14 days in Stockholm, Gothenburg & Tiraspol Itinerary

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Stockholm is known for museums, historic sites, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Skansen, admire the striking features of Drottningholm Palace, get engrossed in the history at Vasa Museum, and step into the grandiose world of Royal Palace.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Stockholm driving holiday planner.

Kalamazoo, USA to Stockholm is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Kalamazoo to Stockholm is 6 hours. Traveling from Kalamazoo in September, expect Stockholm to be little chillier, temps between 63°F and 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Gothenburg.

Situated on Sweden's western coastline, Gothenburg attracts visitors with cultural festivals, a lively music scene, and a blend of classical and modern architecture.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Gothenburg: Boras (Kypegardens walking trail, No Limit Street Art Boras, &more). Pack the 2nd (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Liseberg amusement park. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Haga, catch some excitement at Teamtastic Goteborg, engage your brain at Universeum, and take in nature's colorful creations at Gothenburg Botanical Garden.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Gothenburg travel route builder site.

You can fly from Stockholm to Gothenburg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In October, daily temperatures in Gothenburg can reach 53°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Tiraspol.

Tiraspol is internationally recognised as the second largest city in Moldova, but is effectively the capital and administrative centre of the unrecognised Pridnestrovian Moldavian Republic (Transnistria). Take a break from Tiraspol with a short trip to Castel Mimi Wine Resort in Bulboaca, about 38 minutes away. There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Bendery Fortress, stroll the grounds of Tighina Military Cemetery, browse the fresh offerings at Green Market Center, and witness the site of a historic battle at Chitcani Bridgehead.

To see where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read our Tiraspol holiday planner.

You can fly from Gothenburg to Tiraspol in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Gothenburg to Tiraspol due to the time zone difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.