Itinerary (text) ---
A 13-day Trip to Northern Europe
(Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark)
July 18~30, 2019
| 1 | NORWAY |  |
--- | Day 01, Day 02, Day 03, Day 04, Day 05, Day 06 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | FINLAND |  |
--- | Day 07, Day 08, Day 09 |
| 3 | SWEDEN |  |
--- | Day 10, Day 11a |
| 4 | DENMARK |  |
--- | Day 11b, Day 12 |
| 5 | TAIWAN |  |
--- | Day 13 |
(click a day above to see a daily tour, or click an arrow 
below to see a tour spot)
(An asterisk * attached to a day's description means there are videos in this day)
Day 1 --- On the Way & Transfer
(A) Set-out (出發) ---
01-01 Starting the trip from Taoyuan Airport (Taiwan)
(B) Transfer & Arrival (轉機與抵達) ---
01-02 Transfer at Amsterdam (Netherlands) & arrival at Oslo (Norway)
Day 2 --- City Tours in Oslo, Norway
(A) On Way to Oslo (沿途所見) ---
02-01 First impressions about Norway)
(B) Oslo City Hall (Radhuset) (奧斯陸市政廳) ---
02-02 A. Place for awarding Nobel Peace Prize (part I: interior)
02-03 B. Place for awarding Nobel Peace Prize (part II: exterior)
(C) Viking Ship Museum (Vikingskipshuset) (維京船博物館) ---
02-04 Exhibitions showing the history of viking people & their ships
(D) Vigeland Sculpture Park (Vigelandsparken) (維格蘭雕塑公園) ---
02-05 A. 212 artworks by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943)
02-06 B. Many bronze sculptures
(E) Nat'l Opera & Ballet (Den Norske Opera & Ballett) (國家歌劇院和芭蕾舞團 ) ---
02-07 With a modern architecture
(F) Dinner and Hotel (晚餐與旅館) ---
02-08 Staying overnight in Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel
Day 3 --- Train Tours + Fjord Cruise in Norway
(A) Flamsbana Train (佛拉姆景觀鐵道火車) ---
03-01 A. Starting from Oslo
03-02 B. From Oslo to Gol Station
03-03 C. From Gol Station to Ustaoset Station
03-04 D. From Ustaoset Station to Myrdal Station
03-05 E. *From Myrdal Station to Flam Station
(B) Sognefjord Ferry (索格納峽灣渡輪) ---
03-06 A. Start of cruise from Flam
03-07 B. More picturesque fjord scenes
03-08 C. Reaching the goal of cruise, Gudvangen
(C) Hotel (旅館) ---
03-09 Staying in a hotel in the town of Sognedal
Day 4 --- Glacier Hiking + Fjord Cruise in Norway
(A) Jostedal Glacier Park (約斯特達冰河公園) ---
04-01 A. Mountains and lakesides along the way to the park
04-02 B. Lakes and villages along the way to the park
04-03 C. Passing Briksdal waterfall
04-04 D. In front of Briksdal Glacier
04-05 E. Scenes seen during the walk
04-06 F. Back to the souvenir shop
(B) Geirangerfjord (蓋倫格峽灣) ---
04-07 A. On way to Hellesylt, the start site of the fjord cruise
04-08 B. Scenes seen in the town of Hellesylt
04-09 C. Waiting the cruise to start at the port
04-10 D. Scenes seen on the water during the cruise
04-11 E. Birds seen over the fjord during the cruise
04-12 F. *Seven-sister waterfall in the fjord
(C) Hotel & Vacinity (旅館與近處) ---
04-13 Staying overnight at the town of Geiranger
Day 5 --- Curved Roads + Train & Bus Tours in Norway
(A) Ornesvingen (Eagle Road) from Geiranger to Eidsdal (老鷹之路) ---
05-01 A. Along-way scenes
05-02 B. Scenes at Ornesvingen Viewing Point
05-03 C. Reaching the end at Eidsdal
(B) The Troll Path (Trollstigen) from Linge to Andalsnes (精靈之路) ---
05-04 A. Gudbrandsjuvet (a ravine)
05-05 B. *An unnamed lake near Slettvikane
