Train Gothenburg → Oslo

A youthful city right up your avenue Located on the North Sea, Gothenburg is the second largest city in Sweden and the largest port in Scandinavia. The rest of the region is easily accessible by train – Capital Stockholm in just over three hours, Copenhagen in 3.5 to 4 hours and Oslo in four. With a Eurail Scandinavia Pass, you'll hop to each with ease. But don't rush off just yet. The Göta river runs right through the city, perfect for taking a boating or kayaking trip and seeing Gothenburg from a different vantage point. This is also the gateway to a seemingly endless archipelago of islands that you can hop at will. It has taken some time, but the place has truly transformed itself from a dull, industrial seaport to a modern, culturally significant city. Long known as a university town, the population is young and demanding. A staid scene (and exorbitant prices) simply won’t cut it here. The area contains cool cafes, restaurants and nightclubs buzzing into the early morning hours. Learn more about Gothenburg

A peaceful, easy feeling of a city Oslo is known the world over for three words : Nobel Peace Prize. The city, while not defined by this coronation, does its best to showcase the winners of this prestigious honor. Think Mother Theresa. Barack Obama. Numerous, relative unknowns who've dedicated their lives to peaceful service. You can see them all at the Nobel Peace Center, which is housed in a now defunct train station. From here, take a walk by the grand hotel where the Nobel Laureates stay while in town. Located on Karl Johans gate, the shopping-lined street that links Oslo's main train station and the Royal Palace. That alone should tell you how compact the city is. Right out of the station, you're near palaces and prize-winners. There's a pedestrian bridge right there too – which connects to the Oslo Opera House. And even if you don't like opera, it's worth a visit just to see the view of the surrounding islands and water from the roof. Learn more about Oslo