Tour overview

This 9-day trip travels from Stockholm to Bergen with two nights in each of four places. It starts with a guided walk through Stockholm's Old Town, Gamla Stan, then heads inland to Lake Vättern, Sweden's second-largest lake, for two nights at the Starby Hotel or similar, on a former 13th-century royal estate with indoor and outdoor spas.

On the way you visit the Old Linköping open-air museum, a reconstructed 19th-century Swedish town, and in Vadstena a local guide leads a walk through the medieval town, followed by a visit to Vadstena Castle. Next comes Oslo, with a walking tour past the Opera House, Karl Johans gate, the Royal Palace and City Hall.

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Day 7 is the main scenic day: a train across the mountains from Oslo to Myrdal, the steep Flåm Railway down to the Aurlandsfjord, and an electric-boat cruise through the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord to Gudvangen, before a private transfer through the Nærøydalen valley to Bergen. In Bergen a local guide shows you the city and the UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf.

Groups are up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout. You stay in hotels for eight nights, with breakfast daily plus three lunches and three dinners. An arrival transfer in Stockholm is included.

Trip highlights

  • Stockholm

    a guided walk through Gamla Stan and a fika stop for coffee and pastries (Day 2)

  • Linköping

    the Old Linköping open-air museum, a reconstructed 19th-century Swedish town (Day 3)

  • Lake Vättern

    two nights on a former 13th-century royal estate with indoor and outdoor spas (Days 3–4)

  • Vadstena

    a guided walk through the medieval town and a visit to Vadstena Castle (Day 4)

  • Oslo

    a walking tour past the Opera House, Karl Johans gate, the Royal Palace and City Hall (Day 6)

  • Flåm Railway

    one of the world's steepest railway lines, from Myrdal down to the Aurlandsfjord (Day 7)

  • Nærøyfjord

    an electric-boat cruise through the UNESCO-listed fjord to Gudvangen (Day 7)

  • Bergen

    a guided tour of the city and the UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf (Day 8)

Your route

8 stops from Stockholm to Bergen

9-day route: Stockholm – Linköping – Vadstena – Oslo – Myrdal – Flåm – Gudvangen – Bergen
  1. Stockholm Days 1–2
  2. Linköping Day 3
  3. Vadstena (Lake Vättern) Days 3–4
  4. Oslo Days 5–6
  5. Myrdal Day 7
  6. Flåm Day 7
  7. Gudvangen Day 7
  8. Bergen Days 7–8

Why choose this tour

This trip pairs Sweden's capital and lake country with Oslo and the western fjords, with two nights in each place, so there is time to settle in. The Flåm Railway and the Nærøyfjord cruise are both included on one travel day, groups are capped at 12, and a leader travels with you throughout.

Best suited to

  • Travellers who want Sweden and Norway's highlights in a little over a week
  • Rail and scenery lovers, with the Flåm Railway and a fjord cruise included
  • Travellers who prefer small groups of up to 12
  • Solo travellers, with a single room available at extra cost
The historic waterfront of Gamla Stan in Stockholm, Sweden

Day-by-day itinerary

9 days from Stockholm, Sweden to Bergen, Norway

  1. Day 1 · Stockholm Arrive in Stockholm

    A transfer takes you from the airport to your hotel. The welcome meeting is at 6 pm, followed by a welcome dinner with your leader and the group. If you arrive early, you could walk the cobbled streets of the Old Town or have a cinnamon bun at Sundbergs Konditori, the city's oldest café, dating from 1785.

    Hotel
    Freys Hotel or similar
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Stockholm, Gamla Stan Stockholm

    A walking tour of Gamla Stan, the Old Town, helps you get your bearings, followed by a fika stop for coffee and pastries. The afternoon is free, with a 24-hour public transport pass. You could take a cruise around the waterways, visit the Vasa Museum, the ABBA Museum or Drottningholm Palace, or spend the evening in Södermalm.

    Hotel
    Freys Hotel or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Linköping, Vadstena Linköping and Lake Vättern

    Drive to Linköping for a tour of the Old Linköping open-air museum, a reconstructed 19th-century Swedish town, then have lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Lake Vättern, Sweden's second-largest and deepest lake, for two nights at a family-owned hotel on a former 13th-century royal estate. Dinner is included.