05-06 C. Stigfossen Waterfall
05-07 D. Trollstigen Rest Area
05-08 E. The scenic curve of the Troll Path
05-09 F. Trollstigen Camping Area at the north of the path
05-10 G. Reaching Andalsnes
(C) Rauma Train Tour (Rauma Banent) from Andalsnes to Hamar (勞馬景觀鐵道) ---
05-11 A. Scenes from Andalsnes to Dombas
05-12 B. A stop at Dombas & moving to Hamar by bus
Day 6 --- Catching King Crabs + Visiting Europe's Northernmost Point in Norway
(A) Flying northward to Alta (北飛阿爾塔) ---
06-01 A. Set-out at Oslo Airport & Arrival at Alta
06-02 B. Visiting Northern Lights Cathedral in Alta
(B) Experiencing King-Crab Catching (體驗抓帝王蟹) ---
06-03 A. Going to Honningsvag by bus
06-04 B. Crab catching by boat using nets
06-05 C. Crab cutting before cooking for eating
06-06 D. Enjoying king crab meal in a tent
(C) Visiting North Cape (NordKapp) (訪問北角) ---
06-07 A. Scenes seen on the way
06-08 B. Sunset over a small fjord on the way
06-09 C. *Standing right on the North Cape
06-10 D. Sunset and sunrise in a short period
06-11 E. A statue "Children of the Earth"
06-12 F. Activities & scenes around, and hotel
Day 7 --- Leaving Norway to Visit Finland
(A) Entering Finland (進入芬蘭) ---
07-01 On the way from the north
(B) Visiting Siida Museum & Hotel (薩米博物館與過夜旅館) ---
07-02 Appreciating culture & nature, and staying oovernight at Inari
Day 8 --- Visiting Attractions in Finland
(A) Tankavaara Gold Museum (Kultamuseoat) at Saariselka (坦卡瓦拉黃金村) ---
08-01 A. Visiting Gold Village (Kultakyla) in the museum
08-02 B. *Enjoying Kultahuuhtomo gold panning
08-03 C. Visiting the gold museum
(B) Santa Claus Village (Joulupukin Pajakyla) at Rovaniemi (聖誕老人村) ---
08-04 A. Having lunch at Northernmost McDonald in the world
08-05 B. Visiting the village (exterior environment)
08-06 C. *Crossing the Arctic Circle
08-07 D. Sending postcards from the village
08-08 E. Visiting the village (interior activities)
08-09 F. Having dinner in a Chinese restaurant
(C) Taking Santa Claus Express to Helsinki (搭聖誕老人夜快車到赫爾辛基) ---
08-10 A new experience of train taking overhight in a guest room
Day 9 --- Tours in Helsinki, Finland + Cruise to Sweden
(A) Going around in downtown Helsinki (赫爾辛基市區巡禮) ---
09-01 *First impressions of Helsinki
(B) Rock Church (Temppeliaukion Kirkko) (岩石教堂) ---
09-02 A church with a big dorm
(C) Sibelius Park (Sibeliusuisto) (西貝流士公園) ---
09-03 In memory of the composer Jean Sibelius (1865–1957)
(D) Uspenski Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali) (烏斯本斯基大教堂) ---
09-04 Eastern Orthodox cathedral built in 1868
(E) Helsinki Cathedral (Helsingin Tuomiokirkko) & Old City Hall (赫爾辛基教堂與老市政廳) ---
09-05 Around the Senate Square
(F) Kouppatori Market & Helsinki Design District (卡烏帕多利市集與設計特區) ---
09-06 Supporting Helsinki to be selected as World Design Capital
(G) Cruise to Sweden (航向瑞典) ---
09-07 A. Taking Silja Line to Stockholm (part I - ship facilities)
09-08 B. Taking Silja Line to Stockholm (part II - guest room and amusement program)
Day 10 --- Tours in Stockholm, Sweden
(A) Cruise to Sweden Continued (繼續航向瑞典) ---
10-01 A. Scenic sea and islands on the way (part I: midway on sea)
10-02 B. Scenic sea and islands on the way (part II: close to Sweden)
10-03 C. Scenic sea and islands on the way (part III: along the seashore)
