Experience one of Sweden’s most treasured traditions in one of the most beautiful places to celebrate it.
Our journey begins in Stockholm before travelling into the picturesque region of Dalarna, considered the heart of traditional Sweden, where we spend four nights in the charming village of Tällberg overlooking Lake Siljan. With its traditional red timber houses, rolling green countryside and beautiful lake views, this is an idyllic setting for experiencing an authentic Swedish Midsummer.
Midsummer is one of the most important celebrations of the Swedish year, when families and friends come together to welcome the long days of summer. Villages are decorated with flowers and greenery, traditional maypoles are raised, and celebrations are filled with music, dancing, local food and wonderful Swedish traditions – all beneath the extraordinary light of the Nordic summer. Our stay at the historic Green Hotel places us right in the heart of this beautiful region, and we’ll also discover another icon of Dalarna – the colourful, hand-painted Dala horse, one of Sweden’s most recognisable symbols.
This is much more than simply visiting Sweden in summer. It is an opportunity to experience Swedish Midsummer where the tradition truly comes alive, surrounded by the landscapes, villages and culture that make Dalarna so special.
From here, our Nordic summer journey continues through Norway, Denmark and Finland, before finishing in the beautiful medieval city of Tallinn, Estonia. Along the way, travel by scenic trains, comfortable coach and overnight ferries, explore Nordic capitals and charming towns, cruise to Tankar Lighthouse Island, enjoy a traditional Finnish lakeside dinner and sauna, visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, and spend a memorable night beneath the summer skies in a Glass Igloo.
The journey concludes in Tallinn during Tallinn Medieval Days, when the Old Town comes alive with medieval markets, traditional crafts, music, performances and colourful celebrations.
Tour inclusions:
20 nights accommodation throughout Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Estonia
Daily breakfast
Coach transportation from Tällberg to Oslo
Oslo sightseeing tour
Overnight ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen in a seaview cabin
Train journey from Copenhagen to Stockholm
Stockholm sightseeing
Overnight ferry from Stockholm to Turku
Train journey from Turku to Kokkola
Kokkola sightseeing experience
Traditional fika with a local in Kokkola
Tankar Lighthouse Island cruise and guided tour
Dinner and lakeside sauna experience at Hästöskata
Train journey from Kokkola to Rovaniemi
Visit to Santa Claus Village
Dinner in Rovaniemi
One-night Glass Igloo experience
Tallink Shuttle ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
Three nights in Tallinn to experience the Tallinn Medieval Days
Medieval Days Festival 2027
Airport transfer on departure day
Tour highlights:
Celebrate Swedish Midsummer in Dalarna
Discover the home of the Dala Horse
Explore Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen
Travel by scenic train, coach and overnight ferry
Enjoy Kokkola sightseeing and fika with a local
Cruise to Tankar Lighthouse Island
Experience a Finnish lakeside dinner and sauna
Visit Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi
Stay overnight in a Glass Igloo
Experience Tallinn Medieval Days Festival
Travel through Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Estonia
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Experience the Clarion Hotel Amaranten, centrally located in Stockholm for easy access to local attractions. Enjoy a variety of dishes at the on-site restaurant and maintain your routine at the well-equipped fitness center. With stylish design, versatile meeting spaces, and a rooftop terrace offering stunning city views, this hotel promises a memorable stay.
Remarks: If daily room cleaning is required, please inform the hotel reception one day before.
Today, travel to the picturesque village of Tällberg in the heart of Sweden’s Dalarna region and settle into Green Hotel, beautifully positioned overlooking Lake Siljan.
Enjoy time to explore the village, with its traditional timber houses, beautiful countryside and wonderful lake views. As Midsummer approaches, Tällberg begins to take on a festive atmosphere as the village prepares for one of Sweden’s most cherished celebrations.
Green Hotel is beautifully located in the traditional village of Tällberg, in Sweden’s Dalarna region, with sweeping views across Lake Siljan. Its setting places guests close to the heart of the village’s Midsummer celebrations, making it an ideal base for experiencing the festivities on foot and enjoying the special atmosphere throughout the village.
The hotel also hosts its own traditional Midsummer activities, giving guests the opportunity to experience both the local village celebrations and the warm, festive atmosphere of Green Hotel itself.
Today, discover more of Dalarna, one of Sweden’s most traditional and culturally distinctive regions.
Visit the area famous for the colourful Dala Horse, one of Sweden’s best-known symbols, and learn about the craftsmanship and traditions behind these hand-carved and hand-painted wooden horses.
Return to Tällberg with time to relax at Green Hotel and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Lake Siljan as preparations for Midsummer continue.
