A private route across Denmark, Norway and Sweden for small groups who value time, quiet and very special places to stay.
Picture this: you meet in Copenhagen, board a private seaplane and rise above the city. Over the next seven days you trace a continuous line across the map, from tidal flats and dunes in Denmark to Norwegian fjords and Swedish forests before returning to a gourmet finale in Copenhagen.
The idea is pretty simple. One aircraft, a small group, and a string of small scale places with enough time in each to let everything land.
Who it’s for
Families and family offices who want one serious, shared trip rather than a string of separate holidays
Leadership teams and boards who already spend enough time in meeting rooms and want an offsite that feels calm, considered and completely different
Cultural or educational institutions that wish to thank and inspire a small group of supporters with something they could not easily arrange alone
01 Denmark: Coastlines, kitchens and long light
Quintessential Denmark.
From Copenhagen the journey begins in Denmark. Your first night is at Falsled Kro, a culinary hotspot and luxury hotel in a restored 16th century inn on the west coast of Funen. The seaplane lands in the harbor just next to the inn, with time to explore the area before dinner in the gourmet restaurant.
Further along the coast you enter the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of tidal flats, birdlife and shifting light. A local hiking guide leads you out into this landscape, with the option of ending the day on an oyster safari. Henne Kirkeby Kro, dating back to 1790, waits inland as a boutique hideaway with views of fields and forest and a kitchen built on its own garden and very ambitious terroir based cooking.
The Danish chapter ends in Skagen, the country’s most northern city and classic holiday town. You stay at Ruths Hotel, bike through dunes and along the coastline, and visit Grenen, the exact north tip of Denmark where you can stand with your feet in the water where two oceans meet.
02 Norway: Fjords, mountains and Arctic quiet
Panoramic views at Storfjord hotel .
In Norway the landscape turns vertical. The seaplane lands on the Storfjord next to Storfjord Hotel, the epitome of Scandinavian luxury, with panorama views, carefully selected art and furniture, and a kitchen based on local produce, cheeses and their own ale.
From here a private fjord cruise is a natural next step. You sail into Geirangerfjord, passing steep mountains and waterfalls, visit the village of Geiranger and, if you wish, stop at the historic Hotel Union Øye. A professional hiking guide can join for walks that match the group’s pace and appetite.
Further north, Aurora Lodge in Lyngen is a luxury retreat in Arctic wilderness, set between towering mountains and open sea. Days here can include snowshoeing through pristine landscapes, dog sledding, Northern Lights photography and long sessions in the sauna under the open sky, depending on season and conditions.
03 Sweden: Tree tops, lakes and a private island
Luxury tents at the private island of Bergholmen.
In Sweden you land on a lake near Treehotel. Here contemporary tree top rooms sit in unspoiled nature, and you settle into a rhythm of forest walks and lingering dinners in the hotel restaurant. Here, head chef Sebastian Gröndal works with terroir based cuisine. An evening moose safari with an experienced nature guide gives you a good chance of seeing the majestic animals in their own landscape.
The final stop is Island Lodge on the private island of Bergholmen in the Stockholm archipelago. You touch down on the water just next to the island and stay in luxury tents spread through the pine forest, with two sandy beaches, a wood fired hot tub and gourmet barbecues based on seasonal local ingredients. One of the most memorable things to do here is sailing in the archipelago, moving quietly between rocks and islands before returning to your own.
Many groups choose to round off the journey with a day or two back in Copenhagen. The original itinerary suggests a private boat tour in the harbor and canals, time with the city’s history and a night in one of its five star hotels, with the option of exploring one of the most talked about restaurant scenes in Europe.
Interested in this concept?
Contact us at Folio to discuss how we can adapt this itinerary for your specific group and context.