13 days · 4 countries
Copenhagen to Helsinki Christmas & New Year
From AED 12,285per person, twin share
Embark on the best Helsinki winter tour and tick a Nordic Christmas off your bucket list.
- Duration
- 13 Days / 12 Nights
- Route
- Copenhagen → Helsinki
- Countries
- Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A multi-country coach tour with a daily walking tour of up to three hours, two overnight ferries and frequent hotel changes, run over the Christmas and New Year holidays
- Accommodation
- 3- and 4-star hotels for 10 nights, plus 2 nights in cabins on the overnight ferries to Norway and Finland
- Meals
- 12 breakfasts and 5 dinners
- Group
- Small group, up to 21
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, plus local guides in major cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach, Ferry
- Best time to go
- Runs over Christmas and New Year in December: cold, with short daylight hours and a chance of snow across Scandinavia and Finland
Tour overview
Spend the festive season sightseeing Scandinavia in winter, complete with natural scenery, vibrant cities and Viking villages. Embark on this Copenhagen to Helsinki Christmas & New Year tour, collecting memories across Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland! Admire stunning islands and famous fjords, taste local cuisine and soak up Scandinavian Christmas delights!
Highlights
- Enjoy a guided tour of Copenhagen; Denmark's capital city
- Explore Odense; hometown of Hans Christian Anderson
- Visit Aarhus; a captivating Danish city
- Catch an overnight ferry to Norway
- See Norway’s magnificent fjords
- Explore Bergen; “the city among the seven mountains”
- Marvel at Norway’s spectacular natural scenery
- Visit Gudvangen near Norway’s most famous fjord
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- Enjoy a photo stop at Gol Stave Church
- See the highlights of Oslo with a local guide
- Visit Karlstad on the shores of Lake Vänern
- Explore Stockholm with a local guide
- Tuck into Swedish meatballs in Stockholm
- Visit Sigtuna; Sweden’s oldest town
- Catch an overnight ferry to Helsinki, Finland
- Discover the highlights of Helsinki with a local guide
- Celebrate New Year’s Eve with a local Helsinki dinner
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Copenhagen
2 nights · Days 1–2
Moxy Copenhagen
Odense
Day 3 · on the way
Aarhus
Day 3 · on the way
Hirtshals
Day 3 · on the way
Overnight ferry, Hirtshals to Bergen
1 night · Day 3
Fjord Line Hirtshals-Bergen Ferry
Bergen
2 nights · Days 4–5
Moxy Bergen
Flåm
Day 6 · on the way
Gudvangen
1 night · Day 6
Gudvangen Fjordtell
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Oslo
1 night · Day 7
MOXY Oslo X
Karlstad
Day 8 · on the way
Stockholm
2 nights · Days 8–9
Môtel L
Sigtuna
Day 10 · on the way
Helsinki
3 nights · Days 10–12
Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Copenhagen
Meals included: Dinner
Your Scandinavia Christmas and New Year tour begins today in Copenhagen, where you meet your tour leader and the group at the hotel. An expert local guide then leads a walking tour of Denmark’s capital, taking in its top sights. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you wish, before a welcome dinner this evening, a chance to mingle with your fellow travellers.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Copenhagen: Nyhavn, Rosenborg Castle and Amalienborg Palace
- Welcome dinner with the group
- Overnight
- Copenhagen
- Hotel
- Moxy Copenhagen
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Copenhagen: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastCopenhagen is yours to explore at leisure today. For a deeper look into the city’s culture, the optional excursion uncovers Copenhagen’s rich history: a walk through Freetown Christiania, lunch locally, and a stop at Christiansborg Palace. It is a memorable way to see the city.
Included
- Free time in Copenhagen
Optional extras
- Winter Wonders of Copenhagen · AED 425 per person
- Overnight
- Copenhagen
- Hotel
- Moxy Copenhagen
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 3
Copenhagen – Odense – Aarhus – Hirtshals (ferry port)
Meals included: BreakfastThe morning heads to Odense, known as the birthplace of the fairytale writer Hans Christian Andersen. Next is Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark, with an open-air museum of the old town, contemporary artwork and buildings, and Viking museums among its sights. Later, the tour arrives in Hirtshals to catch the overnight ferry across to Bergen, Norway.
