Bonjour à tous!!!
Je m'apprete à partir pour Aarhus au Danemark dans une semaine, pour faire mon premier semestre de L3 la bas, dans le cadre d'Erasmus.
Le truc est que mon chéri fait la même expérience de son coté, sauf que lui part pour un an et en Suède, à Linkoping , et est déja sur place depuis une semaine.
donc j'aimerais que vous m'aidiez pour les trajets que ce soit Aarhus-Linkoping ou Linkoping-Aarhus, les liaisons qu'il y a, que ce soit par n'importe quel moyen de transport, et en faisant en sorte que ce soit pas trop cher :-(
je pense que j'y verrais plus clair une fois que je serais sur place mais bon si je pouvais avoir deja quelques tuyaus au préalable ce serait cool :)
Aller jusque malmo et apres parcourir soit la suede soit le danemark par bus/train?
Partir directement de Stockholm/Copenhague?
PS : les remarques par rapport à la relation à distance je m'en passerai, ce n'est pas l'objet de la discussion :)
Merci d'avance à tous !
Bonjour a tous,
Je me présente, je suis un jeune étudiant de 18ans et souhaite parcourir le nord de la Suède en vélo. Si certains on déjà parcouru la Suède des forets en vélo, ou tout simplement déjà exploré ce beau pays, pourriez vous me faire part de votre expérience ? Du point de vue des transports je pensais dans un premier temps prendre l'avion pour me rendre a stockholm, puis le train en direction de sundsvall ou umea. pour ces deux types de transports mon vélo peut il poser problème ? Pour ce qui est du logement, je compte opter pour des solutions plus intuitives : chez l'habitant, camping... quelles mesures dois-je prendre pour parrer a tout imprévu ? Enfin compte tenu de mes dispositions, quel budget devrais-je prévoir afin d'éviter la solde de 0€ au coeur du pays ? Merci de répondre a mes attentes, chers amis internautes, en vous remerciant d'avance.
Je me présente, je suis un jeune étudiant de 18ans et souhaite parcourir le nord de la Suède en vélo. Si certains on déjà parcouru la Suède des forets en vélo, ou tout simplement déjà exploré ce beau pays, pourriez vous me faire part de votre expérience ? Du point de vue des transports je pensais dans un premier temps prendre l'avion pour me rendre a stockholm, puis le train en direction de sundsvall ou umea. pour ces deux types de transports mon vélo peut il poser problème ? Pour ce qui est du logement, je compte opter pour des solutions plus intuitives : chez l'habitant, camping... quelles mesures dois-je prendre pour parrer a tout imprévu ? Enfin compte tenu de mes dispositions, quel budget devrais-je prévoir afin d'éviter la solde de 0€ au coeur du pays ? Merci de répondre a mes attentes, chers amis internautes, en vous remerciant d'avance.
Bonjour à vous tous,
Avec mon épouse et notre fils de 15 mois, nous souhaitons partir en Suède cet été, pour environ 2 à 3 semaines. Nous partirions de Suisse ; par contre, nous ne savons pas encore si nous "montons" en voiture ou en avion... Au moment de planifier le voyage, beaucoup de questions se posent... Je vais essayer d'être court!
1. Est-avantageux de traverser l'Allemagne par le train pour éviter la traversée en voiture?
2. Quelques jours à Malmö semblent s'imposer : des idées de visite? des bons plans?
3. Faut-il vraiment aller jusqu'à Stockholm (environ 900km depuis Malmö)? 3 bis. Et si on prenait le ferry depuis le Nord de l'Allemagne jusqu'à Stockholm (permet de s'économiser un trajet de conduite...) pour resdescendre par la côte sud-est de la Suède?
4. Visite de la Scanie : quelques endroits chouettes à visiter pour profiter de la nature, de la culture, de la gastronomie, etc? Cette région a l'air bien sympathique.
5. Location de camping-car : connaissez-vous des sites internet, des agences? J'ai lu que c'était plus avantageux de louer le CC en Allemagne?
6. Restant sur la côte Sud Ouest, la ville de Gotteborg vaut-elle le coup?
7. Au niveau hébergement : camping avec stuga? BB? auberge de jeunesse?
Merci pour vos réponses. Au plaisir du voyage!
Avec mon épouse et notre fils de 15 mois, nous souhaitons partir en Suède cet été, pour environ 2 à 3 semaines. Nous partirions de Suisse ; par contre, nous ne savons pas encore si nous "montons" en voiture ou en avion... Au moment de planifier le voyage, beaucoup de questions se posent... Je vais essayer d'être court!
1. Est-avantageux de traverser l'Allemagne par le train pour éviter la traversée en voiture?
2. Quelques jours à Malmö semblent s'imposer : des idées de visite? des bons plans?
3. Faut-il vraiment aller jusqu'à Stockholm (environ 900km depuis Malmö)? 3 bis. Et si on prenait le ferry depuis le Nord de l'Allemagne jusqu'à Stockholm (permet de s'économiser un trajet de conduite...) pour resdescendre par la côte sud-est de la Suède?
4. Visite de la Scanie : quelques endroits chouettes à visiter pour profiter de la nature, de la culture, de la gastronomie, etc? Cette région a l'air bien sympathique.
5. Location de camping-car : connaissez-vous des sites internet, des agences? J'ai lu que c'était plus avantageux de louer le CC en Allemagne?
6. Restant sur la côte Sud Ouest, la ville de Gotteborg vaut-elle le coup?
7. Au niveau hébergement : camping avec stuga? BB? auberge de jeunesse?
Merci pour vos réponses. Au plaisir du voyage!
Bonjour,
Nous envisageons de partir cet été pour la première fois en vélo durant un mois en Suède ... La question du moment est le moyen adequat de transports pour se rendre là bas ? Plutot train ou plutot avion ? Tous les trains jusqu'à Copenhague acceptent ils les vélos à bord ? L'avion nous effraie un peu pour la remorque et pour nos vélos ....
Dans l'attente de lire vos réponses
Après avoir tant bénéficié du contenu de VoyageForum pour préparer notre voyage en Floride (un autre sujet, carnet de voyage à venir... ;-) ), je vais tenter de "rendre un peu à la communauté" en partageant ici le récit de notre voyage en Scandinavie.
De retour de notre périple de deux semaines en Suède et au Danemark en juillet-août 2018, c’est le moment de tenter de tourner les quelques notes prises au fil de l’eau en récit cohérent… 1’522km en sept étapes sont fort peu de choses au regard de la surface combinée de ces deux pays, et pourtant nous avons la tête pleine d’images, d’impressions et de souvenirs. Il y aurait encore tellement à voir plus au nord, en hiver, ou encore dans des pays voisins comme la Finlande ou la Norvège. Mais c’est sans regrets que nous commençons à trier les photos de ce voyage entrepris en famille – deux adultes et trois enfants/ados de 7, 11 et 14 ans. C’est seulement en décembre 2017 que nous commençons sérieusement les préparatifs. En raison d’une année chargée, nous prenons le parti de nous adresser à une agence « spécialisée dans le grand nord » pour lui déléguer l’organisation. Une fausse-bonne idée car rien ne remplace une préparation méthodique pour tirer le meilleur parti du temps sur place. Nous finirons par passer tout de même du temps à préparer l’itinéraire mais pas autant qu’en faisant tout nous-mêmes et donc au prix de petites frustrations une fois sur place. Mais rien de bien grave… Nous avons adopté l’itinéraire suivant. Un itinéraire « à nous », pas tiré d’un catalogue :
Vol Genève - Stockholm Stockholm (3 nuits) - jour 1 - jour 2 Traversée d’Est en ouest avec étape à Karlstadt(1 nuit) vers la région côtière du Bohuslän Fjällbacka (3 nuits) - jour 1 - jour 2 Göteborg (2 nuits) Traversée en ferry vers le Danemark et étape à Aalborg (1 nuit) Lego House à Billund (1 nuit) Copenhague (3 nuits) Vol Copenhague – Genève
De retour de notre périple de deux semaines en Suède et au Danemark en juillet-août 2018, c’est le moment de tenter de tourner les quelques notes prises au fil de l’eau en récit cohérent… 1’522km en sept étapes sont fort peu de choses au regard de la surface combinée de ces deux pays, et pourtant nous avons la tête pleine d’images, d’impressions et de souvenirs. Il y aurait encore tellement à voir plus au nord, en hiver, ou encore dans des pays voisins comme la Finlande ou la Norvège. Mais c’est sans regrets que nous commençons à trier les photos de ce voyage entrepris en famille – deux adultes et trois enfants/ados de 7, 11 et 14 ans. C’est seulement en décembre 2017 que nous commençons sérieusement les préparatifs. En raison d’une année chargée, nous prenons le parti de nous adresser à une agence « spécialisée dans le grand nord » pour lui déléguer l’organisation. Une fausse-bonne idée car rien ne remplace une préparation méthodique pour tirer le meilleur parti du temps sur place. Nous finirons par passer tout de même du temps à préparer l’itinéraire mais pas autant qu’en faisant tout nous-mêmes et donc au prix de petites frustrations une fois sur place. Mais rien de bien grave… Nous avons adopté l’itinéraire suivant. Un itinéraire « à nous », pas tiré d’un catalogue :
Vol Genève - Stockholm Stockholm (3 nuits) - jour 1 - jour 2 Traversée d’Est en ouest avec étape à Karlstadt(1 nuit) vers la région côtière du Bohuslän Fjällbacka (3 nuits) - jour 1 - jour 2 Göteborg (2 nuits) Traversée en ferry vers le Danemark et étape à Aalborg (1 nuit) Lego House à Billund (1 nuit) Copenhague (3 nuits) Vol Copenhague – Genève
Bonjour à tous !
Mon ami et moi pensons partir cet été en Suède avec nos vélos (depart et retour en avion de France) pour un séjour d'environ 20 jours. C'est notre première fois en Suède et ce pays est tellement grand et varié que nous sommes (déjà !) un peu perdus... Sachant que nous seront en autonomie et que nous aimons pédaler mais pas non plus faire des exploits(50-60 km par jour c'est bien pour des vacances), que pouvez vous nous conseiller comme itineraire ou simplement comme region à découvrir ?
Merci d'avances pour vos réponses !😉
Mon ami et moi pensons partir cet été en Suède avec nos vélos (depart et retour en avion de France) pour un séjour d'environ 20 jours. C'est notre première fois en Suède et ce pays est tellement grand et varié que nous sommes (déjà !) un peu perdus... Sachant que nous seront en autonomie et que nous aimons pédaler mais pas non plus faire des exploits(50-60 km par jour c'est bien pour des vacances), que pouvez vous nous conseiller comme itineraire ou simplement comme region à découvrir ?
Merci d'avances pour vos réponses !😉
Bonjour à tous,
je prépare actuellement un voyage en Scandinavie pour mars prochain, et j'aurais besoin de vos conseils pour une de mes étapes. Depuis la Suède, je souhaiterais rejoindre le Danemark. J'avais l'idée de faire Stockolm - Malmö, puis Helsingborg - Copenhague. Or, vu le prix que coûte le trajet entre Stockholm et Malmö (en avion, le moins cher trouvé), je me demandais si je ne ferais pas mieux d'arriver directement à Copenhague? Est ce que Malmö est une ville qui vaut vraiment le coup (niveau paysages, culture...)?
Et si oui, existe t'il un moyen de transport moins cher que l'avion pour joindre les deux villes?
Merci par avance de votre aide.
andy.
Merci par avance de votre aide.
andy.
Sur la page suivante : https://www.routard.com/guide/suede/656/transports_et_deplacements.htm
Le Rouard affirme que le transport des vélos est possible en Suède en bus Swebus (Flixbus et Nettbus) et en "trains régionaux".
Sur cette base, j'ai prévu de m'y rendre cet été, depuis le Danemark et d'y faire une boucle avec un retour en bus.
Vérifications faites auprès des compagnies et après plusieurs tentatives infructueuses de réservations, je fais le constat suivant : - Flixbsus n'accepte pas les vélos sur la côte ouest, (je n'ai pas vérifié ailleurs). - Nettbus4you n'accepte pas du tout les vélos. - Pas plus que les trains régionaux. Ils sont uniquement acceptés sur la ligne Goteborg-Stockholm.
Question : à qui se fier quand on prépare un voyage !? A quoi sert un guide si les infos sont archi-fausses ?
Le Rouard affirme que le transport des vélos est possible en Suède en bus Swebus (Flixbus et Nettbus) et en "trains régionaux".
Sur cette base, j'ai prévu de m'y rendre cet été, depuis le Danemark et d'y faire une boucle avec un retour en bus.
