12 days in Scandinavia & Aland Island Itinerary

Royal Palace and Drottningholm Palace will appeal to history buffs. Get some cultural insight at Vasa Museum and Royal Armory. And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Strandvagen, admire the striking features of Storkyrkan, admire the masterpieces at Thiel Gallery (Thielska Galleriet), and stroll the grounds of Skogskyrkogarden.

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New York City, USA to Stockholm is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Stockholm, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in September, things will get a bit cooler in Stockholm: highs are around 63°F and lows about 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can drive to Aland Island.

Step off the beaten path and head to Aland Maritime Museum and Museumship Pommern. Appreciate the collections at Kastelholm Castle and The Aland Island Art Museum. There's much more to do: identify plant and animal life at Getabergen, examine the collection at Eckerö Post & tullhus, take a memorable tour with Les Boats, and stroll around Lilla holmen.

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You can drive from Stockholm to Aland Island in 4.5 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Stockholm to Aland Island due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Aland Island can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can drive 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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Copenhagen.

Get some cultural insight at Nyhavn and Grundtvig Church (Grundtvigs Kirke). Visiting Amager Strandpark and Jaegerborg Dyrehave will get you outdoors. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Rosenborg Castle, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Denmark, stroll the grounds of Assistens Cemetery, and pause for some serene contemplation at Trinitatis Kirke.

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Traveling by combination of flight, taxi, and train from Stockholm to Copenhagen takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 51°F. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.