Visit Malmö

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 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).

Stockholm’s medieval old town of narrow lanes and the Royal Palace.

A body on the Oresund bridge, half in Sweden and half in Denmark; Saga Noren.

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.

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 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 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).