Visit Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark. Explore Tivoli Gardens (one of the world's oldest amusement parks with historic rides and gardens), see the Little Mermaid statue (iconic bronze sculpture inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's fairy tale), wander through Nyhavn (colorful 17th-century waterfront with historic ships and cafes), and visit the Round Tower (17th-century observatory offering panoramic city views).
Cycle design-forward cities, fairy-tale castles, and cozy harbors of Denmark
Cruise deep fjords, midnight-sun peaks, and design-savvy cities of Norway
Balance archipelagos, forest cabins, and design-forward city life of Sweden
Visit Oslo, the capital of Norway. Explore the Viking Ship Museum (home to remarkably preserved 9th-century Viking ships like the Oseberg), stroll through Vigeland Sculpture Park (the world's largest sculpture park by a single artist, with over 200 bronze and granite works), and see the modern Opera House (a sloping marble roof you can walk on for panoramic fjord views).
Visit Stockholm, Sweden's capital spread across 14 islands. Explore the Vasa Museum (home to the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage), stroll through Gamla Stan (the medieval old town with cobblestone streets and the Royal Palace), and see the modern art at Fotografiska (a photography museum in a former customs house with panoramic views).
Explore the magical world of Lego at Legoland, featuring rides, shows, and attractions made from millions of Lego bricks.
Visit Malmö, Sweden's third-largest city, located across the Öresund Strait from Copenhagen. Explore the Turning Torso (a 190-meter-tall twisting skyscraper, Scandinavia's tallest residential building), stroll through the historic Gamla Staden (Old Town) with its cobblestone streets and Malmöhus Castle (a 16th-century fortress housing museums), and relax at Ribersborgsstranden (a long sandy beach with a popular open-air bathhouse).
Experience Norway's dramatic arctic archipelago
Visit Freetown Christiania, a self-governing neighborhood in Copenhagen known for its alternative lifestyle and vibrant community
Visit Bergen, Norway's second-largest city and gateway to the fjords. Explore the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Hanseatic wharf with its colorful wooden buildings dating to the 14th century, ride the Fløibanen funicular to Mount Fløyen for panoramic views over the city and fjords, and wander through the Bergen Fish Market to sample fresh seafood like salmon and king crab. Don't miss the KODE art museums, which house works by Edvard Munch and other Norwegian artists.
Experience cycling in Copenhagen, known as one of the most bike-friendly cities in the world
Visit Å, a tiny fishing village in Norway's Lofoten archipelago. See the iconic red fishermen's cabins (rorbuer) on stilts over the water, hike to the nearby Møysalen National Park for dramatic mountain and fjord views, and explore the Norwegian Fishing Village Museum to learn about traditional cod fishing and stockfish production that sustained the region for centuries.
Visit Trondheim, Norway's historic third-largest city. Explore Nidaros Cathedral (the northernmost medieval cathedral in Europe and burial site of St. Olav), stroll along the Nidelva River with its colorful wooden warehouses, visit the Rockheim museum (Norway's national museum of popular music with interactive exhibits), and try local specialties like klippfisk (dried and salted cod) at the historic Bakklandet district.
Visit Gothenburg, Sweden's second-largest city on the west coast. Explore the Universeum science center (with a rainforest and aquarium), stroll through the Haga district (historic wooden houses and cafes), see the Gothenburg Museum of Art (Nordic and European masterpieces), and ride the Liseberg amusement park (one of Scandinavia's largest with roller coasters and gardens).
Visit Aalborg, a vibrant city in northern Denmark. Explore the Aalborg Zoo (one of Denmark's largest zoos with over 1,500 animals), see the modern Utzon Center (designed by architect Jørn Utzon, showcasing design and architecture), stroll along the Limfjord waterfront (a scenic strait with cafes and boat tours), and visit the historic Aalborghus Castle (a 16th-century fortress with exhibitions on local history).
Wild camping in Sweden is generally allowed and encouraged under the Allemansrätten (Right of Public Access), letting you pitch a tent for a night or two in most natural areas, as long as you stay away from homes (at least 150m), avoid private gardens, cultivated land, nature reserves, and don't disturb anyone or destroy nature. So grab your tent, bivvy bag or hammock and find a remote location to sleep for the night
See Sweden's twisted residential skyscraper
Visit Aarhus, Denmark's second-largest city and cultural hub on the Jutland peninsula. Explore the ARoS Aarhus Art Museum (iconic rainbow panorama walkway with city views), wander through the Old Town open-air museum (historic buildings from across Denmark), and stroll along the Aarhus River waterfront with cafes and modern architecture. Don't miss the Moesgaard Museum (prehistoric exhibits including the Grauballe Man bog body) and the Latin Quarter's cobbled streets and boutiques.
Visit Odense, the third-largest city in Denmark and birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen. Explore the Hans Christian Andersen Museum (interactive exhibits about the fairy-tale author's life and works), wander through the historic Old Town (Fyn Village with preserved 18th-century houses), and see the Odense Cathedral (a Gothic brick church dating back to the 13th century).
Three kingdoms at the top of the map - fjords, forests, and long summer light.
Visit Copenhill, an innovative waste-to-energy plant in Copenhagen with a ski slope, hiking trail, and climbing wall on its roof
UNESCO fjord of sheer walls and waterfalls like the Seven Sisters.
Stockholm’s medieval old town of narrow lanes and the Royal Palace.
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