Included
- Orientation stop in Odense, birthplace of Hans Christian Andersen
- Orientation stop in Aarhus’s old town
- Travel
- Copenhagen → Odense → Aarhus → Hirtshals by coach, then overnight ferry to Norway
- Overnight
- Hirtshals-Bergen Ferry
- Hotel
- Fjord Line Hirtshals-Bergen Ferry
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Overnight ferry – Bergen (Christmas Eve)
Meals included: Breakfast
Norway awaits, ready to be explored this Christmas Eve. On arrival in Bergen, an orientation tour gets things started. The city, known for sitting among seven mountains, has the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bryggen Quay among its attractions, with the fjords just a short boat ride away. In the afternoon, Christmas Eve continues with the optional excursion to visit Norway’s historic fishing villages and a traditional Norwegian lunch.
Included
- Arrival in Bergen on Christmas Eve, with views of Norway’s fjords on the way in
- Orientation tour of Bergen, including Bryggen Quay
Optional extras
- Coastal Norway: Fishing Villages & Norwegian Lunch · AED 365 per person
- Overnight
- Bergen
- Hotel
- Moxy Bergen
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 5
Bergen: Free Day (Christmas Day)
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerChristmas Day is spent discovering Bergen. For a closer look, you can join the optional Festive Bergen+ excursion, which includes a guided tour of Bryggen, then a ride up Mount Fløyen on the Fløibanen for sweeping views, and a drink at the Magic Ice Bar. In the evening, the group sits down for a festive Christmas dinner.
Included
- Free time in Bergen on Christmas Day
- Christmas dinner with the group
Optional extras
- Festive Bergen+ · AED 385 per person
- Overnight
- Bergen
- Hotel
- Moxy Bergen
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 6
Bergen – Flåm – Gudvangen
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
The route leaves Bergen for Gudvangen, at the end of the Nærøyfjord, one of the most dramatic fjords. There is the option of a Viking village visit, plus a sightseeing cruise along the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden fjords to Flåm, taking in crystal-clear waters, towering cliffs and tall waterfalls. Later, the night is spent in Gudvangen, with dinner at the hotel.
Included
- Scenic drive through the Norwegian countryside to Flåm
- Dinner at the hotel in Gudvangen
Optional extras
- Viking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise · AED 535 per person
- Travel
- Bergen → Flåm → Gudvangen by coach
- Overnight
- Gudvangen
- Hotel
- Gudvangen Fjordtell
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Gudvangen – Oslo
Meals included: Breakfast
The morning departs Gudvangen for Oslo, stopping on the way at the Gol Stave Church. Once in Oslo, a local guide leads a walking tour of the Norwegian capital, taking in some of the city’s highlights, among them Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace. However you want to spend it, the evening is free.
Included
- Photo stop at Gol Stave Church
- Guided walking tour of Oslo, including Akershus Castle and the Royal Palace
- Travel
- Gudvangen → Oslo by coach, via Gol Stave Church
- Overnight
- Oslo
- Hotel
- MOXY Oslo X
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8
Oslo – Karlstad – Stockholm
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerSweden has more to offer today, starting with the morning’s journey from Oslo to Karlstad. An orientation tour takes in the scenery of this city on the shores of Lake Vänern. From there, the route continues to Sweden’s capital, Stockholm, where Swedish meatballs make up dinner this evening, ahead of checking into the hotel.
Included
- Orientation stop in Karlstad, on the shores of Lake Vänern
- Dinner of Swedish meatballs in Stockholm
- Travel
- Oslo → Karlstad → Stockholm by coach
- Overnight
- Stockholm
- Hotel
- Môtel L
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 9
Stockholm: Free Day
Meals included: Breakfast
Stockholm is yours for a free day, with plenty to discover in the city. First, though, a guided tour takes in top sights such as the Royal Palace, the AF Chapman ship and Gamla Stan. After that, you can join the optional excursion into a legendary gold room, Viking treasures and a warship from the 17th century, preserved for more than 300 years.
Included
- Guided tour of Stockholm, including the Royal Palace, the Af Chapman ship and Gamla Stan
- Free time in Stockholm
Optional extras
- Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery · AED 385 per person
- Royal Stockholm · AED 385 per person
- Overnight
- Stockholm
- Hotel
- Môtel L
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 10
Stockholm – Sigtuna – Overnight ferry to Helsinki
Meals included: BreakfastBreakfast comes first, then the route leaves Stockholm for the medieval town of Sigtuna, where an orientation tour takes in this picturesque, historic place. The group then heads to the port to board the overnight ferry to Helsinki, with onboard entertainment before everyone settles in for the night.
