Nordic Trails and Fjords I: Norway, Denmark & Sweden (10-14 Days)
We love driving holidays. They are by far our favourite way of traveling. And when we’re in the mood for spoiling ourselves with fine food and delightful hotels besides the sheer pleasure of being on some of the world’s best roads, we turn to Europe! Europe, even though small by comparison with other regions of the world, nonetheless offers a tremendous variety of intriguing cultures and splendid sceneries. Scandinavia is one of them. It is less familiar, more exotic, less visited, more rustic, and therein lies its charm, especially as the canvas for an unforgettable driving holiday because the scenery, especially that of Norway’s fjords, is one of a kind. We therefore take great pleasure in introducing our first nordic itinerary. Now turn the page and find out what we’ve come to love ourselves so much in this remarkable region of Europe…
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Itinerary Map …where you will travel…
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It all goes back a long, long time…
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Journey of Discovery…
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Itinerary Map
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Before Day1 Copenhagen – You may want to arrive in Copenhagen 1 day before to be well rested. We can make suggestions and help with the arrangements. Day1 Copenhagen (Denmark) to Thorskog (Sweden) – Your nordic journey begins by heading north into Sweden... Day2 Thorskog (Sweden) to Oslo (Norway) – Further north to the capital of Oslo…an afternoon of sightseeing in this 1000-year old city! Day3 Oslo to Sør-fron – Past Lillehammer of Olympic fame into Norway’s countryside… Day4 Sør-fron to Skodje – Northwest into fjord country…and a beautiful hotel for two nights... Day5 In and around Skodje – Explore the fabled Atlantic Road or visit charming Ålesund
Day6 Skodje to Norangsfjorden – An exploration of the Geiranger Fjord… Day7 Norangsfjorden to Hafslo – Of unforgettable roads, a Stave church and stunning scenery Day8 In and around Hafslo – Explore this beautiful region or rest in one of the most charming hotels on the journey Da9 Hafslo to Bergen – On the way to the coast… Day10 In and around Bergen – Explore this charming sea-side city that feels like a village… Day11 Bergen (Norway) to Hirtshals (Denmark) – Enjoy your morning in Bergen; then drive on to the Bergen to Hirtshals ferry where you will arrive early in the morning the next day… Day12 Hirtshals to Copenhagen – Return to your starting point. Stay on for a while? Or fly? International Brands Shopping Local/Handicraft Shopping
It all goes back a long, long time... Europe is the cradle of the motorcar and private motoring. Ever since Karl Benz’s 1886 Motorwagen, people have taken pride in owning a car and being in its driver’s seat. Driving in a beautiful car bespeaks privilege, freedom, privacy, and, especially in a cabriolet, allows one to be in communion with the elements and natural beauty: soak up the sunshine, feel the wind in your hair, smell the fresh air and the scents of freshly cut grass. Besides, there is the sheer pleasure of being in control, of directing the course of travel: to turn, to go, to stop where and when you feel like it. These are pleasures that Europeans were the first to enjoy. Most evidently, these are pleasures that can be shared by couples. While it is often the gentleman who takes the driving seat, it was in fact Bertha Benz who undertook the first driving journey (with their two children) in the world. Driving journeys in a cabriolet is something that women have enjoyed ever since, whether as companion or driver. Discovering the world by means of a driving journey is a unique pleasure that we want to share with you!
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Not far from Copenhagen, Denmark
Begin your SCANDINAVIAN journey in a WONDERFUL HOTEL in the COUNTRYSIDE...”
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Copenhagen, Denmark
Nyhaven is a MOST LIVELY corner of COPENHAGEN…”
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Marble Church, Copenhagen, Denmark
CLOSE to the Danish ROYAL FAMILY…”
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Oslo, Norway
OSLO is SURROUNDED by many WONDERFUL PARKS…”
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What would a VISIT to OSLO be without a VIKING HISTORY?”
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Eastern Norway
Into NORWAY’s stunningly beautiful COUNTRYSIDE…”
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Eastern Norway
Not only a beautiful countryside, also AMAZING ROADS...�
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Near Alesund
A CHARMING boutique HOTEL... CLASSIC and MODERN at the same time...”
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DRIVING the remarkable ATLANTIC ROAD... along the edge of the OCEAN...”
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Alesund in Western Norway
Very much WORTH A VISIT, this LAYED-BACK VILLAGE by the SEA...”
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Completely FRESH SEAFOOD along much of this REMARKABLE ITINERARY…”
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NORWEGIAN SALMON at its FINEST... from MARKET to...”
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...YOUR TABLE…”
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NORWAY also has a WIDE VARIETY of tasty, SWEET BERRIES…”
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Geiranger, Norway
MAGICAL VISTAS on one of Norway’s most SCENIC FJORDS...”
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On a ferry, FLOATING, DISCOVERING, bend after bend, the SPARKLING waters of NORWAY…”
Geiranger, Norway
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Aurlands Fjorden, Norway
Between OCEANS, GLACIERS and CLOUDS...”
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ROADS to the END OF THE WORLD… ...it seems...”
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sometimes SHARED with LOCAL WILDLIFE...”
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...or with ENTHUSIASTIC BICYCLISTS…”
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In Urnes, Luster, Norway
STAVE CHURCHES… traditional, Norwegian PLACES OF WORSHIP unlike any elsewhere...”
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REINDEER BABIES are as LOVEABLE as all young animals!”
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Aurlandsfjord, Norway
AUTUMN COLOURS that will DAZZLE YOU...”
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Your hotel in Luster, Norway
A FAMILY-owned, IDYLLIC guest house that will find its way into YOUR HEART...”
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Your hotel in Luster, Norway
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Meals at your hotel in Luster, Norway
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Bergen, Norway
BERGEN, Europe’s ‘LARGEST VILLAGE’ by the ATLANTIC coast...”
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A RUSTIC hotel in the CENTRE of BERGEN...”
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Your FERRY from BERGEN, Norway back to DENMARK…”
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A FINE selection of MEAL CHOICES…”
On your ferry
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On your ferry
And SHOPPING, TOO, if you like…”
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You will BE COMFORTABLE overnight…”
On your ferry
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For your last night in COPENHAGEN, the BEST HOTEL in town!�
(Overnight stay optional)
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