Travel by train to the picturesque Dalarna region. 

Before heading to your hotel, enjoy a scenic drive through the Dalarna region to Nusnäs to discover the story behind the famous Dala Horse, the colourful hand-carved and painted wooden horse. The Dala horse, now one of Sweden’s best-known symbols, first appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries when forest and woodworkers in villages in the area, whittled toys from scrap wood during long winter evenings.

After your visit and a bit of shopping in their interesting store, continue to your home for the next three nights - the picturesque village of Tällberg in the heart of Sweden’s Dalarna region.

Tällberg is known for its traditional timber houses, peaceful countryside and spectacular lake views. With Midsummer approaching, the village begins to take on a particularly festive atmosphere, with local preparations and traditional celebrations taking place throughout the area.

Settle into the Green Hotel, ideally positioned overlooking Lake Siljan.

This evening, your first memorable dining experience awaits at the Green Hotel restaurant, where excellent cuisine is complemented by beautiful panoramic views across the lake.

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.

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 in the beautiful grounds overlooking Lake Siljan.

After all this festive activity, dinner this evening will be a place to relax and as always, enjoy the spectacular view.

Still looking for something to wind up the day? How about playing board games, trying kubb (a traditional Swedish lawn game) or frisbee golf - it's all there for you to enjoy.

After breakfast this morning, board your scenic cruise through the Oslofjord, sailing past beautiful views of Oslo’s waterfront, islands and surrounding coastline. Sit back and take in the changing scenery as you glide past charming islands, historic landmarks and colourful waterfront communities, offering a wonderful introduction to Norway’s capital from the water.

Afternoon at leisure before embarking on your overnight cruise from Oslo to Copenhagen.

As the ship sails through the Oslo Fjord, you'll have views of the coastline and surrounding islands. The ship has restaurants, cafés, bars, shopping and entertainment on board, as well as heated pools and a jacuzzi.

Relax over dinner this evening before heading to bed in your comfortable seaview cabin.

Embark on a comfortable overnight cruise from Oslo to Copenhagen, taking around 17–19 hours. Enjoy onboard restaurants, cafés, bars, duty-free shopping and live entertainment, or relax in the Bubble Zone with heated pools and jacuzzis. Take in the scenic Oslo Fjord from the outdoor deck before enjoying breakfast at sea as you arrive in Copenhagen.

Arrive in Copenhagen and transfer to your hotel. After storing your luggage, join your guide for a walking tour around Denmark’s vibrant capital. Discover the city’s historic streets, elegant architecture and waterfront landmarks while learning about its royal heritage and Danish culture.

The remainder of the day is free to explore further or simply enjoy the atmosphere of this colourful Scandinavian city.

Welcome to Vesterbro, one of Copenhagen’s most creative and vibrant neighbourhoods. Located in the heart of the district, Absalon is a four-star, family-owned hotel combining authentic Danish warmth with the lively atmosphere of the city.

For more than 80 years, Absalon has welcomed guests from around the world. Originally opened in 1938 with just 11 rooms, the hotel has grown over two generations to offer 161 beautifully decorated rooms and suites, while retaining the warm, personal atmosphere that has been part of its character since the beginning.

Free time until late afternoon to explore Stockholm on your own. So much to see: Gamla Stan, the city’s atmospheric Old Town. Wander its narrow cobbled streets and colourful historic buildings, Stortorget, the Royal Palace and Stockholm Cathedral, Stockholm City Hall, one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks, and Djurgården, the island known for its museums and green spaces. The Vasa Museum is particularly worthwhile, housing the remarkably preserved 17th-century warship that sank on its maiden voyage. Popular option to visit if music is your interest, is the ABBA Museum.

This evening, board your overnight cruise from Stockholm to Turku, Finland.

Sail through the spectacular Stockholm Archipelago, passing countless wooded islands, traditional cottages and rocky shorelines before continuing across the Baltic Sea. The route also passes through the Åland Islands.

Enjoy dinner and the ship’s facilities during the evening before settling into your cabin. Arrive in Turku the following morning. 

