What’s the best time to visit Scandinavia?
25/03/2025 · By Tim Hall
Great Rail Journeys Tour Manager Tim Hall reveals his expert advice for a holiday in Scandinavia, including his top three rail trips in Norway and Sweden.
Read moreThe capital of Denmark is a city with a great mix of world-class gastronomy, beautiful architecture, award-winning design, clean harbour baths, the unique free town Christiania and the world's oldest monarchy. For a 'big' capital city, Copenhagen is wonderfully compact and consistently ranks among the world's most desirable cities to live in. It was the first city in the world to be named 'Bike City' by the International Cycling Union - a title to which the several hundred bike lanes bear witness.
Copenhagen is an old city with beautiful historic buildings and attractions. The city fortifications, which surrounded the inner city, were pulled down in the middle of the 1800s. That has given the city charming architecture with narrow curving streets in the centre.
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Travel by rail through evocative Scandinavian landscapes to the capitals of Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Begin by uncovering Oslo's stylish modernity as well as its long and varied history on a guided tour, before travelling by rail to Stockholm. In the Swedish capital, visit picturesque Gamla Stan, one of the best-preserved medieval centres in...
Embark on an amazing exploration of six incredible countries. Travelling through Denmark and Sweden, cross the Baltic Sea to explore the idyllic charms of Latvia, Estonia and Finland, before boarding an overnight ferry back to Germany. Experience the history and distinct culture of these attractive capital cities, taking in the colourful...
Explore the natural wonders and cultural highlights of three beautiful Scandinavian countries on an overland journey. Travelling by train from London to Copenhagen, cruise the Nyhavn canal alongside colourful harbourside buildings, before crossing the iconic Øresund Bridge into Sweden by train. Uncover Stockholm's beautifully preserved medieval...