I am just starting to plan for a trip to Helsinki for the World Dog show, August 8-10. I’ve watched Rick’s Monday Night travels about Iceland, and Scandinavia, and have bought the book as well. Everywhere looks fabulous, but I’m trying to pare things down and would really appreciate any input from more experienced travellers than I.
Here’s my rough plan.
Leave Vancouver BC for Iceland.
Reykjavik (3 or 4 days) exploring the city. I don’t like driving cars, and love to walk or take trains.
Fly from Iceland to Gothenburg, Sweden. (2-3 days)
My grandfather emigrated from Uddevalla, and I’d love to explore some of west Sweden, but I haven’t found much information about the area.
I’d love to explore the parks, or kayak, but perhaps that’s too ambitious without a car.
Then, take a train to Stockholm, and explore that city for 2-3 days
. Take cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki, a couple days before the Dog Show, which lasts 3 days.
Fly home. :)
I’d greatly appreciate any suggestions or guidance.
Thank you in advance.
Posted by
Northamptonshire, England
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are you bringing dogs with you?
Posted by
OP
3 posts
No, only myself.
Posted by
Uppsala, Sweden
6968 posts
You might want to change the title of the thread to something a bit more relevant to your question if you want answers.
It's however perfectly possible to explore the west coast in a few days if you want to. Uddevalla is about an hour from Gothenburg by train so very easy to reach. Can be done as a day trip. And parks are also easy to reach. Kayaking is also possible, are you looking at renting a kayak and explore on your own or are you looking for a tour?
Posted by
OP
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Thank you for your thoughts. ❤️