Vérifications faites auprès des compagnies et après plusieurs tentatives infructueuses de réservations, je fais le constat suivant : - Flixbsus n'accepte pas les vélos sur la côte ouest, (je n'ai pas vérifié ailleurs). - Nettbus4you n'accepte pas du tout les vélos. - Pas plus que les trains régionaux. Ils sont uniquement acceptés sur la ligne Goteborg-Stockholm.
Question : à qui se fier quand on prépare un voyage !? A quoi sert un guide si les infos sont archi-fausses ?
Bonjour,
Nous aimerions faire un voyage en c.car de 1 mois voir + au mois de juin 2014 au cap nord en passant par l'Allemagne, le Danemark, la Suède, la Norvège au départ de Nantes et retour, quel serai le parcours le plus intéressant(temps et prix), par le ferry au départ Helsingor(Danemark)/Helsingborg(Suède)ou l'autoroute (pont) Copennage/Malmo.
Merci d'avance à bientôt
Bonjour,
Je prépare un voyage en Scandinavie de 3 semaines en couple. un mélange urbain et nature.
Nous arriverons à Copenhague pour 4 jours environ ensuite je pense prendre le ferry pour Oslo. Ensuite, j'hésite Bergen en train ou bien avion pour les iles Lofoten. Bodo, ferry jusqu'à Mokenes. Nous pensons passer 4 jours complets. Ensuite avion pour Stockhom pour 4 ou 5 jours.
J'ai au moins 4 jours à remplir à partir de Oslo.
Est-ce que je vais à Bergen ? combien de jours à Oslo? je pensais un jour complet était suffisant.
il y a aussi le fjord de Geiranger qui semble incontournable. mais comment le placer dans cet itinéraire ?
Nous venons du Québec et ce sera notre seul voyage en Scandinavie. J'aimerais bien votre avis.
merci
Bonjour!
Je prévois de rejoindre Copenhague à Stockholm à vélo cet été et pour ce faire je dois prendre le ferry de Helsingor à Helsingborg.
Sauf que j'ai beau cherché sur internet je trouve pas la démarche à suivre pour prendre le ferry avec des vélos :
y a t'il un supplement?
ou dois je embarquer?
puis je reserver un billet sur internet ou me débrouiller sur place?
Est ce que quelqu'un ayant deja tenté l'experience pourrais m'éclairer sur le sujet? Cela m'aiderai bcp! Merci
Est ce que quelqu'un ayant deja tenté l'experience pourrais m'éclairer sur le sujet? Cela m'aiderai bcp! Merci
Bonsoir !
Je m'adresse pour la première fois au forum (enchanté ! ) car je pars les prochaines vacances pour le Danemark. Et j'aimerais également faire un petit tour en Suède (pourquoi pas Malmö ?).
Pour cela, on peut joindre la suède par le train, la voiture, ou un ferry. Je n'aurai pas de voiture.. Et étant que je serai à Copenhague, quel transport est le moins cher entre le train et le ferry ? Et surtout, où m'adresser ?
J'ai essayé pas mal de sites suèdois mais leur langue est incompréhensible et tout n'est pas traduit en anglais ! Quelqu'un pourrait-il m'aider et me dire ou réserver un ticket de train ou avoir des informations détaillées sur les horaires, gares.. Merci !
Je m'adresse pour la première fois au forum (enchanté ! ) car je pars les prochaines vacances pour le Danemark. Et j'aimerais également faire un petit tour en Suède (pourquoi pas Malmö ?).
Pour cela, on peut joindre la suède par le train, la voiture, ou un ferry. Je n'aurai pas de voiture.. Et étant que je serai à Copenhague, quel transport est le moins cher entre le train et le ferry ? Et surtout, où m'adresser ?
J'ai essayé pas mal de sites suèdois mais leur langue est incompréhensible et tout n'est pas traduit en anglais ! Quelqu'un pourrait-il m'aider et me dire ou réserver un ticket de train ou avoir des informations détaillées sur les horaires, gares.. Merci !
Nous comptons faire un voyage a Copenhague et en profiter pour faire un saut en Suede...Nous aurons donc une douzaine de jours a passer en Suede..A priori, nous pensons remonter de Mamo jusqu'a Goteberg...
Quels coins peut on visiter?et quels moyens de transport prendre-sachant que nous n aurons pas de voiture..Merci de nous repondre ....
Bennania
Hello fellow cycle-tourers!
First post on this site for our first big family cycling adventure with our two teens (12 and 16 years old) over 2 months. We're preparing to leave in June/July from Erdeven by bike, then take the train from Auray to Paris, followed by a FlixBus from Paris to Copenhagen with our 4 bikes. After that, we're looking to refine our route: Should we go to Sweden via Helsingborg and then head up to Stockholm along the west or east coast? Maybe passing through the Gotland islands, then via the Åland Islands, why not Turku? Then off to Estonia to Tallinn, ride a bit along the coast, and return by bus if we can find one that takes 4 bikes. :))
Could you share any tips on routes in Sweden: west coast or east coast to prioritize in the south? We’ve heard it’s a shame not to go up to Norway, but we’re worried about the elevation and don’t see how to make a loop work in our 2 months / 1500 km. Any ideas? And the southern Finnish coast: should we go all the way to Helsinki or not? Maybe at the expense of Estonia?
In short, we know choosing means giving something up, but if we can do it with advice from fellow cyclists, that would be amazing! Thanks in advance for your tips! Anne-Sophie and the whole Breton family: David, Axel, and Maude
Could you share any tips on routes in Sweden: west coast or east coast to prioritize in the south? We’ve heard it’s a shame not to go up to Norway, but we’re worried about the elevation and don’t see how to make a loop work in our 2 months / 1500 km. Any ideas? And the southern Finnish coast: should we go all the way to Helsinki or not? Maybe at the expense of Estonia?
In short, we know choosing means giving something up, but if we can do it with advice from fellow cyclists, that would be amazing! Thanks in advance for your tips! Anne-Sophie and the whole Breton family: David, Axel, and Maude
Bonjour tout le monde. Me revoici, les vacances étant terminés, voici le temps de vous les narrer. Cette année, nous sommes partis vers le Nord. Allemagne, Danemark, Suède, Norvège. Un périple en voiture, où nous avons emportés nos vélos pour quelques balades sportives.
L'Allemagne, nous connaissons déjà un peu. Pas de surprises. Mais en ce qui concerne les autres pays, c'est pour nous la découverte. La nature est très présente et respecté. Les gens sont accueillants et le stationnement rigoureux. Attention ! Au Danemark, les infrastructures cyclables sont d'une qualité exemplaire et présente partout.
En cette période de l'année, les jours ne finissent plus. Les soirées s'étirent délicieusement et les matins nous prennent toujours de vitesse.
Nous avons essayé de faire une petite boucle dans le temps imparti, et je vais vous raconter ça. Regardez.
L'Allemagne, nous connaissons déjà un peu. Pas de surprises. Mais en ce qui concerne les autres pays, c'est pour nous la découverte. La nature est très présente et respecté. Les gens sont accueillants et le stationnement rigoureux. Attention ! Au Danemark, les infrastructures cyclables sont d'une qualité exemplaire et présente partout.
En cette période de l'année, les jours ne finissent plus. Les soirées s'étirent délicieusement et les matins nous prennent toujours de vitesse.
Nous avons essayé de faire une petite boucle dans le temps imparti, et je vais vous raconter ça. Regardez.
Bonjour,
Nous partons cet été en Scandinavie. Nous souhaitons faire un trajet pour visiter la Suède et la Norvège principalement. On a commencé à définir un itinéraire mais on aurait voulu avoir des avis. Et, si des personnes peuvent répondre à nos interrogations ... Nous partons à 3 avec des pass interrail. On va dormir dans les trains ou en camping pour optimiser notre budget (pas plus de 1000euros par personne). On voudrait partir maximum 20 jours, 18 ce serait le top !
Pour l'instant l'itinéraire c'est : Copenhague Oslo Bergen Trondheim Ostersund Stockholm Malmo Amsterdam
On a abandonné l'idée du nord, ça nous fait perdre trop de temps dans le train. Que pensez vous de l'itinéraire ? L'objectif serait d'avoir un aperçu de ces pays en peu de temps. Pour Ostersund, on voulait faire une pause entre Trondheim et Stockholm, est ce un bon choix ?
Nous voulions prendre un ferry Viking Line pour une journée à Helsinki depuis Stockholm, or, sur le site, il est marqué que l'âge requis est de 21 ans. Aucun de nous 3 n'aura 21 ans. Quelqu'un a-t-il déjà entendu parler de ça ?
Notre plus grosse inquiétude concerne les transports en commun. Comme on est à pied et qu'on doit rejoindre les campings, on va être obligé de trouver des bus/métro ... Est-ce compliqué ? Cher ?
La plupart du temps, on voyage de nuit donc on prend le train à 23h. Les gares sont-elles sures ? Cela pose-t-il problème de se balader tard ?
A tout ceux qui auront le courage de lire et de répondre à certaines de nos interrogations, merci !
Nous partons cet été en Scandinavie. Nous souhaitons faire un trajet pour visiter la Suède et la Norvège principalement. On a commencé à définir un itinéraire mais on aurait voulu avoir des avis. Et, si des personnes peuvent répondre à nos interrogations ... Nous partons à 3 avec des pass interrail. On va dormir dans les trains ou en camping pour optimiser notre budget (pas plus de 1000euros par personne). On voudrait partir maximum 20 jours, 18 ce serait le top !
Pour l'instant l'itinéraire c'est : Copenhague Oslo Bergen Trondheim Ostersund Stockholm Malmo Amsterdam
On a abandonné l'idée du nord, ça nous fait perdre trop de temps dans le train. Que pensez vous de l'itinéraire ? L'objectif serait d'avoir un aperçu de ces pays en peu de temps. Pour Ostersund, on voulait faire une pause entre Trondheim et Stockholm, est ce un bon choix ?
Nous voulions prendre un ferry Viking Line pour une journée à Helsinki depuis Stockholm, or, sur le site, il est marqué que l'âge requis est de 21 ans. Aucun de nous 3 n'aura 21 ans. Quelqu'un a-t-il déjà entendu parler de ça ?
Notre plus grosse inquiétude concerne les transports en commun. Comme on est à pied et qu'on doit rejoindre les campings, on va être obligé de trouver des bus/métro ... Est-ce compliqué ? Cher ?
La plupart du temps, on voyage de nuit donc on prend le train à 23h. Les gares sont-elles sures ? Cela pose-t-il problème de se balader tard ?
A tout ceux qui auront le courage de lire et de répondre à certaines de nos interrogations, merci !
Bonjour,
Nous sommes en train de débuter nos préparatifs de voyage pour l'été et je trouve, à mon grand étonnement, assez peu d'informations sur la Suède. Notre projet est de réaliser un voyage en train (2 adultes et 2 enfants 6-9ans) depuis Paris grâce au pass Interrail, avec la Suède pour destination finale. Nous arriverons à Malmö où nous comptons passer 2-3 jours et avons pour "contrainte" le souhait d'effectuer le retour en avion, donc depuis une grande ville. Entre Malmö et le retour, nous disposons de 8 à 10 jours et devant l'éventail de possibilités et de paysages magnifiques nous sommes perdus.
Nous aimerions passer par Stockholm, au moins 1 ou 2 journées mais sans le souhait d'y rester forcément plus longtemps. Avant ou après Stockholm, nous souhaiterions surtout voir la Suède et vivre " à la suédoise" en nous posant à un endroit pour faire du tourisme tranquille. Il nous semble que l'idéal serait de nous arrêter sur une petite zone où nous pourrions rayonner (en train toujours, ou éventuellement avec une voiture louée) quelques jours, les îles sont aussi une belle tentation mais il y en a tellement!
Amateurs de Suède, auriez-vous des conseils?
Merci!
Mitouls
Nous sommes en train de débuter nos préparatifs de voyage pour l'été et je trouve, à mon grand étonnement, assez peu d'informations sur la Suède. Notre projet est de réaliser un voyage en train (2 adultes et 2 enfants 6-9ans) depuis Paris grâce au pass Interrail, avec la Suède pour destination finale. Nous arriverons à Malmö où nous comptons passer 2-3 jours et avons pour "contrainte" le souhait d'effectuer le retour en avion, donc depuis une grande ville. Entre Malmö et le retour, nous disposons de 8 à 10 jours et devant l'éventail de possibilités et de paysages magnifiques nous sommes perdus.
Nous aimerions passer par Stockholm, au moins 1 ou 2 journées mais sans le souhait d'y rester forcément plus longtemps. Avant ou après Stockholm, nous souhaiterions surtout voir la Suède et vivre " à la suédoise" en nous posant à un endroit pour faire du tourisme tranquille. Il nous semble que l'idéal serait de nous arrêter sur une petite zone où nous pourrions rayonner (en train toujours, ou éventuellement avec une voiture louée) quelques jours, les îles sont aussi une belle tentation mais il y en a tellement!