Today is the highlight of your stay as Tällberg comes alive for Midsummer Eve – one of the most important and joyful celebrations on the Swedish calendar.
Experience the wonderful atmosphere of a traditional Swedish Midsummer in Dalarna, with colourful folk costumes, music, dancing and the raising of the beautifully decorated Midsummer maypole.
Enjoy traditional Midsummer flavours and join locals and visitors as the village celebrates beneath the extraordinarily long Scandinavian summer light.
The celebrations continue today with a more intimate traditional Midsummer experience at Green Hotel.
Green Hotel is renowned for celebrating Midsummer in traditional Dalarna style. Festivities traditionally include gathering summer flowers, creating flower crowns, decorating the hotel’s Midsummer maypole and celebrating its raising accompanied by local folk musicians.
Spend the day enjoying the festive atmosphere, music and traditions before relaxing in the beautiful grounds overlooking Lake Siljan – a memorable conclusion to your Swedish Midsummer experience.
After breakfast, depart Tällberg and travel by private coach through the beautiful landscapes of Dalarna and central Sweden.
Continue west towards the Norwegian border, passing forests, lakes and peaceful countryside before arriving in Oslo later today.
On arrival, check in to your centrally located hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to explore Norway’s vibrant capital.
Located in the vibrant Bjørvika district, the hotel offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and contemporary style. The hotel is just a short walk from the Oslo Opera House, the Munch Museum, and the new Deichman Library, with Karl Johans gate and its lively shopping and nightlife nearby.
Perfectly positioned right next to Oslo Central Station, you can walk straight from the train into the hotel, where porters are available to assist with luggage. Recently renovated, Thon Hotel Opera features modern, spacious roomswith elegant Scandinavian design and stunning fjord views.
Enjoy a delicious meal at the on-site restaurant showcasing seasonal Norwegian cuisine, or relax with a drink at the stylish bar overlooking the city.
Guests can take advantage of special deals for Oslo’s famous fjord saunas, just steps away from the hotel — a perfect way to unwind and experience this iconic local tradition.
Daily breakfast buffet included, which offers something for everyone – from smoothies and homemade cured meats through to omelettes to order, freshly cooked by the in-house breakfast chef
Embark on a comfortable overnight sailing from Oslo to Copenhagen, aboard the modern cruise ferry. The journey takes around 17–19 hours.
On board you’ll find restaurants, cafés, bars, duty-free shopping, live entertainment and the Bubble Zone with heated pools and jacuzzi. There’s even a bar out on deck so you can enjoy the views of the stunning coastline as you sail through the Oslo Fjord.
Dining options include a buffet, steakhouse, and Italian pizzeria.
Wake up refreshed and enjoy breakfast at sea as you arrive in Copenhagen — a scenic and relaxing mini-cruise experience.
Dinner and breakfast included
Welcome to Vesterbro - Copenhagen's most creative and vibrant neighborhood. And a warm welcome to Absalon, our four-star family-owned hotel, which welcomes you in with equal parts authentic coziness and vibrant city charm.
For more than 80 years we have welcomed guests from near and far. When we opened our doors in 1938, the hotel consisted of just 11 rooms. Today, two generations later, we offer 161 beautifully decorated rooms and suites. The atmosphere is still as warm and personal as ever.
Sit back and relax on the modern high-speed SJ X2000 train as you travel from Copenhagen to Stockholm in just over five hours. Cross the iconic Øresund Bridge and enjoy sweeping views of Sweden’s peaceful countryside. Onboard amenities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating, and a bistro carriage serving meals, snacks, and drinks. You can easily store your luggage in overhead racks, under your seat, or in the larger storage areas at the end of each carriage. It’s a smooth, scenic, and stress-free journey — city centre to city centre.
Experience the Clarion Hotel Amaranten, centrally located in Stockholm for easy access to local attractions. Enjoy a variety of dishes at the on-site restaurant and maintain your routine at the well-equipped fitness center. With stylish design, versatile meeting spaces, and a rooftop terrace offering stunning city views, this hotel promises a memorable stay.
Remarks: If daily room cleaning is required, please inform the hotel reception one day before.
This evening, board your overnight cruise from Stockholm to Turku and settle into your comfortable cabin for the journey across the Baltic Sea.
Sail out through the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago, passing countless islands, wooded shorelines and traditional seaside cottages before continuing overnight towards Finland. The route also passes through the Åland archipelago, one of the most scenic maritime regions in the Baltic.
On board, enjoy the relaxed atmosphere with restaurants, bars, shopping and entertainment available during the evening.
