57 days in Europe Itinerary

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

Escape the urban bustle at Nordmarka and Oslofjord. Get some cultural insight at Oslomarka and Viking Ship Museum. The adventure continues: explore the landscape on two wheels at Bygdøy, get engrossed in the history at Fram Museum, explore the historical opulence of Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning), and kick back and relax at Ingierstrand Beach.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Oslo trip planner.

Dublin, Ireland to Oslo is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also take a bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Traveling from Dublin to Oslo, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dublin in October, things will get slightly colder in Oslo: highs are around 13°C and lows about 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to travel to Seljord Municipality.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): admire the landmark architecture of Sea ​​Serpent Tower, then see the interesting displays at Norsk skieventyr - Norwegian Ski Museum Morgedal, and then take in the awesome beauty at Bindingsnuten.

To see where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Seljord Municipality trip planning website.

You can drive from Oslo to Seljord Municipality in 3 hours. October in Seljord Municipality sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Flam.

Nestled in a kingdom of mountains and fjords, the scenic village of Flam serves as a good base for exploring some of the most beautiful sights of Norwegian nature.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Flam Church and Undredal Stave Church. Get outdoors at Hallingskarvet National Park and Brekkefossen. Get out of town with these interesting Flam side-trips: Osa Mountain (in Osa) and Espelandsfossen (in Granvin). Next up on the itinerary: explore the landscape on two wheels at Rallarvegen.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Flam trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Seljord Municipality to Flam by car takes about 5 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Seljord Municipality in October: highs in Flam hover around 8°C, while lows dip to 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Bergen.

A city famed for its underground music scene, Bergen also serves as the gateway to the fjords of Norway's western coastline.

Step out of the city life by going to Mount Floyen and the Funicular and Vidden Trail between Mt. Floyen and Mt. Ulriken. Bryggen and Rosenkrantz Tower - Bymuseet i Bergen will appeal to history buffs. There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Ulriken, don't miss a visit to Fish Market, cool off at Vannkanten, and kick back and relax at Helleneset.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Bergen day trip planning site.

Drive from Flam to Bergen in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Flam in October, with highs in Bergen at 14°C and lows at 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Stavanger.

The coastal city of Stavanger ranks among Norway's top culinary destinations, its fine restaurants and food fairs an increasingly popular attraction with impassioned foodies from around the globe.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Old Stavanger and Stavanger Cathedral. You'll get in some beach time at Orre Beach and Sola Strand. Go for a jaunt from Stavanger to Kleppe to see Borestranden Beach about 32 minutes away. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Halandsvannet, engage your brain at Norwegian Petroleum Museum, stroll through Godalen Beach, and get your game on at VRKaden.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Stavanger trip builder website.

Getting from Bergen to Stavanger by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to travel to Trondheim.

The oldest of Norway's major cities, Trondheim sits on the southern shore of one of the country's longest fjords.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): stroll through Pilegrimsleden - The Route of St. Olav Ways, then make a trip to Old Town Bridge, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Tyholttarnet.

For ratings, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Trondheim trip planner.

You can fly from Stavanger to Trondheim in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Stavanger in November: high temperatures in Trondheim hover around 5°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can travel to Tromso.

The cultural and economic hub of northern Norway, Tromso boasts a historical city center containing one of the highest concentrations of wooden houses in Europe.

Get some cultural insight at The Arctic Cathedral and Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum. Get in touch with nature at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Prestvannet Lake. There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Tromso Fjords, tour the pleasant surroundings at Telegrafbukta Beach, step aboard MS Polstjerna, and examine the collection at The Polar Museum.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Tromso online driving holiday planner.

Fly from Trondheim to Tromso in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. In November, daytime highs in Tromso are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Leknes.

Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): stop by Lofoten Gaver og Brukskunst AS, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Haukland Beach, then get engrossed in the history at Lofotr Viking Museum, and finally stop by The Glasblower At Vikten.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Leknes travel route planner.

