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Nordic Adventure: Oslo, Reykjavik, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Tel Aviv

Yossi Levy

Yossi Levy

13 Jan 2024

Embark on a thrilling 49-day journey through the captivating cities of Oslo, Reykjavik, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Tel Aviv. Immerse yourself in rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes as you explore iconic landmarks, museums, and hidden gems. Join me as I uncover the wonders of the Nordic region and the vibrant city of Tel Aviv.

Trip to Oslo

Day 1The Grandeur of Oslo
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$35

National Theatre
Imposing, 19th-century home to Norwegian theater, with 3 auditoriums hosting classic & new drama.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$18
4 - 6 min

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Historical Museum
Grand museum for Norwegian antiquities & coinage, plus Egyptian, Asian & African artifacts.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$18
Day 2Skiing Legends and Sculpture Gardens
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$85

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$ 15

Holmenkollen Ski Museum
High-tech museum for the history of sport & expedition skiing, with a ski simulator & tower views.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
27 - 33 min

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Directions

The Vigeland Park
Sculpture park & museum displaying the works of Gustav Vigeland, plus temporary art exhibitions.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$25
12 - 15 min

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Gol Stave Church
Medieval wooden church with original carvings & murals, rebuilt in an open-air heritage park.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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$23
Day 3Thrilling Adventures and Ancient Fortresses
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$60

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$ 15

Holmenkollbakken
City views spread from this futuristic landmark ski jump that has the world's oldest ski museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
19 - 23 min

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Frognerparken
Park known for Gustav Vigeland's sculpture installation & a manor house hosting the city museum.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$15
12 - 15 min

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Akershus Fortress
Originally constructed in the 13th century, this fort contains 2 military museums & hosts events.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$20
Day 4Royal Residences and Sacred Cathedrals
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$50

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$ 8

The Royal Palace
Guided tours of the 19th-century residence of the King & Queen of Norway, plus parkland visits.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
2 - 3 min

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Slottsparken
Prominent public green space surrounding Norway's royal palace with trees, ponds & statues.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
8 - 10 min

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Oslo Cathedral
The Church of Norway's 1600s cathedral, hosting royal & state events, plus regular services.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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$13
Day 5Art, History, and Peace
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$45

The National Museum
Displays of Norwegian paintings & sculptures, with a focus on the 19th century, plus a stylish cafe.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$23
2 - 3 min

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Nobel Peace Center
Museum of the Nobel Peace Prize, Alfred Nobel & other laureates with temporary exhibitions & a shop.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$23
Day 6Modern Art and Ice Skating Delights
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$65

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$ 15

Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art
Airy waterfront museum, designed by Renzo Piano, with an international contemporary art collection.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$33
11 - 14 min

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Directions

Spikersuppa Ice Skating Rink
Lit at night, this popular outdoor ice-skating rink in a park offers skate rentals & sharpening.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$13
9 - 11 min

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Munch
Over 26,000 works of art produced by Munch, as well as his effects, private library & tools.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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$20
Day 7Science, Technology, and Serene Parks
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$33

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$ 8

Norwegian Museum of Science and Technology
Founded in 1914, this interactive museum contains 20,700 sq m of science & technology exhibits.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$23
19 - 23 min

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Sofienberg Park
Shady, buzzing urban park around a church, with a grill zone, ice cream stalls & ping pong tables.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$10
Day 8Natural Wonders and Culinary Delights
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$33

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$ 8

Naturhistorisk museum
University museum with extensive exhibits on zoology, botany & geology, plus a botanical garden.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$18
12 - 15 min

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Mathallen Oslo
Indoor food market with cafes, eateries & specialty shops featuring small-scale Norwegian producers.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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$15
Day 9Botanical Beauty and Viking Treasures
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$70

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$ 8

The Botanical Garden
Big indoor-outdoor botanical garden with themed groupings of international species, ponds & a cafe.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
27 - 33 min

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The Fram Museum
19th-century polar exploration ship in museum with expedition exhibits & northern lights shows.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$28
14 - 21 min

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Viking Ship Museum
Museum displaying 3 wooden, 9th-century Viking ships, plus artifacts recovered from burial chambers.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$30
Day 10Kon-Tiki and Cultural Heritage
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$45

Kon-Tiki Museum
Museum detailing adventurer Thor Heyerdahl's life, with original reed boats & expedition artifacts.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$28
16 - 24 min

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The Norwegian Museum of Cultural History
Large open-air collection of Medieval buildings & indoor culture & lifestyle exhibits.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$18

