Tornstrom Family Sweden Adventure - June 2025

From Copenhagen to Stockholm, with a magical Midsummer twist on Gotland!

Itinerary Overview: June 14-25, 2025

Saturday, June 14 - Sunday, June 15

6:25 PM: Flight from Minneapolis (MSP) to Copenhagen (CPH) - Delta DL0116 (Night Flight)
10:05 AM: Arrive in Copenhagen | 12:00 PM: Check-in at IHG Crown Plaza Copenhagen Towers
Afternoon/Evening: Explore Copenhagen - Start at Tivoli Gardens
Must-See: Tivoli Gardens, Nyhavn, The Little Mermaid Statue, Rosenborg Castle

Monday, June 16

9:00 AM: Train from Copenhagen to Lund (~1 hr) - Ørestad Station (Map)
Day: Explore Lund, including Lund Cathedral and Kulturen Open-Air Museum; meet Jim/Kim & family
6:00 PM: Train from Lund to Karlshamn (~1 hr 40 min)
Evening: Check-in at Karlshamn Port Hotel Apartments
Must-See: Lund Cathedral, Botanical Gardens, Kulturen Open-Air Museum, University of Lund

Tuesday, June 17

9:00 AM: Pick up BMW 1 Series (or similar, station wagon) at Sixt, Karlshamn/Best Western Hotel
Morning/Afternoon: Drive to Bräkne-Hoby & ancestor sites, meet local guide for Elleholm, Karlshamn, Mörrum; visit Trånhem farm (est. 1827) before 3:00 PM church closing (View Route on Google Maps)
Evening: Stay at Karlshamn Port Hotel Apartments
Must-See: Bräkne-Hoby, Karlshamn Archipelago, Emigrant Monument, Karlshamn’s Museum (closes 4:00 PM)

Wednesday, June 18

9:00 AM: Return rental car at Sixt, Karlshamn/Best Western Hotel; train to Kalmar (2 hr 38 min)
Noon: Drop bags at Hotel (TBD)
Afternoon: Tour Kalmar
Must-See: Kalmar Castle, Kalmar Cathedral, Kalmar Old Town

Thursday, June 19

12:15 PM: Bus from Kalmar to Oskarshamn (1 hr, Stop E - Map)
3:00 PM: Ferry from Oskarshamn to Visby (3 hr)
6:00 PM: Pick up Avis rental car (Call +46 498 219810)
Evening: Drive to Erik & Agnetha’s home on Gotland

Friday, June 20 - Saturday, June 21 - Midsummer Celebration!

All Day: Explore Gotland & celebrate Midsummer with friends!
Must-See: Visby City Wall, Gotland Museum, Högklint Nature Reserve, Fårö Island
Weather Note: Expect 15-20°C (59-68°F) and 18+ hours of daylight—perfect for our Midsummer magic!

Sunday, June 22 - Monday, June 23

1:30 PM: Ferry from Visby to Nynäshamn | 4:45 PM: Bus to Stockholm
Check-in: Hilton Hotel Downtown Stockholm
Must-See: Gamla Stan, Vasa Museum, Stockholm Palace, ABBA Museum

Tuesday, June 24

10:00 AM: Train to Copenhagen (5.5 hr) | 3:00 PM: Check-in at Crown Plaza

Wednesday, June 25

8:30 AM: Train to CPH Airport | 12:20 PM: Flight to Minneapolis (DL0117, Arrive 3:05 PM)

Swedish Language Hacks

Hej! (Hi!) - A friendly greeting.
Tack! (Thank you!) - Show your appreciation.
Ursäkta, var är...? (Excuse me, where is...?) - Useful for directions.
Glad Midsommar! (Happy Midsummer!) - Cheer for June 20-21!
Skål! (Cheers!) - Toast at our Midsummer feast.

Midsummer Magic on Gotland

Our trip peaks with Sweden’s biggest celebration on June 20-21! Here’s the Midsummer flair we’ll enjoy:

Maypole Dancing: Spin to "Små Grodorna" (Little Frogs)—silly fun for all!
Flower Crowns: Craft them from wildflowers—teens, show your style!
Seven Flowers Myth: Pick seven flowers, sleep on them, dream of love.
Feasting: Herring, potatoes, strawberries—stretchy pants recommended!
Magic Vibes: An enchanted night—spot a troll if you’re lucky!