48 days in Osnabruck, Busum & Scandinavia Itinerary

Offering a wealth of history, both ancient and more modern, Osnabruck is also known for its fine dining, shopping, and variety of festivals.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Johann and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Schloss Osnabruck.

To find ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Osnabruck vacation website.

Rotterdam, The Netherlands to Osnabruck is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. In July in Osnabruck, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can travel to Busum.

Büsum is a fishing and tourist town in the district of Dithmarschen, in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. On the 8th (Thu), pause for some photo ops at Neocorus Denkmal, see the interesting displays at Dithmarscher Landesmuseum, then pause for some serene contemplation at Sankt-Johannis-Kirche, and finally get a dose of the wild on Wattfuehrergemeinschaft Dithmarscher Nordseekueste. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Familienlagune Perlebucht and then see the interesting displays at Sturmflutenwelt Blanker Hans.

For photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Busum trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Osnabruck to Busum takes 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to travel to Billund.

Billund centers around everything LEGGO, as the seat of the internationally renowed company's headquarters (and also home to the Billund airport, built by the LEGGO company).

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): take a peaceful walk through Nyso, then examine the collection at Museum Frello, and then get outside with Kvie So. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the engaging exhibits at Teddy Bear Art Museum, cool off at Lalandia, then get engrossed in the history at Give-Egnens Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to Street Art.

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Billund route planner.

Traveling by car from Busum to Billund takes 3 hours. Traveling from Busum in July, plan for a bit cooler nights in Billund, with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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.

On the 12th (Mon), take a leisurely stroll along Islands Brygge, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Our Saviour's Church, then get to know the fascinating history of Nyhavn, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Grabrodretorv. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Church of Our Lady - Copenhagen Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at Davids Samling (The David Collection), then pause for some photo ops at The Little Mermaid, and finally take a memorable tour with Tours.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Copenhagen trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Billund to Copenhagen takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Copenhagen are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to travel to Molle.

Mölle is a locality situated in Höganäs Municipality, Skåne County, Sweden with 715 inhabitants in 2010.It is best known for its scenic harbour and its location adjacent to the Kullaberg Nature Reserve. Popular historic sites such as Bjornekulla kyrka and Brunnby Church are in your itinerary. Take a break from the city and head to Magnarps Strandmark Naturreservat and Molle. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Molle: Vilt & Gott (in Vejbystrand), Vastersjon (in Hjarnarp) and Tingvalla Strovomrade (in Astorp). The adventure continues: see majestic marine mammals with Kullabergsguiderna and walk around Krapperups Park.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Molle trip planner.

Traveling by car from Copenhagen to Molle takes 2 hours. In July, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sun) to allow time for travel to Gothenburg.

Situated on Sweden's western coastline, Gothenburg attracts visitors with cultural festivals, a lively music scene, and a blend of classical and modern architecture.

Bring the kids along to Aeroseum and Nya Älvsborg Castle. Get some historical perspective at Skansen Kronan and Bohus Fastning. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Maritiman, enjoy the sand and surf at Saltholmen, look for all kinds of wild species at Natureserve Mollungen, and stroll around Gothenburg Botanical Garden.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Gothenburg trip planning tool.

Drive from Molle to Gothenburg in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Amal.

Åmål is a locality and the seat of Åmål Municipality in Västra Götaland County, Sweden with 9,065 inhabitants in 2010. To see more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Amal attractions app.

Traveling by car from Gothenburg to Amal takes 2.5 hours. In July in Amal, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. You will leave for Mora on the 21st (Wed).

Mora is a locality and the seat of Mora Municipality in Dalarna County, Sweden, with 10,896 inhabitants in 2010.HistoryThere are signs of human activity in the surroundings of Mora dating from 4000 BC. The earliest found buildings in Mora are from the 7th century. Kids will enjoy Zorn Museum and Leksand Homestead Museum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Zorngarden and Zorns gammelgard och draktkammaren. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mora: Leksand (Munthe's Hildasholm & Leksands Church), Naturum Dalarna (in Siljansnas) and Rattviks Kyrka (in Rattvik). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Clas Ohlson-museet and take a stroll through Kyrkogatan.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Mora trip itinerary maker app.

You can drive from Amal to Mora in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in July, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to travel to Harnosand.

Härnösand is a locality and the seat of Härnösand Municipality in Västernorrland County, Sweden with 17,556 inhabitants in 2010. Get some cultural insight at Hemso Fastning and Ulvo Museum. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Klampenborgs Naturreservat and Smitingen-Harnoklubb Naturreservat. Explore Harnosand's surroundings by going to Skuleberget (in Docksta), Villa Fraxinus (in Ullanger) and Nordingra kyrka (in Nordingra). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Ytterlannas gamla kyrka, head outdoors with Technichus, and examine the collection at Vasternorrlands museum.

To find maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Harnosand driving holiday website.

You can drive from Mora to Harnosand in 4.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Harnosand are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to travel to Arvidsjaur.