Included
- Orientation stop in Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town
- Travel
- Stockholm → Sigtuna → overnight ferry to Helsinki
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 11
Helsinki (New Year’s Eve)
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
On arrival in Helsinki, a guided tour comes first, before settling into the harbourside hotel. In the afternoon, a local guide leads the way to top sights around the city: Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral and Kauppatori Market. New Year’s Eve dinner follows this evening, bringing in the new year alongside your fellow travellers.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Helsinki: Senate Square, Helsinki Cathedral and Kauppatori Market
- New Year’s Eve dinner with the group
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 12
Helsinki: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastNew Year’s Day is well spent exploring Helsinki, a capital city known for its design, culture and architecture. The optional excursion explores Suomenlinna, an island known for its scenery and striking fortress, along with an interesting museum, plus a Finnish-style lunch at a restaurant steeped in local history.
Included
- Free time in Helsinki
Optional extras
- Suomenlinna Tour & Taste · AED 425 per person
- Overnight
- Helsinki
- Hotel
- Radisson Blu Seaside Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 13
End of tour in Helsinki
Meals included: BreakfastScandinavia comes to a close after almost two weeks of seasonal sights and top attractions seen along the way. A final group breakfast marks the end of the tour this morning, and it is worth exchanging contact details with the travel friends you have made, to stay in touch.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromMon 21 Dec 2026ToSat 2 Jan 2027
Available
AED 12,285
Single room supplement +AED 4,756 single
What’s included
Included
- 12 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 12 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Two overnight ferries
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Winter Wonders of Copenhagen
An orientation tour of Freetown Christiania, a festive Danish lunch, then a visit to Christiansborg Palace to see the Royal Reception Rooms and the ruins beneath it. €100. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
AED 425 per person
Coastal Norway: Fishing Villages & Norwegian Lunch
A half-day trip into the Sotra archipelago beyond Bergen, with a stop at Golta Island, a traditional Norwegian lunch in Glesvær, and a WWII memorial on the way back. €85, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 365 per person
Festive Bergen+
A guided walk through the Bryggen wharf, the Fløibanen funicular up Mount Fløyen for views over Bergen, and a drink at the Magic Ice Bar. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 385 per person
Viking Village and Norwegian Fjords Cruise
Visit the Viking village of Njardarheimr in Gudvangen, then cruise the Nærøyfjord and Aurlandsfjorden fjords to Flåm aboard a sightseeing boat. €125, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 535 per person
Stockholm Heritage & Vasa Discovery
Lunch followed by a guided visit to the Swedish History Museum’s Viking treasures and gold room, then time at your own pace in the Vasa Museum with its 17th-century warship. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 385 per person
Royal Stockholm
A guided tour of the Royal Palace’s state rooms, then a visit to the Vasa Museum to see its preserved 17th-century warship. €90, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 385 per person
Suomenlinna Tour & Taste
A tram ride to Kauppatori and a public ferry to the Suomenlinna fortress, with a guided tour followed by a Finnish lunch in a historic building. €100, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 425 per person
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland are all in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole tour.
UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa. You can apply up to six months before you travel, and appointments in Dubai fill up quickly before Christmas, so start early.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave the Schengen area and have been issued within the last ten years, with two blank pages. Your UAE residence visa should be valid for at least three months after you return. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to Copenhagen and home from Helsinki aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at the Moxy Copenhagen, where you check in from 10:00 am and meet your tour leader. The tour ends in Helsinki on day 13, after breakfast.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Breakfast is included every day, plus five dinners along the way, including a Christmas Day dinner in Bergen and a New Year’s Eve dinner in Helsinki.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
Denmark uses the Danish krone, Norway the Norwegian krone, Sweden the Swedish krona and Finland the euro: four different currencies across the tour.
All four countries are close to cashless, so a card without foreign transaction fees covers almost everything. Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Expect cold temperatures, short daylight hours and a chance of snow across Scandinavia and Finland in late December. Pack a warm coat, hat, gloves and boots with grip, plus layers for moving between cold streets and heated coaches and hotels.
Christmas and New Year on tour
Christmas Eve falls in Bergen, with Christmas Day as a free day there and a festive dinner included that evening. New Year’s Eve falls in Helsinki, with a traditional dinner to welcome the new year. Some shops, museums and restaurants keep shorter hours over the holidays.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Copenhagen, and home from Helsinki. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Copenhagen to Helsinki Christmas & New Year?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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