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8-Day Tours in Scandinavia

Travel to the Scandinavian capital cities all in one trip! From independent holidays to guided tours, with travel by car, train or ferry, Nordic Visitor can create the perfect itinerary for your 8 days in Scandinavia.

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ITINERARY IDEAS FOR 8 DAYS IN SCANDINAVIA

Planning on spending 8 days in Scandinavia? Let our travel experts help!

At Nordic Visitor, our Scandinavian travel consultants create tailor-made trips to Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Based in Stockholm, Sweden, they know the region inside out and can help you see Scandinavia on an 8-day trip.

They will ensure your itinerary is customised to you, travelling in a way that suits you personally. You might want to join a guided small group tour, take the wheel on a self-drive trip, or opt for an independent experience of this incredible region.

Plus, when you book an 8-day tour of Scandinavia with Nordic Visitor, you get tried-and-tested accommodation, transportation reservations, and many other benefits as part of the package. You’ll also enjoy the personal service of your own dedicated travel consultant.

Keep browsing below to explore trip ideas for your 8 days in Scandinavia.

 

— WHY US?

Why book with Nordic Visitor

  • Experts in tailor-made Scandinavia Tours
  • Based in Iceland & Sweden
  • Local staff with first-hand Nordic travel experience
  • Dedicated to providing personalised, quality service

EXPERIENCE SCANDINAVIA IN 8 DAYS

With a Scandinavia itinerary of 8 days, you could visit the top sights in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. We can add extra nights to these tours if you want to spend 8 days in Scandinavia.

Iceland
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Self-drive
7 days / 6 nights
4.9
May - Sep

Iceland Ring Road Express

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7 days / 6 nights
May - Sep

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Iceland
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Self-drive
7 days / 6 nights
4.9
Apr - Sep

South Iceland at Leisure

217522ISK

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7 days / 6 nights
Apr - Sep

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Norway
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Cruise & Train
7 days / 6 nights
4.7
May - Sep

Best of the Norwegian Fjords – Express

Geiranger & Fjord Cruise

3103EUR

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7 days / 6 nights
May - Sep

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Norway
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Cruise
7 days / 6 nights
4.6
Dec - Mar

Best of Northern Norway Classic - 71° North Cape

Northern Lights & Cruise

4512EUR

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7 days / 6 nights
Dec - Mar

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STAY LONGER & SEE MORE OF SCANDINAVIA

Spend more than 8 days in Scandinavia to explore the region at leisure or discover other cities such as Helsinki, Finland and Bergen, Norway. We recommend these extended Scandinavian itineraries to experience more of the Nordic region in one incredible trip.

Norway, Sweden & Denmark
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Guided Groups
10 days / 9 nights
4.8
May - Aug

Highlights of Scandinavia

Sweden, Denmark & Norway

5625EUR

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10 days / 9 nights
May - Aug

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Norway, Sweden & Denmark
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Independent Tours
14 days / 13 nights
May - Sep

Capitals of Scandinavia & Norwegian Fjords

Train & Cruise

4582EUR

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14 days / 13 nights
May - Sep

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Norway, Sweden & Denmark
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Independent Tours
10 days / 9 nights
4.8
May - Sep

Best of Scandinavia Classic

Train & Cruise

2777EUR

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10 days / 9 nights
May - Sep

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Independent Tours
12 days / 11 nights
5.0
May - Sep

Best of Scandinavia & Finland Cruise

Train & Cruise

3181EUR

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12 days / 11 nights
May - Sep

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Scandinavian travel experts

As a travel agency based in the Nordic region, Nordic Visitor knows how to make the most of your time in Scandinavia. We offer a variety of tours — both independent and guided — that include the must-see attractions as well as lesser-known highlights that are hand-picked by our own Scandinavian travel experts. To ensure a stress-free trip, we handle all the local details for you — accommodations, activities, rental car (for self-drive tours), cruise/train tickets and other services.

Oh, and we can customise your itinerary! If you decide you want to add extra nights at a certain location, for example, your personal Nordic Visitor travel consultant will be happy to make suggestions and modify your itinerary.

What do our customers say?

The reviews speak for themselves. See what Nordic Visitor travellers said about their experience with us.

Alan and Donna

Scenic Circle of Scandinavia, June 2019

Our experience with NV has been a joy!

Our experience with NV has been a joy. Alda has been terrific and very accommodating to our needs and we could not have asked for more from you or her. 

Mary Jane, United States

Nordic Odyssey, August 2018

I have already recommended Nordic Visitor to others.

I have already recommended Nordic visitor to others. The price was very reasonable, and accommodations top notch. As we did the self guided tour the side tours available that we took were top rate. We enjoyed being able to spend time exploring on our own and not being bound by a full schedule. The transportation was wonderful. Our guide, Alda, was very helpful.

Helen

Golden Route of the Nordic Countries, May 2019

Superb customer service!

Mikael provided superb customer service. Very pleased with his attention to detail. He was very courteous and quite helpful.

