10 Days to Explore the Classic Four Countries and Visit Norway’s Two Fjords
🍓Visit the world’s happiest four countries - Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Denmark. Experience a five-star luxury cruise 🚢, explore the pristine twin fjords, and savor a variety of local specialties… a must-visit for first-time travelers to Northern Europe 🐟
🛬【Itinerary】
🔹Day 1 Beijing - Copenhagen
Fly to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, and check into the hotel upon arrival.
Overnight in Copenhagen
🔹Day 2 Copenhagen - Gothenburg
Morning sightseeing in Copenhagen, then travel to Gothenburg in the afternoon.
Overnight in Gothenburg
🔹Day 3 Gothenburg - Oslo
Sightseeing in Gothenburg today, then head to Oslo to visit Vigeland Sculpture Park.
Overnight in Oslo
🔹Day 4 Oslo - Sognefjord - Fjord Town
Drive to Sognefjord today, visit Flåm and Gudvangen towns.
Overnight in Fjord Town
🔹Day 5 Fjord Town - Hardangerfjord - Swedish Town
Travel to Hardangerfjord today, visit Vøringsfossen Waterfall, Voss town, and Eidfjord town.
Overnight in Swedish town
🔹Day 6 Swedish Town - Lake Vänern - Stockholm - Turku
Head to Karlstad, a lakeside city in central Sweden, visit Lake Vänern, then proceed to Stockholm.
Overnight on the cruise
🔹Day 7 Helsinki (Turku)
Sightseeing in Helsinki today, visit the exotic market, Senate Square, and the Chapel of Silence.
Overnight in Helsinki
🔹Day 8 Helsinki - Turku - Stockholm
Visit the Russian Orthodox Church, Sibelius Park, and Turku today, then take a cruise to Stockholm, Sweden.
Overnight on the cruise
🔹Day 9-10 Stockholm - Beijing
Sightseeing at the Royal Palace Square, Swedish Royal Library Garden, and the popular Stadsvagen Street, then take a China Airlines flight back to Beijing.
End of the trip
⛺【Must-See Attractions】
⛪ Fish Church: Gothenburg’s old Fish Church is actually a seafood market shaped like a church, selling fresh daily catches. It’s a great spot for food lovers.
⛪ Karlstad: Located on the shores of Lake Vänern in Värmland County, Karlstad is a cultural gem. The Karlstad Cathedral stands on a high hill in the city center, visible from everywhere.
⛄ Lake Vänern: Explore Sweden’s largest freshwater lake—Lake Vänern, the third largest in Europe and 28th largest in the world. Enjoy the beautiful lakeside scenery and leave your mark in pure Northern Europe!
🏢 Swedish Royal Library Garden: One of Stockholm’s most important city gardens, featuring large green spaces and sturdy trees. At its center stands a statue of Carl Linnaeus, one of the world’s greatest botanists who first proposed the classification system of kingdom, phylum, class, order, genus, and species, still used today.
📷 Popular Spot Stadsvagen Street: Check out the popular Stadsvagen Street, a hidden gem among locals. Every brick and tile in this upscale residential area tells a story, enchanting visitors as if traveling back to the glory of the 1897 Stockholm World Expo.
🏔 Vigeland Sculpture Park: The lifelike sculptures vividly depict human emotions from birth to death, earning it the nickname “The Park of Life’s Journey.”
🚢 Aker Brygge: Once Oslo’s harbor warehouse, now transformed into a seaside promenade blending modern architecture with Nordic style. It’s home to trendy restaurants, brand stores, cafes, and cinemas, with many outdoor seats filled with people enjoying Oslo’s good weather.
🏔 Sognefjord: Stroll along the world’s longest fjord, featuring towering mountains, deep fjords, cascading waterfalls, vast green fields, and pristine glaciers, creating a unique fjord landscape.
⛵ Hardangerfjord: Norway’s second longest fjord, the gentlest among the four major fjords, with picturesque pastoral scenery. Experience a Hardangerfjord cruise, sailing through steep valleys to admire the magnificent fjord views up close.
🌊 Vøringsfossen Waterfall: One of Norway’s famous waterfalls, about 182 meters high with a vertical drop of 145 meters. A viewing platform beside the waterfall offers a top-to-bottom view. Though not the tallest, its layered water curtain is spectacular and unforgettable.
🏞 Voss Town: A transit stop on the fjord journey and the world-renowned source of Voss mineral water, known for its cool, sweet taste and low mineral content. It’s a favorite of top hotels, restaurants, resorts, and nightclubs worldwide.
🏠 Flåm & Gudvangen Towns: Flåm, a small town by Sognefjord, is known as “a place close to God.” It’s the starting point of the famous Flåm Railway and an important cruise port. 🏠 Gudvangen is a village at the foot of the mountains by Sognefjord, surrounded by mountains and a clear lake. It features a unique wooden suspension bridge and a Viking village simulating ancient pirate life.
⛪ Helsinki Senate Square & Russian Orthodox Church: Stroll through Helsinki’s 19th-century Senate Square, featuring a statue of Tsar Alexander II from 1894. Visit the Russian Orthodox Church, full of 19th-century Russian charm, and enjoy a unique cultural atmosphere.
🚲 Sibelius Park: Built to honor Finland’s great composer Sibelius, the park is full of blooming flowers and lush grass, a perfect place for relaxation.
⛪ Chapel of Silence: A wooden church offering tranquility in the bustling city, located south of Helsinki’s Senate Square. It provides a quiet place for prayer with warm sunlight filtering through wooden slats inside.
🏠 Turku: Finland’s oldest city and former capital until 1812, retaining many historical sites. Visitors can explore medieval castles, historic cathedrals, and many quaint buildings, feeling transported to another era.
🌊 The Little Mermaid Statue: Located in Langelinie Park, Copenhagen’s most famous tourist attraction. The statue, inspired by Andersen’s fairy tale “The Little Mermaid,” is made of bronze and granite.
⛲ The Gefion Fountain: A masterpiece of Danish traditional culture, depicting a goddess with flowing braids plowing with four oxen, with water spraying from the oxen’s noses and plowshare.
🏰 Amalienborg Palace: Visit the Danish royal family’s winter residence, consisting of four classical palaces with Rococo interiors and an octagonal courtyard. If lucky, you can witness the changing of the guard ceremony.
🍩【Must-Try Foods】
Six-course lunches arranged during the trip, featuring Swedish meatballs, Danish crispy pork, herring dishes, Chinese buffet, and Arctic ice shrimp for authentic local flavors!
🏨【Accommodation Guide】
Stay in local or highly rated four-star hotels, fjord specialty hotels, and enjoy two cruise experiences. Eight nights abroad with Nordic minimalist design style, showcasing European elegance!
🚌【Transportation Guide】
Fly with Star Alliance member Air China on regular scheduled flights, comfortable and safe, direct round-trip flights with free nationwide connections.
🧡【Tips】For outbound travel in the next six months, passport validity must be at least until October 2026!!
Chinese citizens’ adult passports are valid for ten years, children’s passports for five years. Travel requires passports to be valid for at least 6 months beyond the return date and have at least 3 blank pages! Please check your passport validity if planning to travel. If expired, renew at the Public Security Bureau Exit-Entry Administration in advance! Community Creation Center
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