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Trans-Scandinavian Rail Tour

Trans-Scandinavian Rail Tour, a rail journey with Firebird Tours

Traverse Scandinavia's most captivating cities on this private rail journey at a moderate pace. From Copenhagen's colorful Nyhavn waterfront through Sweden's charming Gothenburg and cosmopolitan Stockholm to Norway's dramatic fjord country, this 13-day adventure combines guided city walks with iconic train routes including the spectacular Flam Railway.

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.

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

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