Copenhagen is one of the most cycle-friendly places in the world, and most locals navigate the city on two wheels. Hire a bike and explore the capital's lakes and parks, and even the beaches to the north in Hellerup and Charlottenlund.

Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek is a museum dedicated to Carl Jacobsen’s vast collection of art and cultural artefacts. Visit the museum to see one of the world’s largest collections of Mediterranean antiquities and 19th-century art.

Explore Stockholm's art scene at the red-brick Fotografiska. Despite being a relative newcomer (it opened its doors in 2010), Fotografiska has been quick to establish itself as one of the leading museums of photography in the world.

Relax in the sprawling meadows of Djurgården, a former royal hunting ground that's been transformed into a public recreational park. 

Head to Stockholm's historic centre, Gamla Stan, and discover medieval churches and the baroque Palace.

Head to the established Norway Resistance Museum, dedicated to the Norwegian resistance fighters during the German occupation of WWII.

Visit the museum of the Nobel Peace Prize, a moving testament to those who have contributed profoundly to creating a more just and peaceful world. 

With amazing views over Oslo fjord, this fortress was built in the 13th century to protect Norway from invaders and has stood firm against a number of sieges over the years.