Highlights of Sweden
9 days / 8 nights
Visit Dalarna and Sweden at its most authentic! Dalarna is famous for its scenic landscapes with red wooden houses and lively tradition of handcrafts, celebrations, and folk customs. Here genuine folklore traditions are still very much a part of everyday life and in particular of feast and celebrations. The most famous one – Midsummer Eve is celebrated in late June with traditional food and dancing. The region is often referred to as the most Swedish of all Swedish counties and provinces. Combine this authentic experience with city breaks in the capital of Sweden – Stockholm and the second-largest city – Gothenburg.
Day 01: Stockholm
Arrival in Stockholm according to your own itinerary. Stockholm, the capital of Sweden is built on 14 islands and you are never far from water. Well-preserved medieval buildings stand alongside modern architecture, and just outside the city, the archipelago of 24 000 islands is waiting to be explored. Sights of interest include the Vasa Museum, Skansen Open Air Museum, City Hall and the Old Town (Gamla Stan). We can offer a great variety of sightseeing options in Stockholm, please ask us for details!
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Stockholm
ⓘ To get from the airport to the city center or vice versa, we recommend that you use low-CO2 transport such as trains, trams, airport coaches, shuttles or private transport by electric car.
Day 02: Stockholm – Mora in Dalarna (+/- 345 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will head for Mora and the Dalarna region. When leaving Stockholm we recommend a detour to Sigtuna, a lively little town founded by Viking King Eric the Victorious. Sigtuna is the oldest, still existing, town in Sweden. Continue via Enköping, Avesta and Borlänge to Mora, beautifully located by Lake Siljan in the Dalarna region. Lake Siljan and the surrounding landscape were created 360 million years ago when a meteor fell from the sky and onto Dalarna. The region is known for its traditional midsummer celebrations, hand-carved Dala-horses, international festivals, red wooden houses, sausage specialties named Falukorv, cheerful folk music, and impressive mountain regions.
Accommodation: Mora Parken Hotel
Day 03: Mora
Breakfast at the hotel. This day is at your own leisure to explore the many attractions Dalarna has to offer. We recommend spending the day in Mora, where you can go for a walk along Lake Siljan, or maybe you would prefer to go for a swim? A visit to the Zorn Museum is also recommendable. Anders Zorn is famous amongst other things for his nude paintings, portraits, and aquarelle paintings. The museum displays his works, in addition to parts of his private art collection. We also recommend a visit to Zorngården, former residence of the couple Anders and Emma Zorn.
Accommodation: Mora Parken Hotel
Day 05: Mora – Karlstad (+/- 235 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will continue your journey south. On your way, we recommend a stop in Nusnäs located just 10 km outside Mora. Nusnäs is where the traditional Dala Horse – a national symbol of Sweden – is produced. You can follow the production process from the piece of wood until the complete and painted horse. Continue driving towards Karlstad, located just by the largest lake in Sweden – lake Vänern.
Accommodation: Scandic Hotel Winn
Day 06: Karlstad – Gothenburg (+/- 265 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Karlstad in a southwest direction towards Gothenburg. Gothenburg or the Swedish name – Göteborg is Sweden’s second-largest city and has always been the natural gateway to the West. Gothenburg is a city characterized by international style, local creativity, and a natural, relaxed charm. It has the pulse of a big city, cultural experiences, beautiful countryside and shopping, all within comfortable walking distance in the city centre. In Gothenburg, you can sense the history. The city was founded in 1621 and has ever since been characterized by trade, shipping, and international contacts. Today Gothenburg is a city of industry and expertise, with two universities and many service companies.
Accommodation: Quality Hotel 11
Day 07: Gothenburg
Breakfast at the hotel. A full day of leisure in Gothenburg. We recommend a sightseeing tour onboard one of the famous sightseeing boats “Paddan”. Step on board in the city centre and spend the day exploring Gothenburg from the canals. For those who seek excitement and thrilling fun, we recommend a visit to Northern Europe’s largest amusement park Liseberg with attractions for the whole family! In Gothenburg, you find fashionable boutiques, large department stores, and picturesque marketplaces with handicrafts, souvenirs, and antiquities. The mall “Nordstan” is Europe’s largest, in the old estate area Haga you find lots of antiquities and in Gothenburg’s wonderful indoor market “Feskekôrka” you can buy or just look at all the fresh fish and the interior.
Accommodation: Quality Hotel 11
Day 08: Gothenburg – Stockholm (+/- 470 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will be heading back to Stockholm and the Swedish east coast. Arriving in Stockholm you will have the chance to explore the city further and perhaps visit one if its many cozy and excellent restaurants.
Accommodation: Clarion Hotel Stockholm
Day 09: Departure from Stockholm
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure from Stockholm according to your own itinerary.
ⓘ To get from the airport to the city center or vice versa, we recommend that you use low-CO2 transport such as trains, trams, airport coaches, shuttles or private transport by electric car.
Terra Nova Scandinavia
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