Amateurs de Suède, auriez-vous des conseils?
Merci!
Mitouls
Bonjour ! Nous allons effectuer un voyage en Suède en Août 2009 d'une durée de 15 jours environ.Nous partons à 4, 3 adultes et un enfant de 8 ans et nous revenons à 3 puisque nous y laissons ma fille aînée qui reste pour un séjour Erasmus à Goteborg.
Quel itinéraire vous semble préférable : arrivée à Stockohlm, côte sur de la Suède puis Goteborg où nous laissons ma fille arrivée Copenhague ... je sais, ce n'est pas la Suède .... puis traversée vers Malmo, côte sud de la Suède et Goteborg ... mais nous ne verrons pas la capitale suédoise
Quels sont les centres d'intérêt à ne pas manquer ?
Les transports en train ( entre Stockholm et Goteborg sont-il aisés ?
Quel mode de logement privilégier à 4 et avec un enfant ? Si vous avez des adresses, je suis preneuse ! Merci d'avance.
Bonjour,
Je v passer 5 jours en Suède avec un pote, et on cherche le coin sympa pour se poser... oui, rester 5 nuits au même endroit, histoire de pas perdre trop de temps dans les transports :)
On a donc pensé à Stockholm... Mais c'est grand... L'idéal, ce serait trouver un coin sympa (AJ ou B&B), chaleureux pour rencontrer des gens, proche de la nature pour pouvoir randonner, et pas trop loin non plus de la ville pour rejoindre qq bars ...
Il y a peut être d'autres villes que Stockholm pour ça ?
Et pour Malmö, j'ai vu qu'il y a un festival, ça vaut le coup d'y aller ?
Merci merci :)
Je v passer 5 jours en Suède avec un pote, et on cherche le coin sympa pour se poser... oui, rester 5 nuits au même endroit, histoire de pas perdre trop de temps dans les transports :)
On a donc pensé à Stockholm... Mais c'est grand... L'idéal, ce serait trouver un coin sympa (AJ ou B&B), chaleureux pour rencontrer des gens, proche de la nature pour pouvoir randonner, et pas trop loin non plus de la ville pour rejoindre qq bars ...
Il y a peut être d'autres villes que Stockholm pour ça ?
Et pour Malmö, j'ai vu qu'il y a un festival, ça vaut le coup d'y aller ?
Merci merci :)
Bonjour,
J'envisage deux semaines au Danemark ou en Suède, première semaine à Copenhague ou Stockholm, et deuxième semaine "villégiature" quelque part sur la côte danoise ou suédoise. Je cherche ce deuxième endroit, c'est lui qui déterminera si la première semaine sera à Copenhague ou à Stockholm! Un endroit facilement accessible, soit en transports en commun (ça serait vraiment le top, des vraies vacances sans voiture!), soit avec pas trop d'heures de voiture : on voyage avec des enfants petits et beaucoup de bagages, donc pas plus d'un changement en train, ou pas plus de 2-3h de voiture, sinon ça devient vite compliqué 🙂. Portrait robot : ville pas trop grande, type station balnéaire ou joli port, où on peut aller à la plage à pied et louer des vélos, beaux paysages dégagés (j'entends par là que je préfère les paysages pelés que les paysages de forêt de sapins alignés sur des kilomètres). - L'archipel de Stockholm, je n'ai pas encore repéré d'île qui me paraisse mériter une semaine de séjour... me trompe-je? - L'archipel de Göteborg ou de Bohuslan, plus joli que celui de Stockholm? Mais facilement accessible depuis Stockholm ou Copenhague, j'ai comme un doute? - Autre endroit sur la côte au Sud de Stockholm? sur la côte autour de Malmö? - Autre endroit sur la côte / île danoise?
Merci d'avance ! 🙂 Halo
J'envisage deux semaines au Danemark ou en Suède, première semaine à Copenhague ou Stockholm, et deuxième semaine "villégiature" quelque part sur la côte danoise ou suédoise. Je cherche ce deuxième endroit, c'est lui qui déterminera si la première semaine sera à Copenhague ou à Stockholm! Un endroit facilement accessible, soit en transports en commun (ça serait vraiment le top, des vraies vacances sans voiture!), soit avec pas trop d'heures de voiture : on voyage avec des enfants petits et beaucoup de bagages, donc pas plus d'un changement en train, ou pas plus de 2-3h de voiture, sinon ça devient vite compliqué 🙂. Portrait robot : ville pas trop grande, type station balnéaire ou joli port, où on peut aller à la plage à pied et louer des vélos, beaux paysages dégagés (j'entends par là que je préfère les paysages pelés que les paysages de forêt de sapins alignés sur des kilomètres). - L'archipel de Stockholm, je n'ai pas encore repéré d'île qui me paraisse mériter une semaine de séjour... me trompe-je? - L'archipel de Göteborg ou de Bohuslan, plus joli que celui de Stockholm? Mais facilement accessible depuis Stockholm ou Copenhague, j'ai comme un doute? - Autre endroit sur la côte au Sud de Stockholm? sur la côte autour de Malmö? - Autre endroit sur la côte / île danoise?
Merci d'avance ! 🙂 Halo
Bonjour,
Je souhaite offrir à ma compagne un voyage en suède l'été prochain. Nous sommes de grandes habituées de l'asie du sud est, mais la suède est un voyage qu'elle rêve de faire.
La question que je me pose est assez basique... Si nous avons l'habitude de voyager par nous même en asie, je me demande si cela est aussi facile en Suède. J'hésite à prendre juste des billets d'avion (avec location de voiture inclue) ou à acheter un voyage semi organisé (les hotels sont réservés à l'avance, le trajet est fixé par l'agence mais le voyageur a une voiture à disposition pour aller de lieu en lieu). Personnellement, je préfère de loin décider moi-même de mon trajet. Mais .... bref, quelle est votre expérience sur ce point ?
EDITOR’S NOTE: As with every travel journal I publish, I won’t force anyone to agree with my comments—they’re my own, I share my feelings, and that’s it. Your comments are, of course, welcome, but I’ll refrain from responding to any hint of controversy, as has happened in the past.
For the summer holidays of 2018, we decided to take a break from long-haul, transcontinental trips. They’re expensive and exhausting, and this year, we also had to consider our young student’s limited vacation days. So, it was a short 14-day circuit in Scandinavia. Very quickly, I had to abandon the unrealistic idea of driving door-to-door with our personal car (unlike last year—see my "Balkan Stroll" story). Too many kilometers and stops. Still, crossing Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia before taking a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki and Finland was tempting—what a shame.
As usual, I planned ahead and started booking in early February for a mid-July departure, typically the best time weather-wise for this destination. Browsing tour operator catalogs didn’t offer much insight—just the usual circuits. Most aim for the North Cape, but we didn’t have time for that. First, via Expedia, we booked our flight tickets: Paris to Stockholm, Helsinki to Paris for the return (880 euros for three), plus a domestic flight from Oulu to Helsinki in Finland (220 euros). The unanimous advice was that there’s not much to see between the two cities, so this saved us a night’s accommodation and a day of car rental. However, the "drop-off" fees (not returning the car to the country of origin) were unavoidable. Out of 1,100 euros for 12 days of rental, this fee was significant—I say this from memory because I never received a detailed document or even the contract itself after picking up the car, despite my complaints. That said, Holiday Autos offered the best rates at the time with Hertz. Plus, I think we were unknowingly upgraded to a Volvo XC 40 T5 automatic, packed with electronics and an incredibly efficient GPS (so I lugged around my updated TomTom for nothing). I wasn’t used to it, and I’ll come back to that. For 50 euros, I also booked one of the many mandatory ferry crossings in Norway—unless you want to drive kilometers around the countless fjords. Specifically, the Bognes-Lødingen route to reach the Lofoten Islands, a must-see in Norway (though not necessarily the best choice I made—I’ll come back to that). Then, gradually via Booking.com, I reserved hotel accommodations, which wasn’t easy at reasonable prices. For three people, it’s nearly impossible to find a room with three real beds—often a sofa bed or even two separate rooms!!!! Norway isn’t a budget-friendly destination for us, yet French tourists are everywhere—groups or families traveling independently. Okay, you’re probably wondering when I’ll get started—I’m getting there... First up, Stockholm, a two-hour flight from Paris. A first for us: we’d gotten used to online check-in within 30 hours of the flight and sometimes printing our boarding passes. But, as progress never stops, at Roissy, we now also print our baggage tags at a kiosk, then place them on the conveyor belt ourselves, scan the barcode with the handheld scanner, and watch the luggage disappear—hoping it doesn’t get misrouted. With all this reduced staff, I hope ticket prices will drop. What? Huh? I’m naive... Okay, fine! Plus, during the flight, don’t expect any snacks—everything’s paid for now, except for water and coffee. I didn’t think I was on a low-cost flight!!! Picking up the car at Arlanda Airport went smoothly, except the contract signed on a tablet (progress, right?) was never emailed to me as promised—too bad... The Volvo SUV packed with electronics: as usual, aside from adjusting the mirrors and seat, I didn’t bother learning all the features and accessories for better handling. So, from the start, I felt jerky movements in the steering, independent of my control. The white-line detection was activated and corrected my direction whenever I got too close... And that’s not all—there’s also driving assistance. Besides the speed limiter, the car accelerates or brakes on its own based on the distance from the vehicle ahead. You still have to keep your hands on the wheel, though—too bad, we could’ve played cards and let it drive itself. When you slow down, if you signal to overtake and turn the wheel, it accelerates to pass. Soon, we won’t even need a driver’s license... Not to mention the little light in the side mirror to signal vehicles in the "blind spot"—very useful. But given the excessively strict speed limits in these parts, it’s still handy. I’ll unfortunately come back to this later!!!!!! In the end, we covered 4,700 km in 8 days of actual travel—no small feat!!!!!! Stockholm: still loyal to the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing buses (or the reverse), I booked our tickets online with a discount. It remains (for us) one of the best ways to visit and get around big cities. The tourist attractions aren’t that numerous. Forty kilometers from the airport, we reached our hotel, Clarion Amaranten. At reception, we were told our reservation was for four days, not two. I insisted, and they told me to call Booking.com to fix it—they couldn’t do anything themselves. Luckily, a nice blonde understood the situation and asked where we were from to lighten the mood. For me, it worked... After a few minutes of back-and-forth, we realized a namesake had booked at the same time. I think the intern got mixed up—oh well. We finally dropped off our bags and headed out under the sun for the included boat tour. It’s beautiful and relaxing under 26°C. We glided past massive cruise ships, very common in these Nordic countries, especially for fjord tours.
We passed Djurgården, one of the city’s 14 islands, home to the Tivoli amusement park and several museums, including the ABBA Museum and the Vasa Museum. I’m not talking about the crispy sandwiches sold since 1919 but the infamous warship that sank in the harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628 after sailing just a few hundred meters. Its intact hull was salvaged in 1961, and since then, it’s one of Sweden’s most visited museums. The country is a quarter smaller than France and has 10 million inhabitants, mostly in the three big cities (Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö). The rest is empty, filled with lakes and forests. The currency is the krona, with 1 euro worth about 10 SEK. Dinner in the Old Town consisted of a so-called Viking burger (more like a kebab) and meatballs—the famous Swedish meatballs with potatoes, just like at IKEA... I have to say, here, it seems the Vikings have long been just blond heads—I get it... It still cost us 550 SEK. A beer alone costs at least 9 euros!!!!
DAY 2. Sunny skies. After a hearty buffet breakfast with salmon, herring in all forms, eggs, cold cuts, bread, and pastries (don’t worry, the classics are there), we started the day by visiting the City Hall tower, famous for hosting the Nobel Prizes (except the Peace Prize, awarded in Oslo). At 106 meters tall, with 365 steps and 9 clocks, it weighs twice as much as the Eiffel Tower. Access is at fixed times in small groups for safety. You can climb up to 73 meters for a 360° view of the city. Next, we visited the Royal Palace, still the official residence of the King of Sweden, and its Treasury (entry: 160 SEK). We skipped the 12:15 PM changing of the guard—three-quarters of an hour before, dozens of onlookers were already crowding the front rows in the sun.
So, we took our favorite bus to rest a bit and tour the city. We also took the subway to see several "decorated" stations—love it or hate it, but it’s original. In the late afternoon, we returned to the Old Town and its Gamla Stan to find some souvenirs, even if it feels more like Bollywood than Viking country, complete with music in the shops—a nice sign of integration... One of the first things that surprised us was the very light car traffic—no traffic jams in this capital. But there are tons of electric and regular bikes, skateboards, and scooters. Also, lots of roadwork and housing construction—apparently a big need. For dinner (our only meal of the day), we treated ourselves to something local at Borgmästaren (Stora Nygatan 35). DECIDEDLY, I’M TELLING YOU EVERYTHING...
