Swedish Midsummer: A Magical Celebration

Borton Overseas Scandinavia Specialist Andrea Berkeland will accompany the group on its departure from Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. Borton Overseas can assist with arrangements for departures from other US locations – please inquire!

Arrive in Copenhagen and proceed to our hotel near the airport terminal. Tonight, you will meet your tour companions at a welcome dinner. Dinner and overnight at Clarion Airport Hotel

Traveling by private motor coach from Denmark, we will cross the magnificent Øresund Bridge which spans the Øresund Sound that separates Denmark and Sweden. Entering Sweden, we will have the opportunity to appreciate the idyllic countryside as we motor to the village of Kosta, located in the Kingdom of Crystal, Sweden’s glass district. This afternoon you will have a chance to blow your own glass, visit the glass museum, and do some shopping. Our highlight tonight is participating in a Hyttsill at the glass factory. A Hyttsill is an evening spent in the glass-blowing room, where a traditional dinner is cooked in the furnaces as they cool down from the day, local music is played, songs are sung, and a genial environment is enjoyed by all! Overnight at Kosta Art Hotel

This morning you will have time to relish your marvelous breakfast at leisure and relax, partake in a service at the hotel spa, use the other hotel amenities, do more shopping, or explore on your own. We will visit other glassworks this afternoon on our way to Vadstena. Dinner and overnight at Vadstena Klosterhotel.

It is Midsummer Eve, the time to celebrate the summer solstice. We will depart after breakfast and continue our journey to the province of Dalarna. We will arrive at Åkerblads Hotel in time for a grand Midsummer smörgåsbord lunch. This afternoon, the beautifully decorated Maypole will be raised in the main garden of the hotel, accompanied by traditional folk music, and dancing around the Maypole. A 4-course Midsummer menu is served this evening. Dinner and overnight at Åkerblads Hotel

Traditional Midsummer festivities will continue today. Lunch will be included at the hotel. Enjoy a 4-course summer-inspired menu this evening. Dinner and overnight at Åkerblads Hotel

Today we will tour Carl Larsson’s home, Sundborn. One of Sweden’s most famous painters, Larsson used this charming home, along with his family, as the inspiration for much of his art. Lunch will be included this afternoon. On our way to Stockholm, we will stop in Uppsala for a tour of the majestic Cathedral. We will then continue to our hotel located in Old Town. Dinner and overnight at First Hotel Reisen

We will be introduced to Sweden’s capital with a city tour this morning. The rest of the day and evening are at leisure for you to experience the city as you wish. Spending some time in Gamla Stan (Old Town) is a must, and don’t forget to take in a Swedish Fika (coffee break)! Overnight at First Hotel Reisen

Enjoy a full day of sightseeing, shopping, and exploring on your own. You might like to take a cruise through the archipelago, stroll along Drottninggatan to check out the stores and boutiques, or visit some of the cultural exhibits on display at the Vasa, Nordic, ABBA, or another of Stockholm’s many museums. Tonight, we will have a farewell dinner together to reminisce about our experiences. Overnight at First Hotel Reisen

After breakfast, we will transfer to the airport for our departure flights – Or extend your stay in Scandinavia!