ScandiRail

November - December 2019

There is no better place to spend the countdown to Christmas than in Scandinavia! An Interrail trip to 12 cities throughout Denmark, Sweden and Norway. Mostly solo, but with guests. Read more

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England
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Germany

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- Day 1
- Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 12:25 PM
- ⛅ 2 °C
- Altitude: 62 m
- Germany Osnabrück Railway Station 52.27331, 8.061852°16’24” N 8°3’42” E
Reis naar Duitsland
November 21, 2019 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 2 °C
After a mix-up with QR codes at the Overvecht ticket gates, I found my way onto the NS Sprinter with my Big Boi backpack, amongst the commuter passengers. With some WhatsApp assistance from my lovely Eurail CPH colleagues I was able to properly begin my Interrail journey from Hilversum.

In a comfortable compartment, complete with heater, I made my way across Dutch farm country, passing by Almelo and Hengelo-ooooo.

After nearly leaving my scarf on the train (a vital garment), I boarded my third train in the German sticks at Osnabrück. 2 hours later I railed into a very m(ist)erious Hamburg.Read more
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- Day 1
- Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 6:05 PM
- 🌧 7 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- Germany Sandtorhafen 53.54374, 9.9889953°32’37” N 9°59’20” E
Miniatur Wunderland
November 21, 2019 in Germany ⋅ 🌧 7 °C
There's probably no better way to start an Interrail trip than with a visit to a huuuuuuuuge model railway world with scenes from all over Europe. I was totally geeking out!
TravelerLooking forward to seeing this myself one day!
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- Day 2
- Friday, November 22, 2019 at 4:05 PM
- ⛅ 7 °C
- Altitude: 8 m
- Germany Sandtorhafen 53.54167, 9.9866753°32’30” N 9°59’12” E
Hamburg
November 22, 2019 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
This is Hamburg on a Good Day, which according to my walking tour guide means "it could be raining". 🙃
The Elbphilharmonie is supposed to look like a crystal, reflecting the sun, sky and water. But this was a design mistake in Hamburg where sun is the exception - oops.
Today I also met an English girl and a Dutch person, so felt at home. I attach evidence that I did in fact go to Hamburg and not just use a VPN and trawl Shutterstock for pics!Read more
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- Day 2
- Friday, November 22, 2019 at 7:48 PM
- ⛅ 7 °C
- Altitude: 14 m
- Germany Puttgarden 54.49975, 11.22654°29’59” N 11°13’34” E
Reise nach Dänemark
November 22, 2019 in Germany ⋅ ⛅ 7 °C
My DSB train went onto a ferry! Enough said.
TravelerWow!
11/22/19Reply
TravelerThat’s nothing. Wait till your ferry gets on board the train! 😄
11/22/19Reply
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- Day 3
- Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 12:09 PM
- ☁️ 6 °C
- Altitude: 10 m
- Denmark Yellow Palace 55.68333, 12.5933355°40’60” N 12°35’36” E
Changing the Guard
November 23, 2019 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 6 °C
I started my Copenhagen stop like in most cities - with an orientation walking tour. Except that my guide for this tour was the Danish Royal Guard, who led me past the sights of the capital, from Rosenborg Slot to Amelienborg Palace. They do this every day at 11:30 closing the streets as they go.Read more
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- Day 4
- Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:28 PM
- ☁️ 7 °C
- Altitude: 11 m
- Denmark København N 55.69936, 12.5423655°41’58” N 12°32’32” E
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CPH Foodie Day
November 24, 2019 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C
After an impromptu Thanksgiving Dinner and drinks (hehe) last night with my Canadian friend, Harriet, and others, we were rather low on energy today.

So of course we used our precious daylight hours for a Copenhagen foodie bike tour. Beginning with a smørrebrød brunch (see pic) at Hallernes Smørrebrød, we then biked the hip streets of Nørrebro, where Santa and his helpers gave us free cinammon grød (Danish porridge)! 🎅

Finally we visited Superkilen Park and Nørrebro library for a taste of Copenhagen's famous coffee scene.

Now feeling MUCH BETTAH!Read more
TravelerYou left your bike in the Netherlands, but found one in Denmark!
11/24/19Reply
TravelerYeaah! A Donkey bike called Als.
11/24/19Reply
Traveler Fake vegetarian!
11/24/19Reply
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- Day 5
- Monday, November 25, 2019 at 7:48 PM
- ☁️ 5 °C
- Altitude: Sea level
- Denmark Tivoli Gardens 55.67333, 12.5683355°40’24” N 12°34’6” E
The Most Wonderful Day in Copenhagen
November 25, 2019 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
A day spent in great company (Javi, Sandra and Harriet) in great places!

First we took a trip up the aesthetically pleasing Rundetaarn (Round Tower), a tower made in a way which allows horses to trot to the top - highly recommend! Then we visited The Lego Store - because Denmark.

Our day concluded in the Most Wonderful Place in Copenhagen - Tivoli Gardens. It was the most Christmassy place I've ever seen! The thrill of the rides, festive decorations and cosy stalls made me giddy with excitement, with just 1 month to go until the big day!Read more
TravelerWhat a wonderful you’re having! 😍
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- Day 6
- Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at 4:52 PM
- ☁️ 5 °C
- Altitude: 22 m
- Denmark Århus Å 56.15333, 10.2016756°9’12” N 10°12’6” E
Aarhus by Night
November 26, 2019 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 5 °C
Travelling in winter can be a disadvantage when cloud cover and the Earth's angle work in vicious tandem to create 3:30pm sunsets. This was the time in Aarhus after I had arrived and eaten lunch...

However, a seasoned traveller can turn anything into an advantage. And so began my night-time (late afternoon 😆) tour of Aarhus. I had no plan. I simply followed the neon signs and Christmas lights from block to block and saw where my feet took me.

I saw a rainbow halo, a haunting yet beautiful Christmas tree, a hyggelig street and a rooftop lookout. Spontaneity can be the best plan of all.Read more
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- Day 7
- Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 1:37 PM
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Altitude: 17 m
- Denmark Concert Hall Aarhus 56.15333, 10.256°9’12” N 10°12’0” E
ARoS
November 27, 2019 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
For me, Aarhus's main attraction is the the ARoS Art Museum, due to its top-floor, immersive and panoramic rainbow walkway! But I actually stayed at the museum for a whole day (well until sunset), exploring every exhibition.

I met Boy, was geography nerding out in an exhibition about "home", then film nerded out in a Douglas Gordon exhibition of video art!

Today confirmed my suspicions. I like the #art.Read more
TravelerSold! 😍
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- Day 8
- Thursday, November 28, 2019 at 3:28 PM
- ☁️ 8 °C
- Altitude: 34 m
- Denmark Aarhus C 56.16833, 10.2033356°10’6” N 10°12’12” E
What Did I Miss?
November 28, 2019 in Denmark ⋅ ☁️ 8 °C
For the final year of my Bachelor studies I was set on going to do a particular Erasmus Mundus journalism Masters at none other than Aarhus University! Of course I switched to IR at my dear Utrecht, but I couldn't come to Denmark without seeing what I missed.

Thanks to Couchsurfing I was able to see the university campus with a student guide! It was pretty indeed, with a lake and all. We also saw some Aarhus highlights - the botanical garden and Den Gamle By (Old Town) - before joining a Couchsurfing meet-up with other locals.Read more
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