Scandinavia by Train

For armchair travelers, or anyone planning a journey to the Scandinavian countries, this handsome production emphasizes details of rail travel through Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Finland, while also offering a briskly-paced and sumptuous look at the natural and manmade delights these countries have to offer. An overview of all four nations, the film thoroughly covers the options available at the central train stations in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, and Helsinki, cities that boast automated sophistication and easy access to buses and subways. Among the highlights on display here are Copenhagen's Glyptotek Museum, a ferry tour of Stockholm (which is really 14 islands), Oslo's enormous ski run, and a cornerstone of Helsinki's transportation system: free bikes. Recommended. Aud: P. (T. Keogh)