Nordic / Scandinavia Tours in October 2025
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10 best Nordic / Scandinavia trips in October 2025
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- Scandinavia & Beyond: Capital Vibes Meet Norway Road Trip
- Treasures of Scandinavia 10 Day
- Scandinavian Capitals & Nordic Charm
- Explore Berlin to Helsinki (8 destinations)
- Explore Berlin to Tallinn
- Explore Berlin to Tallinn
- Scandinavian Capitals
- Jewels of Scandinavia End Helsinki
- Great Scandinavia
- Scandinavian Secrets
Duration 9 days Destinations Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland Age Range up to 85 year olds Operator Europamundo October departure dates
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Duration 11 days Destinations Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia Age Range up to 85 year olds Operator Europamundo October departure dates
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Duration 11 days Destinations Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Estonia Age Range up to 85 year olds Operator Europamundo October departure dates
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What people love about Nordic / Scandinavia Tours in October
- Scandinavian Capitals
Biggest problem that we had was a guide because of her heavy Spanish accent, it was hard to understand her sometimes. Also, the information that she presented to us was not sufficient or interesting. She was repetitive, searching for words. Accommodations were good except the last hotel in Stockholm. It was outside of the city, shabby, old . I would use a different tour company next time.
- From Copenhagen to Helsinki
My aunt and I did the 10 day trip that went to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. It was a trip of a lifetime and Europamundo provided an excellent service. We had such amazing and beautiful experiences. From seeing the waterfall of youth to the opera house in Oslo. We visited so many different cities and got a taste of each country. We did spend a lot time traveling by bus in between cities, but it was a beautiful experience to see the landscapes of each country, especially in Norway. I want to give a special thanks to all the guides. Javier Miró, Jose Antonio, Olga Ivanova, and Carolina Fowler were amazing. They were very knowledgeable and explained very well the history and fun facts of each country and city. They were so kind and incredibly helpful for any issue that arose. The drivers were wonderful, and kept us safe on the road. The hotels were very good with clean and organized rooms, and each of the hotel's breakfast spreads were delicious.
- Copenhagen to Helsinki
Luke Is an amazing tour leader. He is kind, fun, caring and so knowledgeable. He spends time getting to know all his group and makes everyone feel special. He keeps us well informed by using What's Ap as well as giving us the daily schedule. He finds the answer to everyone's question if he doesn't know it. We plan to travel with him next year in the Best of UK.
What our customers ask about Nordic / Scandinavia Tours in October 2025
What are the top activities and attractions to experience in Nordic/Scandinavia during October?
October provides a balanced mix of city and nature experiences across Nordic countries with fewer tourists than peak season. Visitors can explore Stockholm's Gamla Stan with its winding cobblestone streets and Oslo's Vigeland Sculpture Park featuring over 200 bronze and granite works. Copenhagen's colorful Nyhavn harbor offers waterfront dining and photo opportunities. Natural attractions include Iceland's Golden Circle route Norway's deep fjords and Sweden's rocky archipelago. One TourRadar traveler mentioned: "October was perfect for visiting the thermal baths at Lake Mývatn and watching the Northern Lights." Accommodations like the Scandic Valdres in Fagernes serve as convenient bases for both urban and wilderness adventures.
What cultural events and festivals take place in Nordic/Scandinavia during October?
Nordic cities come alive with autumn festivals and cultural celebrations during October. Copenhagen's Culture Night (Kulturnatten) opens more than 250 museums and venues for evening exploration. Film enthusiasts gather in Stockholm for its annual Film Festival while Oslo fills with jazz performances during its Jazz Festival. In Helsinki the historic Baltic Herring Fair continues a tradition from 1743 near the Scandic Grand Marina. Bergen celebrates local harvest with Bønder i Byen food festival. As noted by a TourRadar traveler: "The October Culture Night in Copenhagen was magical - every museum was open late and the city had such an amazing energy."
What kind of weather can I expect in Nordic/Scandinavia during October?
October brings autumn temperatures and changing conditions across Nordic countries. Stockholm temperatures typically range from 45-55°F (7-13°C) while Oslo stays slightly cooler at 40-50°F (4-10°C). The season delivers peak fall colors particularly around Iceland's Lake Mývatn and Stockholm's surrounding forests. As one TourRadar traveler noted: "The fall colors were spectacular in October making every view even more breathtaking." Pack for rain and shorter days. Hotels like AC Hotel Bella Sky Copenhagen provide warm comfortable bases during temperamental weather.
Are the Northern Lights visible in Nordic/Scandinavia during October?
October signals the start of prime Northern Lights viewing across Northern Norway Iceland and Swedish Lapland. Darker evenings combine with generally clear skies to create good viewing conditions. Tour operators like Arctic Adventures include Northern Lights excursions in their 8-day Iceland packages. As one TourRadar traveler shared: "We saw the Northern Lights twice in October - once from our hotel Wilderness Center in Iceland and again near Akureyri." Several hotels including Thon Partner Victoria Hamar offer Northern Lights wake-up service.
How busy is Nordic/Scandinavia for tourism in October?
October represents shoulder season offering a balance between summer crowds and winter tourism. Tour data shows moderate visitor numbers with 8-10 tour departures compared to 15-20 in summer months. A TourRadar traveler commented: "October was perfect - we had major attractions like Gullfoss waterfall almost to ourselves." Hotels such as Scandic Sydhavnen Copenhagen and Quality Globe Stockholm often offer better availability and lower rates during this period.
How long are the daylight hours in Nordic/Scandinavia during October?
Daylight hours decrease noticeably throughout October across Nordic countries. Stockholm averages 10 hours of daylight while northern cities like Tromsø see about 8 hours. A TourRadar traveler mentioned: "The shorter days actually worked in our favor for Northern Lights viewing though we had plenty of daylight for sightseeing." Hotels including Quality Hotel Globeferri and Scandic Helsfyr adjust their breakfast schedules to help guests make the most of available daylight.