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Scandinavia - Self-drive tour Grand Scandinavia tour
Scandinavia - Self-drive tour Grand Scandinavia tour
Duration
25 days
Start/End
Gothenburg
Tour type
Individual
Level
Easy
Accommodation
Hotel
Overview
Over 25 days the route leads you through Sweden, Finland and Norway. From Gothenburg you travel via Stockholm and along the Baltic coast to Lapland, to the North Cape as the turning point, then south via Tromsø and the Lofoten along the Norwegian Sea coast and finally to Oslo.
Lapland and the North Sea coast offer a completely different side of Scandinavia than you'll find in the south. Nature and the people's mentality reveal a different facet. Anyone who truly wants to experience Scandinavia should travel to this exciting and diverse region. The 25-day journey takes you through Sweden, Finland, and Norway. In the far north, the legendary North Cape serves as a turning point. Visits to the capital cities of Stockholm and Oslo are also included. The total distance is approximately 4,755 km, starting and ending in Gothenburg.
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Day 1
Arrival in Gothenburg
Hotel in Gothenburg
Individual arrival in Gothenburg. The west coast metropolis fascinates with its many historical buildings within the city walls and along the Göta Älv river. Several travel options are available for the trip. These include flying from an airport near your home and picking up a rental car at the destination airport. Driving your own car is also possible. Alternatively, you can take a ferry to Gothenburg, where you can bring your own car.
Arrival in Gothenburg
Day 1
Hotel in Gothenburg
Individual arrival in Gothenburg. The west coast metropolis fascinates with its many historical buildings within the city walls and along the Göta Älv river. Several travel options are available for the trip. These include flying from an airport near your home and picking up a rental car at the destination airport. Driving your own car is also possible. Alternatively, you can take a ferry to Gothenburg, where you can bring your own car.
Day 2
Gothenburg – Örebro
Hotel in Örebro
approx. 295 km
Today's leg of your journey takes you via Lidköping along Lake Vänern to Örebro in central Sweden.
Gothenburg – Örebro
Day 2
Hotel in Örebro
approx. 295 km
Today's leg of your journey takes you via Lidköping along Lake Vänern to Örebro in central Sweden.
Day 3
Örebro – Stockholm
Hotel in Stockholm
approx. 200 km
The journey from Örebro to Stockholm is not far. The Nordic metropolis is very charming, and the old town is an absolute must-see, perfectly situated on an island between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. Two nights in Stockholm.
Örebro – Stockholm
Day 3
Hotel in Stockholm
approx. 200 km
The journey from Örebro to Stockholm is not far. The Nordic metropolis is very charming, and the old town is an absolute must-see, perfectly situated on an island between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea. Two nights in Stockholm.
Day 4
Stockholm
Hotel in Stockholm
The location at the mouth of Lake Mälaren where it meets the Baltic Sea is perfect for leisurely boat trips, whether to Drottningholm Palace on Lake Mälaren or to one of the numerous islands and skerries between the city and the Baltic Sea. The Old Town, Gamla Stan, is located in the city center. The Cathedral and the Royal Palace are also located here. The neighboring island is a green oasis of recreation with many museums, including the Vasa Museum and the Skansen Zoo.
Stockholm
Day 4
Hotel in Stockholm
The location at the mouth of Lake Mälaren where it meets the Baltic Sea is perfect for leisurely boat trips, whether to Drottningholm Palace on Lake Mälaren or to one of the numerous islands and skerries between the city and the Baltic Sea. The Old Town, Gamla Stan, is located in the city center. The Cathedral and the Royal Palace are also located here. The neighboring island is a green oasis of recreation with many museums, including the Vasa Museum and the Skansen Zoo.
Day 5
Stockholm – Sundsvall
Hotel in Sundsvall
approx. 380 km
Traveling along the coast, you will reach your next destination via the towns of Uppsala, Gävle and Hudiksvall: the “sawmill” Sundsvall.
Stockholm – Sundsvall
Day 5
Hotel in Sundsvall
approx. 380 km
Traveling along the coast, you will reach your next destination via the towns of Uppsala, Gävle and Hudiksvall: the “sawmill” Sundsvall.
Day 6
Sundsvall – Umeå
Hotel in Umeå
approx. 260 km
Beyond Härnösand lies the "Höga Kusten," an exceptionally mountainous stretch of coastline for Sweden, dotted with many beautiful islands. Your destination is Umeå, also known as the "Birch City."