DAYS 3 & 4. Contrary to what I was told upon arrival, the hotel parking (700 SEK for 2 nights) didn’t open at 7:00 AM but at 9:00 AM on Saturday. After having to call myself (the French-speaking African receptionist couldn’t do it for me, especially after I told him I thought Croatia would win against France in the World Cup final), the kind parking attendant (partnered with the hotel—there’s the catch) arrived early and let us leave at 8:30 AM to start our east-to-west route to Norway and Oslo, 530 km away, finally beginning our summer adventure. At the border, absolutely no checks, and on the road, aside from lakes and forests, not much to see. However, tolls are very common—don’t overlook this in your budget. In Sweden, everything’s covered by the rental company, but not in other countries. In Norway, there are many automatic toll sections—cameras film your license plate and send you the bill later. So, you must register online at www.epcplc.com/rental, with or without your credit card details, and wait for the final bill. As of now, I haven’t received it, but after noting almost all of them, it should easily reach 200 euros. Roads, tunnels, and bridges are often toll-based to fund maintenance or new constructions. We reached the Norwegian capital at 3:00 PM and checked into our room. Small hiccup: the hotel parking, not reservable, was full on Saturday. Parking meters only take coins for a max of 2 hours. Luckily, tomorrow’s Sunday—free parking from 8:00 PM until Monday morning. After circling the neighborhood, I finally found a spot for my little car—even if it’s not mine, I still care about it...
The Thon Slottsparken Hotel is slightly off-center, but a little walking won’t hurt. The nearby Hertz agency was closed—too bad, I would’ve liked to complain about still not receiving my rental contract by email... With the nice weather, we started with a walking tour of the main sights: the palace, Karl Johans gate (the main street), and some souvenir shopping to fill the display cases back home—if there’s space. We also visited the deserted Akershus Fortress, where two poor young soldiers stood guard in the scorching sun. Below it, the World Cup final fan zone was being set up. Dinner was at Rorbua for 90 euros—ouch. Hard to find, tucked away from the harbor pier. We skipped the paid ascent of the city’s only "tower" with a panoramic view—tickets had to be paid by credit card, and given the fees my bank charges, I’d had enough. Note that card payments are widely accepted here, even for small amounts. When I tried to get change in cash for a 50-euro equivalent bill, some café owners were embarrassed.
DAY 4. After discussion, we planned the day: first up, one of Oslo’s must-sees, the Vigeland Sculpture Park, featuring bronze, granite, and cast-iron works by Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943). Given the distance, we took the tram—some cars still had their old-school charm!!!! Despite the early hour, hordes of Asian tourists were already there, making photo-taking a nightmare—same everywhere they go. The park is a matter of taste... The 17-meter monolith with 121 intertwined bodies is remarkable, and rightly so. Lazy, we took the tram again to save time—same name, tight schedule. I stopped by the Hertz agency, where the overwhelmed employee promised to try to help. Given his enthusiasm, I doubted it. From the start, I’ve really felt the welcome here, at least for French visitors, isn’t great. Remember my previous reports—it’s becoming a habit. Tourist brochures aren’t available in French here either—strange... Anyway, we took a relaxing fjord cruise. Besides the quirky opera house, the beautiful summer homes on the islands were really tempting. Next, with another paid boat, we headed to the Bygdøy peninsula and its museums. We skipped the Viking Ship Museum in favor of the Norwegian Folk Museum. It features different buildings from across the country, by era and region. Unfortunately, few actors in period costumes—common in this type of tourist attraction. Its real highlight is the stave church, very beautiful. On this late Sunday afternoon, bars and restaurants competed to become World Cup 2018 fan zones—crowds everywhere. So, we decided to head back to rest and catch a glimpse of the African French team against Croatia. It’ll go down in history: a 4-2 victory, with a beautiful goal by Lloris... Go "Les Bleus"—I get it...
DAY 5. Oslo to Bergen: 450 km, but with detours, it was nearly 550. The real journey begins. Departure at 7:00 AM after sleeping in and a mediocre breakfast. Arrival at 5:00 PM—yes, driving’s slow... More tolls, but under 26°C, the real beauty starts around Geilo. First real fjord—it’s stunning. Then those houses with vegetated roofs blending perfectly into the landscape, sometimes nearly invisible... (Not bad, right? And it’s all me!!!)
We also discovered tunnels with "indoor roundabouts" and underground roads crossing—never seen that before!! We followed the shores of Lake Tyrifjord and the Hallingdal valleys. After Geilo, views of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier (achoo!) and the Vøringfossen waterfall (Norway’s highest at 163 meters) and Steinsdalsfossen in the Hardangerfjord (the country’s second-longest). Bergen, Norway’s second city, is built between seven mountains. Aside from the colorful old docks along the wharf, there’s not much to see. At the market, stalls of fresh fish, jars of various fish eggs (all called "caviar" here), and cold cuts made from reindeer, moose, and whale.
For 10 euros per person, we queued for the steep funicular for a great view of the city. Dinner was at "Fish Me," very busy. The salmon looked appetizing, and my first whale steak for 27 euros was... interesting. Our hotel, Augustin, is near the center. They charged me 150 NOK to park in the nearby public lot...
DAY 6. Bøverdalen, our evening stop, was less than 300 km away, but along the way, we had our first two scenic routes and first ferry crossing. When I got back in the car, I noticed the seagulls—rightful tenants of the harbor—had turned it into a Picasso painting overnight... First stop in Voss to peek inside its Vangskyrkja church (for a fee). The mural icons all have a marked squint, making the angels on the ceiling smile—quite the original touch. In 1277, it shocked people.
Gudvangen at the end of the Nærøyfjord offers beautiful views and a waterfall. An 11 km tunnel took us to Aurland and the Sognefjord, the king of fjords at 180 km long. Then we took Route 243 to Lærdal instead of a second long tunnel. A 47 km very narrow road with no passing except in designated spots. Buses, RVs, and trailers were in the mix—between backing up and moving forward, how do you expect me to... pass? At some spots, I had to "burn some oil" (non-edible). The beautiful viewpoints along Jotunheimen Park and its high peaks were hard-earned.
By midday, the 26°C of previous days gave way to 11°C with downpours and gusts. To reach Kaupanger, its stave church, and Route 55 (108 km), we took the Fodnes-Mannheller ferry for 119 kr (about 13 euros) for a 20-minute crossing. For these short trips, rotations are frequent, and wait times are short. The Sognefjellet route took us along lakes and snow-capped peaks—too bad the weather wasn’t cooperating. In Bøverdalen, in the middle of nowhere, we reached the Elveseter Hotel, the only one in the area, and it was packed. Luckily, it’s big. Recent reviews had us a bit worried, but personally, all the well-maintained wooden buildings gave the place charm. Our two small, simple rooms had character, and the common areas’ decor was interesting—a pile of antiques... Unless you dine on-site (reservations required for one of two sittings), the only option is to drive 20 km to Lom to see its beautiful stave church—but we didn’t go in (7 euros per person, and that’s enough). Dinner was three pizzas for 70 euros—yes, it’s expensive here.
Note that in most establishments, bars, or restaurants, you have to order and pay at the counter yourself. A *stavkirke* or *stavkyrkje* (in Norwegian Bokmål and Nynorsk) is a medieval wooden church typical of Norway, though excavations suggest similar churches may have existed elsewhere in Northern Europe. About 1,300 medieval churches were recorded, with 28 preserved in Norway. In French, they’re called "églises en bois debout" (standing wood churches) because masts or posts support the roof and nave elevation, as well as the walls. The stave church is one of the most elaborate and technically advanced types of wooden construction in Northwestern Europe during the Middle Ages. This technique is represented by the Urnes Stave Church (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Borgund (the best-preserved in its medieval form), and 25 others—from the largest, Heddal, to the smallest, Undredal, in the stunning Sognefjord, plus a few others in Northwestern Europe.
DAY 7. Heading to Trondheim—supposedly 320 km, but with detours, it was nearly 550. Unpredictable weather until about 1:00 PM, but it’s better because it’s the day of the "triples": 3 scenic routes, 3 ferries, and 3 "underwater" tunnels. No rush—here, there’s no need to "hurry to arrive before night" because as you head north, the sun lingers and sets less and less, eventually not setting at all. First, in Grotli, we took the 27 km of Route 258, *Gamle Strynefjellsvegen* (achoo), also very narrow and unpaved in the first section. Luckily, campers and RVs aren’t early risers—otherwise, I’d have had to make not just oil but olives this time. We only passed four other users. However, despite the early hour, local road workers were already on the job, and we had to ask the excavators to move several times to let us pass. At Langvatnet, we joined Route 63, called the Eagle Road here—mediocre, except for Geiranger at the end of the narrowest fjord in the country. A cruise ship had just unloaded its passengers, who rushed into the few shops. After the Eidsdal-Linge ferry (10 minutes) and Gudbrandsjuvet with its waterfalls, we tackled the famous Trollstigen (Troll’s Path), winding and very touristy. Coming from the south, we descended it. Mandatory photo stop at the tourist center and its impressive walkway. The descent into the valley was tough—the bus driver ahead of us must’ve been disabled, blind, and quadriplegic, taking two tries at every hairpin turn, causing a traffic jam behind and for those "going up" waiting at passing spots!!!
On Route 64, we took the Åfarnes-Solnes ferry instead of the initially planned 660 because my young passenger insisted on part of the "Atlantic Road." From what we’d read on blogs, only the last 11 km are spectacular, with arched bridges connecting islets. So, in Molde, we headed to Eide, then Vevang—beautiful but nothing more. The rain spoiled the scenery. Quick photo stop in Kristiansund, then a long underwater tunnel and the Kanestraum-Halsa ferry (7 km, 20 minutes) to reach the E39 toward Trondheim.
We all agreed that all these wooden houses and churches reminded us of the U.S. in their architecture—especially since, like there, a flagpole with the national flag often stands in front of homes. Trondheim, Norway’s third city, doesn’t have much to see. A university town in the country’s center, aside from its Nidaros Cathedral (closed when we arrived late), its wooden bridge, and colorful old docks on pilings—nothing else. Even finding food was complicated. As for accommodation, Booking.com had forgotten to mention that the Nidaros Pilgrimsgard is a "pilgrim hostel" on the Camino de Santiago. Monastic atmosphere and spartan rooms for reflection—same for the frugal breakfast in silence... Anyway... Luckily, the night before, in a kitschy place run by hip youngsters, I’d stocked up on a hearty assortment of marinated herring with aquavit that burned the rest of my esophagus. (BAKLANDET SKYDSSTATION) I’m really doing all the work for you...
DAY 8. Heading to Mo i Rana—633 km actually covered instead of the planned 480 through Nord-Trøndelag!!! After Steinkjer and its fjord, we decided to take Route 763, parallel to the E6, for less traffic and to see pretty mountain villages. We also stopped in Bola to see a petroglyph (Stone Age rock carving) of a reindeer. After Medja, we skipped Kjerringfoss and Europe’s largest salmon ladder (paid access). Instead, via the Holm-Vennesund ferry, we took a bit of the scenic Route 17 before reaching Mosjøen and Mo i Rana (too many ferries if you do the whole route). Along the way, we saw reindeer and moose relaxing on the road several times. Mo i Rana is small. The Ole Tobias Hotel was packed, and parking was complicated. For dinner, we crossed the street to "No. 3," the only option. Two spicy bacalao and a whale steak cost us 90 euros... At this rate, I had to find an ATM to finish the Norwegian stay properly. The 2,000 euros exchanged before leaving (at 9.28) were already partially gone. Cigarettes cost 13 euros a pack here—twice as much as in Sweden—while unleaded gas is 1.85 euros per liter.
DAY 9. Heading to the main event of the trip: the Lofoten Islands. First programming mistake: not studying the subject well, I preferred a shorter ferry crossing from further north on the mainland. But that also meant arriving further north on the islands.
I booked for 50 euros (vehicle, driver, and two passengers included on the official Torghatten Nord site) for Bognes-Lødingen—a one-hour crossing. I should’ve left from Bodø to Leknes or better yet Moskenes and the town of Å for three hours—it would’ve saved time by avoiding the drive north and crossing to the south before heading back up the islands. Luckily, we still managed two different routes. Fortunately, the great weather returned, and I have to say, IT’S REALLY, REALLY, REALLY... BEAUTIFUL... Memory cards are melting—not just from the heat.
