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Things to Do in Scandinavia

If you have been wondering about the best way to explore Stockholm then this city sightseeing in a hop on hop off bus and boat tours are the best one to go with. Visiting this well-preserved city that is packed with a number of stunning establishments will surely be a once in a lifetime experience. In the course of the city sightseeing Stockholm, you will be able to see the breathtaking views of the city as well as many important places of tourist interest.  

What to expect from City Sightseeing Stockholm & Boat Tour

Visit some of the famous attraction on a hop on hop off tours

In the course of this city sightseeing Stockholm, you will be able to visit the famous  Royal Palace, Stockholm City Hall, and the busy districts like Gamla Stan (Old Town), Långholmen, and the Royal Djugården. 

Relish a soothing boat ride

On this Stockholm sightseeing boat, you will be able to relish a soothing experience on Djugården canal on a boat sighting some of the historic buildings and lush green foliage. .

Get to know more about the city

You will be provided with the fleet's guide booklet that lets you have all the information about the city and its attractions. 

Enjoy the multilingual tour guide

On this City Sightseeing Stockholm & Boat Tour, you will be able to gain sights from the multilingual audio guide when you spend time sighting the breathtaking views of Stockholm. 

Know before you go:

Tour Duration: The City Sightseeing Stockholm & Boat Tour takes about 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete.

Meet Up Points:

Stockholm Panorama Bus Tour

Timings: 10:15 AM/11:45 AM/1:45 PM/3:45 PM

Address: Stockholm Karl XII:s torg (bus stop direction south), 111 47 Stockholm, Sweden

Reaching there: You can take the bus (No. 53/57/65) from your location to reach Gustav Adolfs Torg stop and then continue to walk for about 2 minutes

Royal Canal Tour

Timings: 12:15 PM/1:45 PM/3:15 PM/5:15 PM

Address: Strömkajen 111 48 Stockholm

Reaching there: You need to walk along the harbour to the departure point, which is in front of the Grand Hotel. 

Infant age: Infant aged in between (0-5) can be a part of this tour and there are no charges for them. But you would need to be added at the time of booking. 

Child age: Children aged in between (6-15) can take part in this tour.

Catch a glance of the contemporary and historical sites from double-decker open-top bus on your Gothenburg hop on hop off. Explore the busiest port city of Sweden and visit the popular places like the Viking boats of Lilla Bommen, Feskekôrka fish market, Nordstan shopping centre and others. With an audio guide available in 5 different languages, get to know the city better with hop on hop off bus Gothenburg tour.

What to Expect from Gothenburg hop on hop off

Gaze at the picturesque views of Gothenburg

Get a chance to visit all the popular attractions of the Gothenburg city in an open bus tour. The Gothenburg hop on hop off bus tour will help you catch a sight of all the gorgeous locations.

Explore the popular Avenyn and Feskekôrka fish market

Shop for fresh seafood at the Feskekôrka fish market which also has restaurants offering mouth-watering delicacies! For shopaholics, the shopping street of Avenyn is also very popular.

Capture candid’s at the city gardens from Drottningtorget

With the magnificent beauty of nature as the frame in the city gardens, click some great pictures for your social media handles on hop on hop off bus Gothenburg tour.

Catch a glance of wooden houses at Haga District

Get a sneak-peek into the history of Gothenburg as you visit the Haga district to catch the beautiful sight of the wooden houses and shops of the bygone times. Avail hop on hop off bus Gothenburg tour to explore all.

Know before you go

Starting Time: 10:30 AM

Ticket validity: 24 hours.

Tour Duration: 50 Minutes (without hopping off or on)

Tour type: Group tour

Ticket Types:

Infant ticket (0-5 years)

Child ticket (6-15 years)

Adult ticket (16-99 years)

Driver & Audio Guide: Spanish, English, French, German language.

Meeting location: Reach Stora teatern from where the tour would commence or board the bus from the 6 stops on the bus route.

Bus stops:

Stora Teatern

Feskekorka

Valand/Avenyn

Korsvägen( Liseberg)

Drottningtorget

Gustav Adolfs Torg

Lilla Bommen

Buses are available every 30 to 60 minutes.

What is better than enjoying a filling delicious complete meal including the local Finnish cuisine and cooked by the professionals amidst the ice? This exclusive ice restaurant Rovaniemi is will elevate all your senses amidst the Arctic Circle. Enjoy the Arctic inspired lunch at Ice Restaurant Rovaniemi and it will easily be one of the best meals of your life in the most beautiful setting you could ask for. You can also move ahead and have fun at the snowman world post a soul-satisfying meal and also indulge in some outdoor adventures like ice tubing and ice skating. The local lunch menu includes widespread dishes options like salmon soup, sourdough followed by interesting arctic berry dessert, and some warm cup of tea or coffee. Explore the marvelous ice sculptures and beautiful snow settings and explore take part in fun snow activities at the magical winter zone. You will also be accompanied by the snowmen who will take you for snow sculpting and aurora hunting on the Arctic Circle. Dining at the exquisite ice restaurant Rovaniemi is a one of its kind experience that you must include in your Finland itinerary. 

