{"id":10830,"date":"2018-03-05T08:26:41","date_gmt":"2018-03-05T07:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/?p=10830"},"modified":"2022-07-19T16:01:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-19T15:01:02","slug":"5-hidden-gems-must-experience-scandinavia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/5-hidden-gems-must-experience-scandinavia\/","title":{"rendered":"5 hidden gems you must experience in Scandinavia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s no wonder Scandinavia consistently takes out the title for The Most Content Place on Earth. With all those majestic fjords, colourful canals and Narnia-like snowscapes, we&#8217;d be pretty happy if we lived there, too.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re lucky enough to visit Scandinavia on our Nordic Adventure or Best of Norway trips, you can look forward to all of the above \u2013 plus a smorgasbord of regional delights and insider stories from our Local Specialists and expert Travel Directors.<\/p>\n<p>Tick off the icons, and then discover these Hidden Gems that reveal the true spirit of Scandinavia.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>1 Stockholm&#8217;s watery wonders<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10831\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2018\/03\/Evening-scenery-of-the-Old-Town-in-Stockholm-Sweden-iStock-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_evening-scenery-of-the-old-town-in-stockholm-sweden-gm672149120-123079527-scanrail.gif\" alt=\"Scandinavia hidden gems Evening-scenery-of-the-Old-Town-in-Stockholm,-Sweden-iStock-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_evening-scenery-of-the-old-town-in-stockholm-sweden-gm672149120-123079527-scanrail\" width=\"1698\" height=\"1131\" \/>The Stockholm archipelago is famed for its magical waterways and beautiful buildings. Our Stockholm Discovery Cruise is a chance to see the archipelago&#8217;s lesser-known highlights. An antique steamboat ferries you through the city in style, and then out into the countryside past elegant cottages to arrive at the stunning Lake Malaren. A Local Specialist will be on hand to share insider tips and draw your attention to Sweden&#8217;s many hidden attractions \u2013 such as the Vasa shipwreck, an ornate 17<sup>th<\/sup> century galleon, which lay rotting in Stockholm harbour for over 300 years before being salvaged.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>2 Royalty on the Riviera<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10832\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2018\/03\/Frederiksborg-Castle-and-Gardens-Hiller\u00f8d-Denmark-iStock-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_frederiksborg-castle-and-gardens-hiller\u00f8d-denmark-gm186883246-14394151-ClarkandComapny.jpg\" alt=\"Scandinavia hidden gems Frederiksborg Castle and Gardens, Hiller\u00f8d Denmark.\" width=\"1698\" height=\"1127\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Frederiksborg-Castle-and-Gardens-Hiller\u00f8d-Denmark-iStock-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_frederiksborg-castle-and-gardens-hiller\u00f8d-denmark-gm186883246-14394151-ClarkandComapny.jpg 1698w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Frederiksborg-Castle-and-Gardens-Hiller\u00f8d-Denmark-iStock-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_frederiksborg-castle-and-gardens-hiller\u00f8d-denmark-gm186883246-14394151-ClarkandComapny-1536x1019.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Frederiksborg-Castle-and-Gardens-Hiller\u00f8d-Denmark-iStock-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_frederiksborg-castle-and-gardens-hiller\u00f8d-denmark-gm186883246-14394151-ClarkandComapny-330x219.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Frederiksborg-Castle-and-Gardens-Hiller\u00f8d-Denmark-iStock-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_frederiksborg-castle-and-gardens-hiller\u00f8d-denmark-gm186883246-14394151-ClarkandComapny-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Frederiksborg-Castle-and-Gardens-Hiller\u00f8d-Denmark-iStock-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_frederiksborg-castle-and-gardens-hiller\u00f8d-denmark-gm186883246-14394151-ClarkandComapny-360x240.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1698px) 100vw, 1698px\" \/>Get a glimpse of the traditional Nordic way of life at the ancient fishing villages where the first Danes would have settled. After sampling the <em>hygge<\/em> delights of Denmark&#8217;s cosy capital, we sail to these remote towns before winding our way along the North Zealand Riviera for a unique insight into the country&#8217;s history. Afterwards, visit Frederiksborg Castle, the largest Renaissance palace in Scandinavia, where you can stroll around the stately apartments and pay your respects at the chapel where all of Denmark&#8217;s monarchs were crowned between 1671 and 1840.