Essential Scandinavia 9 Days
- Take some time away from the city with a day trip to Donso Island in the archipelago of Gothenburg. Head out on a walk with your leader on one of the nature trails, looking out for birds, enjoying coastal views and taking photos of some iconic Swedish sights.
- Sweat the day away at a relaxing Finnish sauna – a quintessential experience in Helsinki and known as one of the key experiences to happiness – and maybe take a quick refreshing dip in the Baltic Sea!
- Tick trendy Copenhagen off your bucket list and wander the colourful houses, then explore Copenhill and learn about their sustainability efforts while taking in the views of the city from above.
- Head out on a pub crawl in Gothenburg – what walkable city doesn’t get better when the sun goes down? Enjoy a couple of drinks with new friends and explore the nightlife of Sweden's second-largest city.
- Choose your own adventure with heaps of free time to customise your trip however you like – maybe rent bikes and cycle through the cities, see museums and soak up the history, art and culture, or cafe hop to sample some local delicacies.
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Essential Scandinavia
What's included in Essential Scandinavia 9 Days
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Day 1 | Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Velkomst! Welcome to Denmark. Your adventure kicks off in colourful Copenhagen with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight. If you arrive early, which is highly recommended, why not visit the pastel waterfront houses in the Nyhavn area (and grab the iconic I’m-in-Scandinavia-pic), drop in at an industrial bar for a drink or stroll around the famous Tivoli Gardens – home to the world's oldest rollercoaster. Maybe venture into the Freetown of Christiania – a self-proclaimed autonomous neighbourhood that has been the source of controversy since 1972, when squatters took over a former military area. After your meeting tonight, maybe head out for an optional welcome dinner with your local leader.
Accommodation
Day 2 | Copenhagen
Copenhagen
Head out on an orientation walk this morning and get to know the area. You’ll then have some free time to explore – maybe hire a bike or stroll along the harbour. See the Little Mermaid statue and maybe sit by the seaside while you have lunch with her. You can head out to the classicist palaces of 18th-century Amalienborg – the main residence of the Danish Royal family – or visit Frederik's Church, the Court House, the National Museum or the Christiansborg Palace. Later this afternoon, rejoin your group and head to Copenhill for a guided tour. This artificial ski slope sits on the roof of a modern energy plant and is used for hiking, climbing, skiing, sledding and rooftop views. You’ll learn how they combine heat and power at this waste-to-energy plant, then you have the option to join your leader for dinner at Reffen – the largest street food market in the Nordics, full of delicious food, local music and craft beers.
Accommodation
See the essential sites and cities of Scandinavia in Northern Europe with this nine-day adventure through Denmark, Sweden and Finland. Starting your journey in colourful Copenhagen, you’ll tick off bucket list cities, walk along nature trails off the tourist track, relax in a Finnish sauna and head out on a pub crawl with newfound friends. Learn the art of Swedish Fika, take walking tours with your handy leader and enjoy heaps of free time to spend your way – on optional bike rides, dinners, day trips, boat rides and museum visits. This is the perfect intro to three amazing countries and will surely have you coming back again and again!
Inclusions
- Copenhagen - Copenhill Guided Tour
- Copenhagen - Orientation Walk
- Gothenburg - Pub Crawl
- Donso Island - Nature Trail
- Donso Island - Day Trip
- Stockholm - Orientation Walk
- Stockholm - Swedish Fika
- Helsinki - Finnish Sauna
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Meeting Points
- Steel House Hostel, Herholdtsgade 6, 1605 København V, Denmark, Denmark
End Points
- Arthur Hotel, Helsinki, Vuorikatu 19, Finland
