Finland and Scandinavia
Kategori
Säsong
Hela året
Typ av resa
Grupp
Varaktighet
10 Days / 9 Nights
Vibrant cities, charming old towns, dramatic coastlines, deep forests, and the unforgettable fjords of Norway – this journey through Finland, Sweden, and Norway offers it all. Travel from the happiest country in the world, Finland, to the dramatic High Coast of Sweden and across the mountains into Norway’s majestic fjord landscape. With guided sightseeing and scenic transfers throughout, this tour delivers a rich cultural and natural experience across three Nordic nations.
Resplan
Day 1: Arrival in Helsinki
Arrival in Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Spend the day exploring its seaside charm, Nordic design, and neoclassical architecture. Accommodation in a centrally located hotel in Helsinki (1 night).
Day 2: Helsinki – Turku
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for Turku, the oldest city in Finland and a former capital. Located at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku offers historic buildings, riverside cafés, and a vibrant maritime heritage. Accommodation in Turku.
Day 3: Turku – Rauma – Vaasa
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue north with a stop in the town of Rauma, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for Old Rauma – one of the best-preserved wooden towns in the Nordics. Arrive in Vaasa, a bilingual Finnish-Swedish city located on the Gulf of Bothnia. Accommodation in Vaasa.
Day 4: Vaasa – Umeå
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a city tour of Vaasa, including insights into the Kvarken Archipelago – Finland’s only natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the evening, board the ferry to Umeå, Sweden, enjoying dinner on board. Accommodation in Umeå.
Day 5: Umeå – High Coast – Sundsvall
Breakfast at the hotel. Travel along Sweden’s scenic High Coast, a UNESCO-listed region known for dramatic cliffs and unique post-glacial uplift. Stop at Skule Mountain and cross the striking High Coast Bridge before arriving in Sundsvall. Accommodation in Sundsvall.
Day 6: Sundsvall – Trondheim
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a relaxing morning before boarding the train westward into Norway. Cross forested landscapes and rolling hills as the train heads to Trondheim, Norway’s former capital. Accommodation in Trondheim.
Day 7: Trondheim – Geiranger via Trollstigen
Breakfast at the hotel. Depart Trondheim by bus and drive south along fjords and valleys. A highlight of today is Trollstigen – a serpentine mountain road with 11 hairpin bends and panoramic viewpoints. Arrive in Geiranger, home to one of the most famous fjords in the world. Accommodation in Geiranger.
Day 8: Geiranger – Lillehammer
Breakfast at the hotel. Optional morning fjord cruise on the UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord. Weather permitting, take a detour up Mt. Dalsnibba (1,476m) for an unmatched view. Continue to Lillehammer, host city of the 1994 Winter Olympics. Accommodation in Lillehammer.
Day 9: Lillehammer – Oslo
Breakfast at the hotel. Continue south to Oslo, Norway’s capital city, beautifully located between the Oslofjord and surrounding forest. Guided city tour upon arrival. Accommodation in Oslo.
Day 10: Departure from Oslo
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Oslo Airport and departure according to individual flight times.
Resedetaljer
Boende
9 nights in centrally located hotels in twin/double rooms with private facilities
Daily breakfast buffet
Utflykter och aktiviteter
City sightseeing tours in Helsinki, Vaasa, and Oslo
Scenic highlights including Old Rauma, the High Coast, Trollstigen, and optional fjord cruise in Geiranger
Transport och transfers
Coach hire on days 1 (4h), 2–4, 5, 7–9
Transfer from harbour to hotel in Umeå
Transfer from hotel to airport in Oslo
Ferry crossing from Vaasa to Umeå
Train fare Sundsvall – Trondheim (2nd class)
Lokala tips
In Rauma, take time to stroll the cobbled lanes of Old Rauma and visit one of the lace-making workshops – a centuries-old tradition that continues today. In Trondheim, don’t miss a visit to the Nidaros Cathedral, the northernmost Gothic cathedral in the world.
