From Stockholm to the depths of the fjords, the breath and heartbeat of Northern Europe.

Scandinavia is a poem, both cold and gentle. Stockholm is its prologue, the fjords its most magnificent section, and Copenhagen its gentle conclusion. The journey along the Pink Line is like turning the pages of a beautifully bound art book—the elegance of the cities, the starkness of the glaciers, the roar of the trains, the shimmering waters of the canals—each page is worth savoring.

This is a route about water and light. Cities surrounded by the sea, streams fed by melting glaciers, waterfalls seen from train windows, and shimmering reflections in canals. Let's use seven scenic spots to write a prose poem about this journey.

Stockholm | Time Wrinkles on the Water

The Baltic winds blow through the colorful houses of the old town, where time seems to slow down. In the Blue Hall of the Nobel Prize Hall, the gold-leaf murals still tell the story of the glory of human wisdom; while in the Vasa Museum, the 17th-century warship lies silently in the darkness, like an unfinished epic poem.

As evening falls, head to the City Hall tower. The entire city turns a warm gold in the sunset, islands dot the sea, and yachts glide slowly across the water—Stockholm's beauty is a gentle kind of beauty that makes you unconsciously hold your breath.

Recommended attractions: Stroll through the Old Town, Vasa Museum, City Hall Tower

Copenhagen | Hans Christian Andersen's Colorful Dream

Along the canals of Nyhavn, colorful houses resemble a row of sweet candies. Hans Christian Andersen once lived in No. 20, where he wrote "The Tinderbox" and "The Little Mermaid." Today, tourists pose for photos at the dock with ice cream in hand, while canal boats glide by, their oars shattering the sunlight on the water's surface.

The Little Mermaid statue is smaller than imagined, but her profile gazing at the sea still evokes the fairytale line: "Love is a light that never goes out."

Recommended attractions: New Harbor Canal, Little Mermaid Statue, Butter Cookie Shop

Oslo: A Symphony of Sculpture and the Sea

Oslo's beauty is a blend of coolness and warmth. In the early morning at Vigeland Sculpture Park, dew still clings to the eyelashes of the bronze statues. The 212 sculptures, from infants to the elderly, from anger to joy, nakedly display the full spectrum of life. The most famous, the "Angry Child," clenches his fists, even his knuckles conveying resentment—yet when you crouch down to look him in the eye, you'll see a touch of endearing grievance between his furrowed brows.

In the afternoon, the winds of Oslofjord carry a salty scent. The dock in front of the City Hall is filled with white yachts, and the story of the Nobel Peace Prize is etched in murals. If you happen to be there on a weekend, locals will set up small tables at the Akpier, drinking beer and watching the sunset paint the snow-capped mountains on the opposite shore a honey color.

Recommended attractions: Morning stroll in the sculpture park, afternoon coffee at the pier, Nobel Peace Center

Briksdal Glacier: Whispers of Ice and Fog

Norway's glaciers are among Earth's oldest memories. Riding in a trolley through moss-covered valleys, with streams rushing beneath your feet, the glacier hangs at the edge of your vision like a giant sapphire. As you approach, you can hear the soft cracking of the ice, as if time itself is shattering.

If you're lucky, sunlight will pierce through the fog, and the glacier will instantly turn a translucent blue. At that moment, you'll understand why ice is the origin of the world in Norse mythology.

Recommended experience: Glacier hiking, waterfall photography

Lake Mjøsa | Norway's Glass Dream

It is Norway's largest lake, yet it is like a forgotten piece of glass.

As the train travels along the lake shore, the scenery outside the window is constantly changing: brown horses in the pastures lower their heads to drink water, the reflections of birch forests are shattered into thousands of light spots on the lake surface, and occasionally the steamship "Skibladner" slowly glides by, trailing white smoke—this ship, which first set sail in 1856, is still transporting nostalgic travelers.

If you stop in Lillehammer, be sure to take a walk along the lakeside boardwalk. The evening light is the gentlest, turning the lake into a color between silver and blue, with the snow-capped mountains on the opposite shore appearing as silhouettes floating in the air. Norwegians often say, "Winter at Lake Milhaza belongs to skiers, while summer belongs to dreamers."

Personal advice: Take a cruise on a vintage steamship, or pack a smoked salmon sandwich in a picnic basket by the lake.

Flåm | Summer Train Through the Waterfall

The mountain train, like a green ribbon, winds its way around the mountainside of the fjord. Passengers in the carriages hold their breath—as the train stops at Shos Falls, a spray of mist hits them, rainbows shimmer in the sunlight, and mountain spirits (actually actors) suddenly appear and dance on the rocks.

This is a fairytale moment meticulously designed by the Norwegians. Even more beautiful is the scenery outside the car window: red wooden houses of farms dot the green fields, and flocks of sheep graze with their heads down, like an oil painting come to life.

Recommended attractions: Flåm Railway, Fjord Cruise

Sognefjord | A corridor sculpted by the gods

The moment the ship enters the fjord, humanity suddenly feels incredibly small. Vertical rock walls rise abruptly from the sea, snow-capped peaks are shrouded in mist, and occasionally waterfalls cascade down like silver threads. The sound of waves lapping against the hull mingles with the cries of seagulls, and an elderly Norwegian man in the cabin might point to a cliff and say, "There lies the mill of the fairies."

On a sunny day, the water reflects the entire blue of the sky; on a cloudy day, mist clings to the mountainside, making it resemble a secret realm from Norse mythology. During the two-hour flight, you might encounter seals basking in the sun, or a solitary red wooden house—a summer retreat for Norwegians.

Best experience: Choose a window seat, bring a hot cocoa, and listen to the crew tell the legends of the fjords.

Traveler's Notes

Slow living is the essence of Scandinavia : relaxing in a café in Stockholm's Old Town or feeling the breeze on a fjord cruise is more important than rushing to see the sights.
The magic of light : In the long days of summer in Northern Europe, the fjords and cities are most beautiful at dusk (around 10 pm).
Outfit suggestion : Even in summer, a windproof jacket is needed at glaciers and fjords.

"Travel is not about arriving at a destination, but about letting the scenery flow through you."