Two things worked in our favor, if I may say so, and countered my little blunder: first, I’d booked the 2:30 PM ferry, but arriving at the departure at noon, we easily took the earlier one—two hours saved. With the longer crossings, rotations with only two boats are much less frequent (8 to 12 per day depending on the season, vs. 6 to 8 for the southern route). Second, after Mo i Rana, we crossed the Arctic Circle, and today, the sun only "sets" from 12:20 AM to 1:50 AM. What luck! With a 7:40 AM departure (after sleeping in), I could drive until 11:00 PM easy!!!!!! And cover only 740 km!!!!!! Here, winters don’t drop below zero, but from early November to late January, it’s night almost all the time, with a supposed daylight clarity from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM like a rainy day back home. But apparently, the northern lights and reflections on the snow also provide light!! I’d love to see that, but I’ll have to come back... We crisscrossed everything humanly possible, sometimes stopping abruptly in the middle of the road for photos—much to the locals’ dismay, but they’re used to the madness of temporary invaders enchanted by the place... These steep mountains "falling" into the water with all those colorful "rorbu" villages are magnificent. Rorbu are traditional fishermen’s cabins on stilts by the water, which over time have become the must-stay accommodation here—many have never housed any fishermen!!! The villages follow one after another, each more beautiful than the last. In Nusfjord, in season, pedestrians are even charged an access fee between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, the booth was closed—lucky us, no crowd. The ochre wooden facades are beautiful, but don’t get too close—the seagulls nest there and see any approach as aggression. The result? Bomb-like droppings that can leave unpleasant memories. Go peek inside the grocery store—it’s kept its old-world charm. With the season, the many cod drying racks are empty. The hour turned, and our southward journey stopped in Reine—too bad for Å, not far, but fatigue got the better of me. We had to "go back up" to Kabelvåg for our rorbu at Nyvågar. We’d stocked up on groceries to eat quietly in this cozy little place (very small single beds upstairs).
DAY 10. We headed back north on the islands to reach Tromsø (grandiosely nicknamed the "Paris of the North"), with a late 7:50 AM departure despite 450 km to cover—things are getting lax at the end of the trip!!! However, this stop didn’t reveal much of interest—it’s the lake region, but meh. Tour operators include it as the last stop toward the far north. Aside from the Målselvfossen waterfall and its (paid) salmon ladder, nothing to report. We arrived at 3:00 PM, and the second room in our Quality Saga Hotel wasn’t ready yet. Plus, the parking we’d requested wasn’t accessible—the eight spots were taken. Even in this small town, free and easy parking is rare. Two souvenir shops and a main street (Storgata)—that’s it. Not to mention a nice storm that cooled things down. The only curiosity is the church, but it’s closed and under renovation—the exterior scaffolding ruins the only photo opportunity here. Otherwise, the Arctic Cathedral is visible from afar—that’s enough for us. The sun only sets for 20 minutes, from 12:40 AM to 1:00 AM!!!!! Last note before leaving this country: every morning at the breakfast buffet with all those eggs, I asked for a Norwegian omelet. Believe it or not, they don’t know the recipe for a Norwegian omelet!!!! 😏😛😉
DAY 11. Heading to Finland (with an extra hour time difference) and Rovaniemi, self-proclaimed official Santa Claus Village—it’s not nice to play on kids’ heartstrings for money!!!! On the 400 km of road (that or avoiding the Lofoten), nothing to see except two sad "Sami" shops. But there’s also AND ESPECIALLY: The run-in with a police radar mounted on the dashboard to welcome me to this country: alone, on a straight, flat road in the middle of the forest, I had this privilege—especially at a spot limited to 80 km/h instead of 100 as I thought. Of course, most well-meaning readers will think: serves him right... Only here’s the thing: in Finland, for years, speeding fines depend on the "Päiväsakko," meaning based on your income and number of children, a subtle calculation of average daily money is made and multiplied proportionally to the estimated severity of the offense... Ignorant of this, I naively but honestly answered the questions. The result? The fine was enormous—I won’t say the amount out of shame, but especially out of hatred for this country that ruined my vacation. Others like me, potential murderers, have been fined up to 170,000 euros (I wrote ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND EUROS) for a 40 km/h speeding offense!!!! I hope the clowns running France quickly adopt this particularly SOCIAL measure. Let the lazy and parasites of the country freely enjoy the road in their BMWs and MERCs!!! Let me tell you, I’ll spend my savings elsewhere in the future. So, a tip: be as dishonest as these conscientious police—say you’re unemployed with five kids, and maybe they’ll give you money!!!!! I’m really disgusted. No wonder in this nothing-to-see town, drivers sheepishly drive in a "little train" at 40 behind an RV without anyone daring to overtake. I think sometimes human stupidity should have limits, and the word freedom should regain its meaning!!! To those who understand, cheers. And as written at the start: trolls, abstain. I stand by what I said and sign it. After this brutal introduction to Finnish discriminatory laws, you can imagine Rovaniemi and its two-bit Santa Claus—I couldn’t care less. Even under the storm, at 6:00 PM on Sunday, even in summer, the scammer shops and profiteers of the Santa Claus Village (conveniently located on the Arctic Circle...) were already closed. Good riddance!!! The Arctic City Hotel is fine. I struggled to swallow my Tex-Mex at Pancho Villa (local chain).
DAY 12. Toward Oulu via Tornio, 200 km, and again, nothing to see in this land of lakes and forests. Detour and only photo stop in Tervola for a wooden church—my vacation is officially ruined... The Cumulus City Hotel is fine in this pleasant but empty and dull city, though it’s a university and tech hub. To cheer myself up, we splurged on a supposedly Viking meal at Harald—don’t know if the recipes are authentic, but my "Viking" knowledge stops at Vik, the animated boobs... Anyway, it’s good, unusual, and hearty.
DAY 13. After struggling to fill the tank (no station open with cash payment, only cards), we returned the chariot at the airport. The offices weren’t open yet at this early hour (8:35 AM flight), so I left the key in a mailbox without any inspection—I didn’t like that at all. I thought we’d get a propeller plane, but it was a well-filled Airbus. One-hour flight to Helsinki, the capital. Impossible to get clear information on buses to the city center, 40 km away. So, for 37 euros, we took a taxi with a trunk big enough for our three suitcases and three "cabin" bags. I’m not counting the cost anymore. At 10:00 AM, we could finally check into our large triple room at the Cumulus City Hotel on Hakaniemi Square—again, despite the size, with a fold-out armchair bed. Off to visit our last city, with the obvious purchase—you guessed it—a 24-hour bus ticket with a 1.5-hour mini-cruise for 43 euros per person...
The boat tour showed that the standard of living seems high here too—summer homes (or not) on the islands are very beautiful. A small canal was even dug to save these lucky owners time on maritime transport. Apartments sell for a fortune. Back at Market Square, we grabbed a snack at the market—a reindeer kebab with dried reindeer, cheese, and a mini cracker—simple but delicious. No time to waste—ours is limited. Even if there’s not much to see tourist-wise. Four churches compete: the very busy and beautiful Helsinki Cathedral (better outside than in), its direct rival the Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral (same), the Rock Church (Temppeliaukio) and the Wooden Church (Kampin)—both as beautiful inside as out!!! Here too, very little car traffic, but tons of people—tourists or not—and joggers. In the evening, a bit tired, we headed to the off-center hotel to try the Scandinavian Hesburger chain. For connoisseurs and 29 euros, decent fries and burgers resembling Burger King’s—while the other American giant is left behind. Personal taste, I guess. The next day, we took the bus tour again, passing the Parliament and the controversial Sibelius Monument—a 24-ton pile of clanging iron pipes. Then, to kill time, we headed to Linnanmäki amusement park, on a hill overlooking the city. Rides are packed together, and a new one appears every year. Mostly family-oriented, but two or three thrill rides were packed. Despite my advancing age, I gave it a try—obviously regretted it afterward... Europe’s oldest wooden roller coaster (1950) shows the genius of its creators, with a brakeman at the back—worth the detour and passes the time. We ate (if you can call it that) on-site for 19 euros. Back "in town," classic shopping centers are numerous, but souvenir shops can be counted on one hand. No matter—we had to pack because tomorrow’s the return. We ate burgers again near the hotel and Hes... but served at the table for 67 euros. The next morning, to kill time before the 4:00 PM flight, we went to the port and its tourist market, where I splurged 15 euros on a cap to add to (or clutter) my already well-stocked collection. We finally learned that bus 615 goes to the airport, with a stop in front of our hotel where the luggage was left in storage after checking out. Still, count 40 minutes with this indirect route. Via an Air France flight operated by Finnair, after 3 hours, we returned to Roissy CDG—our vacation is truly over!!!!!!
CONCLUSION (if I may) Among the three capitals we visited, our unanimous ranking is: Oslo, Helsinki, and Stockholm—period. Despite a few imperfections in my itinerary, I’d say the Lofoten Islands are really worth it—two days on-site is a minimum. Finland, and not just because of the radars, is way below—nothing to see tourist-wise. I didn’t say nothing to do for those with time—nuance... Norwegian fjords, even if once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, are really beautiful, though this destination is quite expensive for us. Norway, thanks to its oil and gas, is very wealthy, near full employment, with an annual GDP per capita of 70,000 euros!!! A pack of cigarettes at 13 euros and beer at 10 euros doesn’t make this a dream destination for an addict like me. We were very lucky with the weather—only two and a half days of rain over 14, unlike many bloggers whose stories I read before leaving. The welcome wasn’t always what we expected. Despite the massive French presence, we’re not always as welcome as Asian conquerors, to whom the West, racing to its doom, continues to roll out the red carpet—literally! I don’t regret our choice—it’s worth seeing once, but only once. At least now we know what we’re talking about!!!!! Finally, as always, here’s the link to my public slideshow on YouTube. For the private one, some spicy scenes (especially with Santa and a troll) could cause me more problems—I’ve had enough!!! www.youtube.com/...zbIgZC6Pk&t=165s See you soon, maybe for new adventures and getaways. DJ93.
For the summer holidays of 2018, we decided to take a break from long-haul, transcontinental trips. They’re expensive and exhausting, and this year, we also had to consider our young student’s limited vacation days. So, it was a short 14-day circuit in Scandinavia. Very quickly, I had to abandon the unrealistic idea of driving door-to-door with our personal car (unlike last year—see my "Balkan Stroll" story). Too many kilometers and stops. Still, crossing Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia before taking a ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki and Finland was tempting—what a shame.
As usual, I planned ahead and started booking in early February for a mid-July departure, typically the best time weather-wise for this destination. Browsing tour operator catalogs didn’t offer much insight—just the usual circuits. Most aim for the North Cape, but we didn’t have time for that. First, via Expedia, we booked our flight tickets: Paris to Stockholm, Helsinki to Paris for the return (880 euros for three), plus a domestic flight from Oulu to Helsinki in Finland (220 euros). The unanimous advice was that there’s not much to see between the two cities, so this saved us a night’s accommodation and a day of car rental. However, the "drop-off" fees (not returning the car to the country of origin) were unavoidable. Out of 1,100 euros for 12 days of rental, this fee was significant—I say this from memory because I never received a detailed document or even the contract itself after picking up the car, despite my complaints. That said, Holiday Autos offered the best rates at the time with Hertz. Plus, I think we were unknowingly upgraded to a Volvo XC 40 T5 automatic, packed with electronics and an incredibly efficient GPS (so I lugged around my updated TomTom for nothing). I wasn’t used to it, and I’ll come back to that. For 50 euros, I also booked one of the many mandatory ferry crossings in Norway—unless you want to drive kilometers around the countless fjords. Specifically, the Bognes-Lødingen route to reach the Lofoten Islands, a must-see in Norway (though not necessarily the best choice I made—I’ll come back to that). Then, gradually via Booking.com, I reserved hotel accommodations, which wasn’t easy at reasonable prices. For three people, it’s nearly impossible to find a room with three real beds—often a sofa bed or even two separate rooms!!!! Norway isn’t a budget-friendly destination for us, yet French tourists are everywhere—groups or families traveling independently. Okay, you’re probably wondering when I’ll get started—I’m getting there... First up, Stockholm, a two-hour flight from Paris. A first for us: we’d gotten used to online check-in within 30 hours of the flight and sometimes printing our boarding passes. But, as progress never stops, at Roissy, we now also print our baggage tags at a kiosk, then place them on the conveyor belt ourselves, scan the barcode with the handheld scanner, and watch the luggage disappear—hoping it doesn’t get misrouted. With all this reduced staff, I hope ticket prices will drop. What? Huh? I’m naive... Okay, fine! Plus, during the flight, don’t expect any snacks—everything’s paid for now, except for water and coffee. I didn’t think I was on a low-cost flight!!! Picking up the car at Arlanda Airport went smoothly, except the contract signed on a tablet (progress, right?) was never emailed to me as promised—too bad... The Volvo SUV packed with electronics: as usual, aside from adjusting the mirrors and seat, I didn’t bother learning all the features and accessories for better handling. So, from the start, I felt jerky movements in the steering, independent of my control. The white-line detection was activated and corrected my direction whenever I got too close... And that’s not all—there’s also driving assistance. Besides the speed limiter, the car accelerates or brakes on its own based on the distance from the vehicle ahead. You still have to keep your hands on the wheel, though—too bad, we could’ve played cards and let it drive itself. When you slow down, if you signal to overtake and turn the wheel, it accelerates to pass. Soon, we won’t even need a driver’s license... Not to mention the little light in the side mirror to signal vehicles in the "blind spot"—very useful. But given the excessively strict speed limits in these parts, it’s still handy. I’ll unfortunately come back to this later!!!!!! In the end, we covered 4,700 km in 8 days of actual travel—no small feat!!!!!! Stockholm: still loyal to the hop-on-hop-off sightseeing buses (or the reverse), I booked our tickets online with a discount. It remains (for us) one of the best ways to visit and get around big cities. The tourist attractions aren’t that numerous. Forty kilometers from the airport, we reached our hotel, Clarion Amaranten. At reception, we were told our reservation was for four days, not two. I insisted, and they told me to call Booking.com to fix it—they couldn’t do anything themselves. Luckily, a nice blonde understood the situation and asked where we were from to lighten the mood. For me, it worked... After a few minutes of back-and-forth, we realized a namesake had booked at the same time. I think the intern got mixed up—oh well. We finally dropped off our bags and headed out under the sun for the included boat tour. It’s beautiful and relaxing under 26°C. We glided past massive cruise ships, very common in these Nordic countries, especially for fjord tours.