Budget breakdown: $2239 In total

Activities & Food:$1958
Transport:$282

Trip to Reykjavik

Day 1The Grandeur of Oslo
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$0

Harpa Concert Hall and Conference Centre
Modern glass honeycomb concert hall & conference center, home to the national opera & symphony.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
22 - 33 min

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Þúfa
A spiral pathway leads visitors up a small hill to this outdoor installation by artist Ólöf Norda.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
Day 2Skiing Legends and Sculpture Gardens
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$0

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$ 17

Nauthólsvík Geothermal Beach
Popular golden-sand beach offering a lagoon with warmed water & hot tubs, plus a snack bar.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
5 - 6 min

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Perlan
Futuristic revolving glass-domed fine dining restaurant in park setting, with cocktail bar.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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The Einar Jónsson Museum
Small museum showcasing the works of Iceland's first sculptor, with a sculpture garden in back.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Thrilling Adventures and Ancient Fortresses
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$0

National Museum of Iceland
Objects from the Settlement Age to the present, 20th-century photography & temporary exhibitions.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 4Royal Residences and Sacred Cathedrals
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$0

The Icelandic Punk Museum
Pint-sized, offbeat museum featuring the history of Icelandic punk in repurposed bathroom stalls.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 6 min

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Reykjavík Art Museum Hafnarhús
Modern former home of artist Ásmundur Sveinsson featuring many of his sculptures.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Reykjavík Maritime Museum
Maritime museum in a former fish factory with historic ships & exhibits on local fishing industry.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 5Art, History, and Peace
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$0

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$ 9

Sun Voyager
Huge 1990 stainless-steel sculpture of a boat by Jón Gunnar Árnason, set on granite beside the sea.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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Hallgrimskirkja
Inspired by Icelandic traditions, this modern cathedral, consecrated in 1986, has a 73m-high tower.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Reykjavík Museum of Photography
Modest photography museum with historical & contemporary images of a range of subjects.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Aurora Reykjavík - The Northern Lights Center
Northern Lights information center with historical exhibits, art, a theater & guided tours.
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Modern Art and Ice Skating Delights
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$0

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$ 9

Whales of Iceland
Educational exhibit dedicated to regional whales, with life-sized models & interactive features.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Reykjavík Art Museum Kjarvalsstaðir
Museum with modern paintings & sculptures by well-known Icelandic artists, plus a cafe & gift shop.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 7Science, Technology, and Serene Parks
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$0

·

$ 9

Cathedral of Christ the King
Built in 1929, this Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral was designed by Guðjón Samúelsson.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Saga Museum
Lifelike figures depict Iceland's history at this museum where visitors can don Viking costumes.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Grótta Island Lighthouse
Accessible during low tide, this islet lighthouse is a popular spot for viewing the northern lights.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 8Natural Wonders and Culinary Delights
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$0

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$ 17

The Settlement Exhibition
Remnants of 10th-century Viking settlements in Reykjavik are preserved in this interactive museum.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Tjörnin
Tranquil lake by City Hall & several museums, with paths, grassy spots & ducks, geese & swans.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Höfði House
Built in 1909, the home of Icelandic poet Einar Benediktsson also hosted an iconic political summit.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Imagine Peace Tower
Created by Yoko Ono, this tall light emanating from a stone monument is a memorial to John Lennon.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 9Botanical Beauty and Viking Treasures
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$0

Reykjavík Park and Zoo
Small zoo with a focus on Icelandic farm animals, plus children's rides such as a carousel & train.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
Day 10Kon-Tiki and Cultural Heritage
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$0

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$ 9

Árbær Open Air Museum
Relocated old houses, a farm & other displays tracing the history, culture & folklore of Reykjavik.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Grasagarður Botanical Garden
Founded in 1961, the 2.5-hectare botanical garden offers many plant species, walking paths & a pond.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $2239 In total

Activities & Food:$1958
Transport:$282

Trip to Helsinki

Day 1The Grandeur of Oslo
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$25

Senate Square
Neoclassical architecture in large public square with the cathedral, Government Palace & university.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
2 - 3 min

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Directions

Helsinki City Museum
Museum exploring Helsinki's history & culture, with art & photography, plus changing exhibitions.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$25
3 - 4 min

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Market Square
Harborside market open year-round with food stalls, handicrafts & a heated cafe tent in winter.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2Skiing Legends and Sculpture Gardens
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$0

