A dream trip taking form.
A School Journey from Järna to Skopelos: A Trip with Purpose.
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This spring, class 6 from Örjanskolan in Järna, Sweden, is embarking on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Europe. Their destination? The beautiful Greek island of Skopelos. But getting there is just half the adventure.
Traveling by bus, the class will pass through Poland, Czechia, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia, and North Macedonia, experiencing the rich cultural and historical diversity of each country. Along the way, they’ll stop in key cities to explore local landmarks, try regional food, and reflect on the differences and similarities they encounter as Europeans.
After their long overland journey, they’ll catch a ferry from the Greek mainland to Skopelos, where the second part of their adventure begins: giving back. While on the island, the students will participate in environmental work, focusing on cleaning up beaches and helping to protect the fragile marine ecosystem. In addition to their environmental efforts, they’ll visit local museums, engage with Greek culture, and learn about the island's history and traditions.
This trip is more than a sightseeing tour. It’s an educational experience designed to foster cultural understanding, environmental awareness, and a sense of global responsibility. For the students from Järna, it’s a chance to grow — not just as individuals, but as thoughtful, engaged citizens of the world.
SKOPELOS
Skopelos (Greek: Σκόπελος, romanized: Skópelos, [ˈskopelos]) is a Greek island in the western Aegean Sea. Skopelos is one of several islands that comprise the Northern Sporades island group, which lies east of the Pelionpeninsula on the mainland and north of the island of Euboea. It is part of the Thessaly region. Skopelos is also the name of the island's main port and municipal center. The other communities of the island are Glossa and Neo Klima (Elios). The geography of Skopelos includes two mountains over 500 m (1,640 ft); Delphi (681 m/2,234 ft) in the center of the island, and Palouki (546 m (1,791 ft)) in the southeast. With an area of 96 km2(37 sq mi) Skopelos is slightly larger than Mykonos (85 km2/33 sq mi) and Santorini (73 km2/28 sq mi). The nearest inhabited islands are Skiathos to the west and Alonnisos to the east.
