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Yacht Charter in Scandinavia

Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland by yacht: fjords, archipelagos of thousands of islands, and routes that cross a border every few days.

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Scandinavia

Four countries, one summer at sea

Scandinavia is made for a yacht. The Norwegian fjords, the Swedish west coast, the Stockholm archipelago, the Danish islands and the Finnish archipelago sit a day’s sailing apart.

Most of our Scandinavia charters cross at least one border. The best of them string two or three countries together: the Oslofjord into Sweden, Copenhagen up to Gothenburg, or Stockholm across to Åland and Helsinki.

Four countries, one summer at sea

When to go


The season is short and bright. June to August brings long light evenings everywhere, with midsummer in late June when the whole of Scandinavia moves outdoors. July is the warmest month and the busiest in the harbours; June and August are quieter. North of the Arctic Circle in Norway the sun does not set at all around midsummer, and in winter the northern lights take over (see mynorwaycharter.com).


The four cruising grounds


Norway. Deep fjords, waterfalls and mountains straight out of the sea, from Bergen and the Sognefjord to Lofoten above the Arctic Circle.

Sweden. Two archipelagos: the granite islands and fishing villages of Bohuslän on the west coast, and the tens of thousands of islands of the Stockholm archipelago on the Baltic side.

Denmark. Copenhagen’s harbour, castles on the Øresund, and the gentle island world of the South Funen archipelago around Ærø.

Finland and Åland. The Archipelago Sea between Turku and Åland is one of the largest archipelagos in the world, with Helsinki and its island fortress at the end of the route.


Sailing yacht at anchor among the pines of the Stockholm archipelago Sailing yacht on a still Norwegian fjord Granite peaks reflected in a calm bay on the Norwegian coast
The Stockholm archipelago, a Norwegian fjord, and the northern coast of Norway.

Cross-border route

Copenhagen to Oslo: eight days, three countries

  1. Day 1Board in Copenhagen. Evening in Nyhavn, then north up the Øresund past the castles of the Danish Riviera.
  2. Day 2Helsingør and Kronborg Castle, the setting of Hamlet, then cross to Sweden.
  3. Day 3The Kullaberg peninsula and on up the Swedish west coast.
  4. Day 4Gothenburg's archipelago and the fortress island of Marstrand.
  5. Day 5Bohuslän: Smögen, Lysekil and the granite skerries.
  6. Day 6Fjällbacka and the Koster islands, Sweden's first marine national park.
  7. Day 7Cross the border to Hvaler and Fredrikstad, then into the Oslofjord.
  8. Day 8Oslo: the opera house, the waterfront and your flight home.

Cross-border route

Stockholm to Helsinki: eight days across the Baltic

  1. Day 1Board in Stockholm and head out through the inner archipelago.
  2. Day 2Sandhamn, the sailing capital of the Stockholm archipelago.
  3. Day 3The outer skerries and a quiet anchorage on the edge of the Baltic.
  4. Day 4Cross the Sea of Åland to Mariehamn, capital of the self-governing Åland Islands.
  5. Day 5Into the Archipelago Sea: small islands, fishing villages and saunas on the rocks.
  6. Day 6Nagu and the Turku archipelago.
  7. Day 7Along the south coast of Finland towards Hanko.
  8. Day 8Helsinki and the island fortress of Suomenlinna, a UNESCO site; disembark.

Norway route

Bergen to the Sognefjord: a week in the Norwegian fjords

  1. Day 1Board in Bergen and head north through the island channels.
  2. Day 2Into the Sognefjord, the longest and deepest fjord in Norway.
  3. Day 3Nærøyfjord, a UNESCO World Heritage arm of the Sognefjord.
  4. Day 4Fjord villages and a hike to a viewpoint above the boat.
  5. Day 5Waterfalls and glacier views in the inner fjord.
  6. Day 6Back towards the coast through the skerries.
  7. Day 7Return to Bergen for the flight home.

Danish route

South Funen and the Danish islands: a gentle week

  1. Day 1Board in Copenhagen or Svendborg.
  2. Day 2Svendborg Sound and the green islands of South Funen.
  3. Day 3Ærø and the cobbled streets of Ærøskøbing.
  4. Day 4Short hops between small islands, beaches and harbour towns.
  5. Day 5Langeland's quiet southern coast.
  6. Day 6Back through the sound to Svendborg.
  7. Day 7Disembark, or continue north towards Copenhagen and Sweden.

Every route can be run in either direction and combined: Copenhagen to Oslo joins the Norwegian fjords, and Stockholm to Helsinki can start from the Swedish west coast through the Göta Canal on a smaller yacht. Tell us how many days you have and which countries you want, and your broker will match the route to the yacht.



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Why book your Scandinavia charter with us

  • An independent brokerage. We work for you, not the fleets, with access to every yacht on the market.
  • Brokers who know the Scandinavian coasts: the Norwegian fjords, the Swedish archipelagos, the Danish islands and Finland.
  • Brokers who know the Scandinavian coasts: the Norwegian fjords, the Swedish archipelagos, the Danish islands and Finland.
  • 5.0 from 501 reviews, and members of IYBA, CYBA, and ECPY.
  • Personal service from first inquiry to the last day aboard, by iMessage, WhatsApp, or phone.

Good to know

Scandinavia charter questions

When is the best time for a yacht charter in Scandinavia?
June to August. Midsummer in late June is the high point; July is warmest and busiest; June and August are quieter with the same long days.
Can one charter visit several countries?
Yes, and most of the best routes do. Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland are all in the Schengen area, so crossing between them by sea is simple for most travellers. Your crew handles the harbour formalities.
Where do charters start?
The usual bases are Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Oslo, Stockholm, Bergen and Helsinki, all with direct international flights. One-way routes between two of them are common.
Is the water warm enough to swim?
In high summer the Baltic and the Danish waters warm up enough for a quick swim, and a sauna on the rocks makes it easier. The Norwegian fjords stay cold.
Can we see the northern lights on a Scandinavia charter?
Not in summer, when the nights are too light. For aurora and whales, look at a winter charter in northern Norway on mynorwaycharter.com.

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