After breakfast this morning, board your coach for a guided sightseeing tour of Helsinki. Take in the many sights Helsinki has to offer - the majestic Helsinki Cathedral, the bustling Market Square, the Rock Church, quarried straight out of solid bedrock and stand beneath the soaring steel tubes of the famous Sibelius Monument.

Embark on a Tallink Silja ferry to cross the Gulf of Finland, arriving just two hours later in Tallinn. On board, your cruise experience is offers premium facilities designed for comfort and entertainment. Relax in one of the comfortable lounges, catch live entertainment, or browse the tax-free shopping at the massive Traveller Superstore.

Your arrival in Tallinn has specially been timed to arrive for the Medieval Days. With its beautifully preserved medieval Old Town, this is most perfect of settings to stage this annual event. Explore the cobbled streets and historic squares as they come alive with medieval markets, craftsmen, music, dancing, costumed performers and demonstrations of traditional skills.

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.

My City Hotel is a beautiful property in Tallinn’s Old Town. In addition to the hotel’s excellent location, our guests have convenient access to various attractions in both the old town and city center.

The original hotel building was constructed in the 1950s during the Soviet occupation. It was closed to civilians for several years and served military purposes as the Headquarters of the Soviet Navy Officers. The red star on the hotel facade serves as a reminder of that era.

The building has undergone a complete renovation and was opened as a 67-room hotel in 2001. As a small hotel, they can focus on each guest individually and make them feel at home.

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 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.

• 17 nights accommodation throughout Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Estonia

• 2 Overnight cruises

• Daily breakfast

• Two lunches

• Seven dinners

• Train Stockholm to Tällberg

• Coach transportation from Tällberg to Oslo

• Oslo sightseeing tour

• Oslo fjord cruise

• Overnight ferry from Oslo to Copenhagen in Seaview cabin

• Train Copenhagen to Stockholm

• Stockholm archipelago cruise

• Overnight ferry from Stockholm to Turku in Seaside Cabin

• Train Turku to Kokkola

• Kokkola sightseeing experience

• Traditional coffee and pulla with a local in Kokkola

• Tankar Lighthouse Island cruise and guided tour

• Quirky Nature Tour

• Dinner and lakeside sauna experience at Hästöskata

• Train Kokkola to Rovaniemi

• Visit to Santa Claus Village

• Christmas in July dinner

• One-night Glass Igloo experience

• Flight Rovaniemi to Helsinki

• Visit Porvoo

• Helsinki sightseeing tour

• Tallink Shuttle ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn

• Tallinn Medieval Days experience

• Farewell Dinner with entertainment

• Airport transfer on departure day

Pure Scandinavia is a family-run travel business specialising in curated journeys through Scandinavia and the Nordic region. With over 35 years of experience, the business is built on the expertise of founder Claudia Pallaspuro, who created and ran Snowbound Adventures and Lapland Magic in Finland. After relocating to Australia in 2010, Claudia brought her passion for Lapland with her and steadily developed Scandinavian travel experiences tailored for Australian travellers.

In 2025, her daughter Elaine, joined the business and has first-hand experience. Elaine has travelled widely in Scandinavia and personally inspected many of the hotels featured in the itineraries, ensuring each meets the standard and experience expected by Pure Scandinavia clients.

What sets Pure Scandinavia apart is its deeply rooted local knowledge. Living and working in Finland has enabled the team to build trusted relationships with suppliers, offer genuine local insight, and take a personal, hands-on approach to designing authentic Nordic travel experiences.

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Based on verified reviews via Trustindex and other public platforms such as Google Reviews, Pure Scandinavia maintains a strong overall rating, reflecting high levels of customer satisfaction across both independent and escorted Nordic journeys.

According to Trustindex (updated 2026), Pure Scandinavia now holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 from 41 verified reviews, demonstrating consistently high satisfaction across both independent and escorted travel experiences. 

Clients consistently highlight:

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• Personalised service and flexibility, particularly for independent travel

• Deep local knowledge and authentic experiences in Lapland and Scandinavia

• Stress-free planning for complex, multi-destination trips

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