Stockholm, Sweden – 5 days 4 nights – 7th to 11th July 2025

Dates: Monday, July 7, 2025 - 08:00 to Friday, July 11, 2025 - 22:00
Location: SOLD OUT

Hej ock välkommen! (Hello and welcome!)

Join OU Trips for a summer visit to beautiful Stockholm for 5 days of adevnture!

Day 1: We will be travelling from OU to London Heathrow via coach and will fly into Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport.

After arriving in Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport we will transfer to Gamla Stan and the Scandic Hotel Gamla Stan. Narrow alleyways, taverns, cafes, shops and closeness to the seats of power of the Swedish Parliament, civil service headquarters and Royal Palace, make a stay in Gamla Stan (the Old Town) a fantastic experience.

Scandic Hotel Gamla Stan is located in a charming 17th-century building, with Stockholm Cathedral, 'House of the Nobility' and Slussen just around the corner. With amazing roof terrace views and classic rooms (with en suite facilities), the hotels facilities also include a buffet breakfast, free WIFI and a 24h mini shop.

Afternoon arrival and hotel check-in (flight times TBC) will allow time at leisure for the rest of the day to explore Gamla Stan and find a suitable spot for dinner.

Gamla Stan - the 'Old Town', Stockholm

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Gamla Stan - Stockholm's original city centre

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Maze of narrow streets in Gamla Stan

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Scandic Hotel Gamla Stan

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Day 2: After breakfast, we will take a short walk to the Royal Palace and enjoy a tour! We will ensure there is enough time to grab a quick lunch before being collected and transferred to the harbour. We will enjoy an afternoon boat trip to explore the Stockholm Archipelago and enjoy dinner on board. Stockholm's archipelago is vast and unique with its nearly 30,000 islands – with expansive waters and beautiful nature. On return to the harbour, we will be transferred back to our hotel.

The Royal Palace and harbour, Stockholm

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The Royal Palace

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Gamla Stan harbour

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Stockholm Archipelago

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Day 3: After breakfast, we will be collected and transferred to Djugarden, home to many of Stockholm's museums. We will enjoy a guided tour of the unique and well-preserved warship Vasa from 1628, embellished with hundreds of wooden sculptures (The Vasa Museum). There will be time to enjoy a relaxing lunch before making our way to the ABBA museum for a tour in the afternoon. We will be transferred back to our hotel in Gamla Stan after the tour of the ABBA museum in time to freshen up and head out to find a spot for dinner.

Tranquil island of Djurgarden

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Djurgarden - also known as 'Museum Island'

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The Vasa - preserved at the Vasa Museum

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The ABBA Museum

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Day 4: Today we will visit the 'Cambridge' of Sweden, Uppsala. Uppsala is Sweden's fourth-largest city, and weaves a tapestry of history and innovation. From Iron Age relics to Viking lore, its past is alive in ancient burial grounds and awe-inspiring architecture. But Uppsala isn't just about yesterday – it's a vibrant hub of sustainability and life sciences, shaping tomorrow's world. After breakfast we will be transferred to Stockholm Central station to meet the train to Uppsala. In Uppsala, we will be able to spend time at leisure, before enjoying a true travel experience by steam train, railcar, and vintage bus along one of Sweden's most beautiful rail routes – the Upsala-Lenna Heritage Railway. On the return to Uppsala, we will take the train back to Stockholm where we will be met and transferred to our hotel.

Leisure time awaits in stunning Uppsala

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Uppsala - the 'Cambridge' of Sweden

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The Heritage Railway Uppsala

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Cafes and boutiques in Uppsala

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Day 5: After a final Scandinavian breakfast, there will be time to take a final stroll around Gamla Stan, stock up on souvenirs and have lunch before we transfer back to airport in the late afternoon for an early evening flight back to London (flight times TBC).

What's included?

Return coach travel to UK airport (London Heathrow - TBC)
Return flights from London to Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport with Scandinavian Airlines (or similar) (flight times TBC)
Return transfer Stockholm-Arlanda International Airport to Scandic Hotel Gamla Stan
Various transfers during the trip
4 nights bed and breakfast accommodation
Entrance and guided tour of the Royal Palace
Stockholm Archipelago Cruise (plus dinner on board)
Entrance and guided tour of the Vasa Museum
Entrance and guided tour of the ABBA museum
Train ride on the Uppsala Heritage Railway

Prices

Approximately £1250 per person (for 20 people - price may reduce if more book) - price to be confirmed when flights are available.

There is a ca. £175 single room supplement charge.

Dates and Times

7th – 11^th July 2025 (all dates and times to be confirmed)

Places available

20 places

Booking deadline

20/06/2024

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Payment Deadlines

£150 non refundable deposit (unless trip does not run) to be paid on booking

Final balance to be paid by 25th April 2025

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