10 days in Scandinavia Itinerary

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

Oslo is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Viking Ship Museum, walk around Vigeland Park, contemplate the waterfront views at Oslofjord, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Norway Nasjonalgalleriet.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read Oslo trip itinerary planning site.

Houston, USA to Oslo is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 7 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Houston in January: high temperatures in Oslo hover around 42°F and lows are around 17°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Stockholm.

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

On the 1st (Tue), examine the collection at Skansen, get engrossed in the history at Vasa Museum, and then examine the collection at ABBA The Museum. On the 2nd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Moderna Museet - Stockholm, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Storkyrkan, then explore the historical opulence of Royal Palace, then enjoy breathtaking views from Stockholm City Hall, and finally admire the masterpieces at Fotografiska Stockholm.

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Traveling by flight from Oslo to Stockholm takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. While traveling from Oslo, expect a bit cooler days and a bit warmer nights in Stockholm, ranging from highs of 31°F to lows of 23°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can travel to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Copenhagen is known for historic sites, theme parks, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Rosenborg Castle, make a trip to The Little Mermaid, visit Stroeget, and enjoy breathtaking views from Rundetarn.

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You can do a combination of flight, taxi, and train from Stockholm to Copenhagen in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Copenhagen when traveling from Stockholm in February, with lows around 32°F. On the 6th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.