Checkpoint: Royal Palace

Akershus stronghold pose

At Akershus: take a group photo where the team poses as medieval warriors defending the fortress, swords (umbrellas) drawn.

Bear and the Strawberry Tree

On Puerta del Sol there is a famous bronze statue of a bear and a tree. Find it and take a group photo with the team imitating the bear's pose.

Checkpoint: Akershus Fortress

Navigate to Akershus Fortress on the harbor and check in.

Checkpoint: Gamla Stan

Navigate to Gamla Stan (the Old Town) and check in at Stortorget, the cobblestone main square.

Checkpoint: Opera House

Navigate to the Oslo Opera House on the waterfront and check in.

Checkpoint: Plaza Mayor

The grand square at the heart of old Madrid. Navigate to Plaza Mayor and check in once you are surrounded by red-and-yellow facades.

Checkpoint: Puerta del Sol

Madrid's symbolic center. Navigate to Puerta del Sol and check in.

Checkpoint: Retiro Park

Time for greenery. Navigate to Retiro Park and check in.

Checkpoint: Skansen

Navigate to Skansen open-air museum (or its entrance) on Djurgården and check in.

Checkpoint: Vasa Museum

Navigate to the Vasa Museum on Djurgården and check in.

Checkpoint: Vigeland Park

Navigate to Vigeland Park (Frognerparken) and check in among the sculptures.

Ferry-jumping

Stockholm is built on 14 islands. Hop a ferry between two islands and take a team photo on the boat.

Fika moment

Find a cafe and order fika (coffee + a kanelbulle, the Swedish cinnamon bun). Take a team photo of the spread on the table.

Fjord-side pose

Find a spot along the harbor (Aker Brygge, Sørenga, anywhere with the fjord visible) and take a group photo with the water behind you.

IKEA spot

Sweden invented IKEA. Find an IKEA furniture piece, a yellow-and-blue color combo or a meatball joint and take a team photo with it.

Local Madrileño tip

Convince a real Madrileño to share one tip, fun fact or strong opinion about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu local guide.

Local Osloer tip

Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Local Stockholmer tip

Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Madrid finale

Final challenge! Find a beautiful Madrid spot (a plaza, a fountain, a sunset terrace) and take an amazing group photo. A photo for the ages.

Madrid kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typically Madrid backdrop (a tapas bar, a tiled cafe, a yellow taxi) and take a group photo with everyone striking a triumphant pose.

Madrid pose: matador

Madrid is the home of bullfighting tradition. As a team, recreate a dramatic matador pose with an imaginary cape (a jacket works fine). Take the photo.

Metro descent

The Madrid Metro is the second-longest in Europe. Go down (or just to the entrance of) any station and take a group photo with the iconic red diamond logo.

Munch-style scream

Edvard Munch is Oslo's most famous artist. Take a team photo where everyone strikes "The Scream" pose: hands on cheeks, mouth open, sky behind.

Opera House roof walk

The Oslo Opera House lets visitors walk on its sloped white roof. Take a group photo on the roof, with the fjord behind you.

Oslo finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Oslo spot (a fjord view, a snowy park, a wooden waterfront) and take an amazing group photo.

Oslo kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Oslo backdrop (a wooden harbor warehouse, a fjord glimpse, a Munch-style mural) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Nordic explorer pose.

Plaza Mayor squad shot

On Plaza Mayor: take a group photo with the equestrian statue or a colorful facade in the background. Everyone strikes a regal pose.

Retiro Park rowboat pose

In the Retiro: take a photo at the central pond. Either rent a rowboat (bonus) or pose as if you are rowing one along the shore.

Royal guard pose

In front of the Royal Palace: take a group photo where everyone stands stiffly to attention like the changing-of-the-guard. No smiling.

Royal Palace pose

In front of the Royal Palace: take a group photo where everyone gives a small respectful wave, like greeting the Norwegian royal family.

Skansen viking pose

At Skansen: take a group photo where the team strikes a Viking pose (one hand to brow, one hand on hip, looking out to sea).

Skyline cheers Madrid

Find a spot with a view (a rooftop bar, a hilltop, a plaza), grab a drink and take a group toast photo. To Madrid!

Skyline cheers Oslo

Find a rooftop bar or hilltop view, raise a glass and take a group toast photo. Skål!

Skyline cheers Stockholm

Find a rooftop bar (Söder Heights or any high point), raise a glass and take a group toast photo. Skål!

Stockholm finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Stockholm spot (a bridge, a quay, a sunset over the water) and take an amazing group photo.

Stockholm kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Stockholm backdrop (a yellow Gamla Stan facade, a ferry, a lingonberry stand) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Scandi-cool pose.

Stortorget facade pose

On Stortorget: take a group photo where each team member stands in front of a different colored facade, in matching pose.

Tapas crawl

A Madrid tradition: order tapas at a bar, take a photo of the team mid-bite. Bonus for ordering patatas bravas, jamón or croquetas.

Trivia: Akershus age

Akershus Fortress was built in which century (the late 1200s, 13th century is accepted)?

Trivia: Angry Boy

Vigeland Park's most famous sculpture is a small bronze of a stamping toddler. What is its English nickname (two words)?

Trivia: archipelago islands

The Stockholm archipelago is one of the largest in the Baltic. Roughly how many islands does it contain (around 30,000 is accepted)?

Trivia: Madrid as capital

In what year did Madrid become the capital of Spain (under King Philip II)?

Trivia: Madrid name origin

Madrid was originally founded by Moorish settlers around the 9th century. What was its original Arabic name?

Trivia: Nobel Peace Prize

Oslo is home to the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony. The other Nobel prizes are awarded in which Scandinavian capital?

Trivia: Palacio Real rooms

The Royal Palace of Madrid is one of the largest functioning royal palaces in Europe. Roughly how many rooms does it have (estimates of 3,000 are accepted)?

Trivia: Stortorget legend

Stortorget is famous for the 1520 Stockholm "Bloodbath". The square is on which island in the city?

Trivia: Vasa year

In what year did the Vasa warship sink in Stockholm harbor on its maiden voyage?

Vasa pose

At the Vasa Museum: take a group photo with the recovered 17th-century warship in shot, everyone striking a sailor-pose.

Vigeland sculpture imitation

In Vigeland Park: pick one of the 200+ Vigeland sculptures and take a team photo where everyone imitates its pose.

Waffle moment

Norwegians love heart-shaped waffles. Find one at a cafe (or a market stand) and take a group photo of everyone biting into a waffle at the same time.

Yellow taxi moment

Madrid taxis are white with a red diagonal stripe. Find one (parked or stopped) and take a group photo with the cab clearly in shot.