Originally Posted by raven
Trying to finalize my trip to Denmark/Norway/Sweden and have been given different advice on the most efficient route to take to see all three countries, depending on what travel tour operator/tourist office I speak with. Originally was going to start in Copenhagen, head to Oslo and Bergen, and then end in Stockholm. However, I have been told that it would be better to start in Stockholm, then head to Copenhagen and then go to Oslo and Bergen and fly back to US from Bergen. Alternatively, start in CPH, go to ANR, then go to OSL and Bergen. Any advice? Thanks! Raven
The general opinion seems to be that whereas Stockholm (ARN, not ANR; that's Antwerp in Belgium) and Copenhagen are the most interesting places to visit in their respective countries, Oslo is less important for the average tourist to Norway. Basically, it will depend on how much time you have for your trip, and what you want to see. Most tourists want to see the the fjords first and foremost. Bergen is a better gateway than Oslo for that, so with only up to four days avaiable I would base myself in Bergen and drop Oslo altogether. If having more time available, there are some great museums in Oslo though. I'd try to fly into BGO, take the train to OSL. From there the ferry to CPH (nicer southbound than northbound) and fly to ARN and leave Scandinavia there.