Sundsvall – Umeå
Day 6
Hotel in Umeå
approx. 260 km
Beyond Härnösand lies the "Höga Kusten," an exceptionally mountainous stretch of coastline for Sweden, dotted with many beautiful islands. Your destination is Umeå, also known as the "Birch City."
Day 7
Umeå – Haparanda
Hotel in Haparanda
approx. 390 km
Today you're heading towards Finland. Luleå is the center of the region of the same name, north of Umeå. Before leaving the region, you should visit Gammelstad. This old church settlement is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your destination for the day, Haparanda, is the easternmost small town in Sweden and lies directly on the border with Finland.
Umeå – Haparanda
Day 7
Hotel in Haparanda
approx. 390 km
Today you're heading towards Finland. Luleå is the center of the region of the same name, north of Umeå. Before leaving the region, you should visit Gammelstad. This old church settlement is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your destination for the day, Haparanda, is the easternmost small town in Sweden and lies directly on the border with Finland.
Day 8
Haparanda – Muonio
Hotel in Muonio
approx. 270 km
Today your journey takes you north along the border between Finland and Sweden, passing through Pello and Muonio. Alternatively, you can take the longer route via Kemi and Rovaniemi. There you'll find an interesting exhibition about life in the Arctic. Rovaniemi also calls itself "Santa Claus's Home."
Haparanda – Muonio
Day 8
Hotel in Muonio
approx. 270 km
Today your journey takes you north along the border between Finland and Sweden, passing through Pello and Muonio. Alternatively, you can take the longer route via Kemi and Rovaniemi. There you'll find an interesting exhibition about life in the Arctic. Rovaniemi also calls itself "Santa Claus's Home."
Day 9
Muonio – Karasjok
Hotel in Karasjok
approx. 285 km
From Enontekiö, near the Norwegian border, the journey continues to Kautokeino, a Sami stronghold on the Finnmarksvidda plateau. Here you can admire the colorful traditional clothing of the Sami people. Afterwards, the route leads to Karasjok, your destination for the day. Karasjok is the most important Sami cultural center. Take some time to visit Sápmi Park.
Muonio – Karasjok
Day 9
Hotel in Karasjok
approx. 285 km
From Enontekiö, near the Norwegian border, the journey continues to Kautokeino, a Sami stronghold on the Finnmarksvidda plateau. Here you can admire the colorful traditional clothing of the Sami people. Afterwards, the route leads to Karasjok, your destination for the day. Karasjok is the most important Sami cultural center. Take some time to visit Sápmi Park.
Day 10
Karasjok – Honningsvåg
Hotel in Honningsvåg
approx. 210 km
Today you'll experience a highlight of the North. Via Skaidi and Kåfjord, you'll reach Honningsvåg on the island of Magerøya. From there, it's not far to the coveted North Cape. The information center houses, among other things, a restaurant and souvenir shops.
Karasjok – Honningsvåg
Day 10
Hotel in Honningsvåg
approx. 210 km
Today you'll experience a highlight of the North. Via Skaidi and Kåfjord, you'll reach Honningsvåg on the island of Magerøya. From there, it's not far to the coveted North Cape. The information center houses, among other things, a restaurant and souvenir shops.
Day 11
Honningsvåg – Alta
Hotel in Alta
approx. 210 km
Today you'll travel south along the impressive Porsangerfjord to Alta. In Alta, a visit to the Alta Museum is worthwhile.
Honningsvåg – Alta
Day 11
Hotel in Alta
approx. 210 km
Today you'll travel south along the impressive Porsangerfjord to Alta. In Alta, a visit to the Alta Museum is worthwhile.
Day 12
Alta – Tromsø
Hotel in Tromsø
approx. 300 km
An impressive route along fjords and bays awaits you today. Like the Ullsfjord, the Lyngenfjord offers fantastic mountain panoramas. Your destination for the day is the Arctic city of Tromsø.
Alta – Tromsø
Day 12
Hotel in Tromsø
approx. 300 km
An impressive route along fjords and bays awaits you today. Like the Ullsfjord, the Lyngenfjord offers fantastic mountain panoramas. Your destination for the day is the Arctic city of Tromsø.
