Denmark and Sweden Road Trip
Thursday, August 3, 2023
In the summer of 2023 we travelled to Denmark and Sweden for an 18-day road trip. Here are some highlights:
In the summer of 2023 we travelled to Denmark and Sweden for an 18-day road trip. Here are some highlights:
Kopenhagen
Our journey began in Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital city. After checking into our hotel, we made our way to Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous theme park that has been delighting visitors for over 160 years. We spent the afternoon exploring the park’s many attractions, including its historic roller coasters and beautiful gardens.
The next day, we set out to explore the city on foot. We visited the Little Mermaid statue, wandered through the charming Nyhavn district, browsed the LEGO® store and ate a Danish Hot Dog at DØP — as seen on Netflix’ Somebody Feed Phil.
That afternoon we went on a “hidden gems” boat tour that took us to Trekroner Fort, a sea fort at the entrance to the Copenhagen harbour, and Nordhavn for some interesting architecture and The Genetically Modified Little Mermaid by Bjørn Nørgaard.
We tried the cheeseburgers at the original Gasoline Grill (also from Somebody Feed Phil) located inside a (still-operating) gas station. We didn’t think it was the best we ever had, but still a proper burger, 4 out of 5 stars.
Småland
The next day, we continued our journey and crossed “The Bridge” to Småland, a picturesque province in southern Sweden. We stayed at a charming cabin at the Isaberg Mountain Resort, where we spent our days enjoying the stunning natural scenery and doing some zip-lining and rodeling.
Stockholm
After a few relaxing days in Småland, we headed to Stockholm, Sweden’s capital city. We began our exploration of the city with a visit to Gamla Stan, the historic city center. We strolled through the narrow cobblestone streets, admired the colourful buildings, and witnessed the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace.
We ate the best Swedish meatballs (!) at Nomad and the next day we went on a guided boat tour of the archipelago, a vast collection of islands and islets that dot the Baltic Sea.
In the afternoon, we visited the Vasa Museum, which houses a fascinating 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Very interesting and I highly recommend it!
Some of my favourite pictures from the trip:
Kopenhagen
Our journey began in Copenhagen, Denmark’s capital city. After checking into our hotel, we made our way to Tivoli Gardens, the world-famous theme park that has been delighting visitors for over 160 years. We spent the afternoon exploring the park’s many attractions, including its historic roller coasters and beautiful gardens.
The next day, we set out to explore the city on foot. We visited the Little Mermaid statue, wandered through the charming Nyhavn district, browsed the LEGO® store and ate a Danish Hot Dog at DØP — as seen on Netflix’ Somebody Feed Phil.
That afternoon we went on a “hidden gems” boat tour that took us to Trekroner Fort, a sea fort at the entrance to the Copenhagen harbour, and Nordhavn for some interesting architecture and The Genetically Modified Little Mermaid by Bjørn Nørgaard.
We tried the cheeseburgers at the original Gasoline Grill (also from Somebody Feed Phil) located inside a (still-operating) gas station. We didn’t think it was the best we ever had, but still a proper burger, 4 out of 5 stars.
Småland
The next day, we continued our journey and crossed “The Bridge” to Småland, a picturesque province in southern Sweden. We stayed at a charming cabin at the Isaberg Mountain Resort, where we spent our days enjoying the stunning natural scenery and doing some zip-lining and rodeling.
Stockholm
After a few relaxing days in Småland, we headed to Stockholm, Sweden’s capital city. We began our exploration of the city with a visit to Gamla Stan, the historic city center. We strolled through the narrow cobblestone streets, admired the colourful buildings, and witnessed the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace.
We ate the best Swedish meatballs (!) at Nomad and the next day we went on a guided boat tour of the archipelago, a vast collection of islands and islets that dot the Baltic Sea.
In the afternoon, we visited the Vasa Museum, which houses a fascinating 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Very interesting and I highly recommend it!
Some of my favourite pictures from the trip:
Falun, Filipstad & Grebbestad
From Stockholm, we drove to Falun, a historic town in central Sweden. We stayed in a cabin at Falun Strandby and toured Falu Gruva, a former copper mine that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We also visited a moose ranch, Långshyttans Älgpark, where we had the opportunity to see these majestic creatures up close.
Our next stop was Filipstad where we stayed at Hennickehammars Herrgård, a stunning 18th-century mansion. After checking in, we took a walk around the lake and enjoyed the peaceful scenery. In the evening, we had a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant.
We continued our journey to Grebbestad, a charming fishing village on the west coast of Sweden where we stayed at TanumStrand resort. We visited Grebbestad and the Vitlycke museum, which is home to a collection of rock carvings from the Bronze Age. We also drove to Smögen, another charming fishing village with colourful houses.
Gothenburg
Our final stop was Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city. We stayed in a hotel in the heart of the city and explored the Haga neighbourhood, a charming district with narrow cobbled streets and independent shops and restaurants. We took (yet another) fun boat trip to admire the harbour and the city from the water.
And after a few days, it was time to board the overnight ferry back to Germany. We had a fantastic time on our Scandinavian adventure, and we can’t wait to go back someday!
Falun, Filipstad & Grebbestad
From Stockholm, we drove to Falun, a historic town in central Sweden. We stayed in a cabin at Falun Strandby and toured Falu Gruva, a former copper mine that is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We also visited a moose ranch, Långshyttans Älgpark, where we had the opportunity to see these majestic creatures up close.
Our next stop was Filipstad where we stayed at Hennickehammars Herrgård, a stunning 18th-century mansion. After checking in, we took a walk around the lake and enjoyed the peaceful scenery. In the evening, we had a delicious dinner at the hotel restaurant.
We continued our journey to Grebbestad, a charming fishing village on the west coast of Sweden where we stayed at TanumStrand resort. We visited Grebbestad and the Vitlycke museum, which is home to a collection of rock carvings from the Bronze Age. We also drove to Smögen, another charming fishing village with colourful houses.
Gothenburg
Our final stop was Gothenburg, Sweden’s second-largest city. We stayed in a hotel in the heart of the city and explored the Haga neighbourhood, a charming district with narrow cobbled streets and independent shops and restaurants. We took (yet another) fun boat trip to admire the harbour and the city from the water.
And after a few days, it was time to board the overnight ferry back to Germany. We had a fantastic time on our Scandinavian adventure, and we can’t wait to go back someday!