Scandinavia · EVENING EXPERIENCES
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 evening experiences justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
Spend three hours aboard a restored wooden sailing ship on Oslofjord. You will pass Hovedøya, Dyna Lighthouse, Bygdøy, and Huk Bay while eating peel-and-eat Norwegian shrimp with bread, butter, lettuce, mayonnaise, and dill. The mood is relaxed and social, with drinks available from the onboard bar.
“There was no light on the upper deck. We ate shrimps in the dark?! It was not comfortable.”
Leave central Tromsø at 8pm with Polar Adventures and search the Aurora Borealis from the Arctic sea. Guides such as Ken, Holly, Thomas, and Hans Eric help with camera settings while you warm up with coffee, hot chocolate, cookies, and snacks. Return by 11:30pm.
“Great guides who were very friendly and informative. Also helped us take great pictures! Cookies, hot chocolate, coffee etc. were provided along with some Norwegian snacks and food. Would highly recommend!”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Maria or Anastasia for a two-hour evening walk from Oslo City Hall through Christiania Torv, Akershus Fortress, Oslo Cathedral, and Bankplassen. Expect Norse myths, troll folklore, Viking carvings, prison tales, and stories of bold robberies.
“We enjoyed 2 hours of well paced information, being taken round the sites in the city. Our guide was patient as we asked questions, told our own anecdotes or stopped to take pictures. She made sure that even in the dark (our tour was from 4.00 to 6.00 p.m. which in December in Oslo is dark) we missed nothing and her stories about Norse mythology and Trolls etc was all I hoped it would be. The tour ran to time and her English was very good, so you were understood and she could understand you. Always useful when you want an English speaking tour guide. Would definitely recommend this walking…”
Meet at Rådhusbrygge 3 near Oslo City Hall for an evening sail around the Oslofjord. You’ll pass the Opera House, Akershus Fortress, and small islets aboard a traditional wooden boat, with shrimp, bread, lettuce, lemon, butter, and mayonnaise served during the cruise.
“Really nice summer activity with beautiful views but the food could do with a bit more options (even slices of cheese)”
At 6 pm, ride by coach from Tromsø to a Sámi reindeer camp. Feed up to 300 reindeer, take a 15 to 20-minute sleigh ride, then eat dinner in a candlelit gamme while Sámi guides share songs, stories, and culture. Aurora viewing is possible but never guaranteed.
“The food was good and the staff were friendly. I did think we would have travelled further from Tromso but it was a nice excursion. Lots of reindeer to feed”
Leave Stockholm at 6 p.m. for a five-hour evening in Tyresta National Park. With a guide such as Daniel, Oscar, Marietta, or Lucas, you hike through ancient forest, search for deer, moose, foxes, and wild boar, then share dinner cooked over a bonfire. Wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.
“Tour guide was amazing. Explained things well and managed to see some animals. Amazing sunset view and overall a ver good experience”
Leave central Stockholm in a small minivan for four hours of rural Sweden, forest walking, wildlife spotting, and a traditional midsummer meal outdoors. Guides such as Francisco, Fran, Misa, Ben, and Naomi have led warm, informative outings, though moose sightings are never guaranteed.
“Our tour guide, was amazing: knowledgeable, patient, and kind. His English was excellent, which made everything easy to understand. We enjoyed a lovely, typical Swedish picnic before continuing on smaller roads to look for wildlife with binoculars. We spotted birds, deer, and, as the highlight, a moose. I would highly recommend this tour: the Swedish landscape, its history, and the animals are truly worth experiencing. A fun adventure with a fantastic guide. Thank you, Misa!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Gullmarsplan and ride 30 minutes to Tyresta National Park. Walk forest paths into dusk, watch for moose and deer, then enjoy meatballs or winter soup beside a lake. Groups are limited to eight, with guides such as Paloma, Eleanor, Jasmine, and Jakob leading recent outings.
“Beautiful hike! It was a rainy evening and the hot soup was a welcome pick me up. Great views and insights throughout the hike!”
Ride a small van from central Stockholm into the countryside, enjoy a traditional Midsummer meal, walk through a forest, and search for moose, deer, wild boar, hares, and birds. Guides such as Jana, Francisco, Chris, Erik, and Louise have led past departures, though your guide will vary.
“A refreshing trip out of the city. Our guide met us promptly, and we loaded up and drove about 20 minutes into the countryside. Our first stop was for a delicious feast of Swedish specialties- and they even catered to those of us who were Gluten Free! Then we were all provided with binoculars and instructions on how to look for moose. We drove through lovely farm areas, looking in Rapeseed fields, and finally spotted a moose. We also saw Roe deer, hares, cranes, swans, and a hawk. Our guide was knowledgeable and had a love of the animals and the forests. This tour was one of the highlights of…”
Leave central Stockholm by local bus for a 6 to 8 km evening walk through Tyresta National Park. Your guide leads you over rocky trails, forest paths, cliffs, and lakeside viewpoints, then serves fika and a seasonal Swedish meal before the hike continues in the dark.
“Many reviews recommend this as an easy hike, suitable for all ages. I did not find this to be the case. I quickly fell behind the others, and found the uphill portions quite difficult. I was only able to complete the first portion, and then was left to sit on a deck for over an hour. It was peaceful, but quite a lonely experience. The guide, Max, did try to accommodate me. I also found the directions to return to my cruise ship were inadequate, and I was lost alone in the city for quite a long time before I was able to find someone who could help direct me…”
Leave central Stockholm for a five-hour evening safari with a small group and local guide. Hike through forest, eat dinner beside a fire, sip coffee with a Swedish snack, and search for deer, hares, wild boar, badgers, or possibly moose.
“We enjoyed the activity very much. Had to go to a different spot bcs of the rain, but everything was perfect. We enjoyed the nature, the conversation and the food was delicious! We got to see deer and a pair of badgers. Rasmus is a great guide. Highly recommend.”
Meet your guide at Skärgårdens Kanotcenter for a safety briefing, full kayak gear, and a gentle evening paddle through the Stockholm archipelago and Bogesund nature reserve. Guides such as Theresa, Jim, and Ebby have led highly praised tours. Expect sunset views, wildlife, Swedish fika, and optional sauna time.
“Beautiful setting, great guide, small group, we had a brilliant time”
Ride a Segway through Bergen with an English-speaking guide and a group capped at 10 people. The two-hour evening route reaches Mount Fløyen and Bryggen Hanseatic Wharf, mixing hillside views with streets that are hard to cover on foot. Minimum age is 12.
“Our tour guide was brilliant!! She went above and beyond for us. It was a great experience and I very much recommend! Beautiful views 💛”
Start at Torvehallerne with a small group of up to 12, sampling Danish foods before a fish main course with wine or juice. Finish at SKAAL microbrewery with a beer of your choice and dessert. Guides such as Maria, Katherine, Katrine, and Simon bring local food stories to the evening.
“We loved the tour. Our argentinien-danish guide was more than friendly, competent and gave us the feeling to be with a friend!”
Board Polar Adventures at Tromsø’s Front Pier at 8 p.m. for a 3.5-hour Arctic cruise. Guides such as Ken, Isabel, and Christina have helped guests spot and photograph the aurora. Thermal suits, hot drinks, cookies, and an onboard restroom are included, but dinner is not.
“V cramped boat. They encouraged people to move around the vessel but the railings were v low, felt someone could go overboard quite easily in the dark and icy deck. Nice crew and plenty of hot drinks and biscuits available.”
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