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$ 14

Helsinki Cathedral
Steps lead up to Carl Ludvig Engel's grand neoclassical cathedral, topped with an iconic green dome.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
7 - 9 min

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Hakaniemi Market Hall
Traditional 6-day food market with indoor & outdoor stalls for fruit, veg, fish, meat & cheese.
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Helsinki Olympic Stadium
Sporting events at the city's 1952 Olympic stadium, plus a museum & 72m panoramic viewing tower.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Thrilling Adventures and Ancient Fortresses
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$75

Linnanmäki
Storied park with over 50 rides & roller coasters, plus a monorail & a tower with panoramic views.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$75
Day 4Royal Residences and Sacred Cathedrals
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$25

·

$ 7

EMMA – Espoo Museum of Modern Art
Museum with collections & exhibitions of 20th-century & contemporary, Finnish & international art.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
17 - 21 min

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Sibelius Monument
1960s monument by Eila Hiltunen, with 600+ steel pipes forming a wave-like shape representing music.
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Art, History, and Peace
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$30

Kaisaniemi botanic garden
Garden with glasshouses re-creating environments including deserts, rainforests & tropical wetlands.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 23 min

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Amos Rex
20th-century & contemporary art collections & exhibitions in businessman/collector's former home.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
Day 6Modern Art and Ice Skating Delights
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$63

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$ 7

Art Museum Ateneum
Grand 19th-century art museum with Finnish works from the 1700s onwards, plus international pieces.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
7 - 9 min

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Temppeliaukion Church
Unique church popular as a concert venue, with a copper-lined dome & rock/rubble interior walls.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 7Science, Technology, and Serene Parks
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$38

Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma
Contemporary art museum & cultural center with thematic annual exhibitions, a theater & events.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
Day 8Natural Wonders and Culinary Delights
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$70

·

$ 7

Finnish National Opera and Ballet
Concert hall home of Finland's National Opera with 1350-seat & 500-seat theaters for opera & ballet.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
15 - 18 min

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Design Museum
Long-standing design museum with an extensive permanent collection, plus a cafe & gift shop.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$20
Day 9Botanical Beauty and Viking Treasures
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$25

Helsinki Art Museum
Functionalist space, built as a tennis venue, hosting temporary art exhibitions of varying styles.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
Day 10Kon-Tiki and Cultural Heritage
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$38

·

$ 7

Suomenlinna
World Heritage site accessed by ferry, with cannons, tunnels, a dockyard, museums & a brewery.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$13
24 - 29 min

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Sinebrychoff Art Museum
Mansion left to the nation in 1921 containing an important collection of Old Masters & furniture.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$25

Budget breakdown: $2239 In total

Activities & Food:$1958
Transport:$282

Trip to Copenhagen

Day 1The Grandeur of Oslo
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$25

Christiansborg Palace
Tours of the royal palace's lavish reception rooms & stables, plus 12th-century castle remains.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
Day 2Skiing Legends and Sculpture Gardens
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$0

·

$ 15

Langelinie
Quayside promenade, home to the famous Little Mermaid statue, as well as shops & cafes.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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The Little Mermaid
Iconic bronze mermaid sculpture, by Edvard Eriksen, of a character from H.C. Andersen's fairytale.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Frederik's Church
18th-century Lutheran church with the largest dome in Scandinavia & a Kierkegaard statue in grounds.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Fælledparken
Expansive city park with playground, water sports area, soccer pitches & a huge skate area.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
Day 3Thrilling Adventures and Ancient Fortresses
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$25

Bakken
Forest venue combining rides & attractions for all ages, from thrill rides to carousels.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
Day 4Royal Residences and Sacred Cathedrals
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$48

The Round Tower
17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
8 - 12 min

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Rosenborg Castle
Dutch Renaissance palace & gardens, including a museum housing the crown jewels, with guided tours.
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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$35
5 - 8 min

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The King's Garden
Parkland & gardens, established in the 17th century, with tree-lined paths & pavilions.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5Art, History, and Peace
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$13

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$ 8

Church of Our Saviour
Baroque, 17th-century place of worship with a carillon & steps around the outside of the spire.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
14 - 21 min

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The King's New Square
Landmark cobble-stoned square dating to 1907, containing a royal equestrian statue of Christian V.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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TorvehallerneKBH
Urban, covered marketplace featuring stalls with local produce, gourmet foods, beverages & desserts.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
Day 6Modern Art and Ice Skating Delights
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$20