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>3 The mysteries of Norway&#8217;s mountains<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2018\/03\/RS11809_Norway-Lom-LomStaveChurch-512830368-lpr.jpg\" alt=\"Scandinavia hidden gems Stave Church in Lom\" width=\"1698\" height=\"1132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RS11809_Norway-Lom-LomStaveChurch-512830368-lpr.jpg 1698w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RS11809_Norway-Lom-LomStaveChurch-512830368-lpr-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RS11809_Norway-Lom-LomStaveChurch-512830368-lpr-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RS11809_Norway-Lom-LomStaveChurch-512830368-lpr-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RS11809_Norway-Lom-LomStaveChurch-512830368-lpr-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/RS11809_Norway-Lom-LomStaveChurch-512830368-lpr-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1698px) 100vw, 1698px\" \/>As we cross the border into Norway, we&#8217;ll make a pilgrimage to Lom, the picturesque gateway to the snow-capped Jotunheimen Mountains. As well as giving you a panoramic view of Norway&#8217;s stunning nature, Lom is also where you can find a rare 12<sup>th<\/sup> century wooden Stave church. Here you will be regaled with secrets from Norse legend, admiring the church&#8217;s fascinating runic inscriptions and carved dragons put in place to protect against evil spirits.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>4 Arctic adventures <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-10833\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2018\/03\/Lofoten-Norway-in-the-morning-iStock-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_lofoten-norway-in-the-morning-gm614533722-106395455-littlewormy.gif\" alt=\"Scandinavia hidden gems Lofoten,-Norway-in-the-morning-iStock-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_lofoten-norway-in-the-morning-gm614533722-106395455-littlewormy\" width=\"1698\" height=\"1134\" \/>Embark on a voyage of discovery across Norway&#8217;s soul-stirring icy landscape to reach the world&#8217;s northernmost fishing village. Few venture this far north, but those who do are never disappointed. Our Ultimate Arctic Adventure cruise takes you on a 90-minute journey around the Gjesv\u00e6rstappen, home to an amazing array of Arctic wildlife. Puffins, kittiwakes, gannets, guillemots, and even rare white-tailed eagles; these rocky islands accommodate them all. Spot the seals as you sip a steaming hot chocolate on the deck.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>5 Sounds of Scandinavia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-9634\" src=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/2017\/11\/Bergen-Norway-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_bergen-norway-gm538668750-95854531-Zarnell.jpg\" alt=\"Black Friday Travel Offers Bergen-Norway-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_bergen-norway-gm538668750-95854531-Zarnell\" width=\"1698\" height=\"1131\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bergen-Norway-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_bergen-norway-gm538668750-95854531-Zarnell.jpg 1698w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bergen-Norway-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_bergen-norway-gm538668750-95854531-Zarnell-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bergen-Norway-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_bergen-norway-gm538668750-95854531-Zarnell-330x220.jpg 330w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bergen-Norway-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_bergen-norway-gm538668750-95854531-Zarnell-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bergen-Norway-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_bergen-norway-gm538668750-95854531-Zarnell-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.trafalgar.com\/real-word\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/11\/Bergen-Norway-www.istockphoto.com_gb_photo_bergen-norway-gm538668750-95854531-Zarnell-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1698px) 100vw, 1698px\" \/>Visit the house where the great Romantic composer, Grieg wrote his acclaimed sonatas on our Best of Norway trip. A guided tour of the villa lets you experience first-hand the inspiration for many of Grieg&#8217;s finest works. You&#8217;ll also have a chance to marvel at Bergen&#8217;s breathtaking views by taking the funicular railway up one of the hills the city is named for.<\/p>\n<p><em>To uncover some of our favourite Hidden Gems in Scandinavia, explore our <\/em><em>Nordic Adventure<\/em><em> and <\/em><em>Best of Norway<\/em><em> trips now. <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em><span class=\"s1\">Images: Lead image \u00a9 iStock\/scanrail.\u00a0Frederiksborg \u00a9 iStock\/ClarkandComapny. Bergen \u00a9 iStock\/Zarnell. Lom \u00a9 Trafalgar Travel. Fishing village \u00a9\u00a0iStock\/littlewormy.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There&#8217;s no wonder Scandinavia consistently takes out the title for The Most Content Place on Earth. With all those majestic fjords, colourful canals and Narnia-like snowscapes, we&#8217;d be pretty happy if we lived there, too. If you&#8217;re lucky enough to visit Scandinavia on our Nordic Adventure or Best of Norway trips, you can look forward [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":10831,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[4905],"tags":[201,155,1425,370,448,1538,322],"class_list":["post-10830","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-destination-guides","tag-europe","tag-featured","tag-hidden-gems","tag-norway","tag-scandinavia","tag-stockholm","tag-sweden"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.2 (Yoast SEO v27.3) - 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