We passed Djurgården, one of the city’s 14 islands, home to the Tivoli amusement park and several museums, including the ABBA Museum and the Vasa Museum. I’m not talking about the crispy sandwiches sold since 1919 but the infamous warship that sank in the harbor on its maiden voyage in 1628 after sailing just a few hundred meters. Its intact hull was salvaged in 1961, and since then, it’s one of Sweden’s most visited museums. The country is a quarter smaller than France and has 10 million inhabitants, mostly in the three big cities (Stockholm, Gothenburg, Malmö). The rest is empty, filled with lakes and forests. The currency is the krona, with 1 euro worth about 10 SEK. Dinner in the Old Town consisted of a so-called Viking burger (more like a kebab) and meatballs—the famous Swedish meatballs with potatoes, just like at IKEA... I have to say, here, it seems the Vikings have long been just blond heads—I get it... It still cost us 550 SEK. A beer alone costs at least 9 euros!!!!
DAY 2. Sunny skies. After a hearty buffet breakfast with salmon, herring in all forms, eggs, cold cuts, bread, and pastries (don’t worry, the classics are there), we started the day by visiting the City Hall tower, famous for hosting the Nobel Prizes (except the Peace Prize, awarded in Oslo). At 106 meters tall, with 365 steps and 9 clocks, it weighs twice as much as the Eiffel Tower. Access is at fixed times in small groups for safety. You can climb up to 73 meters for a 360° view of the city. Next, we visited the Royal Palace, still the official residence of the King of Sweden, and its Treasury (entry: 160 SEK). We skipped the 12:15 PM changing of the guard—three-quarters of an hour before, dozens of onlookers were already crowding the front rows in the sun.
So, we took our favorite bus to rest a bit and tour the city. We also took the subway to see several "decorated" stations—love it or hate it, but it’s original. In the late afternoon, we returned to the Old Town and its Gamla Stan to find some souvenirs, even if it feels more like Bollywood than Viking country, complete with music in the shops—a nice sign of integration... One of the first things that surprised us was the very light car traffic—no traffic jams in this capital. But there are tons of electric and regular bikes, skateboards, and scooters. Also, lots of roadwork and housing construction—apparently a big need. For dinner (our only meal of the day), we treated ourselves to something local at Borgmästaren (Stora Nygatan 35). DECIDEDLY, I’M TELLING YOU EVERYTHING...
DAYS 3 & 4. Contrary to what I was told upon arrival, the hotel parking (700 SEK for 2 nights) didn’t open at 7:00 AM but at 9:00 AM on Saturday. After having to call myself (the French-speaking African receptionist couldn’t do it for me, especially after I told him I thought Croatia would win against France in the World Cup final), the kind parking attendant (partnered with the hotel—there’s the catch) arrived early and let us leave at 8:30 AM to start our east-to-west route to Norway and Oslo, 530 km away, finally beginning our summer adventure. At the border, absolutely no checks, and on the road, aside from lakes and forests, not much to see. However, tolls are very common—don’t overlook this in your budget. In Sweden, everything’s covered by the rental company, but not in other countries. In Norway, there are many automatic toll sections—cameras film your license plate and send you the bill later. So, you must register online at www.epcplc.com/rental, with or without your credit card details, and wait for the final bill. As of now, I haven’t received it, but after noting almost all of them, it should easily reach 200 euros. Roads, tunnels, and bridges are often toll-based to fund maintenance or new constructions. We reached the Norwegian capital at 3:00 PM and checked into our room. Small hiccup: the hotel parking, not reservable, was full on Saturday. Parking meters only take coins for a max of 2 hours. Luckily, tomorrow’s Sunday—free parking from 8:00 PM until Monday morning. After circling the neighborhood, I finally found a spot for my little car—even if it’s not mine, I still care about it...
The Thon Slottsparken Hotel is slightly off-center, but a little walking won’t hurt. The nearby Hertz agency was closed—too bad, I would’ve liked to complain about still not receiving my rental contract by email... With the nice weather, we started with a walking tour of the main sights: the palace, Karl Johans gate (the main street), and some souvenir shopping to fill the display cases back home—if there’s space. We also visited the deserted Akershus Fortress, where two poor young soldiers stood guard in the scorching sun. Below it, the World Cup final fan zone was being set up. Dinner was at Rorbua for 90 euros—ouch. Hard to find, tucked away from the harbor pier. We skipped the paid ascent of the city’s only "tower" with a panoramic view—tickets had to be paid by credit card, and given the fees my bank charges, I’d had enough. Note that card payments are widely accepted here, even for small amounts. When I tried to get change in cash for a 50-euro equivalent bill, some café owners were embarrassed.
DAY 4. After discussion, we planned the day: first up, one of Oslo’s must-sees, the Vigeland Sculpture Park, featuring bronze, granite, and cast-iron works by Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943). Given the distance, we took the tram—some cars still had their old-school charm!!!! Despite the early hour, hordes of Asian tourists were already there, making photo-taking a nightmare—same everywhere they go. The park is a matter of taste... The 17-meter monolith with 121 intertwined bodies is remarkable, and rightly so. Lazy, we took the tram again to save time—same name, tight schedule. I stopped by the Hertz agency, where the overwhelmed employee promised to try to help. Given his enthusiasm, I doubted it. From the start, I’ve really felt the welcome here, at least for French visitors, isn’t great. Remember my previous reports—it’s becoming a habit. Tourist brochures aren’t available in French here either—strange... Anyway, we took a relaxing fjord cruise. Besides the quirky opera house, the beautiful summer homes on the islands were really tempting. Next, with another paid boat, we headed to the Bygdøy peninsula and its museums. We skipped the Viking Ship Museum in favor of the Norwegian Folk Museum. It features different buildings from across the country, by era and region. Unfortunately, few actors in period costumes—common in this type of tourist attraction. Its real highlight is the stave church, very beautiful. On this late Sunday afternoon, bars and restaurants competed to become World Cup 2018 fan zones—crowds everywhere. So, we decided to head back to rest and catch a glimpse of the African French team against Croatia. It’ll go down in history: a 4-2 victory, with a beautiful goal by Lloris... Go "Les Bleus"—I get it...
DAY 5. Oslo to Bergen: 450 km, but with detours, it was nearly 550. The real journey begins. Departure at 7:00 AM after sleeping in and a mediocre breakfast. Arrival at 5:00 PM—yes, driving’s slow... More tolls, but under 26°C, the real beauty starts around Geilo. First real fjord—it’s stunning. Then those houses with vegetated roofs blending perfectly into the landscape, sometimes nearly invisible... (Not bad, right? And it’s all me!!!)
We also discovered tunnels with "indoor roundabouts" and underground roads crossing—never seen that before!! We followed the shores of Lake Tyrifjord and the Hallingdal valleys. After Geilo, views of the Hardangerjøkulen glacier (achoo!) and the Vøringfossen waterfall (Norway’s highest at 163 meters) and Steinsdalsfossen in the Hardangerfjord (the country’s second-longest). Bergen, Norway’s second city, is built between seven mountains. Aside from the colorful old docks along the wharf, there’s not much to see. At the market, stalls of fresh fish, jars of various fish eggs (all called "caviar" here), and cold cuts made from reindeer, moose, and whale.
For 10 euros per person, we queued for the steep funicular for a great view of the city. Dinner was at "Fish Me," very busy. The salmon looked appetizing, and my first whale steak for 27 euros was... interesting. Our hotel, Augustin, is near the center. They charged me 150 NOK to park in the nearby public lot...
DAY 6. Bøverdalen, our evening stop, was less than 300 km away, but along the way, we had our first two scenic routes and first ferry crossing. When I got back in the car, I noticed the seagulls—rightful tenants of the harbor—had turned it into a Picasso painting overnight... First stop in Voss to peek inside its Vangskyrkja church (for a fee). The mural icons all have a marked squint, making the angels on the ceiling smile—quite the original touch. In 1277, it shocked people.
Gudvangen at the end of the Nærøyfjord offers beautiful views and a waterfall. An 11 km tunnel took us to Aurland and the Sognefjord, the king of fjords at 180 km long. Then we took Route 243 to Lærdal instead of a second long tunnel. A 47 km very narrow road with no passing except in designated spots. Buses, RVs, and trailers were in the mix—between backing up and moving forward, how do you expect me to... pass? At some spots, I had to "burn some oil" (non-edible). The beautiful viewpoints along Jotunheimen Park and its high peaks were hard-earned.
By midday, the 26°C of previous days gave way to 11°C with downpours and gusts. To reach Kaupanger, its stave church, and Route 55 (108 km), we took the Fodnes-Mannheller ferry for 119 kr (about 13 euros) for a 20-minute crossing. For these short trips, rotations are frequent, and wait times are short. The Sognefjellet route took us along lakes and snow-capped peaks—too bad the weather wasn’t cooperating. In Bøverdalen, in the middle of nowhere, we reached the Elveseter Hotel, the only one in the area, and it was packed. Luckily, it’s big. Recent reviews had us a bit worried, but personally, all the well-maintained wooden buildings gave the place charm. Our two small, simple rooms had character, and the common areas’ decor was interesting—a pile of antiques... Unless you dine on-site (reservations required for one of two sittings), the only option is to drive 20 km to Lom to see its beautiful stave church—but we didn’t go in (7 euros per person, and that’s enough). Dinner was three pizzas for 70 euros—yes, it’s expensive here.
Note that in most establishments, bars, or restaurants, you have to order and pay at the counter yourself. A *stavkirke* or *stavkyrkje* (in Norwegian Bokmål and Nynorsk) is a medieval wooden church typical of Norway, though excavations suggest similar churches may have existed elsewhere in Northern Europe. About 1,300 medieval churches were recorded, with 28 preserved in Norway. In French, they’re called "églises en bois debout" (standing wood churches) because masts or posts support the roof and nave elevation, as well as the walls. The stave church is one of the most elaborate and technically advanced types of wooden construction in Northwestern Europe during the Middle Ages. This technique is represented by the Urnes Stave Church (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Borgund (the best-preserved in its medieval form), and 25 others—from the largest, Heddal, to the smallest, Undredal, in the stunning Sognefjord, plus a few others in Northwestern Europe.
DAY 7. Heading to Trondheim—supposedly 320 km, but with detours, it was nearly 550. Unpredictable weather until about 1:00 PM, but it’s better because it’s the day of the "triples": 3 scenic routes, 3 ferries, and 3 "underwater" tunnels. No rush—here, there’s no need to "hurry to arrive before night" because as you head north, the sun lingers and sets less and less, eventually not setting at all. First, in Grotli, we took the 27 km of Route 258, *Gamle Strynefjellsvegen* (achoo), also very narrow and unpaved in the first section. Luckily, campers and RVs aren’t early risers—otherwise, I’d have had to make not just oil but olives this time. We only passed four other users. However, despite the early hour, local road workers were already on the job, and we had to ask the excavators to move several times to let us pass. At Langvatnet, we joined Route 63, called the Eagle Road here—mediocre, except for Geiranger at the end of the narrowest fjord in the country. A cruise ship had just unloaded its passengers, who rushed into the few shops. After the Eidsdal-Linge ferry (10 minutes) and Gudbrandsjuvet with its waterfalls, we tackled the famous Trollstigen (Troll’s Path), winding and very touristy. Coming from the south, we descended it. Mandatory photo stop at the tourist center and its impressive walkway. The descent into the valley was tough—the bus driver ahead of us must’ve been disabled, blind, and quadriplegic, taking two tries at every hairpin turn, causing a traffic jam behind and for those "going up" waiting at passing spots!!!
