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Hit The North from Frankfurt — 7 days

7 days · From Frankfurt · Round trip

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Your journey, at a glance

Hamburg → Gothenburg → Bergen → Oslo → Copenhagen → Berlin → Frankfurt

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Hamburg

Germany

  • Elbphilharmonie

    Stunning concert hall with world-class acoustics and a free public viewing platform

  • Speicherstadt

    UNESCO-listed red-brick warehouse district, the world's largest contiguous warehouse complex

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More about Hamburg

Hamburg, Germany's gateway to the sea, is a maritime metropolis where the Elbe and Alster rivers meet. Hamburg Hauptbahnhof is one of Europe's busiest stations, with ICE services to Berlin (1.75 hours), Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, and connections to Copenhagen and Scandinavian cities. Hamburg-Altona station also serves as a terminus for north-south routes.

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Day 2 · Copenhagen

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Gothenburg

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Gothenburg

Sweden

  • Southern Archipelago

    Car-free islands with swimming, seafood, and coastal scenery reached by city ferries

  • Haga District

    Charming 19th-century wooden houses with cafés famous for giant cinnamon buns

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More about Gothenburg

Gothenburg (Göteborg), Sweden's second city, is a friendly, maritime city on the west coast at the mouth of the Göta älv river. Göteborg Centralstation connects to Stockholm (3h by X2000 high-speed train), Malmö (2h40), Copenhagen (3h30 via the Öresund Bridge), and Oslo (3h45). The scenic Bohuslän coast line runs north toward Norway.

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Day 3 · Oslo

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Bergen

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Bergen

Norway

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Oslo

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Oslo

Norway

  • Oslo Opera House

    Striking angular building where visitors walk on the marble-clad roof for fjord views

  • Munch Museum

    Spectacular new museum housing Edvard Munch's works including The Scream

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More about Oslo

Oslo, Norway's capital, sits at the head of the Oslofjord, surrounded by forested hills and waterways. Oslo Sentralstasjon (Oslo S) is the main rail hub, with trains to Bergen (scenic 7-hour journey on the Bergen Line), Trondheim, Stavanger, and connections to Stockholm and Copenhagen. The spectacular Flåm Railway day trip is also accessible from here.

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Day 5 · Gothenburg

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Copenhagen

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Copenhagen

Denmark

  • Nyhavn

    Colourful 17th-century waterfront with historic houses, outdoor cafés, and canal boat tours

  • Tivoli Gardens

    Enchanting 1843 amusement park and gardens in the city centre with rides, concerts, and dining

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More about Copenhagen

Copenhagen, Denmark's vibrant capital, combines Scandinavian design excellence with a progressive, bicycle-friendly culture. København H (Copenhagen Central Station), a grand 19th-century station, serves as the main rail hub with direct connections to Malmö and Sweden via the Øresund Bridge, services to Hamburg and Berlin, and domestic trains across Denmark.

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Berlin

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Berlin

Germany

  • Brandenburg Gate

    Iconic neoclassical monument and symbol of German reunification

  • Museum Island

    UNESCO World Heritage site with five world-class museums including the Pergamon Museum

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More about Berlin

Berlin, Germany's capital, is a city shaped by history and reinvention. Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Europe's largest crossing station, opened in 2006 and serves as a major hub for ICE high-speed trains connecting to Hamburg, Munich, Frankfurt, Cologne, and beyond, as well as international services to Prague, Warsaw, Amsterdam, and Vienna. The station's dramatic glass-and-steel architecture sets the tone for a city that constantly reimagines itself.

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Day 7 · Frankfurt

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This outline has 7 days with travel or an excursion: day 1, day 2, day 3, day 4, day 5, day 6, day 7. That is a planning count, not a confirmed number of pass days. Optional excursions, uncovered transport and night-train departure times can change it.

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