    Hotel
    Starby Hotel or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Vadstena Vadstena

    A local guide leads a walk around Vadstena and tells the story of its abbey, which became Sweden's spiritual centre and largest landowner in the 15th century. In the afternoon, visit Vadstena Castle, parts of which date from 1545. The rest of the day is free. You could relax by the lake, use the hotel's spas or visit the Lace Museum.

    Hotel
    Starby Hotel or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Oslo To Oslo

    Travel through forests and past lakes to Oslo, stopping in a local town for lunch on the way. You arrive in the late afternoon. The evening is free. You could find a rooftop bar or catch a gig at Gamla.

    Hotel
    First Hotel Millenium or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  6. Day 6 · Oslo Oslo

    A walking tour takes in the Opera House, Karl Johans gate, the Royal Palace (from outside) and the frescoes of Oslo City Hall. The afternoon is free. You could visit the Holmenkollen ski jump and ski museum, the Munch Museum, Akershus Fortress or the Fram Museum.

    Hotel
    First Hotel Millenium or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Myrdal, Flåm, Nærøyfjord, Gudvangen, Bergen Flåm Railway and the Nærøyfjord

    Take the train across the mountains to Myrdal, then the Flåm Railway, one of the world's steepest lines, down past ravines, waterfalls and farms to the Aurlandsfjord. After lunch in Flåm, cruise the UNESCO-listed Nærøyfjord on an electric boat to Gudvangen. A private transfer through the Nærøydalen valley takes you to Bergen for dinner.

    Hotel
    Zander K Hotel or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Bergen, Bryggen Bergen

    A local guide shows you Bergen's old and new districts, the City Park, the wooden quarters and the UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf, and explains the Hanseatic League's trading network. The afternoon is free. You could ride the Fløibanen funicular up Mount Fløyen.

    Hotel
    Zander K Hotel or similar
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Bergen Trip ends in Bergen

    The trip ends after breakfast. If you have time, Bergenhus Fortress, Håkon's Hall and the Mount Ulriken cable car are nearby. Extra nights in Bergen can be arranged when you book.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Oslo Opera House on the waterfront, Norway

Where you stay

  • Stockholm (2 nights) Freys Hotel or similar
  • Lake Vättern (2 nights) Starby Hotel or similar
  • Oslo (2 nights) First Hotel Millenium or similar
  • Bergen (2 nights) Zander K Hotel or similar

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 8 nights in hotels
  • Meals 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 dinners, including a welcome dinner in Stockholm
  • Transport arrival transfer in Stockholm, trains and buses between towns, the Flåm Railway, the Nærøyfjord cruise and a private transfer to Bergen
  • Leader throughout, with local guides in Vadstena and Bergen
  • Activities and entry Gamla Stan walk and fika, Old Linköping open-air museum, Vadstena Castle, Oslo walking tour and a 24-hour Stockholm public transport pass

Not included

  • Flights to Stockholm and home from Bergen
  • Departure transfer in Bergen
  • Meals and drinks not listed
  • Optional activities and museum entry in Stockholm, Oslo and Bergen
  • Single room supplement, tips, travel insurance, visas and personal spending
Coloured wooden buildings of the Bryggen waterfront in Bergen, Norway

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want to spend most time in the fjords — the fjord scenery is concentrated on one travel day
  • You dislike long travel days — Day 7 combines train, railway, boat and road from Oslo to Bergen
  • You want every meal included — breakfast daily, three lunches and three dinners are included
  • You need an airport transfer at the end — only the arrival transfer in Stockholm is included
A village on the shore of the Aurlandsfjord, Norway

Departures & prices

From £5,450 per person, twin share, tour only. 9 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

How do you travel between places?

By local trains, long-distance buses and city public transport, with some long travel days. Day 7 combines a train from Oslo, the Flåm Railway, an electric boat on the Nærøyfjord and a private transfer to Bergen.

Is an airport transfer included?

Yes, on arrival in Stockholm on Day 1. The departure transfer in Bergen is not included.

How much walking is involved?

There are guided walks in Stockholm's Old Town, Vadstena, Oslo and Bergen, partly on cobbled streets, plus free time to explore on foot.

Can I book a single room?

Yes, a single room is available on request at extra cost. Single prices are shown for each departure. Otherwise solo travellers share with a traveller of the same sex at no extra cost.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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