Day 13
Tromsø – Harstad
Hotel in Harstad
approx. 270 km
The entire route to Harstad offers breathtaking views. The city of Harstad, your destination for today, played an important role in Norwegian history as far back as the Viking Age. Our tip: Visit the church in Trondenes, located just outside the city. This stone church, dating from 1434, is unique in Northern Norway.
Tromsø – Harstad
Day 13
Hotel in Harstad
approx. 270 km
The entire route to Harstad offers breathtaking views. The city of Harstad, your destination for today, played an important role in Norwegian history as far back as the Viking Age. Our tip: Visit the church in Trondenes, located just outside the city. This stone church, dating from 1434, is unique in Northern Norway.
Day 14
Harstad – Svolvaer
Hotel in Svolvaer
approx. 170 km
Today a beautiful journey through Northern Norway awaits you. Your destination for the day is Svolvær, the main town of the Lofoten Islands. Two nights' accommodation.
Harstad – Svolvaer
Day 14
Hotel in Svolvaer
approx. 170 km
Today a beautiful journey through Northern Norway awaits you. Your destination for the day is Svolvær, the main town of the Lofoten Islands. Two nights' accommodation.
Day 15
Lofoten
Hotel in Svolvaer
Visit the north side of the Lofoten Islands today. It's a bit more barren here, but you'll find fantastic sandy beaches, like in Ramberg.
Lofoten
Day 15
Hotel in Svolvaer
Visit the north side of the Lofoten Islands today. It's a bit more barren here, but you'll find fantastic sandy beaches, like in Ramberg.
Day 16
Svolvaer – Sørvågen
Hotel in Sørvågen
approx. 130 km
Your destination for the day is in the southwest of the Lofoten Islands. Here you will find, among other places, the picturesque towns of Moskenes, Å, and especially the beautiful Reine on the Kirkjefjord.
Svolvaer – Sørvågen
Day 16
Hotel in Sørvågen
approx. 130 km
Your destination for the day is in the southwest of the Lofoten Islands. Here you will find, among other places, the picturesque towns of Moskenes, Å, and especially the beautiful Reine on the Kirkjefjord.
Day 17
Sørvågen – Bodø
Hotel in Bodo
approx. 100 km
Enjoy today's scenic ferry crossing from Moskenes to Bodø across the Vestfjord, which is already included. Depending on your arrival time, you'll have some free time to explore Bodø.
Sørvågen – Bodø
Day 17
Hotel in Bodo
approx. 100 km
Enjoy today's scenic ferry crossing from Moskenes to Bodø across the Vestfjord, which is already included. Depending on your arrival time, you'll have some free time to explore Bodø.
Day 18
Bodo – Mo i Rana
Hotel in Mo i Rana
approx. 230 km
Before continuing your journey, be sure to visit the Saltstraumen tidal current southeast of Bodø. The Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park also forms the backdrop for this leg of your trip. The best way to reach Norway's second-largest glacier is from the town of Mo i Rana.
Bodo – Mo i Rana
Day 18
Hotel in Mo i Rana
approx. 230 km
Before continuing your journey, be sure to visit the Saltstraumen tidal current southeast of Bodø. The Saltfjellet-Svartisen National Park also forms the backdrop for this leg of your trip. The best way to reach Norway's second-largest glacier is from the town of Mo i Rana.
Day 19
Mo i Rana – Namsos
Hotel in Namsos
approx. 330 km
Today's longer route takes you through the mountainous region of Børgefjell National Park and through the agricultural area of Trøndelag.
Mo i Rana – Namsos
Day 19
Hotel in Namsos
approx. 330 km
Today's longer route takes you through the mountainous region of Børgefjell National Park and through the agricultural area of Trøndelag.
Day 20
Namsos – Trondheim
Hotel in Trondheim
approx. 200 km
Passing through Steinkjer, located on the famous Kystriksveien coastal road, and past impressive fjords, you'll reach Trondheim today. The former capital of Norway has much to offer, such as the old town "Bakklandet" with its colorful wooden houses from bygone eras and the Nidaros Cathedral.
Namsos – Trondheim
Day 20
Hotel in Trondheim
approx. 200 km
Passing through Steinkjer, located on the famous Kystriksveien coastal road, and past impressive fjords, you'll reach Trondheim today. The former capital of Norway has much to offer, such as the old town "Bakklandet" with its colorful wooden houses from bygone eras and the Nidaros Cathedral.