On Route 64, we took the Åfarnes-Solnes ferry instead of the initially planned 660 because my young passenger insisted on part of the "Atlantic Road." From what we’d read on blogs, only the last 11 km are spectacular, with arched bridges connecting islets. So, in Molde, we headed to Eide, then Vevang—beautiful but nothing more. The rain spoiled the scenery. Quick photo stop in Kristiansund, then a long underwater tunnel and the Kanestraum-Halsa ferry (7 km, 20 minutes) to reach the E39 toward Trondheim.
We all agreed that all these wooden houses and churches reminded us of the U.S. in their architecture—especially since, like there, a flagpole with the national flag often stands in front of homes. Trondheim, Norway’s third city, doesn’t have much to see. A university town in the country’s center, aside from its Nidaros Cathedral (closed when we arrived late), its wooden bridge, and colorful old docks on pilings—nothing else. Even finding food was complicated. As for accommodation, Booking.com had forgotten to mention that the Nidaros Pilgrimsgard is a "pilgrim hostel" on the Camino de Santiago. Monastic atmosphere and spartan rooms for reflection—same for the frugal breakfast in silence... Anyway... Luckily, the night before, in a kitschy place run by hip youngsters, I’d stocked up on a hearty assortment of marinated herring with aquavit that burned the rest of my esophagus. (BAKLANDET SKYDSSTATION) I’m really doing all the work for you...
DAY 8. Heading to Mo i Rana—633 km actually covered instead of the planned 480 through Nord-Trøndelag!!! After Steinkjer and its fjord, we decided to take Route 763, parallel to the E6, for less traffic and to see pretty mountain villages. We also stopped in Bola to see a petroglyph (Stone Age rock carving) of a reindeer. After Medja, we skipped Kjerringfoss and Europe’s largest salmon ladder (paid access). Instead, via the Holm-Vennesund ferry, we took a bit of the scenic Route 17 before reaching Mosjøen and Mo i Rana (too many ferries if you do the whole route). Along the way, we saw reindeer and moose relaxing on the road several times. Mo i Rana is small. The Ole Tobias Hotel was packed, and parking was complicated. For dinner, we crossed the street to "No. 3," the only option. Two spicy bacalao and a whale steak cost us 90 euros... At this rate, I had to find an ATM to finish the Norwegian stay properly. The 2,000 euros exchanged before leaving (at 9.28) were already partially gone. Cigarettes cost 13 euros a pack here—twice as much as in Sweden—while unleaded gas is 1.85 euros per liter.
DAY 9. Heading to the main event of the trip: the Lofoten Islands. First programming mistake: not studying the subject well, I preferred a shorter ferry crossing from further north on the mainland. But that also meant arriving further north on the islands.
I booked for 50 euros (vehicle, driver, and two passengers included on the official Torghatten Nord site) for Bognes-Lødingen—a one-hour crossing. I should’ve left from Bodø to Leknes or better yet Moskenes and the town of Å for three hours—it would’ve saved time by avoiding the drive north and crossing to the south before heading back up the islands. Luckily, we still managed two different routes. Fortunately, the great weather returned, and I have to say, IT’S REALLY, REALLY, REALLY... BEAUTIFUL... Memory cards are melting—not just from the heat.
Two things worked in our favor, if I may say so, and countered my little blunder: first, I’d booked the 2:30 PM ferry, but arriving at the departure at noon, we easily took the earlier one—two hours saved. With the longer crossings, rotations with only two boats are much less frequent (8 to 12 per day depending on the season, vs. 6 to 8 for the southern route). Second, after Mo i Rana, we crossed the Arctic Circle, and today, the sun only "sets" from 12:20 AM to 1:50 AM. What luck! With a 7:40 AM departure (after sleeping in), I could drive until 11:00 PM easy!!!!!! And cover only 740 km!!!!!! Here, winters don’t drop below zero, but from early November to late January, it’s night almost all the time, with a supposed daylight clarity from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM like a rainy day back home. But apparently, the northern lights and reflections on the snow also provide light!! I’d love to see that, but I’ll have to come back... We crisscrossed everything humanly possible, sometimes stopping abruptly in the middle of the road for photos—much to the locals’ dismay, but they’re used to the madness of temporary invaders enchanted by the place... These steep mountains "falling" into the water with all those colorful "rorbu" villages are magnificent. Rorbu are traditional fishermen’s cabins on stilts by the water, which over time have become the must-stay accommodation here—many have never housed any fishermen!!! The villages follow one after another, each more beautiful than the last. In Nusfjord, in season, pedestrians are even charged an access fee between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM. At 7:00 PM, the booth was closed—lucky us, no crowd. The ochre wooden facades are beautiful, but don’t get too close—the seagulls nest there and see any approach as aggression. The result? Bomb-like droppings that can leave unpleasant memories. Go peek inside the grocery store—it’s kept its old-world charm. With the season, the many cod drying racks are empty. The hour turned, and our southward journey stopped in Reine—too bad for Å, not far, but fatigue got the better of me. We had to "go back up" to Kabelvåg for our rorbu at Nyvågar. We’d stocked up on groceries to eat quietly in this cozy little place (very small single beds upstairs).
DAY 10. We headed back north on the islands to reach Tromsø (grandiosely nicknamed the "Paris of the North"), with a late 7:50 AM departure despite 450 km to cover—things are getting lax at the end of the trip!!! However, this stop didn’t reveal much of interest—it’s the lake region, but meh. Tour operators include it as the last stop toward the far north. Aside from the Målselvfossen waterfall and its (paid) salmon ladder, nothing to report. We arrived at 3:00 PM, and the second room in our Quality Saga Hotel wasn’t ready yet. Plus, the parking we’d requested wasn’t accessible—the eight spots were taken. Even in this small town, free and easy parking is rare. Two souvenir shops and a main street (Storgata)—that’s it. Not to mention a nice storm that cooled things down. The only curiosity is the church, but it’s closed and under renovation—the exterior scaffolding ruins the only photo opportunity here. Otherwise, the Arctic Cathedral is visible from afar—that’s enough for us. The sun only sets for 20 minutes, from 12:40 AM to 1:00 AM!!!!! Last note before leaving this country: every morning at the breakfast buffet with all those eggs, I asked for a Norwegian omelet. Believe it or not, they don’t know the recipe for a Norwegian omelet!!!! 😏😛😉
DAY 11. Heading to Finland (with an extra hour time difference) and Rovaniemi, self-proclaimed official Santa Claus Village—it’s not nice to play on kids’ heartstrings for money!!!! On the 400 km of road (that or avoiding the Lofoten), nothing to see except two sad "Sami" shops. But there’s also AND ESPECIALLY: The run-in with a police radar mounted on the dashboard to welcome me to this country: alone, on a straight, flat road in the middle of the forest, I had this privilege—especially at a spot limited to 80 km/h instead of 100 as I thought. Of course, most well-meaning readers will think: serves him right... Only here’s the thing: in Finland, for years, speeding fines depend on the "Päiväsakko," meaning based on your income and number of children, a subtle calculation of average daily money is made and multiplied proportionally to the estimated severity of the offense... Ignorant of this, I naively but honestly answered the questions. The result? The fine was enormous—I won’t say the amount out of shame, but especially out of hatred for this country that ruined my vacation. Others like me, potential murderers, have been fined up to 170,000 euros (I wrote ONE HUNDRED SEVENTY THOUSAND EUROS) for a 40 km/h speeding offense!!!! I hope the clowns running France quickly adopt this particularly SOCIAL measure. Let the lazy and parasites of the country freely enjoy the road in their BMWs and MERCs!!! Let me tell you, I’ll spend my savings elsewhere in the future. So, a tip: be as dishonest as these conscientious police—say you’re unemployed with five kids, and maybe they’ll give you money!!!!! I’m really disgusted. No wonder in this nothing-to-see town, drivers sheepishly drive in a "little train" at 40 behind an RV without anyone daring to overtake. I think sometimes human stupidity should have limits, and the word freedom should regain its meaning!!! To those who understand, cheers. And as written at the start: trolls, abstain. I stand by what I said and sign it. After this brutal introduction to Finnish discriminatory laws, you can imagine Rovaniemi and its two-bit Santa Claus—I couldn’t care less. Even under the storm, at 6:00 PM on Sunday, even in summer, the scammer shops and profiteers of the Santa Claus Village (conveniently located on the Arctic Circle...) were already closed. Good riddance!!! The Arctic City Hotel is fine. I struggled to swallow my Tex-Mex at Pancho Villa (local chain).
DAY 12. Toward Oulu via Tornio, 200 km, and again, nothing to see in this land of lakes and forests. Detour and only photo stop in Tervola for a wooden church—my vacation is officially ruined... The Cumulus City Hotel is fine in this pleasant but empty and dull city, though it’s a university and tech hub. To cheer myself up, we splurged on a supposedly Viking meal at Harald—don’t know if the recipes are authentic, but my "Viking" knowledge stops at Vik, the animated boobs... Anyway, it’s good, unusual, and hearty.
DAY 13. After struggling to fill the tank (no station open with cash payment, only cards), we returned the chariot at the airport. The offices weren’t open yet at this early hour (8:35 AM flight), so I left the key in a mailbox without any inspection—I didn’t like that at all. I thought we’d get a propeller plane, but it was a well-filled Airbus. One-hour flight to Helsinki, the capital. Impossible to get clear information on buses to the city center, 40 km away. So, for 37 euros, we took a taxi with a trunk big enough for our three suitcases and three "cabin" bags. I’m not counting the cost anymore. At 10:00 AM, we could finally check into our large triple room at the Cumulus City Hotel on Hakaniemi Square—again, despite the size, with a fold-out armchair bed. Off to visit our last city, with the obvious purchase—you guessed it—a 24-hour bus ticket with a 1.5-hour mini-cruise for 43 euros per person...
The boat tour showed that the standard of living seems high here too—summer homes (or not) on the islands are very beautiful. A small canal was even dug to save these lucky owners time on maritime transport. Apartments sell for a fortune. Back at Market Square, we grabbed a snack at the market—a reindeer kebab with dried reindeer, cheese, and a mini cracker—simple but delicious. No time to waste—ours is limited. Even if there’s not much to see tourist-wise. Four churches compete: the very busy and beautiful Helsinki Cathedral (better outside than in), its direct rival the Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral (same), the Rock Church (Temppeliaukio) and the Wooden Church (Kampin)—both as beautiful inside as out!!! Here too, very little car traffic, but tons of people—tourists or not—and joggers. In the evening, a bit tired, we headed to the off-center hotel to try the Scandinavian Hesburger chain. For connoisseurs and 29 euros, decent fries and burgers resembling Burger King’s—while the other American giant is left behind. Personal taste, I guess. The next day, we took the bus tour again, passing the Parliament and the controversial Sibelius Monument—a 24-ton pile of clanging iron pipes. Then, to kill time, we headed to Linnanmäki amusement park, on a hill overlooking the city. Rides are packed together, and a new one appears every year. Mostly family-oriented, but two or three thrill rides were packed. Despite my advancing age, I gave it a try—obviously regretted it afterward... Europe’s oldest wooden roller coaster (1950) shows the genius of its creators, with a brakeman at the back—worth the detour and passes the time. We ate (if you can call it that) on-site for 19 euros. Back "in town," classic shopping centers are numerous, but souvenir shops can be counted on one hand. No matter—we had to pack because tomorrow’s the return. We ate burgers again near the hotel and Hes... but served at the table for 67 euros. The next morning, to kill time before the 4:00 PM flight, we went to the port and its tourist market, where I splurged 15 euros on a cap to add to (or clutter) my already well-stocked collection. We finally learned that bus 615 goes to the airport, with a stop in front of our hotel where the luggage was left in storage after checking out. Still, count 40 minutes with this indirect route. Via an Air France flight operated by Finnair, after 3 hours, we returned to Roissy CDG—our vacation is truly over!!!!!!
