Why visit just one Nordic destination when you can experience two or even three in the same holiday? From the forests and wilderness retreats of Sweden to the dramatic fjords and coastal landscapes of Norway, combining countries allows you to discover just how different each part of the Nordics can be.
At Off The Map Travel, multi destination holidays are one of our specialities. We love bringing together contrasting locations, carefully selected accommodation and privately arranged experiences to create a journey that feels personal from beginning to end.
The beauty of travelling this way is that you experience more than different landscapes. You discover the local food, traditions, people and experiences that make each country individual, with every part of the journey arranged around your interests.
Begin in Sweden: Cities, Culture and Arctic Wilderness
Sweden is a wonderful place to begin a Nordic adventure, particularly when combining a city stay with time in the wilderness.
You could spend your first few days in Stockholm, staying in a luxury waterfront hotel, exploring the city’s historic streets with a private guide and enjoying some of Sweden’s exceptional restaurants.
There is time to discover Swedish design, browse independent shops, visit museums and enjoy a traditional fika, the much loved Swedish custom of taking time for coffee and something sweet.
From Stockholm, your journey could continue north to Arctic Sweden, where the surroundings change completely.
Here, private wilderness retreats offer beautifully appointed accommodation surrounded by forests, frozen lakes and open landscapes.
Spend your days dog sledding, snowmobiling, exploring with your own guide or simply enjoying the warmth of your private cabin.
Food is an important part of the experience too. Enjoy menus created from regional ingredients, meet local chefs and discover traditional Arctic flavours, perhaps with a private dining experience beside a roaring fire.
Continue to Norway: Fjords, Mountains and Coastal Traditions
Crossing into Norway introduces an entirely different side of the Nordics.
Where Swedish Lapland is known for its forests and wilderness, northern Norway brings dramatic mountains, deep fjords, fishing communities and extraordinary coastal scenery.
Your Norwegian accommodation might be a secluded luxury lodge overlooking a fjord, a boutique waterfront hotel or a private retreat surrounded by mountains.
Days here can be as adventurous or relaxed as you choose.
Explore the fjords with your own guide, take a private yacht trip to discover the coastline or head into the mountains for a snowshoeing adventure.
During winter, Northern Lights experiences can be arranged with private guides who know the best locations and understand the changing conditions.
Norwegian food offers another wonderful contrast. Freshly caught seafood, Arctic char, local cheeses and seasonal produce feature prominently, with chefs drawing inspiration from the mountains and sea.
It is this combination of different landscapes, food and local traditions that makes travelling between Nordic countries so rewarding.
Two Countries, Three Locations, One Seamless Journey
One of our favourite ways to experience the Nordics is to combine three contrasting locations across two countries.
Imagine beginning with a couple of nights enjoying Stockholm’s restaurants and culture, before travelling to a secluded wilderness retreat in Arctic Sweden.
After several days of private Arctic adventures, your journey continues into Norway, where you exchange quiet forests for fjord views, mountain scenery and coastal experiences.
Each location offers something new, yet every part of your holiday is carefully connected.
We organise your accommodation, activities, private guides and transfers, planning the journey so that you can make the most of your time in each destination. Where flights or longer connections are required, we help coordinate the arrangements.
There is no need to spend hours researching routes, finding transport or working out how to travel between remote properties.
Our team understands the geography, knows the accommodation and works closely with local suppliers to make the experience as straightforward as possible.
Every Accommodation Has Its Own Story
Choosing where you stay is just as important as deciding which countries to visit.
We carefully select accommodation that reflects the character of each destination.
In Stockholm, that might mean a historic luxury hotel overlooking the waterfront. In Arctic Sweden, a private cabin with its own sauna and chef. In Norway, a beautifully designed lodge with views across the fjords.
Our team visits the properties we recommend, meets the owners and chefs, and gets to know the experiences available nearby.
We want you to enjoy the differences between locations, rather than feeling that you are repeating the same experience at every stop.
Private Experiences That Reflect Your Interests
No two of our multi destination holidays need to be the same.
If food and culture are important to you, we can introduce local chefs, arrange private tastings and create opportunities to discover traditional Nordic cooking.
For adventurous travellers, we can combine dog sledding and snowmobiling in Sweden with private fjord excursions and mountain experiences in Norway.
Families might prefer private wildlife encounters, time exploring the snowy forests and carefully arranged activities suited to different ages.
And if your priority is relaxation, we can focus on exclusive accommodation, lakeside saunas, wonderful dining and enough time to enjoy every destination.
The Benefits of Our Local Nordic Knowledge
The Nordics are home to our team, and our relationships with local hoteliers, guides, chefs and suppliers are central to the holidays we create.
We know which destinations combine well, how long you should spend in each location and which experiences offer something genuinely different. We don’t look at a map to plan the multi destinations, we think of our own journeys across borders, what works well for our customers based on their preference, rooted by our own personal experiences
We also understand the practical details of travelling across borders, particularly during winter, when distances, daylight hours and weather conditions need careful consideration.
That means we can help you discover more of the region without making your holiday feel rushed.
Discover More Than One Side of the Nordics
Sweden and Norway make a wonderful combination, but the possibilities do not end there.
You could combine Finland’s luxury glass roof cabins with Sweden’s wilderness retreats, or discover the contrasts between a Nordic capital and Iceland’s volcanic landscapes.
With two or three carefully chosen destinations, you have the opportunity to discover different cultures, taste regional food, meet local people and enjoy experiences that are unique to each location.
At Off The Map Travel, we create tailor made multi destination holidays that bring the best of the Nordics together, with carefully planned journeys, inspiring accommodation and private experiences designed around you.
Because sometimes the most memorable journeys are the ones that allow you to discover just how different two neighbouring countries can be.
