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.

This Trip's Top Experiences:

Natural Beauty
Architecture
Shopping
Art and Culture

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

Nightlife
Natural Beauty
Shopping

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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