10-04 D. Scenic sea and islands on the way (part IV: micellaneous scenes)
(B) On Way to Stockholm (沿途所見) ---
10-05 First impressions on Sweden
(C) Stockholm City Hall (Stadshus) (斯德哥爾摩市政廳) ---
10-06 A. Exterior architecture and environment
10-07 B. Interior structures and decorations
10-08 C. Golden Hall & Conference Room
10-09 D. Reliefs, paintings and
embroidery on the walls
(D) Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) (瓦薩博物館) ---
10-10 Exhibiting old Viking war ships
(E) Kaknas TV Tower (Kaknastornet) (斯德哥爾摩電視塔) ---
10-11 Observing "Venince in Northern Europe (Sotockholm)" & had lunch
(F) Artistic Metro Stations (藝術地鐵) ---
10-12 A. Environment of Solna Centrum Station
10-13 B. Wall paintings seen at Solna Centrum Station
10-14 C. Environment & paintings of T-Centralen Station
10-15 D. Environment & paintings of Kungstradgarden Station
(G) Old Town & Hotel (舊城區與過夜旅館) ---
10-16 A. Old Town Square (Stortorget)
10-17 B. Swedish Royal Palace
10-18 C. Monuments & memorable sites nearby, and the hotel for overnight stay
(A) Flight to Malmo (飛航至馬爾摩) ---
11-01 A. From Arlanda Airport in Stockholm to Malmo Airport
11-02 B. On way to downtown Malmo
(B) Malmo Turning Torso (馬爾摩旋轉大樓) ---
11-03 A landmark of Malmo
Day 11b --- Copenhagen in Denmark
(C) From Sweden to Denmark (從瑞典到丹麥) ---
11-04 A. From Malmo to Copenhagen by train
11-05 B. First impressions on Copenhagen
(D) Christiansborg Palace (Christiansborg Slot) (克里斯蒂安堡宮) ---
11-06 A. The main hall and yard
11-07 B. The entrance and surroundings
(E) "Black Diamond" Royal Library (黑珍珠皇家圖書館) ---
11-08 The library building and its vacinity
(F) 1st-time Visit to NyHavn (第一次造訪新港) ---
11-09 Seeing colorful house series and enjoying dinner
(G) Marriot AC Hotel (瑪莉爾特AC旅館) ---
11-10 Staying overnight in a wierd-shaped building
Day 12 --- Tours in Copenhagen, Denmark
(A) Copenhagen City Hall (Kobenhavns Radhus) (哥本哈根市政廳) ---
12-01 The statue of Hans Christian Andersen is nearby
(B) Amalienborg (阿瑪連皇宮) ---
12-02 *Residences of nobles in the 18th century
(C) Gefion Springvandet & Vacinity (吉菲昂女神噴泉與近處景緻) ---
12-03 Copenhagen Port is nearby
(D) The Little Meimaid (Den Lille Havfrue) (小美人魚雕像) ---
12-04 A symbol of Denmark
(E) 2nd-time Visit to NyHavn (第二次造訪新港) ---
12-05 Appreciating the street scenes & activities
(F) Returning to Taiwan (啟程回台) ---
12-06 A. Lunch and last glances at Copenhagen
12-07 B. Setting out and transfer at Amsterdam
Day 13 --- Back to Taiwan & Review of Highlights
(A) Back to Taoyuan Airport (Taiwan) (回到桃園機場) ---
13-01 End of trip and review of tour routes in this trip
(B) Major Symbols of the Four Countries (四國主要的象徵) ---
13-02 People or objects
(C) Review of Memorable Scenery (回味感動情景) ---
13-03 A. Panoramic images involving seas, rivers & waterfalls (part I: days 01~04)
13-04 B. Panoramic images involving seas, rivers & waterfalls (part II: days 05~08)
13-05 C. Panoramic images involving seas, rivers & waterfalls (part III: days 09~13)
13-06 D. Panoramic images seen in city tours (all days)
13-07 E. Sculptures, statues & wall reliefs seen in this trip (all days)
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A. Family & Tour-group Members' Pictures --- Day 01~06 and Day 07~13
B. Highlight Pictures --- Link to all days