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Scandinavia by Rail

Thursday 4 June to Thursday 18 June 2026

This new tour journeys by rail to Copenhagen, via Germany, and on to Oslo. Ride on both the Dovre and Rauma lines – two of the most scenic
railway lines in Europe – before continuing to Östersund and Stockholm in Sweden.

Day 1 - London to Cologne capital of Denmark, for a 1-night stay. Our lunchtime afield with your InterRail Pass. History lovers will
Depart on a mid-morning Eurostar from London St. arrival allows time for sightseeing and the city centre be fascinated by the Viking Ship Museum, whilst art
Pancras to Brussels, then onward to Cologne for an is easily explored on foot. Don’t miss the trendy and lovers should consider the MUNCH Museum. A
overnight stay. historic Nyhavn harbour area, and the city’s most walk through Vigeland Park is also worthwhile – this
famous landmark – the Little Mermaid statue. sculpture park displays Gustav Vigeland’s life work,
Day 2 - On to Hamburg comprising over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze
We catch a direct train to Hamburg, arriving early Day 4 - To Oslo and wrought iron.
afternoon. Our hotel for tonight is conveniently By morning train, via Gothenburg, to Oslo, arriving in
located close to the railway station. Enjoy a free time for our evening meal. Situated at the end of a Day 7 - Dovre & Rauma Lines
afternoon to explore the city - why not visit 70-mile-long fjord, Norway’s capital and largest city Travel on both the Dovre line towards Trondheim,
Miniatur Wunderland, the world’s largest model train is rich in culture and folklore with a fascinating Viking and then the Rauma branch line to Andalsnes. The
exhibition, or one of the many excellent museums. history. We have a 3-night stay here. Dovre line climbs spectacularly over Dovre Fell
and is one of Norway’s most scenic main lines. The
Day 3 - Continue to Copenhagen Days 5 & 6 - Oslo at Leisure Rauma line is one of Norway’s most scenic branch
A morning direct train takes us to Copenhagen, the Two days to either enjoy Oslo or to explore further lines, running down from the mountains to the sea.
Late afternoon arrival for a 1-night stay, our hotel has
panoramic views over the Romsdalsfjord.
Day 8 - North to Trondheim
Morning train back to Dombas, where we rejoin the
Dovre line to Trondheim. Trondheim is close to the
Arctic Circle and as such, the sun is still above the
horizon at midnight during Norwegian summertime.
Old Kylling Railway Bridge, symbol of Raumabanen, Norway iStock-Tinieder colourful houses. The cathedral with its gothic and
Our mid-afternoon arrival allows for time to walk
around the old town, with its historic bridge and

baroque influences and striking stained glass windows
is also worth visiting. Stay 1 night.

Day 9 - Over to Sweden
We say farewell to Norway today, travelling by rail
with a change at Storlien on the border. There are
two services a day, one early morning and one late
can be flexible here. Arrive Östersund late morning

13 Over 50 Years of Unforgettable Rail Journeys afternoon, and neither requires reservation, so we