29 days in Scandinavia Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Bagsvaerd Kirke, look for all kinds of wild species at Lyngby Aamose, then see the interesting displays at Gentofte BrandMuseum, then see the interesting displays at Oregaard Museum, and finally explore the world behind art at Ordrupgaard. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Dieselhouse, look for all kinds of wild species at Amager Faelled, examine the collection at Kongernes Lapidarium, Christian IV's Bryghus, then learn about all things military at The Royal Danish Naval Museum, then pause for some serene contemplation at Trinitatis Kirke, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Grabrodretorv.

To find photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Copenhagen attractions planner.

Sydney, Australia to Copenhagen is an approximately 26-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Copenhagen, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in December, things will get cooler in Copenhagen: highs are around 7°C and lows about 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Hillerod.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Fri): look for gifts at Country Market, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Ramlose Kirke, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Annisse Kirke, then learn more about the world around you at AEbelholt Klostermuseum, then get engrossed in the history at Dansk Farmacihistorisk Samling, and finally hunt for treasures at Hilleroed Loppemarked.

To see maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Hillerod online road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Copenhagen to Hillerod takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can go by car to Helsingoer.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Helsingør cathedral, look for gifts at Tibberup Hoekeren, see the interesting displays at Skibsklarerergaarden, then explore the historical opulence of Marienlyst Palace and Park, then see the interesting displays at Helsingoer Vaerftsmuseum, and finally appreciate the history behind HE - Nordsjaellands Small Havherre.

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Helsingoer is very close to Hillerod. In December in Helsingoer, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Aarhus.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): contemplate the long history of Huset Carmel, examine the collection at Besaettelsesmuseet, then take a stroll through Vadestedet, then look for all kinds of wild species at Aarslev Engso, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Fredenskirken.

To find traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Aarhus visit site.

Explore your travel options from Helsingoer to Aarhus with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in December, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Bergen.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Bergenhus Festningsmuesum and University Museum of Bergen - The Cultural History Collections. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Pepperkakebyen and Room Escape Games. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of St John's Church, appreciate the history behind Sailor's Monument, view the masterpieces at Galleri GEO & Ramme Service, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Akvariet i Bergen.

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You can fly from Aarhus to Bergen in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and ferry. In December, daytime highs in Bergen are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Oslo.

You'll explore and learn at Baerums Verk and Roseslottet. Your inner history buff will appreciate Eidsvoll 1814 Norwegian Center for Constitution and Furuset Moske. Take a break from Oslo with a short trip to Fetsund Lenser - Flow museum in Fetsund, about 40 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of 22. juli-senteret, see the interesting displays at The Viking Planet Oslo, pause for some serene contemplation at Sagene Church, and admire the masterpieces at The Mini Bottle Gallery.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Oslo trip planner.

You can fly from Bergen to Oslo in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Bergen in December, plan for slightly colder nights in Oslo, with lows around -5°C. On the 24th (Sun), you'll travel to Tromso.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Tromsø Museum – Universitetsmuseet and Tromso Domkirke. Museum-lovers will appreciate Troll Museum and Northern Norwegian Science Center. Explore Tromso's surroundings by going to Balsfjord Fjordmuseum (in Balsfjord Municipality) and Northern Light Dog Adventure (in Nordkjosbotn). And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Tromso Bridge, contemplate the long history of Skansen, see exotic creatures in open habitats at Green Gold of Norway, and pause for some serene contemplation at Tromso Cathedral.

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Traveling by flight from Oslo to Tromso takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Oslo in December, you will find days in Tromso are a bit cooler (0°C), and nights are about the same (-4°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can fly to Stockholm.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Munktellmuseet and MC Collection Motorcycle Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like S:t Jacobs Kyrka and Steninge Castle. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Stockholm: Eskilstuna Town Museum (in Eskilstuna) and Rosersbergs Slott (in Rosersberg). The adventure continues: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sofia Kyrka, step into the grandiose world of Rosendal Palace, and explore the world behind art at Gustav III antikmuseum.

To find reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Stockholm tour planning site.

You can fly from Tromso to Stockholm in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and train. In December, daily temperatures in Stockholm can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can travel to Copenhagen.

Get some cultural insight at Krigsmuseet and RAGNAROCK - Museet for pop, rock og youth culture. Museum-lovers will get to explore The Hirschsprung Collection (Den Hirschsprungske Samling) and The Vessels at Holmen: Saelen, Sehested and Peder Skram. When in Copenhagen, make a side trip to see Boserup Skov in Roskilde, approximately Roskilde away. See even more of Copenhagen: take in the spiritual surroundings of Holmens Kirke, examine the collection at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Copenhagen, view the masterpieces at Mostings, and get a new perspective on nature at Medical Museion.

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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. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Stockholm in January; daily highs in Copenhagen reach 3°C and lows reach 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.