Fly from Tromso to Leknes in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in November, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Bodo.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): enjoy the sand and surf at Mjelle, then steep yourself in history at Bremnes Fortress, then enjoy some friendly competition at Royal Bowling & Biljard, and finally stop by Stormen library.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Bodo trip builder app.

Fly from Leknes to Bodo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Hammerfest.

Hammerfest is a municipality in Finnmark county, Norway. On the 9th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Struve Geodetic Arc, examine the collection at Museum of Reconstruction for Finnmark and Northern Troms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hammerfest Church, admire the local landmark of Fountain Mother and Child, then visit Galleri Syvstjerna, and finally get engrossed in the history at The Polar Bear Society.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Hammerfest travel route planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Bodo to Hammerfest. Traveling from Bodo in November, expect Hammerfest to be slightly colder, temps between 1°C and -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. On the 10th (Sat), explore the striking landscape of Lemmenjoki National Park. On your second day here, get outside with Lake Inari and then get great views at Otsamo Fell.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Inari trip planner.

You can drive from Hammerfest to Inari in 5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Hammerfest to Inari. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Hammerfest in November; daily highs in Inari reach -3°C and lows reach -10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can go by car to Rovaniemi.

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Mon): look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, then catch a live event at Lappi Areena, and then get engrossed in the history at Arktikum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: find something for the whole family at SantaPark - the Home Cavern of Santa Claus, then see Santa Claus Office, and then make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

To find maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Rovaniemi trip itinerary maker website.

Drive from Inari to Rovaniemi in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and bus. Expect a daytime high around -2°C in November, and nighttime lows around -7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Umea.

Umeå is a town in northern Sweden. On the 14th (Wed), tour the pleasant surroundings at Bolesholmarna, get into the urban bustle at Vaven, and then examine the collection at Umevatoriet. On the 15th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Grossjon Nature Reserve, explore the landscape on two wheels at Arboretum Norr, then explore the world behind art at Bildmuseet, and finally admire the striking features of Umea Ostra Railway Station.

To find maps, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Umea trip planner.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Umea in 6.5 hours. Another option is to fly. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Rovaniemi in November: high temperatures in Umea hover around 2°C and lows are around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Getteron 1:a vik and Langasand Strand. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Haga and Museum of Fine Art (Goteborgs Konstmuseum). Explore Gothenburg's surroundings by going to Tjoloholms Castle (in Fjaras) and Tylosand Strand (in Halmstad). And it doesn't end there: step off the mainland to explore Southern Goteborg Archipelago, stroll around Horticultural Gardens (Tradgardsforeningen), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Slottsskogen, and admire the natural beauty at Gothenburg Botanical Garden.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Gothenburg trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by flight from Umea to Gothenburg takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Umea in November; daily highs in Gothenburg reach 8°C and lows reach 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Malmo.

A conglomeration of over a hundred different nationalities, cosmopolitan Malmo sits on the southern tip of Sweden as part of the most densely populated area in Scandinavia.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Lund Cathedral and Sofia Albertina Kyrka. We've included these beaches for you: Sandhammarens Strand and Tropical Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Malmo: Bandsjon (in Ljungbyhed), Sandhammarens Fyr (in Loderup) and Hallands Vadero (in Torekov). There's still lots to do: take in the views from Oresund Bridge, take in the pleasant sights at Havang, don't miss a visit to Stortorget, and stroll through Ribersborgsstranden.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Malmo trip planner.

Drive from Gothenburg to Malmo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Popular historic sites such as Nyhavn and Kastellet are in your itinerary. Take a break from the city and head to Kalvebod Fælled and Peblinge Lake. The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Rosenborg Castle, find something for the whole family at Tivoli Gardens, explore the world behind art at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, and browse the exhibits of National Museum of Denmark.

For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Copenhagen trip planner.

You can drive from Malmo to Copenhagen in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.