Arvidsjaur is a locality and the seat of Arvidsjaur Municipality in Norrbotten County, province of Lapland, Sweden with 4,635 inhabitants in 2010.Arvidsjaur is a center for the European car industry. On the 28th (Wed), make a trip to The Sami Town and then take an in-depth tour of Hembygtsmuseet Gamla Prastgarden.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Arvidsjaur journey builder website.

Drive from Harnosand to Arvidsjaur in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. In July, daytime highs in Arvidsjaur are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Abisko.

Abisko's northern location free of light pollution makes it home to one of the greatest displays of the Northern Lights and midnight suns.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Abisko National Park and Aurora Sky Station. Take a break from the city and head to Silverfallet and Tornetrask. It doesn't end there: make a trip to Trollsjon and stroll through Bjorkliden Ski Resort.

For reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Abisko sightseeing planning app.

Drive from Arvidsjaur to Abisko in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and flight. July in Abisko sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can travel to Narvik.

or Áhkanjárga is the third-largest town and municipality in Nordland county, Norway by population. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Gangsastoppen and Mountain Hike to Musvannet. Your inner history buff will appreciate Helleren Powerstation and Narvik Church. Step out of Narvik with an excursion to Polar Park in Bardu Municipality--about 1h 10 min away. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Narvik Krigsmuseum, get interesting insight from Dive Norway, and get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Narvik trip planner.

Drive from Abisko to Narvik in 1.5 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Narvik can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can go by car to Leknes.

Leknes is a town in Nordland county, Norway. Nusfjord Fishing Village and Lille Kabelvag art gallery and museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Lofoten Island and Himmeltinden. Get out of town with these interesting Leknes side-trips: Festvagtind Hike (in Henningsvaer), Lofoten Museum (in Kabelvag) and Rambergstranda Beach (in Ramberg). The adventure continues: stroll through Uttakleiv Beach, look for gifts at Lofoten Gaver og Brukskunst AS, trek along Offersoykammen Hiking Trail, and enjoy the sand and surf at Haukland Beach.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Leknes travel route builder.

Traveling by car from Narvik to Leknes takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Leknes sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Bodo.

Escape the urban bustle at Mjelle and Finnkonakken. Discover out-of-the-way places like Norsk Luftfartsmuseum and Ronvik Church.

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Bodo online travel planner.

Fly from Leknes to Bodo in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. August in Bodo sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C at night. On the 10th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Mosjoen.

To find ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Mosjoen online road trip planner.

You can drive from Bodo to Mosjoen in 4.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Mosjoen are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. On the 11th (Wed), you're off to Trondheim.

The oldest of Norway's major cities, Trondheim sits on the southern shore of one of the country's longest fjords.

Step out of the city life by going to Nature Tours - Day Trips and Sykkelheisen Trampe. Attractions like Kristiansten Fortress and Ilen Kirke make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Trondheim side-trips: Frosta (Helleristninger Evenhus, Mariaklosteret, &more) and Forbordsfjellet (in Stjordal). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Nidaros Cathedral, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ladestien - Hiking Trail, see the interesting displays at Jewish Museum Trondheim, and admire the masterpieces at Nordenfjeldske Kunstindustrimuseum.

For ratings and other tourist information, read Trondheim road trip planning tool.

You can drive from Mosjoen to Trondheim in 6 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Roros.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Roros Church, get interesting insight from Roros Husky Day Tours, and then take an in-depth tour of Roros Museum Smelthytta.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Roros online tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Trondheim to Roros by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Trondheim in August, with highs in Roros at 18°C and lows at 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can go by car to Lom.

Lom is a municipality in Oppland county, Norway. Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Norwegian Mountain Center, pause for some serene contemplation at Lom Stave church, then see the interesting displays at Fossheim Steinsenter, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Vaga Kyrkje. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Thu): explore the striking landscape of Jotunheimen National Park.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Lom day trip website.

You can drive from Roros to Lom in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. August in Lom sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can drive to Larvik.

Larvik is a town and municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Olav's Chapel, see the interesting displays at Vestfoldmuseene IKS, Hvalfangstmuseet, and then don't miss a visit to Bokkerfjellet.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Larvik tour planner.

You can drive from Lom to Larvik in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Lom in August: high temperatures in Larvik hover around 22°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can travel to Hirtshals.

Hirtshals is a town and seaport on the coast of Skagerrak on the island of Vendsyssel-Thy at the top of the Jutland peninsula in northern Denmark, Europe. On the 21st (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at Hirtshals Kirke and then take an in-depth tour of Vendsyssel Historiske Museum.

To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Hirtshals journey builder site.

Traveling by car from Larvik to Hirtshals takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Larvik in August, Hirtshals is a bit warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to go by car to Aarhus.

Located on the sea, Aarhus blends a world city with a small-town feel. Home to a young population, the city has a reputation for producing internationally known pop and rock musicians.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Aarhus day trip app.

You can drive from Hirtshals to Aarhus in 2 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Hirtshals in August, expect little chillier with lows of 13°C in Aarhus. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.