12 days in Scandinavia & Aland Island Itinerary

You'll explore and learn at Vasa Museum and Fotografiska Stockholm. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Royal Palace and Storkyrkan. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Thiel Gallery (Thielska Galleriet), appreciate the extensive heritage of Monteliusvagen, brush up on your military savvy at Royal Armory, and get engrossed in the history at Hallwyl Museum.

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New York City, USA to Stockholm is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from New York City to Stockholm due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in August, expect Stockholm to be a bit cooler, temps between 70°F and 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can go by car to Aland Island.

Visit Salis Batteri and The Maritime Quarter for their historical value. Get outdoors at Getabergen and Les Boats. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Kastelholm Castle, learn about all things military at Aland Maritime Museum, see what you can catch with JaRo Guiding, and stroll around Lilla holmen.

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You can drive from Stockholm to Aland Island in 4.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Stockholm.

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Traveling by car from Aland Island to Stockholm takes 4.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Aland Island to Stockholm. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to Copenhagen.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Nyhavn and National Museum of Denmark. Rosenborg Castle and Trinitatis Kirke will appeal to history buffs. Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Jaegerborg Dyrehave, stroll the grounds of Assistens Cemetery, kick back and relax at Amager Strandpark, and steep yourself in history at Our Saviour's Church.

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You can do a combination of flight, taxi, and train from Stockholm to Copenhagen in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Copenhagen can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Sun) before leaving for home.