Tour overview

This 15-day small-group journey links three Nordic capitals with Norway's fjords and Sweden's lakeland, travelling by train, bus and boat. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout. You stay fourteen nights: comfortable hotels in Oslo, Bergen, Lillehammer, Stockholm and Helsinki, two nights in rustic cabins in the fjords near Gudvangen, two at a peaceful local B&B outside Rättvik and one aboard an overnight ferry across the Baltic. Breakfast is included on most days, with a dinner and a picnic lunch in Sweden, leaving plenty of freedom to try Nordic food along the way.

After an orientation walk in Oslo, you have free time to explore the waterfront, museums and islands of the Norwegian capital. The Bergen Railway then carries you across the high Hardangervidda plateau to Bergen, one of the most scenic train journeys in the world. In Bergen you ride the Fløibanen funicular to a viewpoint high above the city's colourful wharf and fish market.

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A bus journey through remote landscapes takes you into the fjord region for two nights in cabins. A boat trip glides through the Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where crisp mountain peaks are reflected in glassy water, to the village of Flåm. You then cross the high country to Lillehammer, host of the 1994 Winter Olympics, for a visit to the Maihaugen Open Air Museum and its Garmo Stave Church.

Crossing into Sweden, you stay at a B&B near Rättvik on Lake Siljan, in the heart of Dalarna, and join local experts on a village safari with a picnic lunch. A train takes you to Stockholm, spread across islands, for an orientation walk and a visit to the Vasa Museum, home to a 17th-century warship raised from the harbour. An overnight ferry through the archipelago brings you to Helsinki for a final day.

The physical rating is low, with some long travel days. This trip suits travellers who want to see the variety of Scandinavia, from cities to fjords and lakes, with a small group. Rides on the Bergen Railway and the ferries are highlights in themselves.

Trip highlights

  • The Bergen Railway across Hardangervidda (Day 3)
  • The Fløibanen funicular in Bergen (Day 4)
  • A Nærøyfjord cruise to Flåm (Day 6)
  • The Maihaugen Open Air Museum in Lillehammer (Day 8)
  • A village safari by Lake Siljan (Day 10)
  • Stockholm's Vasa Museum (Day 12)

Your route

9 stops from Oslo to Helsinki

15-day route: Oslo – Bergen – Nærøyfjord – Lillehammer – Lake Siljan – Stockholm – Helsinki
  1. Oslo Days 1–2
  2. Bergen Days 3–4
  3. Gudvangen Days 5–6
  4. Flåm Day 6
  5. Lillehammer Days 7–8
  6. Rättvik Day 9
  7. Vikarbyn Days 9–10
  8. Stockholm Days 11–13
  9. Helsinki Days 14–15

Why choose this tour

Three Nordic countries and their capitals, with fjords and lakes in between. Nights in fjord cabins and a Swedish B&B, with a small group.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Scandinavia
  • Travellers who enjoy train journeys
  • Nature lovers
  • Solo travellers looking for a small group
The colourful wharf of Bryggen in Bergen

Day-by-day itinerary

15 days from Oslo, Norway to Helsinki, Finland

  1. Day 1 · Oslo Arrive in Oslo

    Arrive in Norway's capital.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  2. Day 2 · Oslo Oslo

    An orientation walk and free time.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Hardangervidda, Bergen Bergen Railway

    A scenic train ride across the mountains to Bergen.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  4. Day 4 · Bergen, Mount Fløyen Bergen

    Ride the Fløibanen funicular and explore Bergen.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Gudvangen To the fjords

    Travel by bus into the fjord region.

    Hotel
    Rustic cabin
    Meals
    Breakfast
  6. Day 6 · Nærøyfjord, Flåm Nærøyfjord

    A boat trip through the Nærøyfjord to Flåm.

    Hotel
    Rustic cabin
  7. Day 7 · Lillehammer Lillehammer

    A long journey across the high country to Lillehammer.

    Hotel
    Hotel
  8. Day 8 · Maihaugen Lillehammer

    Visit the Maihaugen Open Air Museum.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Rättvik, Vikarbyn To Lake Siljan

    Cross into Sweden to a lakeside B&B.

    Hotel
    Bed and breakfast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Lake Siljan Lake Siljan

    A village safari with local experts and a picnic lunch.

    Hotel
    Bed and breakfast
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  11. Day 11 · Stockholm Stockholm

    Travel by train to Stockholm for an orientation walk.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  12. Day 12 · Vasa Museum, Djurgården Stockholm

    Visit the Vasa Museum.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13 · Stockholm, Baltic Sea Overnight ferry

    A free day, then an overnight ferry to Helsinki.

    Hotel
    Overnight ferry
    Meals
    Breakfast
  14. Day 14 · Helsinki Helsinki

    Arrive in Helsinki and explore.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  15. Day 15 · Helsinki Trip ends in Helsinki

    The trip ends after breakfast.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Oslo Opera House on the waterfront, Norway

Where you stay

  • Oslo (2 nights) Hotel
  • Bergen (2 nights) Hotel
  • Norwegian fjords (2 nights) Rustic cabin
  • Lillehammer (2 nights) Hotel
  • Vikarbyn, near Rättvik (2 nights) Bed and breakfast
  • Stockholm (2 nights) Hotel
  • Baltic Sea (1 night) Overnight ferry
  • Helsinki (1 night) Hotel

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

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 11 nights in hotels and B&Bs, 2 in cabins and 1 on an overnight ferry
  • Meals 12 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Trains, buses and ferries between stops
  • Fløibanen funicular and a Nærøyfjord boat cruise
  • Maihaugen Open Air Museum
  • Lake Siljan village tour with a picnic lunch
  • Orientation walks and the Vasa Museum
  • Leader throughout

Not included

  • Flights to Oslo and from Helsinki
  • Meals not included 2 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 13 dinners
  • Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
Lake Siljan in Sweden

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You dislike long travel days — some journeys are long
  • You want many meals included — mostly breakfasts
  • You want luxury every night — cabins are rustic
  • You want flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–5 and 8–15 · Lunch: Day 10 · Dinner: Day 9
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Finland · UK FCDO travel advice for Norway · UK FCDO travel advice for Sweden
The village of Flåm by the fjord

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Departures & prices

From £4,755 per person, twin share, tour only. 55 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.

What are the fjord cabins like?

Rustic cabins near Gudvangen, simple but comfortable, for two nights.

Which countries do we visit?

Norway, Sweden and Finland.

How do we travel?

By train, bus, boat and an overnight ferry from Stockholm to Helsinki.

Is Scandinavia expensive?

Yes, meals and drinks cost more than in much of Europe, so budget accordingly.

Do I need visas?

UK visitors do not need a visa for these countries for a short holiday stay.

How many people travel together?

Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader.

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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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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