Regent Holidays

Scandinavian Cities by train from the UK

Embark on a 12-day Scandinavian rail tour from the UK with handpicked hotels, tailored excursions, expert Travel Specialists, and ATOL protection.

Day by day

  1. Day 1railovernight: Courtyard by Marriott Cologne or similar

    London to Cologne

    Start your train adventure with a Eurostar journey from London St. Pancras to Brussels. Once in Brussels, transfer to a German ICE (InterCity Express) headed for Cologne. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel, such as the Courtyard by Marriott Cologne, for a two-night stay. This evening, marvel at Cologne Cathedral and explore the Old Town.

  2. Day 2overnight: Courtyard by Marriott Cologne or similar

    Cologne

    Today enjoy a free day to explore Cologne or add a guided brewhouse walking tour. Visit the Roman-Germanic Museum, stroll along the Rhine River promenade, and explore the Belgian Quarter in the evening.

  3. Day 3railovernight: Hotel Absalon or similar

    Cologne to Copenhagen

    Begin your scenic train journey from Cologne to Copenhagen with a transfer in Hamburg (about four hours, then another five hours), including a ferry ride from Puttgarden to Rødby across the Baltic Sea. Upon arrival, check into Hotel Absalon or similar in the Vesterbro district, and enjoy an evening stroll through Tivoli Gardens.

  4. Day 4overnight: Hotel Absalon or similar

    Copenhagen

    Enjoy a free day or add a Copenhagen Sightseeing Classic Canal Excursion. Visit the historic Nyhavn harbour, the National Gallery of Denmark, and the Latin Quarter.

  5. Day 5railovernight: Hotel Clarion Post or similar

    Copenhagen to Gothenburg

    Today board a direct train to Gothenburg (under four hours), crossing the Øresund Bridge. Upon arrival check in to the Hotel Clarion Post or similar for three nights. Explore the Haga district and sample a Swedish 'kanelbulle'.

  6. Day 6overnight: Hotel Clarion Post or similar

    Gothenburg

    Visit the Gothenburg Museum of Art, Liseberg amusement park, and the reopened Feskekôrka (Fish Church). Consider adding a Gothenburg Fika Tour.

  7. Day 7overnight: Hotel Clarion Post or similar

    Gothenburg

    Take a day trip to Hönö Island, exploring by bike, with options for a Kastor Boat Trip seal safari, crab fishing, or a visit to Vinga Lighthouse. Finish with a sunset dinner at Tullhuset Restaurant.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Thon Hotel Opera or similar

    Gothenburg to Oslo

    Today, travel by train from Gothenburg to Oslo (around 2.5 hours), passing Halden and Fredrikstad. Upon arrival, check in to the Thon Hotel Opera or similar for 2 nights. Explore the Aker Brygge waterfront and the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art.

  9. Day 9overnight: Thon Hotel Opera or similar

    Oslo

    Enjoy a free day in Oslo: the Viking Ship Museum, the Munch Museum, the Vigeland Sculpture Park, or an optional Brim Explorer Silent Oslo Fjord Cruise. In the evening, head to Grünerløkka.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Grand Hotel Terminus

    Oslo to Bergen

    Embark on one of Europe's most scenic train journeys from Oslo to Bergen via the Hardangervidda Plateau, a seven-hour journey including 182 tunnels. Arriving in Bergen, check into the Grand Hotel Terminus for two nights, and explore the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf.

  11. Day 11overnight: Grand Hotel Terminus

    Bergen

    Enjoy a free day in Bergen, or add a scenic fjord cruise to the Mostraumen Strait. Ride the Fløibanen funicular to Mount Fløyen, visit Troldhaugen (Edvard Grieg's former home), wander Bryggen Wharf, or explore Bergenhus Fortress.

  12. Day 12rail

    Depart Bergen

    Your journey comes to an end today in Bergen. You may choose to return to the UK by flight, continue your travels onward, or take the train back to the UK.

Included

  • Accommodation in four-star hotels with breakfast
  • All taxes & charges
  • Train tickets: London to Brussels, Eurostar Standard
  • Train tickets: Inter-city Express Brussels to Cologne, 2nd class
  • Train tickets: Inter-city Express Cologne to Hamburg and DB Hamburg to Copenhagen, 2nd class
  • Train tickets: Copenhagen to Gothenburg, 2nd class
  • Train tickets: Gothenburg to Oslo, 2nd class
  • Train tickets: Oslo to Bergen, 2nd class

Not included

  • International flights - please contact us for best available prices
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional excursions

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