Wake the following morning as you approach Finland and arrive in Turku, Finland’s oldest city and former capital, ready to continue your journey.
This morning, board the train in Turku and travel north through the Finnish countryside towards Kokkola on Finland’s west coast.
Sit back and enjoy the changing scenery as the journey passes through forests, farmland and small towns, offering a relaxed and comfortable way to experience more of Finland beyond the major cities.
Arrive in Kokkola later today and continue to your hotel. Kokkola is a charming coastal town known for its historic wooden quarter, maritime heritage and relaxed Finnish atmosphere.
On arrival, discover Kokkola on a guided sightseeing tour exploring the city’s historic centre, maritime heritage and distinctive wooden architecture.
Stroll through the charming streets of Neristan, Kokkola’s beautifully preserved old wooden town, while learning about the city’s history, culture and everyday life on Finland’s west coast.
The experience concludes with a very special local encounter as you are welcomed into a resident’s home for a traditional fika-style coffee break. Enjoy coffee and something sweet while chatting with your host and gaining a more personal insight into Finnish life, customs and hospitality.
A warm and memorable way to experience Kokkola beyond the usual sightseeing.
Today, set sail from Kokkola through the beautiful Finnish archipelago to remote Tankar Lighthouse Island.
Enjoy the scenic cruise through the coastal islands before arriving at Tankar, a historic lighthouse and fishing community approximately 15 kilometres from the mainland. Join a guided walking tour to discover the island’s fascinating maritime heritage, traditional fishermen’s cottages, old church, former pilot station and striking red-and-white lighthouse.
After the tour, enjoy some free time to explore the island, take in the beautiful coastal scenery or perhaps enjoy traditional salmon soup at the island café before returning to Kokkola by boat.
This evening, travel to the beautifully located Hästöskata Restaurant, set in a peaceful natural setting beside Lake Larsmo. Enjoy a relaxed dinner featuring dishes prepared from scratch using carefully selected ingredients and a focus on local flavours.
As part of the evening, enjoy access to the restaurant’s private sauna area, located just a short walk from the restaurant. The spacious sauna overlooks the lake and includes shower facilities, a private bathing jetty and an outdoor terrace with a heated year-round hot tub.
A wonderful Finnish-style evening combining good food, sauna and the tranquil lakeside surroundings.
Free time to explore Santa Village. Unique highlights include crossing the Arctic Circle line and visiting Santa's Post Office. Santa Park is also accessible from Santa Village.
Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti displays Finnish phenomena in an innovative manner. In the hotel rooms designed by Ivana Helsinki, you can sense the Finnish sisu, Midsummer, enchanted forests, silent serenity and winter storms at the heart of Helsinki.
We are located next to the Kamppi shopping centre close to the Parliament building. The hotel can easily and conveniently be reached with public transport. From the hotel, you can quickly get to cultural events or go shopping or to a work meeting. Families with children will enjoy the Natural History Museum, located opposite the hotel, and the hotel’s playroom and swimming pool.
The Original Sokos Hotel Presidentti has different decor on each floor, with five distinct Finnish themes assigned to each floor, including Midsummer, winter storm, fairy-tale forest, tranquillity, and the spirit of "sisu". Designed by Paola Suhonen, each floor has a unique atmosphere, complete with themed sound effects in the corridors and specially decorated rooms.
Midsummer: Features motifs like flowers and singing birds.
Winter Storm: Evokes the feeling of a winter storm.
Fairy-tale Forest: Creates an enchanted, quiet forest atmosphere.
"Sisu": Celebrates the Finnish concept of resilience and determination.
Tranquillity: Offers a calming and peaceful experience.
Today, travel across the Gulf of Finland from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry, a comfortable and scenic journey linking the Finnish and Estonian capitals.
The crossing takes around 2 hours, with modern ferries offering spacious lounges, cafés, restaurants, shopping and excellent sea views along the way. As you leave Helsinki, enjoy views of the surrounding islands and coastline before sailing south towards Estonia.
On arrival in Tallinn, continue into the city centre and begin exploring one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval capitals, known for its cobbled streets, historic city walls, colourful merchant houses and beautiful Old Town.
A relaxed and enjoyable way to travel between two very different Nordic and Baltic cities.
Arrive in Tallinn and experience the Tallinn Medieval Days, one of the city’s most colourful summer celebrations. The Old Town is transformed into a lively Hanseatic-era marketplace, with Town Hall Square at the centre of the festivities. Wander among traditional market stalls and craftsmen demonstrating historic skills including pottery, textiles, woodwork, leathercraft, jewellery and glasswork.