Anosha, United States

Nordic Odyssey, July 2018

We will definitely use your services when we travel again

We were very happy with everything. We did four countries during our tour and we enjoyed it very much. We were also able to customize many options which was great. I have to say a huge "thank you" to Alda. She was very knowledgeable and very helpful. She also helped us customize our tour the way we wanted. We will definitely use your services when we travel again. 

MaryLou

Classic Scandinavia, June 2019

The location of the hotels could not have been better!

The location of the hotels could not have been better - all centrally located with access to points of interest and public transport. Transportation between cities was also well-planned.

Jasper, United States

Highlights of Scandinavia & Finland Cruise, May 2018

Allowed us to truly relax

We were just thrilled with how wonderful the trip was, and are very grateful to Alda for all of her hard work and flexibility with our changing needs and many requests. Having all of the trip details planned by you allowed us to truly relax and enjoy an unparalleled vacation.

Joseph

The Classic Scandinavian Roundtrip, May 2019

Greatly appreciated

The fact that the travel documents clearly laid out the necessary transfers for trains, boats, planes, etc. was greatly appreciated. When the transfers involved a tricky change, the documents made sure to describe the signs as well as possible to assist. It was also nice to have all of the documents given to us in a single email so access was simple and easy.

Duncan, Australia

Golden Route of the Nordic Countries, May 2018

Went very smoothly

I was very impressed with the efficiency of your staff and how processes that were meant to work actually went very smoothly. We have been traveling for many years and your organization is the least stress creating travel group we have experienced.

Getting to Scandinavia

Many of Nordic Visitor’s tours of Scandinavia begin in Stockholm, Sweden’s capital and largest city. Stockholm Arlanda Airport is the main gateway for international air travel in Sweden and is served by dozens of airlines. Furthermore, it serves as a major hub for SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) and Norwegian Air.

Here are examples of other airlines that fly to Stockholm Arlanda: United Airlines, British Airways, Air France, EasyJet, Lufthansa, KLM, Icelandair, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways

We recommend checking airline websites directly for flight availability and timetables. You can also use an airfare search engine, such as Skyscanner, Dohop or Kayak, for example.

Flights are not included in Nordic Visitor packages, but all of our itineraries can be customised with extra nights in Stockholm, or another arrival city in Scandinavia, if you’d like to rest up after your air journey.

Different ways you can experience Scandinavia

We have tours for all varieties of travel styles and interests. See our options for exploring Scandinavia below.

WHAT TO SEE ON AN 8-DAY TOUR OF SCANDINAVIA?

The countries that traditionally constitute Scandinavia include Sweden, Norway and Denmark. It’s ideal to visit these countries in one holiday as they all share a similar cultural heritage and are well-connected via modern motorways, railways and waterways. With comfortable travel by train and ferry, you can enjoy a blend of Scandinavian countryside scenery and city sightseeing.

With 8 days in Scandinavia, it’s possible to travel to the core capitals of Scandinavia -- Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen -- as well as Helsinki, the capital of Finland. Depending on the route, you could even include Bergen, Norway or Tallinn, Estonia in your 8-day Scandinavia itinerary. 

Want to see the Norwegian fjords in addition to your city hopping? Then here’s a suggestion for an 8-day Scandinavia itinerary, a popular East-meets-West route that includes the top destinations in Finland, Sweden and Norway:

Day 1 - Arrive to Helsinki, Finland
Arrive to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. For the rest of your day, take a walk through Helsinki’s city centre around Senate Square, where you’ll find the grand Helsinki Cathedral. Then stroll down to the nearby Market Square (Kauppatori) by the harbour, where you can grab a fresh bite to eat or a traditional souvenir from one of the many vendors.

Day 2 - Overnight cruise to Stockholm, Sweden
Use the day for Helsinki sightseeing. If the weather is nice, take a trip to the UNESCO-listed 18th-century Suomenlinna sea fortress. For art and interesting architecture, the Uspenski Cathedral, the Sibelius Park and Monument or the Temppeliaukio “Church of the Rock” might pique your interest. Later you'll head to Stockholm on an overnight cruise -- a great way to enjoy the summertime "midnight sun".

Day 3 – Free Day in Stockholm
Arrive to Stockholm in the morning, then explore as you wish. Fun fact: Stockholm is a city built over 14 islands! One island we recommend in particular is Gamla Stan, where you can walk among the medieval Old Town and see the Royal Palace. Another island, Djurgården, is home to numerous attractions, including the popular Vasa Museum, the ABBA Museum and the Skansen open-air museum.

Day 4 – Train to Oslo, Norway
Head to Stockholm Central Station in the morning to take the train to Oslo. Once in Oslo, explore the city. Stroll along the bustling Aker Brygge waterfront area, where you can find numerous cafes and visit the nearby Akershus Fortress. You can also spend some time walking around the amazing sculptures at Vigeland Park, dedicated to the famous works of Norwegian artist Gustav Vigeland.

