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Euroventure · Self-guided rail & coach tour

Scandinavian: 1 Week

Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm by coach and rail over eight days

Illustration of Scandinavian: 1 Week

Euroventure's self-guided Scandinavian tour takes eight days to connect three Nordic capitals: Copenhagen, Oslo and Stockholm. This is a coach-and-rail journey across Denmark, Norway and Sweden, with travellers navigating independently using a personalised travel booklet, maps and walking directions. The pace is relaxed, with three nights in Copenhagen to explore the Little Mermaid and microbreweries, two nights in Oslo for the Viking Ship Museum and the National Gallery, and two nights in Stockholm for the old town and waterfront boat tours. Two long coach journeys (eight hours each) connect the cities on Days 4 and 6. All transport, centrally located accommodation in tested hotels or hostels, and rail passes are included, along with 24-hour emergency phone support. This suits independent travellers and budget-conscious couples who want to explore Scandinavia's cities without a guide.

What to know before you look closer

  • Two eight-hour coach journeys (Copenhagen to Oslo on Day 4, Oslo to Stockholm on Day 6) form a large part of the transport.
  • The itinerary allows three full days in Copenhagen and two in each of Oslo and Stockholm; hotel or hostel type depends on which tier you select.
  • This is a self-guided tour; there is no escorted guide, only a 24-hour emergency phone line and written travel information.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: Copenhagen

    Copenhagen

    Copenhagen is a place where equal rights and liberal attitudes take precedence, an incredibly safe and relaxed city. Visit the hippie commune of Christiania where squatters' rights still hold sway.

  2. Day 2overnight: Copenhagen

    Copenhagen

    Visit the Little Mermaid, go to one of the world's oldest theme parks, and sample fruity beers at plenty of microbreweries.

  3. Day 3overnight: Copenhagen

    Copenhagen

    Final day to explore the Danish capital's amazing architecture, friendly locals and jaw-droppingly beautiful nearby castles.

  4. Day 4overnight: Oslo

    Copenhagen / Oslo

    Coach to Oslo (8 hours). Oslo will take you by surprise; not a big city, but with exceptional museums and easy walking all around it into the overlooking hills.

  5. Day 5overnight: Oslo

    Oslo

    See excellently preserved Viking ships, understand Norway's heritage at the Folk Museum, and have a go at the ski jump overlooking the city, or see Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' at the National Gallery.

  6. Day 6overnight: Stockholm

    Oslo / Stockholm

    Coach to Stockholm (8 hours), described as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with calm waterways, colourful buildings and cobbled streets.

  7. Day 7overnight: Stockholm

    Stockholm

    Wander up the cobbled streets of the old town, admire the colourful skyline from a boat tour, and visit the ABBA museum.

  8. Day 8

    Stockholm

    Final day of the trip before heading home, or extending onward to Helsinki.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2In Copenhagen, visit the Little Mermaid statue and Tivoli, one of the world's oldest theme parks, then sample fruity beers at microbreweries.
  • Day 5In Oslo, see excellently preserved Viking ships at the Viking Ship Museum and Edvard Munch's 'The Scream' at the National Gallery.
  • Day 7In Stockholm, walk the cobbled streets of the old town and take a boat tour to admire the colourful waterfront skyline.

Included

  • All overland transport tickets from the first to the last city, as shown in the map
  • Any Interrail or Eurail passes if required, based on the best value for you
  • All possible seat reservations on high-speed rail, night trains or ferries
  • Accommodation in top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels, tested by us
  • Walking directions between the stations and your booked accommodation
  • Travel Disruption Protection - alternative travel included if there is a strike or similar disruption
  • Access to a 24hr emergency phone number while you're away
  • 1GB of free data, with the option to add more anytime with eSIM
  • A personalised travel booklet with maps, language guides, top tips and more
  • Optional walking tours, pub crawls and other activities at partner hostels
  • Exclusive discounts on attractions across Europe

Questions travellers ask

Is the train travel included?
Yes. All overland transport tickets, Interrail or Eurail passes if needed, and all seat reservations on high-speed rail, night trains or ferries are included in the price.
Is this tour escorted or self-guided?
Self-guided. Euroventure provides a personalised travel booklet with maps and directions between stations and your accommodation, plus 24-hour emergency phone support.
What accommodation is included?
Top-rated, centrally located hostels or hotels tested by Euroventure. The specific property depends on which tier you book.
How much walking is involved?
Days include city walking, such as exploring Copenhagen's attractions, cobbled streets in Stockholm's old town, and visiting Oslo's museums. Walking directions between stations and accommodation are provided.
What is not included?
Meals, attraction entry fees, and activities beyond optional walking tours and pub crawls at partner hostels. Some attractions have exclusive discounts available to travellers.
When does this trip run?
Euroventure does not list specific departure dates in the tour information. Contact the operator to confirm available dates.

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