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Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Stockholm & Helsinki

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Copenhagen is Denmark's waterfront capital, famed for its colourful Nyhavn harbour, world-class dining scene, and cycling culture. Gothenburg, Sweden's second city, draws visitors with its laid-back atmosphere, thriving food markets, and access to the rocky Bohuslän coastline. Stockholm, built across 14 islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, is celebrated for its medieval Gamla Stan old town, cutting-edge design, and vibrant nightlife. Helsinki, Finland's compact capital on the Baltic, blends neoclassical architecture with bold modernist design, a thriving sauna culture, and easy access to the surrounding archipelago — making all four cities popular stops on a Scandinavian city-hopping circuit.

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Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Stockholm & Helsinki · 9 days

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Essential Scandinavia: Self-Launched Copenhagen to Helsinki

Explore the iconic cities and natural landscapes of Denmark, Sweden and Finland entirely independently — at a fraction of the price. Starting in colourful Copenhagen and ending in Helsinki, this self-launched route follows the same itinerary as Intrepid Travel's 'Essential Scandinavia' tour: orientation walks, a day trip to Donso Island, the Swedish Fika ritual, a Helsinki sauna dip and an overnight ferry across the Baltic. By booking your own hostels, inter-city trains and self-bookable activities, you can enjoy exactly the same Scandinavian adventure while saving hundreds of pounds. Note: all costs are approximate estimates based on current budget traveller rates.

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