CONCLUSION (if I may) Among the three capitals we visited, our unanimous ranking is: Oslo, Helsinki, and Stockholm—period. Despite a few imperfections in my itinerary, I’d say the Lofoten Islands are really worth it—two days on-site is a minimum. Finland, and not just because of the radars, is way below—nothing to see tourist-wise. I didn’t say nothing to do for those with time—nuance... Norwegian fjords, even if once you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, are really beautiful, though this destination is quite expensive for us. Norway, thanks to its oil and gas, is very wealthy, near full employment, with an annual GDP per capita of 70,000 euros!!! A pack of cigarettes at 13 euros and beer at 10 euros doesn’t make this a dream destination for an addict like me. We were very lucky with the weather—only two and a half days of rain over 14, unlike many bloggers whose stories I read before leaving. The welcome wasn’t always what we expected. Despite the massive French presence, we’re not always as welcome as Asian conquerors, to whom the West, racing to its doom, continues to roll out the red carpet—literally! I don’t regret our choice—it’s worth seeing once, but only once. At least now we know what we’re talking about!!!!! Finally, as always, here’s the link to my public slideshow on YouTube. For the private one, some spicy scenes (especially with Santa and a troll) could cause me more problems—I’ve had enough!!! www.youtube.com/...zbIgZC6Pk&t=165s See you soon, maybe for new adventures and getaways. DJ93.
Hi everyone,
I’m planning to spend about 9 days in Sweden (round trip to Stockholm) in July (without a car, most likely). We’d like to spend 4 or 5 days in Stockholm to really enjoy it. For the rest of the trip, I’m struggling to find good ideas. I’ve seen the Gullmar Fjord or small towns like Kjallbacka or Lysekil, or even the Bohuslän cliffs, but on various travel sites, they don’t mention whether it’s easy to get around, if there are excursions, or what transport options are available. Do you have any suggestions for where to stay for 3 days (outside a big city) with easy transport? Thanks for your help.
Dominique
Bonjour,
Après la lecture de quelques carnets de voyage dans les derniers jours, je me suis enfin décidé à écrire mon propre carnet de voyage et ce même si le voyage en question à eu lieu il y a près de 2 ans.
C’est après beaucoup d’hésitation dû au nombre incalculable de possibilité de destination que mon choix c’est arrêté pour mon premier voyage en sol européen sur la Suède, le Danemark et l’Allemagne.
Voici un résumé de mon voyage :
Durée : 12 jours (9 au 21 septembre 2018) environ 2 nuits par ville
Villes visitées: Stockholm, Malmö, Copenhague, Hambourg, Berlin
Vol : Départ de l’aéroport de Montréal vers l’aéroport de Stockholm-Arlanda avec une escale à l’aéroport de Reykjavík avec la compagnie aérienne Wow air. Le billet aller-retour a coûté entre 800-900 $ cad.
Budget : 2500$ voyage solo en auberge jeunesse Hébergement : 455 $ Nourriture : 300 $ Activités : 200 $ Transport (inclus avion, métro, autobus, train) : 1100 $ Autres (Souvenirs, …) : 100 $
Le déroulement du voyage suivra sous peu
Après la lecture de quelques carnets de voyage dans les derniers jours, je me suis enfin décidé à écrire mon propre carnet de voyage et ce même si le voyage en question à eu lieu il y a près de 2 ans.
C’est après beaucoup d’hésitation dû au nombre incalculable de possibilité de destination que mon choix c’est arrêté pour mon premier voyage en sol européen sur la Suède, le Danemark et l’Allemagne.
Voici un résumé de mon voyage :
Durée : 12 jours (9 au 21 septembre 2018) environ 2 nuits par ville
Villes visitées: Stockholm, Malmö, Copenhague, Hambourg, Berlin
Vol : Départ de l’aéroport de Montréal vers l’aéroport de Stockholm-Arlanda avec une escale à l’aéroport de Reykjavík avec la compagnie aérienne Wow air. Le billet aller-retour a coûté entre 800-900 $ cad.
Budget : 2500$ voyage solo en auberge jeunesse Hébergement : 455 $ Nourriture : 300 $ Activités : 200 $ Transport (inclus avion, métro, autobus, train) : 1100 $ Autres (Souvenirs, …) : 100 $
Le déroulement du voyage suivra sous peu
Bonjour,
En septembre 2018, je partirai pour un total de 12 jours divisé de la façon suivante:
* 3 jours à Stockholm * 2 jours à Malmö * 2 jours à Copenhague * 2 jours à Hamburg * 3 jours à Berlin
Quels sont les incontournables (voir, faire ou manger) dans chacune de ces villes avec un petit budget ? Je me déplacerai à pied ou en transport en commun.
Merci,
Dominique
En septembre 2018, je partirai pour un total de 12 jours divisé de la façon suivante:
* 3 jours à Stockholm * 2 jours à Malmö * 2 jours à Copenhague * 2 jours à Hamburg * 3 jours à Berlin
Quels sont les incontournables (voir, faire ou manger) dans chacune de ces villes avec un petit budget ? Je me déplacerai à pied ou en transport en commun.
Merci,
Dominique
Bonjour,
Prévoyant une voyage d'une dizaine de jours avec comme lieu d'arrivée Stockholm, pourriez-vous me conseiller le meilleure guide ?
J'ai remarqué que la majorité du temps, plusieurs pays étaient regroupés.
Merci
Prévoyant une voyage d'une dizaine de jours avec comme lieu d'arrivée Stockholm, pourriez-vous me conseiller le meilleure guide ?
J'ai remarqué que la majorité du temps, plusieurs pays étaient regroupés.
Merci
Bonjour,
Nous prévoyons faire une bifurcation en suède lors de notre prochain voyage en Pologne. (mai 2013)
Nous arriverons donc à Ystad par le Ferry.
Ma principale motivation étant de connaitre le lieux où se déroulent les enquêtes de Wallander.
Je commence a me poser des questions.
Y’a-t-il une organisation touristique autour de des romans d’Henning Mankell à Ystad ?
Je trouve difficile de trouver des renseignements sur ce sujet sur le web, surtout en suédois.
Ensuite je dispose d’environ 5 jours, je me demande où aller ensuite. Le mois de mai est en basse saison et beaucoup d’activités semblent ne pas commencer avant le mois de juin. Dois je me rendre jusqu’à Stockholm où puis-je visiter la Scanie et ses environs à ce temps de l’année ?
Devrais-je aller vers l’ile de Gotland ? ou aller vers Malmö ?
Devrais-je louer une voiture ou est-ce possible de le faire en transport en commun ?
Nous aimons beaucoup marcher. J’ai regardé les sentiers de randonnés, mais ils semblent être plus vers le nord, plutôt qu’en Scanie.
Quelle est la météo au mois de mai en Scanie ?
Nous sommes vraiment ouvert à toutes les suggestions et nous seront reconnaissant des réponses apportées à nos questions.
Merci !
Zab
Nous prévoyons faire une bifurcation en suède lors de notre prochain voyage en Pologne. (mai 2013)
Nous arriverons donc à Ystad par le Ferry.
Ma principale motivation étant de connaitre le lieux où se déroulent les enquêtes de Wallander.
Je commence a me poser des questions.
Y’a-t-il une organisation touristique autour de des romans d’Henning Mankell à Ystad ?
Je trouve difficile de trouver des renseignements sur ce sujet sur le web, surtout en suédois.
Ensuite je dispose d’environ 5 jours, je me demande où aller ensuite. Le mois de mai est en basse saison et beaucoup d’activités semblent ne pas commencer avant le mois de juin. Dois je me rendre jusqu’à Stockholm où puis-je visiter la Scanie et ses environs à ce temps de l’année ?
Devrais-je aller vers l’ile de Gotland ? ou aller vers Malmö ?
Devrais-je louer une voiture ou est-ce possible de le faire en transport en commun ?
Nous aimons beaucoup marcher. J’ai regardé les sentiers de randonnés, mais ils semblent être plus vers le nord, plutôt qu’en Scanie.
Quelle est la météo au mois de mai en Scanie ?
Nous sommes vraiment ouvert à toutes les suggestions et nous seront reconnaissant des réponses apportées à nos questions.
Merci !
Zab
Bonjour!
Le mercredi 11 Juillet 2012, mon ami et moi avons passé une semaine fantastique à Stockholm. C'était une première pour nous et nous avons beaucoup aimé.
Je ne connaissais pas de forum. D'ailleurs, petite précision: je n'ai jamais rédigé de carnet de voyage. J'ai longtemps hésité, j'ai peur de ne pas me souvenir de tout, de ne pas savoir rédiger....Cependant, les infos que je puise dans les carnets que je lis pour préparer mon voyage cet été aux US sont inestimables, alors je me suis dit que ce serait bien de rendre la pareille.... peut être que ce récit pourrait aider quelqu'un qui souhaiterait partir à Stockholm. Je vais faire de mon mieux 😉
Voilà donc nous sommes deux, la trentaine bien passée 😉 et nous aimons découvrir de nouveaux horizons.
Nous avons la chance d'avoir un petit aéroport à une quarantaine de minutes de chez nous, qui propose des vols low cost pour Porto, Dublin....et Stockholm, entre autres!
Nous sommes partis avec la compagnie Ryanair, pour la deuxième fois (la première fois, en Juillet 2011, au départ de Beauvais pour Séville.) Au moment de réserver les billets d'avion, je me suis trompée dans mes dates de vacances, j'ai donc du repousser le départ d'une semaine (occasionnant du stress et des frais avec Ryanair, bien entendu....)
Nous sommes donc partis le mercredi 11 Juillet, sans aucune connaissance du suédois et du pays, à part quelques infos chinées dans les guides: Lonely Planet, Le Guide du Routard (Danemark, Suède) et l'indispensable Cartoville. Nous ne pouvons plus nous en passer depuis qu'un ami nous a prêté le sien pour un séjour à New York, vraiment très utile, et format pratique pour le glisser dans la poche.
Le Jour J, nous arrivons à Vatry et l'enregistrement se passe sans problème, le personnel est très aimable et l'aéroport tout petit!! Donc moins stressant q'un gros aéroport ou 3 km séparent deux terminaux....L'avion est mini aussi, nous sommes loin de l'A380 😛
Départ à 13h20 arrivée à 15h40. Quelques photos du vol...
Le mercredi 11 Juillet 2012, mon ami et moi avons passé une semaine fantastique à Stockholm. C'était une première pour nous et nous avons beaucoup aimé.
Je ne connaissais pas de forum. D'ailleurs, petite précision: je n'ai jamais rédigé de carnet de voyage. J'ai longtemps hésité, j'ai peur de ne pas me souvenir de tout, de ne pas savoir rédiger....Cependant, les infos que je puise dans les carnets que je lis pour préparer mon voyage cet été aux US sont inestimables, alors je me suis dit que ce serait bien de rendre la pareille.... peut être que ce récit pourrait aider quelqu'un qui souhaiterait partir à Stockholm. Je vais faire de mon mieux 😉
Voilà donc nous sommes deux, la trentaine bien passée 😉 et nous aimons découvrir de nouveaux horizons.
Nous avons la chance d'avoir un petit aéroport à une quarantaine de minutes de chez nous, qui propose des vols low cost pour Porto, Dublin....et Stockholm, entre autres!
Nous sommes partis avec la compagnie Ryanair, pour la deuxième fois (la première fois, en Juillet 2011, au départ de Beauvais pour Séville.) Au moment de réserver les billets d'avion, je me suis trompée dans mes dates de vacances, j'ai donc du repousser le départ d'une semaine (occasionnant du stress et des frais avec Ryanair, bien entendu....)
Nous sommes donc partis le mercredi 11 Juillet, sans aucune connaissance du suédois et du pays, à part quelques infos chinées dans les guides: Lonely Planet, Le Guide du Routard (Danemark, Suède) et l'indispensable Cartoville. Nous ne pouvons plus nous en passer depuis qu'un ami nous a prêté le sien pour un séjour à New York, vraiment très utile, et format pratique pour le glisser dans la poche.
Le Jour J, nous arrivons à Vatry et l'enregistrement se passe sans problème, le personnel est très aimable et l'aéroport tout petit!! Donc moins stressant q'un gros aéroport ou 3 km séparent deux terminaux....L'avion est mini aussi, nous sommes loin de l'A380 😛
Départ à 13h20 arrivée à 15h40. Quelques photos du vol...
Bonjour à tous,
J'entre enfin dans la préparation d'une grande ballade à bicyclette qui me conduira pour la première fois hors des frontières de l'Europe. J'envisage d'éviter au maximum d'autres moyens de transport que la petite reine. C'est là que le titre de ce sujet intervient : Quelle route entre le Danemark et la Suède est-il possible d'emprunter à vélo ?
J'entre enfin dans la préparation d'une grande ballade à bicyclette qui me conduira pour la première fois hors des frontières de l'Europe. J'envisage d'éviter au maximum d'autres moyens de transport que la petite reine. C'est là que le titre de ce sujet intervient : Quelle route entre le Danemark et la Suède est-il possible d'emprunter à vélo ?
