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7 Cities, 12 Days: A Journey Through Switzerland, Finland, Norway, and Denmark

Pascal -Tan Vu-Noreau

Pascal -Tan Vu-Noreau

13 Jan 2024

Embark on an epic adventure across 7 captivating cities in Switzerland, Finland, Norway, and Denmark. Discover historic landmarks, indulge in delicious cuisine, and immerse yourself in the vibrant cultures of Bern, Geneva, Zürich, Helsinki, Oslo, and Copenhagen. Join me as I explore these enchanting destinations and share my unforgettable experiences along the way.

Trip to Bern

Day 1Bern's Hidden Gems and Culinary Delights
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$296

Tibits
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$70
4 - 5 min

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Kleine Schanze
Small hilltop park with a lawn area, monuments & a music pavilion, plus scenic city views.
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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UNESCO - Bern Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage Site with arcaded walkways, fountains & Switzerland's tallest cathedral.
10:15 AM - 1:15 PM
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Free
3 - 4 min

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Zimmermania
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
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$112
4 - 5 min

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Tab-Tim 1 Thai Restaurant
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$114
Day 2Exploring Geneva's Landmarks and Natural Beauty
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$328

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$ 8

Restaurant Dählhölzli
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$74
9 - 14 min

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Zoo Bern
Opened in 1937, this animal park on 15 hectares offers a petting zoo, a vivarium & a bear park.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
14 - 17 min

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The Cathedral of Bern
Gothic cathedral topped with 100m-high spire, known for its 1400s stained glass & sculptured portal.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
8 - 12 min

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Altes Tramdepot
Wir laden Sie ein, zu einer einzigartigen Ess-, Trink- und Bierkultur bei uns im Restaurant und Brauerei Altes Tramdepot. Ein Treffpunkt für Alt und Jung aus Bern und aller Welt und seit mehr als 15 Jahren ein nicht wegzudenkender Teil der Berner Gastronomie-Szene.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$104
2 - 3 min

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Bear Pit
Hilly park incorporating a 19th-century bear pit, now home to many brown bears, the city's symbol.
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$13
2 - 3 min

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Brasserie Bärengraben
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100

Budget breakdown: $3910 In total

Activities & Food:$3736
Transport:$174

Trip to Geneva

Day 1Bern's Hidden Gems and Culinary Delights
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$309

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$ 7

Restaurant Vieux-Bois
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$70
5 - 8 min

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Broken Chair
This 12m wooden sculpture of a broken chair serves to protest cluster bombs & land mines.
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
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Free
10 - 15 min

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Conservatory and Botanical garden Geneva
Seasonal tours are offered of the botanical garden & conservatory's flower & plant collections.
9:40 AM - 10:40 AM
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$13
13 - 16 min

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The Geneva Water Fountain
Iconic fountain, lit up at night, pumping half a cubic meter of water per second 140m into the air.
11:10 AM - 11:25 AM
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Free
9 - 14 min

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The Flower Clock
Iconic outdoor flower clock designed in 1955, made with colorful blooms that change seasonally.
11:55 AM - 12:05 PM
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Free
4 - 5 min

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Le Lacustre
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$112
4 - 5 min

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Fifty-Fifty
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$114
Day 2Exploring Geneva's Landmarks and Natural Beauty
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$278

Restaurant Grizzly
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$74
8 - 11 min

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Palexpo
Vast complex offering 6 halls for exhibitions, trade fairs & conferences plus motor shows.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
12 - 17 min

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Auberge du Grand-Saconnex
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$104
5 - 8 min

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Delice Ange'Vin
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100

Budget breakdown: $3910 In total

Activities & Food:$3736
Transport:$174

Trip to Zürich

Day 1Bern's Hidden Gems and Culinary Delights
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$384

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$ 40

Uto Kulm
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$70
1 - 2 min

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Uetliberg Lookout Tower
Landmark steel-truss tower with an open observation platform & panoramic views of Zurich & the Alps.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
20 - 24 min

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Grossmünster
Iconic twin-towered Romanesque cathedral, where 1500s religious reformer Huldrych Zwingli preached.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
6 - 8 min

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Chinagarten Zürich
Tranquil lakeside garden featuring Chinese-style pavilions, bridges & landscaping around a pond.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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$13
15 - 18 min

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Dieci Ristorante, Zürich
Öffnungszeiten: 365 Tage, Mo. bis Sa. 11 00 h bis der Gast es wünscht So. 11 00 bis 21 00 h info[at]dieci.ch (Reservationen werden nur telefonisch entgegen genommen)
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$112
2 - 3 min

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Zoo Zürich
Opened in 1929, this popular attraction features more than 370 animal species in themed habitats.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$63
6 - 8 min

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Chäsalp
Die Chäsalp 61702 cm ü.M. bietet ihren Gästen eine gemütliche Atmosphäre und kulinarische Erlebniswelt. Spezialisiert auf verschiedene Fondues und Maggeronen.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$114
Day 2Exploring Geneva's Landmarks and Natural Beauty
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$441

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$ 20

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$74
3 - 4 min

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Swiss National Museum
Displays on aspects of Switzerland's history, plus handicrafts, homewares & an armory tower.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$38
13 - 16 min

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Kunsthaus Zürich
Art museum with major European collections from 15th century to the present, plus temporary shows.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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$38
10 - 15 min

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Conti
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$104
3 - 4 min

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Zürich Opera House
Decorative performance venue, opened in 1891, for classic & contemporary opera & ballet, plus tours.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$50
16 - 20 min

