Tailor-made Holiday · Norway
Ultimate Luxury: Scandinavia
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At a glance
Few regions let you sample three entirely different versions of luxury in a single trip, Stockholm's quiet restraint, Copenhagen's playful grandeur, and Oslo's old-world formality, each only a short flight from the last.
Stockholm's restraint is built on natural materials and a genuinely private, homely feel rather than a grand lobby. Copenhagen's grandeur is evident in a luxury hotel on the grounds of its oldest amusement park, still drawing crowds after more than 180 years. Oslo's formality runs older still, a nineteenth-century grand address with a long history of hosting statesmen and Nobel laureates.
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Around each city, the excursions we arrange draw on the same private access built into our other Nordic itineraries, a half-day trip to Sigtuna, Sweden's oldest town, an outing to Elsinore, the fortress town that gave Shakespeare the setting for Hamlet, or simply Oslo itself, an easy, walkable capital with a fjord on one side and forest on the other.
For those who want to press further, the same Arctic expertise behind our Northern Norway trips can extend the journey north for the Northern Lights, whether that means a night at an ice hotel or a private aurora chase through fjord country.
Scandinavia is consistently ranked among the most open and welcoming regions in the world for LGBTQ+ travelers, and our LGBTQ+ travel specialists handle every stay, transfer, and reservation across all three capitals, so the only real work on this trip is deciding which city you would have stayed in longer.
Day by day
This is a sample plan, not a fixed departure. Days can be added, removed or reordered, and almost every client changes something. Prices are an entry-level guide; your quote will be exact.
Days 1-3: Stockholm
A design-led boutique stay anchors your time in Stockholm, chosen for its quiet, residential feel rather than a conventional hotel lobby, within easy walking distance of Gamla Stan, the medieval old town of narrow lanes and ochre-colored buildings that has barely changed shape since the thirteenth century.
Beyond the city itself, a private half-day excursion covers Sigtuna, Sweden’s oldest town, its wooden church ruins and lakeside setting a quiet contrast to the capital.
Days 4-6: Copenhagen
In Copenhagen, the stay sits inside one of the city’s most storied settings, a design hotel built into the grounds of a nineteenth-century amusement park that remains one of the oldest still operating anywhere, its wooden roller coaster more than a century old.
A private day trip north leads to Elsinore, where Kronborg Castle supplies the real-world backdrop behind Hamlet, alongside a stretch of Danish coastline most visitors to Copenhagen never see.
Days 7-9: Oslo
Oslo closes the trip at a historic grand hotel dating to the nineteenth century, long favored by visiting dignitaries and Nobel Peace Prize laureates during their stay in the city.
From here, the city itself does most of the work, an easy, walkable capital where the harbor, the palace, and the surrounding hills are all within reach on foot.
For those with a sense of adventure, private excursions can be arranged to the scenic islands nearby.
Optional Add On: The Northern Lights
For those who want to extend the trip to further extremes, an Arctic extension can be built onto any version of this itinerary, using the same excursions and private guiding as our dedicated Northern Norway trips.
That might mean a night inside an ice hotel rebuilt fresh each winter, a snowmobile or husky sledding excursion, or simply a dedicated aurora chase by private transport away from city lights, tailored to however far north you want to travel.
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Norway can easily be combined with Sweden or Denmark for the perfect Scandinavian adventure. We've got group trips that encompass all three and can also craft bespoke itineraries that do the same.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Out Of Office do?
Out Of Office is a luxury LGBTQ+ travel company specialising in tailor-made holidays and extraordinary journeys around the world. We create bespoke luxury holidays, LGBTQ+ honeymoons, safaris, cruises, beach escapes, private tours and group trips, with every itinerary designed around you. Our travel specialists combine global expertise, first-hand destination knowledge and trusted local partners to create seamless, highly personalised experiences.
Is Out Of Office a gay travel agency?
Out Of Office is an LGBTQ+ owned and run luxury travel specialist, with particular expertise in gay and LGBTQ+ travel. We understand the additional considerations that can come with travelling as an LGBTQ+ person or couple, from local laws and customs to finding genuinely welcoming hotels and experiences.
We welcome every traveller, including friends, families and allies. Many of our clients are not members of the LGBTQ+ community, but choose Out Of Office for our luxury travel expertise, personalised service and discretion.
Do you create tailor-made LGBTQ+ holidays?
Yes. Every tailor-made trip with Out Of Office is designed from scratch around your interests, travel style, budget and the way you want to experience a destination. We can arrange luxury hotels, private transfers, flights, guides, excursions, cruises and special experiences as part of one personalised itinerary. The journeys shown on our website are there to inspire you rather than restrict you; only clearly identified group departures operate as fixed itineraries.
How do you choose LGBTQ+ friendly hotels and destinations?
We combine first-hand destination knowledge with trusted local expertise to recommend luxury hotels, resorts and experiences where LGBTQ+ travellers can feel informed and welcome. We also consider the laws, customs and attitudes of each destination, because LGBTQ+ rights and experiences differ around the world. Our team regularly visit many of the properties we work with and where a destination requires greater awareness, we give you clear and considered advice so that you can make an informed decision about where and how you travel.
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