11 days in Stockholm, Helsinki & Copenhagen Itinerary

Stockholm is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Skansen, explore the world behind art at Fotografiska Stockholm, have a blast at Grona Lunds Tivoli, and take in panoramic vistas at Stockholm City Hall.

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Newark, USA to Stockholm is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 6 hour difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Newark in August: high temperatures in Stockholm hover around 70°F and lows are around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Helsinki.

Helsinki is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Temppeliaukio Church, take an in-depth tour of Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Kamppi Chapel of Silence, and brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.

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You can fly from Stockholm to Helsinki in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to fly to Copenhagen.

Copenhagen is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Rosenborg Castle, explore the world behind art at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, get in on the family fun at Tivoli Gardens, and admire the striking features of Amalienborg Museum.

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Getting from Helsinki to Copenhagen by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of ferry and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Helsinki to Copenhagen. Expect a daytime high around 71°F in August, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.