SWEDEN: Under the Midnight Sun
Folk Magic and Ancient Fairy Tales
Dalarna - Värmland - Bohuslän
July 7–18, 2027 | 12 Days / 11 Nights
About this Journey
Journey into Sweden’s enchanted heartlands during the height of summer, when the day is a lot longer than the night. The sun lingers on the evening horizon, and ancient stories feel close at hand. This small‑group journey explores forested Dalarna, myth‑rich Värmland, and the dramatic Bohuslän coast through folklore, nature, and living cultural traditions. Expect intimate hotels, meaningful encounters, slow travel, and stories shaped by the land sea, and the memory of the people who live here.
Journey Highlights:
🌞 Travel through Sweden during the height of summer, when twilight lingers under the Midnight Sun
🌲 Explore three myth‑rich regions: Dalarna, Värmland, and Bohuslän
🧙♀️ Discover Sweden’s folklore traditions—forest spirits, folk magic, sea lore, and ancestral stories
🪵 Stay in more economic, small hotels, manor houses, and wilderness bungalows with strong local character
🗿 Visit UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Falun Copper Mine and Tanum rock carvings
🌊 Experience both deep forests and dramatic coastal landscapes
📖 Enjoy storytelling, reflection, and cultural context woven throughout the journey
🍽 Savor Swedish cuisine with daily breakfasts, 3 traditional lunches, and 2 upscale group dinners
🚆 Travel slowly and thoughtfully using a mix of coach, train, and local transportation
🧭 Led by an experienced tour leader with a focus on cultural connection and place‑based learning
👥 Small group experience (minimum 8 travelers), allowing for intimacy and flexibility
✨ A journey designed for curious travelers drawn to the power of myth and story, nature, and meaningful travel
INCLUDED:
In-country transportation per itinerary (train, subway, bus, as applicable); best available, locally run accommodations; meals as marked (B/L/D) per the itinerary; Cross Cultural Journeys tour manager; English-speaking local guides; exchanges with local community leaders, musicians, historians and environmental activists. All entrance fees on itinerary; Sweden Destination Guide and other preparation materials.
NOT INCLUDED: Airfare from the United States to and from Copenhagen (arrival), and Stockholm (departure). Meals not on itinerary; alcoholic drinks; excursions not on the itinerary; entrance fees to sites not on itinerary; tips for local guide and driver (optional, yet customary); travel insurance.
TRAVEL PROTECTION: Cross Cultural Journeys is not responsible for cancellation expenses that you might incur before or during our trip. You may want to check first to see if your current insurance policy covers travel abroad, but we have found that most do not. We strongly encourage considering taking out travel interruption and evacuation insurance to cover any emergencies abroad such as evacuation, or reimbursement for cancellation due to your own illness or an illness in your family. We encourage you to choose a plan covers travel interruption before you depart, as well as during the trip. CCJ is not responsible for events beyond our control in this regard.
NOTE: This itinerary is a living document and subject to change based on local schedule changes and circumstances beyond our control. Hotels, events and restaurants may have to change, sometimes at the last minute to a similar category. We take this as an opportunity to perhaps meet someone new while we are on our journey, or to engage in an activity we could not have foreseen/planned.
