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The Best of Scandinavia
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Fly into: Stockholm
Fly out of: Oslo
Total Duration: 10 Days
This itinerary hits Scandinavia's top towns. Start in cosmopolitan Stockholm, then explore the folklore-heavy region of Dalarna. Finish the trip in Göteborg and Oslo, two of Scandinavia's prettiest coastal towns.
- Natural Beauty
- Architecture
- Shopping
- Art and Culture
This Trip's Top Experiences:
Days 1-3
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1 Stockholm
The Archipelago Capital
- Boating in Stockholm's archipelago is an exquisite summertime activity; rent a sailboat or wooden boat and go exploring
- At the City Hall, you can see where the Nobel Prize is awarded or catch the panoramic view from the 348-foot tower
- Take advantage of extra daylight and stay out late at one of the city's nightclubs—they're open until 3 AM
Days 4-5
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2 Dalarna Region
Sweden's Folklore District
- Sundborn is home to Carl Larsson Garden, the lakeside home of the Swedish artist
- Dalhalla, in Rättvik, used to be a salt mine and is now a beautiful outdoor stage
- Explore the tiny village of Tällberg, one of region's most popular spots in summer
Days 6-7
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3 Göteborg
Sweden's Second City
- The beautiful Göta Place is centered around a breathtaking fountain of Poseidon
- Walk among the 5,000 roses of the Horticultural Society Park
- Have a steam at the 19th-century Hagabadet (bathhouse)
Days 8-10
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4 Oslo
City of Marvels
- Bike around the city, from the harbor to the Aker Brygge
- The Munch Museum is a scream
- Take a leap of faith and visit the famed Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Ski Jump
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