Day 21
Trondheim – Ringebu
Hotel in Ringebu
approx. 280 km
On the way to Ringebu, you'll drive along the beautiful Rondane massif on one of Norway's impressive Scenic Routes (Rv. 27). In Ringebu, you'll find one of the oldest stave churches, dating back to the 12th century.
Trondheim – Ringebu
Day 21
Hotel in Ringebu
approx. 280 km
On the way to Ringebu, you'll drive along the beautiful Rondane massif on one of Norway's impressive Scenic Routes (Rv. 27). In Ringebu, you'll find one of the oldest stave churches, dating back to the 12th century.
Day 22
Ringebu – Oslo
Hotel in Oslo
approx. 240 km
Passing Lillehammer and Lake Mjøsa, you'll return to the capital today. 2 nights' accommodation.
Ringebu – Oslo
Day 22
Hotel in Oslo
approx. 240 km
Passing Lillehammer and Lake Mjøsa, you'll return to the capital today. 2 nights' accommodation.
Day 23
Oslo
Hotel in Oslo
Use the day for exploration: The grand boulevard Karl Johans gate leads from the main train station to the Royal Palace and is lined with some of Oslo's most famous buildings: the Cathedral, the National Theatre, the University and the Norwegian Parliament.
Oslo
Day 23
Hotel in Oslo
Use the day for exploration: The grand boulevard Karl Johans gate leads from the main train station to the Royal Palace and is lined with some of Oslo's most famous buildings: the Cathedral, the National Theatre, the University and the Norwegian Parliament.
Day 24
Oslo – Gothenburg
Hotel in Gothenburg
approx. 300 km
You cross the border into Sweden and enjoy a final day in the port city of Gothenburg. The beautiful old town is well worth seeing, and the main pedestrian street, Kungsportsavenyen, is also perfect for a stroll.
Oslo – Gothenburg
Day 24
Hotel in Gothenburg
approx. 300 km
You cross the border into Sweden and enjoy a final day in the port city of Gothenburg. The beautiful old town is well worth seeing, and the main pedestrian street, Kungsportsavenyen, is also perfect for a stroll.
Day 25
Gothenburg and return journey
Spend a few more pleasant hours in Gothenburg before beginning your individual journey home. TIP: EXTENSION & EXCURSIONS Book a relaxing stay at the Arctic Sauna World in Muonio in advance. Extend your trip with a stopover in the Lofoten Islands. Just ask us!
Gothenburg and return journey
Day 25
Spend a few more pleasant hours in Gothenburg before beginning your individual journey home. TIP: EXTENSION & EXCURSIONS Book a relaxing stay at the Arctic Sauna World in Muonio in advance. Extend your trip with a stopover in the Lofoten Islands. Just ask us!
Price from
€2,800.00
Services
What's included
24 nights in good mid-range hotels including breakfast in a double room with shower/toilet
North Cape entrance
Admission: Arctic Sauna World in Muonio
Domestic Norwegian ferry: Moskenes - Bodø
Pocket travel guide of your choice
Street map available upon request
What's not included
Individual travel to and from the destination (we are happy to put together a suitable offer)
Travel insurance (we are happy to put together an individual offer)
personal equipment
Visa and vaccinations, if required
Tip
Rental cars (we would be happy to create a suitable offer for you)
Ferry crossings, tolls and fuel, unless listed as included.
Optional excursions, activities and entrance fees
Meals not included in the services
personal expenses
Character of the trip
Fitness
Easy
Altitude
Low
Culture / nature
Nature-led
This self-drive tour is ideal for those who enjoy driving themselves and exploring the countryside independently. Daily distances range from 100 to 390 kilometers, and include several ferry crossings. Along the way, there's plenty of time for walks, sightseeing, and local activities.
Dates and prices
Individual dates
Optional
Extra bed (adults)
pro Person, Season 10.06.–30.09.2027
€2,420.00
per person
Extra bed for child up to and including 12 years
per child, season 10.06.–30.09.2027
€1,200.00
per person
Notes on the trip
Notes
Changes to the itinerary are possible. This trip is generally not suitable for people with reduced mobility. In individual cases, we are happy to check whether we can still accommodate your travel wishes. Please contact us.
