Scandinavia tours discovery guide
Between scenery of mythic proportions and cityscapes lifted from Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tales, Scandinavia’s a waking dream. Join us on one of our guided tours and write your own storybook journey through the land of the Vikings.
What to know before you go
POPULATION
Roughly 22 million people live in the region’s three countries: 10.5 million in Sweden, 6 million in Denmark, and 5.5 million in Norway. Notice anyone missing? Iceland and Finland may be part of the Nordics, but they technically aren’t Scandinavian!
CAPITALS
Stockholm, Sweden, is Scandinavia’s largest city and economic center; Copenhagen, Denmark, is a major cultural hub; and Oslo, Norway, is the region’s oldest capital, founded almost 1,000 years ago.
CULTURAL QUICK TAKE
Move over, Disneyland: Thanks to its high quality of life and strong social safety net, Scandinavia might just be the happiest place on Earth. That, at least, is according to the World Happiness Report, which has ranked Denmark, Norway, and Sweden in the top 10 most content countries each year since 2013.
WHAT TO GO FOR
The fjords on Bergen’s outskirts. The pastel-colored homes of Copenhagen’s Nyhavn district. The wooden buildings of Gothenburg’s Haga neighborhood. The clean silhouettes of the region’s world-famous architectural style. Take your pick!
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON TOUR
Sip a chilled drink in a bar hewn from ice, marvel at the halls of the Swedish royal family’s private residence, snap photos of the castle immortalized in Shakespeare’s “Hamlet,” and more.
Scandinavia: Capitals & Fjords
Sightsee in delightful capitals on foot, traverse gorgeous fjords by train and boat, and combine the best of Scandinavia and the Nordics with this sweeping trip.
Craving a quick escape? Make it a fika.
If you want to fit the best of Scandinavia into a tighter itinerary, take a cue from the Swedes and treat your trip like a short break. (Whether you add coffee and pastries is up to you.)
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What to know before you go
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Scandinavia’s best-kept secrets
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Sample a smorgasbord of Danish delights
Follow a guide down Copenhagen’s streets and snack your way through town. Try it on our Scandinavia for Solo Travelers: Norway’s Fjords to Copenhagen tour.
Take in centuries of Norwegian history
Visit a former Viking market town before stopping at the rural village of Undredal. Try it on our Fjords of Norway: Bergen, Geirangerfjord & Alesund tour.
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Rub elbows with Swedish royalty
Take a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed Drottningholm Palace and bask in its gilded glory. Try it on our Scandinavia: The Capitals & the Fjords tour.
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Get to the very heart of Sweden
Spend a day in Uppsala—the country’s cradle and home to the region’s oldest university. Try it on our Highlights of Scandinavia: Sweden, Norway & Denmark tour.
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Northern Europe awaits
Did Scandinavia pique your interest in this part of the world? Ireland, Iceland, and more all rise from its neighboring waters—and make for unforgettable tours.
