23 days in Western Europe Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): admire the striking features of Stockholm City Hall, see the interesting displays at Skansen, and then admire the masterpieces at Fotografiska Stockholm. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Royal Palace, take an in-depth tour of Vasa Museum, then examine the collection at ABBA The Museum, and finally step off the mainland to explore Riddarholmen.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Stockholm trip planner.

Vientiane, Laos to Stockholm is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Vientiane to Stockholm due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Vientiane in September, with highs in Stockholm at 20°C and lows at 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to fly to Jonkoping.

Venture out of the city with trips to Granna (Uppgrenna Naturhus & Polkapojkarna), Eksjohovgards Castle (in Savsjo) and Linkoping (Linkoping Cathedral & Flygvapenmuseum).

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Jonkoping journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Stockholm to Jonkoping takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Jonkoping can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Copenhagen.

On the 14th (Thu), explore the historical opulence of Kastellet, don't miss a visit to The Little Mermaid, then contemplate the long history of Rosenborg Castle, then get to know the fascinating history of Nyhavn, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Rundetarn. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Denmark, pause for some serene contemplation at Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken), then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Saviour's Church, and finally take a stroll through Christiania.

To find ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Copenhagen travel route planner.

Getting from Jonkoping to Copenhagen by car takes about 4 hours. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Jonkoping in September since evenings lows in Copenhagen dip to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Amsterdam.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, and then admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum. On your second day here, explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, then walk around Vondelpark, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Grote Markt.

To find reviews, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam travel route website.

Getting from Copenhagen to Amsterdam by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. September in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Dresden.

On the 18th (Mon), pause for some serene contemplation at Frauenkirche Dresden, browse the exhibits of The Dresden Zwinger, and then examine the collection at Neues Grünes Gewölbe. On the next day, don't miss a visit to Procession of Princes, explore the world behind art at Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, admire the striking features of Bruehlsche Terrasse, then admire the masterpieces at Albertinum, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Dresden day trip planning site.

Getting from Amsterdam to Dresden by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in September, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can fly to Frankfurt.

Change things up with these side-trips from Frankfurt: Wurzburg (Residenzplatz, Würzburg Residence, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Stadel Museum, take some stellar pictures from Main Tower, steep yourself in history at Goethe House, and appreciate the history behind Liebfrauen - Ort der Stille.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Frankfurt online attractions planner.

You can fly from Dresden to Frankfurt in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.