- Begin your journey in Copenhagen with a bike ride through the city and enjoy a real Danish pastry.
- Revisit the Viking Age at the Open Air Museum Land of Legends in Lejre, and the Viking Ship Museum in Roskilde.
- See how Vikings lived at the settlements in Aarhus.
- Take the two-hour ferry ride from Frederikshavn to Gothenburg.
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Copenhagen to Gothenburg
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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Plenty of Fun in Copenhagen
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Gothenburg to Tromsø
- From Gothenburg, ride to Stockholm to visit Sweden’s capital. Also, try an optional visit to the Viking Village of Birka.
- Board a flight, or take the Lapland Railway, to Kiruna and stay the night in a hotel made from ice.
- Visit the Kiruna Church, voted the most beautiful building in Sweden.
- Ride the trails of the Swedish wilderness on a two-day dog sled tour before heading to Tromsø.
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Gothenburg, Sweden
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Breathtaking Stockholm
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Adventure in Sweden
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Tromsø to Oslo
- Once in Tromsø, witness the splendor of the Northern Lights.
- Take the scenic Northern and Dovre Railway from Bodø to Oslo, or relax on a fjords cruise to Bergen.
- At the Historical Museum, conquer the Permanent Viking Exhibition.
- For some excitement, explore the Norwegian nightlife.
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Natural Tromsø
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Attractions in Bergen
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Oslo to Reykjavik
- After a flight to Reykjavik, visit the Aurora Reykjavik Museum for interactive displays and a history on the Northern Lights.
- Ride across the Iceland wilderness on a Northern Lights Jeep Tour and find the best location for Aurora viewing.
- Explore Thingvellir National Park, Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss Waterfall. Then, defrost in the soothing waters at Laugarvatn Fontana Thermal Baths.
- Finally, treat yourself to the rejuvenating wonders of Iceland’s renowned Blue Lagoon.
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Reykjavik, Iceland
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Free Things to do in Oslo
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Northern Lights in Iceland
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Kvaløya, Troms, Northern lights. Northern lights, Kvaløya, Tromsø, Norway. © Gaute Bruvik - visitnorway.com
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Before you go
- Luggage should include clothes you can layer. Be sure to bring waterproof trousers and boots. Don’t forget to pack the bathing suit as well.
- No need for taking out much cash to use in the Northern Europe. It is possible to pay with credit card practically anywhere from the taxi to the hot dog stand.
- When photographing the Northern Lights, deactivate the camera flash and automatic settings and focus to infinity.
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