Nordic Unbound – Three Countries, One Adventure

Travel comfortably from Basel to Hamburg by ICE in 6 hours and 30 minutes. After your arrival and check‑in at the hotel, you can soak up the maritime atmosphere for the first time, enjoy a fresh shrimp roll and watch the bustling activity at the harbour. Overnight stay in Hamburg for 2 nights.

Stroll leisurely through the historic Speicherstadt, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, admire the impressive Elbphilharmonie and continue towards the Landungsbrücken. Enjoy one of the legendary harbour tours through the vast container port. For more variety, explore the area around the Inner Alster, the Jungfernstieg and the Old Town. And for night owls, a detour to the “world’s most sinful mile”, the Reeperbahn, is definitely worth it.

After breakfast, make your way to the main station. The direct Intercity train takes you to Copenhagen in just under 5 hours. Upon arrival, you will immediately feel the Scandinavian joie de vivre. Overnight stay in Copenhagen for 3 nights.

Explore much of the city on foot. Europe’s longest shopping street – Strøget – is where every shopping lover’s heart beats faster. The Tivoli Gardens: nostalgic, romantic and magical, and one of the oldest amusement parks in the world. Don’t miss the canal tour past colourful houses and historic sailing ships in Nyhavn. The route takes you further past Amalienborg Palace, the residence of the Danish royal family and the Little Mermaid.

Via the impressive Øresund Bridge, you can travel comfortably from the Danish capital to charming Malmö in Sweden in just 40 minutes. Spend the day in this vibrant coastal city in southern Sweden. Try the classic köttbullar at Lilla Torg, the picturesque square in the heart of the old town. Rent a bicycle and explore the city in an environmentally friendly and relaxed way.

Continue your journey to Odense. The direct Intercity train takes you to Denmark’s fairy‑tale city in 1 hour and 30 minutes. Immerse yourself in the world of the famous fairy‑tale author Hans Christian Andersen – interactive, emotional and poetic. Stroll through the pedestrian zone with its charming street art, cosy cafés and small boutiques. Overnight stay in Odense for 1 night.

Return to the German Baltic Sea, to Kiel – a true insider tip for explorers. The train takes you to Kiel in just under 4 hours. Let yourself be inspired by the maritime atmosphere, the fresh sea breeze and the relaxed North German way of life. Overnight stay in Kiel for 2 nights.

Watch cruise ships, sailing boats and ferries as they come and go. Dive into maritime history and visit the Maritime Museum & the U‑boat U995. Just a few minutes from the city centre, you will find the beaches of Laboe and Falckenstein – perfect for sunbathing and swimming.

Travel comfortably back to Switzerland by train via Hamburg. One last “Moin” – then sit back and relax.