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Lindt Home of Chocolate
A towering chocolate fountain, museum exhibits on production & hands-on workshops with chocolatiers.
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
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$38
3 - 4 min

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Chez Fritz
8:00 PM - 9:30 PM
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$100

Budget breakdown: $3910 In total

Activities & Food:$3736
Transport:$174

Trip to Helsinki

Day 1Bern's Hidden Gems and Culinary Delights
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$254

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$ 21

Ravintola
Tunnelmallinen ravintola Helsingin edustalla. Ravintola Uunisaari tarjoaa mitä parhaimmat puitteet juhliin, yritystilaisuuksiin, kokouksiin ja saunailtoihin. Vanhat punatiiliseinät luovat lämpimän ja juhlallisen tunnelman...
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$48
24 - 29 min

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Suomenlinna
World Heritage site accessed by ferry, with cannons, tunnels, a dockyard, museums & a brewery.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$13
18 - 22 min

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Pizzeria Via Tribunali
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$86
2 - 3 min

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Senate Square
Neoclassical architecture in large public square with the cathedral, Government Palace & university.
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 min

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Temppeliaukion Church
Unique church popular as a concert venue, with a copper-lined dome & rock/rubble interior walls.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$25
4 - 6 min

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Ravintola KuuKuu
Ravintola KuuKuu, Helsinki - Baari & keittiö Töölön sydämessä. Ravintola KuuKuu on kotimainen kortteliravintola Helsingissä, jossa tehdään hyvää ruokaa perinteisistä mauista modernilla keittotaidolla...
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$82
Day 2Exploring Geneva's Landmarks and Natural Beauty
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$271

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$ 7

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$34
12 - 18 min

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Linnanmäki
Storied park with over 50 rides & roller coasters, plus a monorail & a tower with panoramic views.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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$75
11 - 14 min

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Na'am Kitchen
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$48
3 - 4 min

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Art Museum Ateneum
Grand 19th-century art museum with Finnish works from the 1700s onwards, plus international pieces.
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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$38
8 - 11 min

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Taverna Vaelsa
Taverna Vaelsa, Helsinki - Mangia bene, vivi meglio! Syö hyvin, niin voit paremmin!. Sydän Italiassa, koti HelsingissäVaelsan keittiö yhdistää lähiruokaa ja klassisia italialaisia herkkuja modernilla otteella. Mangia bene, vivi meglio! Syö hyvin, niin voit paremmin, on Paolan motto...
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
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$76
5 - 8 min

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

Budget breakdown: $3910 In total

Activities & Food:$3736
Transport:$174

Trip to Oslo

Day 1Bern's Hidden Gems and Culinary Delights
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$323

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$ 23

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$62
3 - 4 min

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Munch
Over 26,000 works of art produced by Munch, as well as his effects, private library & tools.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
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$20
9 - 11 min

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Akershus Fortress
Originally constructed in the 13th century, this fort contains 2 military museums & hosts events.
11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$20
11 - 14 min

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Ruffino Ristorante Italiano
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
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$88
4 - 6 min

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The Royal Palace
Guided tours of the 19th-century residence of the King & Queen of Norway, plus parkland visits.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
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$25
15 - 18 min

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Viking Ship Museum
Museum displaying 3 wooden, 9th-century Viking ships, plus artifacts recovered from burial chambers.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
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$30
9 - 14 min

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Lille Herbern
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$78
Day 2Exploring Geneva's Landmarks and Natural Beauty
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$293

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$ 30

Dyna fyr
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$50
1403 - 1684 min

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The Fram Museum
19th-century polar exploration ship in museum with expedition exhibits & northern lights shows.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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$28
19 - 23 min

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Frognerparken
Park known for Gustav Vigeland's sculpture installation & a manor house hosting the city museum.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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$15
6 - 9 min

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Tatakii
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
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$74
6 - 9 min

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The Vigeland Park
Sculpture park & museum displaying the works of Gustav Vigeland, plus temporary art exhibitions.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$25
26 - 32 min

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Holmenkollbakken
City views spread from this futuristic landmark ski jump that has the world's oldest ski museum.
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
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$25
5 - 6 min

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Frognerseteren
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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$76

Budget breakdown: $3910 In total

Activities & Food:$3736
Transport:$174

Trip to Copenhagen

Day 1Bern's Hidden Gems and Culinary Delights
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$237

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$ 15

Grilleriet
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$64
10 - 15 min

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Langelinie
Quayside promenade, home to the famous Little Mermaid statue, as well as shops & cafes.
9:00 AM - 10:00 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.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 min

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Amalienborg
18th-century rococo complex of palaces, with a museum & marches/displays by royal guards.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Free
17 - 21 min

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Aamanns 1921
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
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$80
3 - 4 min

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The Round Tower
17th-century tower with an observatory, planetarium, event hall & spiral ramp instead of stairs.
3:30 PM - 4:30 PM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Restaurant Schønnemann
One of the best restaurants for genuine Danish smørrebrød and other Danish lunch dishes.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$80
Day 2Exploring Geneva's Landmarks and Natural Beauty
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$326

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$ 8

Gemyse
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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$60
2 - 3 min

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Tivoli Gardens
19th-century amusement park with antique roller coaster & live entertainment program.
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$50
11 - 14 min

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Enomania
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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$78
8 - 12 min

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Copenhagen Zoo
Established zoo with airy Norman Foster-designed elephant house & Arctic habitat for polar bears.
2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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$38
12 - 17 min

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Restaurant Frederiks have
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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$100

Budget breakdown: $3910 In total

Activities & Food:$3736
Transport:$174