 What to expect from Lunch at Ice Restaurant Rovaniemi

 Enjoy dining on the Arctic Circle.
Elevate your dining experience by enjoying the delicious meal at the Ice restaurant Rovaniemi prepared by professional local chefs inspired by the Arctic Circle delicacies.

 Admire the manmade ice sculptures 
You can also wander around and admire the beautiful ice sculptures while you are enjoying your Lunch at Ice Restaurant Rovaniemi

 Relish your taste buds with Finish cuisine
Get to know more about the Finnish culture, their food, and lifestyle by digging into some of their popular local dishes and fulfill all your cravings of having a heartfelt meal on the Arctic Circle.

Indulge in the arctic outdoor activities 
Situated in the Snowman world, you can also experience outdoor activities like ice skating, ice tubing, and more.

Know before you go:

Timing: 
Winter zone ticket is valid from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Lunch is served between 12:00 PM and 3:00 PM

Duration: 1.5 hours

Meeting point

Snowman World, 5 Joulumaantie, Santa Claus Village, 96930 Rovaniemi.

How to reach:  Santa’s Express Bus #8, by taxi or by special Snowman Shuttle

Infant: Age 0-2 (free of cost)

Child: Age 3 to 12

The definition of a perfect holiday includes the beauty of the Arctic Circle, snow caped natural trails, and lot and lots of huskies around you. Visit the husky farm Rovaniemi in Finland and get your dreams to come true of spending an entire day with these beautiful creatures. A local guide will pick you up from your accommodation and will take you to the central Rovaniemi area where tons of huskies and their furry cuddles will wait for you. Get acquainted with these little balls of love and know more about the lifestyle, the diet, and the routine of these huskies. After feasting on some warm cup of drink and tasty treats, head over to a fascinating husky sleigh ride Rovaniemi with the husky pack. These huskies will pull the sled and will take you around the Lapland. Admire the stunning landscape and enjoy the thrilling sled ride in the middle of a paradise for over a kilometer. You can even spend a lot of time cuddling and playing with the huskies and get clicked with them. You are sure to take back loads of memories and photographs as a souvenir from this wonderful place.

 What to expect from Husky sleigh ride in Rovaniemi & Farm Visit

Spend an eventful day with Huskies
Huskies are one of the most adorable breeds of dogs and Finland happens to be the hometown of these not so little pups. Take a trip down to the husky farm Rovaniemi and spend your day with these gorgeous creatures.

Cuddle with these beautiful creatures
It is hard not to fall in love with these wolf-like adorable dogs, especially when you see hundreds of them in their natural habitat surrounded by the pristine beauty of Arctic Circle.

Take the husky sleigh ride Rovaniemi 
Enjoy the great polar ride with many huskies on the farm and enjoy the breathtaking views around that are too good to be real

Soak in the beauty of winter land. 
Get to know more about the life of Siberian huskies and, enjoy your refreshments and soak in the beauty of Finland.

Know before you go:

Time duration: 1 hour

How to reach there:  Pick up included from your accommodation the central Rovaniemi area (within 10km)

Infant: Age 0 to 3

Child: Age 4 to 14

Take the Vaattunki Arctic Circle trail and soak in the tranquility of Lappish nature, situated 20 km from Rovaniemi. This Arctic Circle hike is an easy to moderate one which offers challenges that can be dealt with by everyone. Your professional guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby and will evaluate the appropriate length of the track, based on the age and fitness level of the group. The Arctic Circle trail is picked which is suitable even for children and families with adults. This is the best activity to indulge in if you won't take the first-hand experience of the Finnish Lapland and natural escapades. The hiking area is divided into various parts in the natural state which also includes much regional flora and fauna. You can spot animals like fox, hare, reindeer, moose, and many other mammals. Once you have completed the hike, your guide will have warm snacks and drinks ready at the end of the Arctic Circle trail by the open fire, sharing the tales of the locals and the Finnish culture.

 What to expect from The arctic circle trail hike from Rovaniemi

Witness the real beauty of Finland.
Holiday in Finland is an unmatched experience in itself.  Taking the Arctic Circle Trail, you will witness the breathtaking views of the Lapland and the real essence of the pristine scenic beauty of Rovaniemi. 

Tick off the Lapland experience 
Embark on the Arctic Circle hike and mark one of the greatest achievements off of your travel list as you cross the Arctic Circle. Hiking through the snow paradise is definitely one of a kind experience in your life. 