Day 5 – Free Day in Oslo
Into history? Head to Oslo's Bygdøy peninsula to learn about the country's seafaring heritage. Here you could visit the open-air Norwegian Folk Museum, the Kon-Tiki Museum and the Fram Museum, with interesting exhibits about Arctic expeditions. In other areas of Oslo you can visit the Holmenkollen Ski Museum and Ski Jump Tower or, for art fans, the Munch Museum.

Day 6 – Train to Bergen, Norway
Head to Oslo Central Station in the morning to begin your Norway in a Nutshell trip to Bergen. This extensive and scenic journey includes trips on the Bergen Railway, the famous Flåm Railway, a fjord cruise through the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord and a thrilling bus ride on a winding mountain pass.

Day 7 – Free Day in Bergen
Use the day to explore Bergen, “Capital of the Fjords”. A must-see attraction is Bryggen – a World Heritage Site – the old Hanseatic wharf and medieval heart of the city, popular for its colourful houses. For a bird’s eye view of Bergen, take the Fløibanen funicular up to the viewpoint on Mount Fløyen. Another great mountain viewpoint is Ulriken, accessible via cable cars.

Day 8 - Depart from Bergen
Fly back from Bergen-Flesland Airport and make your friends jealous with all your great vacation photos!



WHAT ARE OTHER IDEAS FOR AN 8-DAY SCANDINAVIA ITINERARY?

Want to spend some time in Copenhagen? We recommend adding extra days between Stockholm and Oslo in the itinerary above, so you can take in the sights of Denmark's capital, including the Tivoli amusement park, Christiansborg Palace, the Little Mermaid and more. You can also re-route the itinerary so that instead of Helsinki, you start in Stockholm, then travel by train to Copenhagen and from there, take an overnight cruise to Oslo.

How about spending some time in Tallinn, Estonia? With 8 days in Scandinavia, you could sail around the Baltic Sea, with overnights in Stockholm, Helsinki and Tallinn.

Good to know: Our itineraries aren't set in stone, and there are loads of possibilities for customised routes! We can modify the itinerary if you'd prefer to arrive to a different city, spend more free time in one city than another, or add other towns to your trip. Just ask your Nordic Visitor travel consultant for advice.

Want to take an 8-day Scandinavia road trip?

On a summertime self-drive tour in Scandinavia, you’ll have the freedom to pull the car over at whatever attractions catch your interest. The best part? You won’t have to worry about where you’re going or sleeping, because your Nordic Visitor travel consultant has already sorted those local arrangements for you. You’ll also have access to our 24/7 emergency helpline if you find yourself in a spot of trouble on the road.

Mind you, an 8-day road trip in Scandinavia may not be enough time to experience more than two countries in one trip, but you would be able to enjoy the countryside between two of the major cities. Or, with 8 days you could also just focus on one Scandinavian country, for example a road trip in Norway from Oslo to the Norwegian coast, with some time to hike in the fjords.

If you want to slow down the pace and take in more Scandinavian attractions, we highly recommend extending your Scandinavia self-drive tour to 10 days or more. All of Nordic Visitor’s Scandinavia self-drive tour packages can be tailored by our local experts with extra nights at select locations or modified driving routes if you have any particular attractions in mind. Just contact us to ask.



Want to join a guided tour of Scandinavia?

To see Scandinavia from a local’s point of view… and make some new friends along the way, a guided small group tour of the Scandinavian cities in summer is a great option! To fully appreciate the top attractions of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, we recommend extending your travel time to at least 10 days. This extra time will allow you to travel at a comfortable pace and enjoy Scandinavia’s number one attraction -- the Norwegian fjords.

Scroll down to learn more about Nordic Visitor’s services and how to get to Scandinavia.

 

— TOP SIGHTS

Popular attractions in Scandinavia

  • Roam the medieval streets of Gamla Stan ("Old Town") in Stockholm
  • Ride the antique roller coaster at Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen
  • Walk among the large, unique sculptures at Vigeland Park in Oslo
  • Visit the 18th-century Suomenlinna sea fortress in Helsinki
  • Explore colourful Bryggen, the old wharf of Bergen

Our services

Whether you travel by train, cruise ship or car in your Nordic Visitor package, you can expect personal service from your own designated travel consultant and a tailor-made itinerary with quality travel documents. Our self-drive clients also receive a hand-marked map outlining the route, overnight stays and highlights along the way. Furthermore, we have long-standing professional relationships with trusted local tour operators, which are carefully selected by our staff for their high standards of service.

Book with Confidence

  • Protect your money & plans with our flexible booking terms  .
  • 97% of customers say they’d recommend us to friends.
  • We work closely with trusted, high-quality suppliers.
  • Enjoy personal service from Scandinavian travel experts.
  • Get peace of mind with a 24/7 helpline during your stay.
  • We’re here for you in case of unforeseen circumstances.

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