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Trans-Scandinavian Rail Tour

Thirteen-day private rail journey through Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Bergen to Flam

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Firebird Tours' Trans-Scandinavian Rail Tour is a 13-day private journey through Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, beginning in Copenhagen and concluding in Flam. The route follows major rail lines connecting seven cities, with two to three nights in larger stops like Stockholm and Oslo and shorter stays in smaller ones like Malmo and Flam. Each day pairs train travel with private guided tours of the city center led by English-speaking experts, plus self-guided time at museums like the Vasa in Stockholm and the Bryggen district in Bergen. The itinerary balances cultural sightseeing with the Flam Railway's scenic mountain and fjord passages. Hotels throughout are three-star properties with included breakfasts. The trip suits travelers new to rail who value private attention and Nordic architecture, heritage sites, and natural landscape without group-tour logistics.

What to know before you look closer

  • Single supplement cost is not listed; confirm the price for solo travelers before booking.
  • Most trains are 2nd Class Seat; Day 4 Malmo to Gothenburg is 1st Class.
  • The final day (Day 13) includes a private airport transfer for an onward flight; confirm your airport and timing with Firebird.

Day by day

  1. Day 1overnight: WIDE Hotel, Copenhagen

    Copenhagen Arrival

    Private transfer to the hotel; free day to explore.

  2. Day 2overnight: WIDE Hotel, Copenhagen

    Copenhagen City Tour

    3-hour private walking tour of Amalienborg Palace (Changing of the Guard), Nyhavn, Kings New Square, Christiansborg and the Round Tower.

  3. Day 3railovernight: MJ's, Malmo

    Departure to Malmo

    Train from Copenhagen to Malmo (2nd Class Seat, approx. 1h); 3-hour private city tour of the Old Town, Stortoget Square, the Oresund Bridge and the Turning Torso.

  4. Day 4railovernight: Dorsia Hotel & Restaurant, Gothenburg

    Departure to Gothenburg

    High-speed 1st Class train from Malmo to Gothenburg (approx. 2h30); 3-hour private tour of the Haga district, the Fish Market and the Opera House.

  5. Day 5railovernight: At Six, Stockholm

    Departure to Stockholm

    Train from Gothenburg to Stockholm (2nd Class Seat, approx. 3h30); free time to explore on arrival.

  6. Day 6overnight: At Six, Stockholm

    Stockholm City Tour

    3-hour private walking tour of the Old Town, Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral and City Hall.

  7. Day 7overnight: At Six, Stockholm

    Skansen and Vasa Museums

    Self-guided visit to the Skansen open-air museum and the Vasa Museum, home to the salvaged 17th-century warship Vasa.

  8. Day 8railovernight: Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret, Oslo

    Departure to Oslo

    Train from Stockholm to Oslo (2nd Class Seat, approx. 5h30).

  9. Day 9overnight: Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret, Oslo

    Oslo City Tour

    4-hour private walking tour of Frogner Park (Vigeland Park), the Royal Palace (exterior) and Akershus fortress; public transport day pass included.

  10. Day 10railovernight: Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret, Bergen

    Departure to Bergen

    Train from Oslo to Bergen (2nd Class Seat, approx. 6h30).

  11. Day 11overnight: Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret, Bergen

    Visiting Bryggen District & Floibanen Funicular Ride

    3-hour private walking tour of the Bryggen district and the Fish Market, plus a Floibanen Funicular ride.

  12. Day 12railovernight: Fretheim Hotel, Flam

    Departure to Flam

    Scenic Bergen - Myrdal - Flam rail ride (2nd Class Seat & Luggage Transfer).

  13. Day 13rail

    Departure via Oslo

    Scenic Flam - Myrdal - Oslo rail ride, then private airport transfer for the flight home.

The moments this trip is built around

  • Day 2Day 2: Private walking tour of Copenhagen's Amalienborg Palace observes the Changing of the Guard, followed by Nyhavn waterfront and Christiansborg.
  • Day 7Day 7: Self-guided visit to Stockholm's Vasa Museum to see the salvaged 17th-century warship Vasa.
  • Day 9Day 9: Private tour of Oslo's Vigeland Park and Akershus fortress with a public transport day pass.
  • Day 11Day 11: Private walk through Bergen's Bryggen district followed by a ride on the Floibanen Funicular.
  • Day 12Day 12: Scenic Flam Railway journey from Bergen through Myrdal to Flam.

Included

  • Exceptional downtown hotel accommodations
  • Guided sightseeing tours with expert English-speaking guides
  • Delicious breakfasts at your hotels
  • Entrances to Christiansborg Palace, Renaissance Stock Exchange Borsen and more
  • Tickets and intercity transportation as per itinerary
  • Professional meeting services at the airport
  • Dedicated support team before and during your trip

Questions travellers ask

Is all train travel included?
Yes. The price includes all intercity rail tickets and the Flam Railway segments, plus luggage transfer on Day 12.
Is this an escorted or private tour?
Private tour. Firebird Tours provides private guides for city walking tours, airport transfers, and a dedicated support team. Museum visits and the Flam Railway are self-guided.
What are the hotels?
WIDE Hotel (Copenhagen, 2 nights), MJ's (Malmo, 1 night), Dorsia Hotel & Restaurant (Gothenburg, 1 night), At Six (Stockholm, 3 nights), Clarion Collection Hotel Folketeateret (Oslo, 2 nights), Clarion Collection Hotel Havnekontoret (Bergen, 2 nights), and Fretheim Hotel (Flam, 1 night).
What is included in the price?
Hotel accommodations, daily breakfasts, guided city tours, museum entrance fees, intercity rail and Flam Railway tickets, airport transfers, and a dedicated support team.
How much walking should I expect?
The tour is described as moderate pace. Most cities include 3 to 4-hour private walking tours; Days 7 includes self-guided museum visits and Day 11 includes a funicular ride.

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