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8-Day Adventure
Walking Tours in both cities
Bike Tour in Stockholm
Canal Tour in Copenhagen
Immerse yourself in Scandinavian culture
According to the World Happiness Report 2024, Finland finishes (pun intended) in first place, while Denmark and Sweden rank second and fourth, respectively. Rich in history and shared culture, Copenhagen and Stockholm are rife with unique experiences, allowing us to explore their Viking ancestry, admire their exaltation of intellect (as in the Nobel prize), and enjoy their contributions to modern music and theater. (Mamma Mia!) We will have the opportunity to immerse ourselves in local neighborhoods on foot, on bicycle, and via boat. Join us as we explore the capitals of these two nations to experience firsthand what makes their citizens so happy. Could it be that each city boasts at least 20 vegan restaurants / bakeries? We certainly know that makes us happy!
Why You’ll Love This Tour!
Biking and walking tours in Stockholm
ABBA museum!
Viking history
Canal tour in Copenhagen
Danish pastry baking class
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Essential Info
Essential Info
Price
$5500 USD/per person
*A non-refundable deposit of 25% of the tour cost, along with a registration form, are required in order to join the tour. Your space is not guaranteed until both of these are received.
Dates
August 1st – 9th, 2025
Tour duration
8 nights/8 days
Group size
7-11 people
Included
- 8 nights accommodations
- 8 breakfasts
- 7 lunches
- 8 dinners
- Sightseeing and activity admissions
- Transportation between activities
- All logistics are taken care of for you
Not included
- Airfare
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic beverages
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Travel insurance is highly recommended for any unexpected emergency expenses
About your guide
This tour will be led by Jenn Willett
Trip Overview
Our trip begins in Stockholm, where we will have a meet and greet on arrival day, followed by a visit to the ABBA museum. We will spend three full days immersing ourselves in the cultural and historical landmarks of the city, exploring Viking ships, the Nobel Prize museum and a local, bustling flea market. We will enjoy a smorgasbord (buffet) lunch and experience fika, a cozy state of existence where we embrace conviviality and comfort.
After traveling to Copenhagen by train on Day 5 and partaking of our first dinner in this vibrant city, we will spend three days delving into all this city has to offer. With the help of local guides, we will take walking tours of Christiania and historic sites, and a canal tour along the famous Nyhavn waterfront. We will visit the architecturally astounding Round Tower, and participate in a custom private Danish pastry baking class.
In both cities, we will have opportunities to experience unstructured time to explore additional areas of interest (like the Lego Flagship Store or Tivoli Gardens) or merely relax and enjoy the local scene.
On our final day, we will meet one last time for a group breakfast, departing with greater insights into why these two great nations are emblematic of a happy citizenry.
Itinerary
Day 1 (arrival day) of our multi-day tour of Stockholm begins energetically, as we meet up at our hotel (where you may leave your bags if your room is not yet ready) and head to the ABBA museum, immersing ourselves in the experience: according to the museum, we may walk in but we will dance out! As Super Troupers, we overcome any jet lag to enjoy our welcome dinner. Knowing Me, Knowing You, we shall sleep deeply and peacefully on our first night.
After enjoying breakfast at our hotel, on Day 2, we join an Old Town walking tour, granting us an immersive experience in local history and architecture. Following lunch, we visit the Nobel Museum, where we learn about Alfred Nobel and the impetus behind the creation of this prize that celebrates discoveries and contributions that benefit humankind. Following a brief period of free time, we reconvene for dinner.
Meals Included
Day 1: Dinner
Day 2: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3, after breakfast, allows us to visit the affiliated museums Vasa and Vrak, where we encounter a preserved Viking ship and engage in the history of shipwrecks in the Baltic Sea. Following our museum-filled morning, we engage in fika, which is both a coffee and light meal break, as well as a state of mind prominent in Swedish culture. It’s a daily opportunity to take a break and share a cuppa and meal with friends and colleagues. Continuing to immerse ourselves in local activities, we visit the popular Hornstulls Marknad outdoor flea market. Here, you have the opportunity to search the stalls for items specific to Scandinavian design, second-hand objects, and antiques. The market has vendors offering vegan treats, to fulfill any mid-afternoon hunger pangs. Later in the evening, we regroup for dinner.
On Day 4, we embark upon a slow and leisurely biking tour of the city, permitting us ample opportunities to hear local lore from an experienced guide. The tour stops regularly for those wishing to photograph the scenery and architecture. With our stomachs rumbling from our cycling adventure, we enjoy a buffet lunch, after which you’ll have some free time to explore on your own. This is an opportunity to pick up snacks for the train ride to Copenhagen the next day. Stockholm has several vegan-friendly markets, such as Goodstore, where you may gather treats. To complete the day, you’ll have the opportunity to regale us with your free-time activities during our group dinner.
Meals Included
Day 3: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
On Day 5, we embark on a 5-ish hour scenic train ride from Stockholm to Copenhagen. We check into our new hotel and settle in, before meeting for our group dinner.
Day 6 of our trip begins with breakfast, before we head out for a walking tour encompassing the key landmarks within the city. After lunch, we head over to the CPH Cooking Class, a local cooking and baking school, which is offering us a customized vegan pastry baking class. Here, we gain hands-on skills for creating, laminating, folding, and shaping a beautiful layered (vegan!) butter dough, and we learn how to make various toppings and fillings. After indulging in these iconic pastries, we will stroll to a light dinner.
Meals Included
Day 5: Breakfast and dinner
Day 6: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7 of our trip begins with breakfast, before we join a walking tour of Freetown Christiania, a semi-autonomous, hippie-ish district within Copenhagen. Here, we experience a wealth of street art, vendors selling handmade crafts, and unique dwellings inhabited by folks considered to be non-conformist. (We vegans can relate, right?) After lunch, we visit the Round Tower. Built in the 17th century and located in the (current) city center, this landmark offers panoramic views of the area and is connected to the works of Hans Christian Andersen, who enjoyed the library space within the tower and incorporated references to the tower in some of his works. Following this full day, we meet for a group dinner.
On Day 8, after breakfast, we sightsee by boat via a canal tour, exploring Copenhagen’s iconic landmarks, such as the Little Mermaid and Amalienborg Palace, departing from Nyhavn, the picturesque water-side neighborhood symbolic of the beauty of the city. After a group lunch, we have free-time to revisit places of interest, shop the famous Stroget street (where you can find famous Danish porcelain, stores dedicated to Scandinavian design concepts, and the flagship LEGO store!), or cozy up in a cafe to experience a bit of hygge, the Danish concept of warmth and comfort. Other suggestions include Copenhill, the eco-friendly, sustainable power plant / outdoor recreation area, and Tivoli Gardens. Then, we reconvene for our farewell dinner.
Meals Included
Day 7: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9: Breakfast
Good to Know
Amount of walking: 5-6 miles per day (approximate)
What’s Included: Hotel (based on single occupancy; no need to share a room unless you are traveling with a partner, family member, or friend); meals, as specified on each daily itinerary; all sightseeing and activities mentioned above; connections between the airport and hotel
Airport: Plan to fly into Stockholm (ARN) and out of Copenhagen (CPH)
Previous Guests Praise Veg Jaunts and Journeys
It was a special experience to explore Italy with like-minded, compassionate travelers. We saw the sights, plus we got to explore a cat sanctuary in Rome and a vegan cheesemaking business. This trip was a top 10 life experience.
Thank you Kim and Wendy for such a wonderful trip through Italy. I was so nervous traveling alone overseas but really enjoyed getting to know everyone in the group. Would love to keep in touch with all and maybe see you on another trip.
