Train destinations from Skotbu in 8h

Stockholm

Wander Gamla Stan’s cobbled lanes before stepping into the Vasa Museum to see its preserved 17th-century ship.

Copenhagen

In Nyhavn, colourful townhouses line the old canal and the quay invites a stroll.

Gothenburg

Wander among the ships at Maritiman, then browse the stalls at Feskekörka.

Helsingborg

Climb Kärnan for a view over the strait, then browse the exhibitions at Dunkers Kulturhus.

Fredrikstad

Walk Gamlebyen’s star-shaped ramparts and take in the 17th-century fort town beside the broad Glomma estuary.

Oslo

Walk up the sloping roof of the Oslo Opera House for a broad view across the fjord.

Varberg

Skien

The Telemark Canal starts at the waterfront, while Venstøp preserves Henrik Ibsen’s childhood home.