heritage. Today's Distance: 130 mi/ 210 km (B,D) |
| Day 6 | Bergen | 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 and take a picture stop at Steindalsfossen Waterfall. On arrival in Bergen, Norway's picture-perfect Hanseatic seaport, start getting to know the city on the included orientation. Today's Distance: 280 mi/ 450 km (B) |
| Day 7 | Bergen | Built on seven hills with 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) |
| Day 8 | FAGERNES AREA | More spectacular scenery as you drive towards the Sognefjord, where you embark for a breathtaking cruise on one of Norway's mightiest fjords, the Naeroyfjord. The fjord's pristine waters, towering cliffs, and lush greenery create a picturesque setting that is nothing short of magical. On to the Fagernes area. Today's Distance: 236 mi/ 380 km (B,D) |
| Day 9 | Karlstad | First to Lillehammer, the mountain resort that hosted the 1994 Winter Olympics, then, a scenic drive along beautiful Lake Mjosa. Continue towards Sweden through Varmland's unspoiled wilderness of forest and lakes to Karlstad, located by Sweden's largest lake, Lake Vanern.Today's Distance: 286 mi/ 460 km (B) |
| Day 10 | Stockholm | Leave Karlstad and head east towards Stockholm via idyllic Mariefred. Here, we have a view of majestic Gripsholm Castle, built in an enchanting rural setting. On to the Swedish capital. Its beauty is due to its unique setting on 14 islands between Lake Maleren and the Baltic Sea. Tonight, discover Stockholm's Old Town with its fascinating old buildings, and then enjoy a typical Swedish dinner in a 14th-century cellar. Say "Skal" and toast like a Viking. Today's Distance: 199 mi/ 320 km (B) |
| Day 11 | Stockholm | 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) |
| Day 12 | Stockholm | Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
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