Leave Copenhagen on the Riviera road and sail across the Oresund Strait to Malmo in Sweden. From the water you will gain a wonderful view of Kronborg Castle which is also known as Hamlet’s castle as it served as the setting for Elsinore in Shakespeare’s play.
In Sweden, visit the magnificent Lund Cathedral. Drive back to Denmark across the the Oresund Bridge, the longest road and rail bridge in Europe.
Denmark's Palaces and Hamlet's Castle
Denmark is a land of beautiful castles and palaces. See the Frederiksborg Castle and the Fredensborg Palace as you tour the beautiful countryside. The Kronborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a very beautiful building so much so Shakespeare used it as a setting in his play, Hamlet.
On this tour, enjoy a drive down the Riviera road to Kronborg from Copenhagen and get a glimpse into the lifestyle of Danish royalty.
Oslo Attractions - Fjords, Fram Polar Ship Museum Vigeland Sculpture Park,
Enjoy the sights and attractions of Oslo as the boat sails through the fjords.
See the picturesque islands in the inner part of Oslo Fjord dotted with walled medieval towns and imposing fortresses. Admire the imposing Akerhus Fortress which was used to protect Oslo from attacks from the sea.
On land, admire the statues by sculptor Gustav Vigeland in the Vigeland Sculpture Park, a popular tourist attraction in Oslo. The Holmenkollen Ski Jump which hosts the world's second oldest ski jump competition is a must visit for the sports enthusiasts. The wide range of boats and artifacts in the Kon-Tiki Museum also attracts many tourists.
Denmark Viking Culture Tour
Denmark is a land of rich history and culture. The legends and stories of the Vikings that inhabited the country are as rich as they are varied. This tour takes you right into Viking heartland and will give you an opportunity to learn more about these ship- borne warriors and traders.
Visit the Viking Ship Museum where five Viking ships that were rescued and rebuilt are kept and the grand Roskilde Cathedral which has been the mausoleum of the Danish royal family since the 15th century.
Royal Palaces of Denmark and Hamlet’s Castle Tour
See some of the most beautiful castles and palaces of Denmark as you visit Frederiksborg Castle (now the Museum of National History) and the Fredensborg Palace. The Kronborg Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site which is also included in this tour is a very beautiful building, so much so that Shakespeare used it as a setting in his play, Hamlet.
On this tour, enjoy a drive down the Riviera road from Copenhagen to Kronborg and get a glimpse into the lifestyle of Danish royalty as you visit their castles and palaces.
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