Coastal Walks in Denmark & Sweden

The trails are a mixture of flat walks through historic towns and hilly coastal tracks that have rocky steps. Some of the castles and historic buildings we visit have narrow, steep staircases, and some of our walks include uneven surfaces and dark spaces.

We strongly urge you to train for your trip, as your enjoyment will be highly dependent on your level of fitness. The best training for walking is to walk, especially over hills or rough terrain. Your feet should also be well prepared—make sure your hiking/walking shoes are sturdy, comfortable, and thoroughly broken-in.

Denmark has mild, wet winters (Dec-Mar), cool summers (Jun-Aug), and transitional spring and autumn periods that are moderate. Sweden’s winters are cold and snowy, especially in the north, while summers are mild to warm with long daylight hours. The late spring (May-June) and summer (July-August) in Sweden offer the mildest weather and longest daylight hours. Rain is relatively evenly experienced throughout the year in both countries.

The hotels we use on this trip are the best available, chosen for their location and ambience. They have comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms. Since they are often in historic buildings, the rooms are not always of uniform or international size. Our leaders do their best to assign rooms in a fair way so that all participants experience an equal advantage throughout the trip as a whole. Single rooms can be requested but are not always available, due to the limited space in the hotels. If you prefer a single room, please make your request as early as possible.

We will enjoy a number of great Danish and Swedish meals on this trip, from picnic lunches with magnificent views to gourmet “New Nordic” cuisine served in style. Please note that in Europe, the dinner hour is considerably later than what it is in the US. We do our best to secure early reservations for our groups, but most often the evening meal will be at 7:30 pm.