Stroll around the stunning falls of Vaattunkiköngäs 
A journey through one of the most beautiful trails in Finland will rejuvenate your soul and satisfy the shutterbug with splendid backgrounds. Take tons of Instagram worthy pictures here and turn your feed white with gorgeous natural backdrops. 

Explore the hidden gems of the hiking areas
You will be accompanied by a professional guide who will take you through the best of the Arctic circle trail and help you throughout the trail.

Know before you go:

Timing: 11:00 AM (3 hours)

 Infant: Age 0 to 3 (free of cost)

Child: 4 to 14

Pickup included
Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 10 minutes prior to your scheduled pickup time.

There is nothing better than hiking your way through the Arctic Circle with nothing but the pristine beauty of white winter wonderland around. Snowshoeing Rovaniemi in Finland will take you for a 3-hour hiking experience across the Arctic Circle while you soak in the natural beauty of heaven on earth. Embark on the mesmerizing journey of hiking into the deep forests of Arctic Circle, where you will pass through the natural snow trails, icy meadows, waterfalls, woods, and even frozen rapids. The hike is easy to moderate and can be done by youngsters and adults easily. If you are lucky, you might even witness some beautiful exotic birds and wildlife in the Arctic. The hike would approximately take 3 hours depending on the weather and the trail condition and you will be accompanied by a local professional guide who will take you around. By the end of the snowshoeing in Rovaniemi, a forest campfire barbeque will wait for you along with some warm tea. After experiencing the wilderness, you can relax and warm your soul up with some hot tea and fresh barbeque.

What to expect from Snowshoeing in Rovaniemi with Hiking

Experience the beauty of Arctic Circle
Take a guided hiking tour of snowshoeing in Rovaniemi and explore the unmistakable beauty of the Arctic circle in Rovaniemi by witnessing the natural winter wonderland beauty. 

Witness the majestic snow trails
You will hike along the beautiful trails including waterfalls, rapids, woods, and meadows as well surrounded by expansive paradise land.

Spot the exotic birds and wildlife 
Discover the exotic wildlife and bird species in your 3-hour hiking trail while you experience the wilderness of the Arctic Circle in Rovaniemi. If you are lucky enough you will be able to hike with the company of exotic birds and snow dogs too. 

Forest campfire with barbeque.
The hike ends with a forest campfire BBQ along with a warm cup of tea to help you calm down the body temperature after an adventurous snowshoeing Rovaniemi tour.

Know before you go:

Ticket variants: Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

Hiking and Snowshoeing Adventure in Lapland

Timing: 10:00 AM and 1:30 PM 

Child: Age 1-14

How to get there: Pick up included within the Rovaniemi area (within 10km)

The trip to Lava Center Iceland, an educational museum that offers a technological display of geological features like earthquakes, volcanoes, and much more, is an experience of lifetime. It provides a wonderful opportunity to learn about the world of volcanic history and geology of Iceland. The Lava Centre Iceland ticket also lets you enjoy  4K HD volcanic eruptions in the auditorium, besides you can also pay a visit to an in-house souvenir shop or enjoy hot coffee at a roof-top restaurant at additional cost.

What To Expect From Lava Centre Iceland Tickets

Visit the world of molten Lava:

The Iceland lava center tour is an interactive and educational way to learn about Iceland’s unique geological past. The tour is not only interesting for people of all ages but is engaging through its various interactive exhibitions like the volcanic corridor, the magma & molten rock, etc.

Information Centre, Souvenir shop and Restaurant: 

With a Lava Centre Iceland ticket, you are entitled to visit not only the fiery world of fire and ice but get the chance to know more about tourist places in Iceland through its Information Center. Also, you can do some souvenir shopping here or enjoy some snacking time while watching 360° panorama from the rooftop restaurant (at additional cost).

Watch glittering volcanic eruptions in 4K HD:

Lava Centre Iceland also houses a cinema auditorium and the ticket also includes marvelous 4K HD shows of volcanic eruptions on the big screen.

Hassle-free entry without waiting in long queues:

As the museum is one of the most exciting tourist destinations, the lines for the entry tickets are always long. So, book the Lava Centre Iceland tickets online in advance to avoid waiting in long lines and enjoying an easy entry.

Know Before You Go

Ticket types:

Cinema Only: Entry at the cinema only (validity one day)

Exhibition Only: Entry at the exhibition only (validity one day)

Exhibition & Cinema: Entry at the cinema and exhibition both (validity one day)

Youth Age: 12-16

Children Age: 0-11

Family ticket: Parents with one or more children but a maximum of 4 children per ticket

Exhibition Timings: 

• 9 a.m. to 7 p.m daily

• On Dec. 24th, 25th, 31st, and Jan 1st from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m

Getting there:
Address: Lava Centre, Hvolsvöllur

• Car: Just 90 minutes driving from Reykjavik 

• Bus: Direct Strætó buses depart daily thrice between Hvolsvöllur and Mjódd