12 days in Scandinavia & Iceland Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): explore the different monuments and memorials at Assistens Cemetery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Grundtvig Church (Grundtvigs Kirke), explore the historical opulence of Rosenborg Castle, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Trinitatis Kirke, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Nyhavn. On the 21st (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Denmark, then admire the masterpieces at Ordrupgaard, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Jaegerborg Dyrehave.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Copenhagen tour planning tool.

New York City, USA to Copenhagen is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. Traveling from New York City in October, things will get little chillier in Copenhagen: highs are around 15°C and lows about 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to travel to Stockholm.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): explore the world behind art at Fotografiska Stockholm, brush up on your military savvy at Royal Armory, then take an in-depth tour of Royal Palace, and finally take a stroll through Stockholm Old Town. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon): appreciate the extensive heritage of Monteliusvagen, get engrossed in the history at Hallwyl Museum, and then admire the landmark architecture of Drottningholm Palace.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Stockholm trip planner.

Traveling by combination of train, taxi, and flight from Copenhagen to Stockholm takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Copenhagen in October, expect slightly colder with lows of 4°C in Stockholm. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Oslo.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Oslo trip website.

Getting from Stockholm to Oslo by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Oslo can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel to Vik.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Wed): explore the striking landscape at Reynisdrangar, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Reyniskirkja Church, and then take in a show at Lava Show. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the striking landscape at Sólheimajökulll, then get engrossed in the history at Skogar Museum, and then look for gifts at Icewear Vik Wool Vikurprjon.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Vik trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Oslo to Vik takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, shuttle, and bus. Traveling from Oslo to Vik, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Oslo in October: highs in Vik hover around 8°C, while lows dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjavik.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Reykjavik online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Vik to Reykjavik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October in Reykjavik, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can go by car to Grindavik.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): enjoy the sea views from Hopsnes Lighthouse and then take an in-depth tour of The Icelandic Saltfish Museum.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Grindavik road trip app.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Grindavik in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in October, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can go by car to Blaskogabyggd.

On the 29th (Sun), experience rural life at Fridheimar and then admire the sheer force of Gullfoss Falls.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Blaskogabyggd online tour builder.

You can drive from Grindavik to Blaskogabyggd in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in October, and nighttime lows around 3°C. On the 30th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.