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Denmark/Norway/Sweden/Finland

Four Nordic Capitals

Program No. 3332RJ
Discover the secrets of Europe’s most northern cities, diving deep into culture, art and the traditions of Scandinavian design.
Program
At a Glance
Duration
18 days
Program Begins
Copenhagen
Program Concludes
Helsinki
Group Type
Small Group
Meals
41 ( 16B, 13L, 12D )
Activity Level
With a midsummer sunrise at 3 a.m. and winter days lit by thousands of candles, Scandinavia keeps its own time and seasons. Experience the unique pace of the Nordic lifestyle in the four capital cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsinki. Learn about their distinct histories, languages, cuisines and artistic traditions as you study alongside local experts in museums, palaces and energetic neighborhoods.
Best of all, you'll...
  • Embark on two overnight voyages of Scandinavia.
  • Taste a traditional Danish Christmas dinner of pork, potatoes, cabbage and rice pudding.
  • Enjoy musicians playing the Finnish kantele.
All Experts
Please Note:
These experts may not be available for every date of the program
Mia Lindström received her degree in cultural management in 1996 and has been involved in folk high school work since then. She is an administrator and teacher at a folk high school in Karjaa and her fields of interest and lecture subjects include folklore, culture, the educational system and the Swedish-speaking minority in Finland. Mia received her master’s in folklore from Åbo Akademi University in 2011, and she has been leading Road Scholar groups since 1998.
Jan holds degrees in engineering, teaching, English and Friluftsliv – the Norwegian term for the nation’s outdoor way of life. He has been a folk school teacher since 1980, and, as an accomplished athlete and outdoorsman, Jan focuses his energies on teaching about the environment and Friluftsliv. Hallstein has been leading Road Scholar programs to Norway for over 20 years. Together with Mai-Evy, his partner for over 25 years, he has two children, Skjalg and Hanna. His enjoys sports, outdoor activities, politics, people, traveling and reading.
Activity Level
Varies by Date
Walking up to 3 miles daily. Please note that the Activity Level for this program varies by date. Please make sure that you are attending a departure date that best fits your activity level. On Your Feet departures will include additional coach transfers to and from some meals and activities. Please see itinerary for details.
Small Group (13 to 24)
Love to learn and explore in a small-group setting? These adventures offer small, personal experiences with groups of 13 to 24 participants.
Suggested Books and Resources
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You can also find many of the books we recommend at the Road Scholar store on bookshop.org, a website that supports local bookstores.
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Peace of Mind

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Assurance Plan

Road Scholar is committed to the well-being of every participant, whether on a program in the United States or abroad. That’s why all participants are covered under our Road Scholar Assurance Plan, which provides 24-hour assistance in the event of an emergency during your program, as well as insurance for emergency medical evacuation.

Want to Protect Your Investment?

Road Scholar is pleased to offer its Trip Protection Plan as a way to protect your program investment. You may purchase this optional trip protection plan when enrolling in your program.

Sustainable Travel

We offset a portion of the emissions created by your travel. Read about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.