Throughout the festival, the streets and squares come alive with medieval music, dancing, costumed performers, historical demonstrations, workshops and entertainment. The celebrations extend through Town Hall Square and the surrounding streets and into the area around St Nicholas’ Church, creating a wonderful opportunity to experience Tallinn’s medieval heritage brought vividly to life.
A memorable few days combining the atmosphere of Tallinn’s historic Old Town with one of Estonia’s most unique cultural festivals.
Spend the day immersed in the atmosphere of Tallinn Medieval Days, with the heart of the celebrations taking place in and around historic Town Hall Square.
From 10:00–19:00, the square will be filled with a lively medieval market, traditional crafts, music, performances and activities.
Day’s Programme:
10:00 – Medieval market opens in Town Hall Square
10:30 – English-language historical walk with the Lords of Tales of Reval
12:00 – The Herald’s Greeting to the Townsfolk
12:10 – Performance by the Housefolk of Olde Hansa
12:00–16:00 – Traditional woodworking workshop in Town Hall Square
13:00 – English-language historical walk with the Lords of Tales of Reval
14:00 – Early Music Ensemble Rondellus
15:00 – Medieval Games for the Townsfolk
16:00 – Early Music Ensemble Prunus Armeniaca
16:00–17:30 – Wax carving workshop in Town Hall Square
17:00 – Grand Opening Procession, departing from the Viru Gates and winding through the Old Town to Town Hall Square
17:30 – The Medieval Skywalkers, a spectacular aerial performance combining acrobatics, medieval storytelling and fire high above Town Hall Square
19:00 – Medieval market concludes
20:00 – Early music concert “Colours of the Middle Ages” by Hortus Musicus at Tallinn Town Hall
21:15 – KELFIRIUS Fire Theatre in front of Town Hall
Throughout the day, visitors can also explore the Medieval Tarot Readers beside Niguliste Church, visit the historic Pharmacy Museum at Raeapteek, join special historical tours and discover exhibitions and events throughout Tallinn’s Old Town.
A major highlight of the afternoon is the Grand Opening Procession at 17:00, when a colourful medieval procession departs from the Viru Gates and makes its way through the Old Town to Town Hall Square. Visitors are welcome to join the procession and become part of the celebrations.
At 17:30, stay in Town Hall Square for The Medieval Skywalkers, an extraordinary aerial spectacle performed on a 50-metre slackline approximately 15 metres above the square, combining medieval storytelling, acrobatics and fire.
The festivities continue into the evening with the Hortus Musicus early music concert at 20:00, followed by the dramatic KELFIRIUS Fire Theatre at 21:15.
A wonderful full day of medieval music, history, craftsmanship, pageantry and entertainment set amongst the cobbled streets and historic buildings of Tallinn’s Old Town.
Enjoy another full day of festivities as Tallinn Medieval Days continues throughout the Old Town.
From 10:00–19:00, Town Hall Square once again becomes the centre of the celebrations, filled with market stalls, craftspeople, musicians and performers.
The day’s programme includes:
12:00 – Crowning of the Finest Master Craftsmen
12:30 – Medieval dances with Reval Regnum
13:00 – Presentation on medieval fashion with Lady Katarina of Lonkava Hundi Koda
14:00 – Early music performance by Rondellus
15:00 – Medieval dances with Reval Regnum
16:00 – Performance by Polish ensemble Daj Ognia
17:00 – Early music performance by Prunus Armeniaca
Traditional craft workshops will also take place in Town Hall Square, including leatherworking from 12:00–16:00 and wax carving from 16:00–17:30.
Elsewhere throughout the Old Town, there is plenty more to discover. Join an English-language historical walk at 10:30 or 13:00, visit the Medieval Tarot Readers beside St Nicholas’ Church, or head to The Warriors’ Hall for demonstrations of historical weapons and knights’ combat.
At 14:00, an English-language history lesson will be held at the historic Raeapteek Pharmacy Museum, while the Great Guild Hall hosts a special exhibition exploring the wealth and influence of the medieval Hanseatic League.
At 16:00, St Nicholas’ Museum presents a special half-hour organ recital, featuring music inspired by the medieval and early music traditions.
The festivities continue into the evening with early music, historical performances and events around the ancient city walls, culminating at 22:30 with Fire Theatre KELFIRIUS, a dramatic fire performance beside Tallinn’s medieval city wall.
A wonderful day to wander the cobbled streets, browse the medieval market, enjoy music and dancing, watch knights in combat and experience Tallinn’s medieval history brought vividly to life.