22 days in Munich, Scandinavia & Helsinki Itinerary

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sat): explore the activities along English Garden. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace and then examine the collection at BMW Welt.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Munich trip planner.

London, UK to Munich is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Munich, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August in Munich, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to fly 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.

You'll explore and learn at National Museum of Denmark and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Nyhavn and Stevns Klint. On the 14th (Mon), spend a peaceful day at Tivoli Gardens. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Rosenborg Castle, explore the historical opulence of Christiansborg Slot, admire the striking features of Kastellet, and walk around Oerstedsparken.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Copenhagen trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Munich to Copenhagen takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Munich in August: highs in Copenhagen hover around 25°C, while lows dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel to Stockholm.

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

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Sat): head off the coast to Sodermalm.

To find ratings and other tourist information, go to the Stockholm online vacation planner.

Traveling by combination of train, taxi, and flight from Copenhagen to Stockholm takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August in Stockholm, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to fly to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Sea Fortress Suomenlinna and Seurasaari Island and Open-Air Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Temppeliaukio Church and Kamppi Chapel of Silence. Venture out of the city with trips to Sipoonkorven Kansallispuisto (in Vantaa) and Nuuksio National Park (in Espoo). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, wander the streets of Katajanokka, get interesting insight from Tours, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali).

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Helsinki tour itinerary planning website.

You can fly from Stockholm to Helsinki in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Stockholm to Helsinki. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Oslo.

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

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning), then explore the world behind art at Vigeland Museum, and then admire the masterpieces at Munchmuseet. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Oslofjord, examine the collection at Kon-Tiki Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Fram Museum, and finally sample the fine beverages at Oslo Handverksdestilleri.

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

You can fly from Helsinki to Oslo in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Helsinki in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Oslo, with lows of 9°C. On the 27th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Bergen.

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

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): view the masterpieces at DMG Gallery, examine the collection at Theta Museum, then take in the waterfront at Bryggen, then take in the awesome beauty at Mount Floyen and the Funicular, and finally get engrossed in the history at Hanseatic Museum and Schøtstuene. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Tue): engage your brain at VilVite - Bergen Vitensenter, steep yourself in history at Troldhaugen Edvard Grieg Museum, shop like a local with Galleri GEO & Ramme Service, then view the masterpieces at Blekk, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Fish Market.

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You can fly from Oslo to Bergen in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Oslo in August, you will find days in Bergen are a bit cooler (20°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes The Flam Railway. On the 30th (Wed), enjoy breathtaking views from Stegastein Lookout. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Flamsbana Museet, take an exotic tour of FjordSafari, and then get interesting insight from The Flam Railway.

To see traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Flam trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by car from Bergen to Flam takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. August in Flam sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C at night. On the 1st (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Bergen.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): stop by Julehuset - Christmas Shop.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Bergen travel planner.

Getting from Flam to Bergen by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Flam in September since evenings lows in Bergen dip to 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Sat) before leaving for home.