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Old Feb 8th, 2016, 12:26 PM
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Visiting daughter who is in Denmark of semester abroad. Thoughts on four day trip out of Denmark and Scandanavia?
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Old Feb 8th, 2016, 12:52 PM
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You mean to Germany - out of Scandinavia or into Scandinavia? Not clear what you mean - I assume in Scandinavia but Germany is very close - closer than Norway and Stockholm.

What time of year are you going - also makes a difference - like visiting Norway's fantastic fjords - a possible 4-day jaunt from Copenhagen - train or ferry to Oslo - take the awesome Bergen Railway to Bergen - do the Norway in a Nutshell independent tour from there along one of Norway's most beautiful fjords and then return to Denmark by air from Bergen or by boat and or train.

For lots of info on trains and the Norway In a Nutshell (one of the most fantastic things I've done in eons of European travels) check these informative sites - www.budgeteuropetravel.com; www.ricksteves.com and www.seat61.com.

a cruise to Oslo could be sweet! Oslo itself is nice but I'd spend my time in the Bergen area where Norway's intense natural beauty shines thru more.
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Old Feb 10th, 2016, 12:36 PM
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If you mean in Scandinavia and not out of it consider:

Taking a ferry or train to Oslo- stay the night -

Next day take the dramatically scenic Oslo-Bergen Railway- stay in Bergen

Take the Norway in a Nutshell Tour on your own or with a guide - involving a train to Voss, mountain bus ride down to the fjord at Gudvagen - few-hour boat ride thru the fjord - we saw whales! - to Flam - take mountain railway up to Myrdhall - for trains back to Bergen or onto Oslo (easy to carry light luggage on all the trains, boats, buses)

Day 4 - look around Oslo or Bergen (really neat old Hanseatic Port) and fly back to Copenhagen from Bergen or by ferry or train from Oslo to Copenhagen.

Or head over to Stockholm by high-speed train from Copenhagen - easy to spend a few wondrous days there both in the city and its environs.
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It depends a bit on where in Denmark she is, and what the schedule is like.

Starting in Copenhagen will increase your options, since flying is viable. However, If it involves a plane, the flight schedules don't always align well with a short trip like that. If flying, you will likely maximize your time if you target one of the big transportation hubs - London, Amsterdam, Paris, or Munich (I'd say Frankfurt, but nobody wants to go to Frankfurt). I think Berlin also sees decent frequency. London is, by far, the most competitive route out of Copenhagen, will give you tons of flight options, and is usually the cheapest option as a result.

There may be other cities that happen to have flights at the right times, but the above are your best bets and, frankly, are all great destinations for a 4-day break.

Within Scandinavia, you can get around relatively easily, with Stockholm being the easiest to get to. Oslo is best if you fly. I know there are people that swear by the ferry, but I genuinely don't see why unless your goal is to bring large quantities of alcohol to Oslo with you.
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Well an overnight - I presume - ferry ride may be a novelty for some - I would revel in it - these boats have a lot of accouterments on board and a private double - bring your own food and drink could be nice. There have been several positive posts from folks who did take these boats - I'd still recommend the Oslo to Bergen and Norway in a Nutshell, return by air from Bergen as a great easy excursion from Copenhagen, no matter how you get to Oslo.

and yes if going to Norway and like booze bring your own as alcohol in this country is very expensive and last I knew they have state stores only selling anything but lower-alcohol beer (supermarkets for that) that have bankers' hours - can be very frustrating finding one before they close for desperate alchies!
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When I visited my niece who was studying in Copenhagen, some years ago, we flew to Stockholm. I loved, loved, loved, Stockholm, one of my favorite trips. We were there 6 days and it was just a beautiful city with lovely people.

So, I think it would be a good choice, but I didn't go other places so would not put that out as your only choice.
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> Not sure if you meant bring food/drink to the double (cabin?)or bring it onboard the ferry. If the latter, part of the experience of the ferry is enjoying the Scandinavian dishes served on the onboard restaurants. I've been on several ferries between Denmark and Sweden and the food has been very good and less expensive than eating on land. I can't see any reason why this ferry route should be any different.

For a trip outside Denmark, I would recommend staying in Scandinavia and going to Stockholm.
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mcgee1--We recently did this exact same thing as our DS was studying in Copenhagen for a semester. We went to Norway. Flew to Oslo in the morning, stayed there for a night and then did the NIN the next day, then stayed in Bergen and enjoyed another day there. It was short, but worked fine for us and we all enjoyed it. The reason we chose this trip vs other locations is that it was more expensive than other trips DS was going to do, and most likely it was not something a group of kids would do. He did a lot of traveling while over there, but to cities where there were hostels, etc which were more in line with a student budget. We met several other families along the way that were doing the very same thing for the same reason. Whatever you decide, have fun! It is always fun to see our children in a new environment etc.
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First you should visit all Copenhagen (http://www.baltictours.com/info/tours-in-copenhagen/) because is a beautiful city. There are many interesting places. I think you will like this city. How to visit all the city when you will have think about other countries.
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Old Mar 28th, 2016, 11:58 AM
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I assume that they will visit Copenhagen whilst their kid is in school -
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