Fjords & Fields of Scandinavia

Our goal is always to find the most interesting and memorable lodging a region offers. Here's one of our favorites from this itinerary. For a complete list, please call or email us.

Fredensborg Store Kro
Known for romance and old world charm, this hotel was built in connection with the construction of Fredensborg Castle in 1719 to house the numerous guests of King Frederik IV. A large collection of art and antiques is on display throughout the hotel. All 49 elegant guest rooms are individually decorated featuring modern amenities.

Starting Point: Copenhagen, Denmark - 9:30 am

Ending Point: Bergen, Norway - 4:00 pm

Summer in Scandinavia is temperate, but cool, featuring episodes of cloudy weather interrupted by sunny days.  During the months of May through August, there may be sunlight for more than 17 hours in some areas of Scandinavia.

Average Daily Highs (°F)	July	August
Copenhagen	69	69
Bergen	62	61

A History of Scandinavia: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland - T.K Derry
This comprehensive volume gives a historical overview of Scandinavia from prehistory to the present day. It emphasizes the common cultural, political and social background of the five modern states.

Hans Christian Andersen, The Life of a Storyteller -
Jackie Wullschlager
The acclaimed biography of Copenhagen's most famous denizen, who rose from his lot as a washerwoman's son to dine with princes and literary lions—yet who died alone and unhappy.