Scandinavia Trip Report
Just returned from a 18 day trip through Scandinavia, somewhat following the Rick Steves tour itinerary. Hope my many hours of research and coordination helps someone else trying to do the trip on their own. We are in our 50’s. We traveled the first part of the trip with my son, his wife (in their 20’s) and their toddler. The weather in August was perfect! Just a little rain in Bergen. The numbers following each are a very subjective rating of how much we enjoyed each activity, meal or hotel. Breakfasts were at the hotels unless noted.
KLM flight - 9
STOCKHOLM – Home Hotel Wellington - 9
Day 1
Arrive afternoon – take Arlanda Express – 9, plus bolt to hotel
RS Modern City Walk – 7
Drinks at the park - 9
Dinner at hotel - 8
Waterside Walk along shoreline -9
Early bed
Day 2
Walk to Djurgarden Island - 8
Vasa - 17th century warship - 10
Fika Bla Porten - 9
Skansen - Open-Air Folk Museum - 8
Boat to Slussen - 8
Explore Sodermalm – Lunch at Kvarnen – patio - 8
RS Gamla Stan Walk – charming historic island in old town - 7
Dinner – Bakfickan - 7
Day 3
City Hall Tour and Climb Tower - 9
Military Parade, Changing of the Guard & Concert - 5
Lunch in Stortorget – Grillska Huset - 8
Boat to Drottnigholm Palace -8
Tour Drottnigholm Palace & Gardens - 7
Saluhall – artisanal indoor mkt – Beirut Cafe - 7
COPENHAGEN
Day 4
Snalltaget Train - Stockholm C to Kobenhavn Syn 6 hr - 10
Lunch on board restaurant, Krogen - 10
Stay and dinner with relatives and friends
Day 5
Rosenborg Castle & Gardens - 8
Lunch – Aamanns – traditional Smørrebrød - 9
Shopping: Magasin and Museums: Danish Resistance - 9
Pick-up Rental Car
Dinner with family
Day 6
RS Walking tour - 8
Lunch – TorvehallerneKBH - food hall - 8
Christiansborg Palace - 8
Buy picnic supplies – Magasin basement
Afternoon Canal Cruise & picnic: hygge – small boat - 10
Evening Tivoli Gardens - 8
Dinner Groften Beer Garden - 8
Day 7
Family Wedding
Day 8
Brunch with family
Drive to Svenborg, ferry to Aeroskobing - 9
AEROSKOBING
Check – in Adndelen Guesthouse suite - 9
Dinner at Mumm - 9
Nightwatchman’s Tour - 8
Day 9
Breakfast at Aerohus Hotel - 8
Shopping/relaxing
Whiskey tour at Aero Whiskey - 9
Buy picnic supplies at grocery store & have a picnic
See Island on e-bikes - 10+
Happy hour with Rick Steves group - 9
Dinner – by the docks - 7
Sunset bike ride by summer huts - 10
Day 10
Ferry back to Svendborg
Drive to Roskilde, see the Cathedral - 9
Drive to airpot, SAS Flight to Bergen - 8
BERGEN
Check in - Clarion Hotel Admiral - 9
Evening Habor Stroll - 9
Day 11
RS Bergen Walking Tour, Hakon’s Hall - 8
Lunch – Daily Pot - 9
Edvard Grieg House tour - 8, concert – 9 and fika at cafe
Shopping
Funicular up Mount Floyen – 9, & Cocktails – 9, then Dinner at Floirestaranten - 9
Day 12
Byrggen Walking tour includes: Bryggen Museum, medieval Hanseatic Assembly Rooms, Bryggen quarter, wine cellar, etc – 8.5
Lunch – Daily Pot - 9
Shop for picnic dinner at Spar
Express Boat to Balestrand – scenic 4 hrs and picnic dinner on boat – 8.5
AURLAND & BALESTRAND
Check in to Kviknes Hotel – original building - 10
Day 13
Explore town, visit church - 8
Cider tour, tasting, & lunch – Ciderhusset - 10
Shop, relax, tea at hotel, explore town
Dinner at hotel – fjordside smorgasbord experience - 9
Day 14
Morning walk - 8
Ferry to Flam 1 ½ hr - 8
Lunch at Brewery AEgir Bryggeri - 8
Naeroyfjord Cruise – most scenic part of the fjords - 10
Shuttle bus back to Flam, then shuttle bus to Aurland
Ck in to Fisherman Cabin on the waterfront at Vangsgaarden - 9
Grocery shop. Make dinner Enjoy cabin, walk around town. - 9