·

$ 8

Amager Strandpark
Over 4km of sandy man-made beach on an island with a lagoon, land & water sports, kiosks & cafes.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek
Fine art museum with antique Mediterranean sculptures, plus 19th-century French & Danish works.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$20
Day 7Science, Technology, and Serene Parks
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$0

Amalienborg
18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
Day 8Natural Wonders and Culinary Delights
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$70

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$ 8

National Aquarium Denmark
Huge, sleek, whirlpool-shaped aquarium with fresh & sea water wildlife, plus educational displays.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$45
20 - 24 min

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National Museum of Denmark
18th-century mansion with collections and exhibitions on Denmark's history, people and culture.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$25
Day 9Botanical Beauty and Viking Treasures
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$38

Copenhagen Zoo
Established zoo with airy Norman Foster-designed elephant house & Arctic habitat for polar bears.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
Day 10Kon-Tiki and Cultural Heritage
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$50

·

$ 8

Tivoli Gardens
19th-century amusement park with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
16 - 20 min

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Frederiksberg Park
English-style landscaped gardens with canals & lakes on the grounds of an 18th-century palace.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $2239 In total

Activities & Food:$1958
Transport:$282

Trip to Stockholm

Day 1The Grandeur of Oslo
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$93

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$ 16

ABBA The Museum
Collection of the pop group's memorabilia & interactive exhibits, including a studio & dance floor.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$63
6 - 8 min

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Swedish History Museum
Displays including the Viking era & the Middle Ages, including a gold room & ecclesiastical art.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Directions

Kungsträdgården
City-center park with a winter ice rink, concerts & events, art galleries, restaurants & cafes.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Skiing Legends and Sculpture Gardens
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$130

·

$ 16

Vasa Museum
Museum for well-preserved, 17th-century warship, Vasa, that sank on her maiden voyage in 1628.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$55
19 - 23 min

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Fotografiska
Museum in a brick-built, former customs house with a contemporary photography exhibition program.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$45
12 - 15 min

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Nobel Prize Museum
Exhibits about the history of the Nobel Prize & the significant contributions made by its winners.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$30
Day 3Thrilling Adventures and Ancient Fortresses
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$88

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$ 8

Skansen
Open-air Swedish history museum, with buildings, people in costume & a zoo with Nordic animals.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$50
8 - 10 min

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Museum of Technology
Interactive science & technology museum with family-friendly exhibits, a library & archives.
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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$38
Day 4Royal Residences and Sacred Cathedrals
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$113

Junibacken
Fun park devoted to young children's literature with a theater, a train & a playhouse, plus parties.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$38
11 - 16 min

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Gröna Lund
Seasonal amusement park with roller coasters & thrill rides, competitive games & live concerts.
10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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$75
Day 5Art, History, and Peace
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$95

Nordiska museet
Displays on native traditions & trends in home decor & fashion, plus festivals & events.
8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$45
18 - 27 min

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Nationalmuseum
Museum of painting, sculpture, design, applied & graphic art from the Middle Ages to the present.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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$50
Day 6Modern Art and Ice Skating Delights
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$63

·

$ 8

Drottningholm Palace
Well-preserved 1600s royal residence, with a Chinese Pavilion pleasure palace, theater & gardens.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$63
21 - 26 min

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Hagaparken
Large, popular park on a lake with architecturally significant structures & pavilions.
11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Science, Technology, and Serene Parks
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$108

·

$ 8

Museum of Natural History
Natural history exhibits from dinosaur fossils to animal specimens, with interactive climate zone.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$45
16 - 20 min

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Royal Swedish Opera
National stage for opera & ballet productions in a 19th-century theater with a lavish interior.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$63

Budget breakdown: $2239 In total

Activities & Food:$1958
Transport:$282

Trip to Tel Aviv

Day 1The Grandeur of Oslo
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$25

Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Museum with an international collection of modern & contemporary art, plus a sculpture garden.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$25
13 - 20 min

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Directions

Sarona Market
Sprawling, lively indoor emporium with 90 international vendors of prepared foods & groceries.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 2Skiing Legends and Sculpture Gardens
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$50

·

$ 7

The Clock Tower
Limestone clock tower built in 1903 to honor one of the last sultans of the Ottoman Empire.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Directions

Ramat Gan National Park
Green space around an artificial lake, with a natural history museum & a zoo offering safari tours.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Free
26 - 32 min

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Directions

Luna Park
Amusement park offering thrill rides & water slides, plus classic skill games with prizes.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
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$50

Budget breakdown: $2239 In total

Activities & Food:$1958
Transport:$282