10 of the best dog sledding tours in Tromsø
Do you like the idea of relaxing in a sled and whizzing across the snow being pulled by a team…
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7 of the best snowmobile tours in Tromsø, Norway
Located in Northern Norway, Tromsø is a true winter wonderland that offers some of the best snowmobiling in the world. …
Gothenburg archipelago: 7 of the best islands to visit
Dotting Sweden’s western coastline, the Gothenburg Archipelago is made up of dozens of islands and outcrops. Some are tiny and…
The best places to visit in Sweden: 2024 guide
Sweden isn’t just some tiny nation in the northern reaches of Europe. Geographically speaking, it’s huge: the distance between Sweden’s southern tip…
Norse Paganism: what is it, and what do its followers believe?
Slowly abandoned when Christianity spread throughout Scandinavia, and then forgotten about for centuries, Norse Paganism is making a bit of…
Nordic vs Scandinavian: what’s the difference?
There is often some confusion about the difference between Scandinavian and Nordic countries. Are ‘Scandinavian’ and ‘Nordic’ the same thing?…
The best Stockholm boat tours and cruises
Stockholm stretches across 14 separate islands, which are separated by twisting canals and open waterways. No matter where you go…
5 of the best Scandinavian road trips
One of the best ways to enjoy the dramatic landscapes and sensational scenery of Scandinavia is on a road trip….
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10 of the best dog sledding tours in Tromsø
byDo you like the idea of relaxing in a sled and whizzing across the snow being pulled by a team…
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7 of the best snowmobile tours in Tromsø, Norway
Located in Northern Norway, Tromsø is a true winter wonderland that offers some of the best snowmobiling in the world. …
5 of the best fjord cruises from Bergen
Set among majestic mountains and home to colourful wooden houses, Bergen is the gateway to Norway’s breathtaking fjords. The city…
10 wild northern lights tours in Tromsø, Norway
High up in the Arctic Circle, Tromsø is one of the world’s best places to watch the spectacular aurora borealis…
Reindeer sled tours from Tromsø (and other reindeer activities)
Norway is home to more than 200,000 reindeer and if you’re driving around the north of the country, you’ll almost…
Bergen Shore Excursion (Bergen Walking Tour)
When your cruise ship docks in Bergen, make good use of your time on shore with a city walking tour. Includes medieval houses in the Bryggen area.
City Walking Tour in Bergen
With an informative and inspiring local guide, see important sights of Bergen – fortress Bergenhus, Hanseatic quarter (Bryggen), St.Mary’s Church.
8 of our favourite beer tours and pub crawls in Copenhagen
The Danes are partial to a good beer, and the laid-back capital Copenhagen is the perfect pace to up your…
Scandinavian rail passes: Interrail and Eurail explained
Heading to Scandinavia? We’ve got some good news for you: the railways are amazing! Less stressful and more environmentally friendly…
Itineraries
The best day trips from Copenhagen: 2024 guide
byThere’s so much fun stuff to do within Copenhagen’s city limits but sometimes it’s nice to escape the central areas for a while…
16 fun, easy day trips from Stockholm
byThere are enough centrally located sights and activities in Stockholm to keep you occupied for a week or more. Sometimes,…
82 cheap and free things to do in Copenhagen (2024 update!)
byCopenhagen is one of those cities that will make your wallet sigh. Prices are high compared with most other European…
110 cheap and free things to do in Stockholm
byThe Swedish capital is famously expensive but we’ve still managed to create this epic guide showing 110 cheap and free things to…
Day trips from Gothenburg
byGothenburg has enough fun activities to keep you busy for a week or more. Travel a few kilometres from the…
Trip report: a budget road trip through Scandinavia
byWith 10 days and a budget of less than £800 (around US $950), how much of Scandinavia is it really…
One day in Copenhagen: the ultimate guide
byIt’s not possible to see everything that Copenhagen has to offer in a single day. But if that’s all the…
Interrailing around Sweden
byForget bumpy bus rides and overpriced domestic flights: if you want to see Sweden comfortably, cheaply and with a can…
Free things to do in Lund
byConsidering its small size, Lund is bursting with things to see and do. And while most of the big museums…
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Stockholm Go City Pass: is it worth buying in 2024?
If you’re planning a trip to Stockholm, you might have already seen adverts for the Stockholm Pass – also known as…
Copenhagen Card: is it worth buying in 2024?
Denmark’s stunning Louisiana Museum is included on the Copenhagen Card – DISCOVER
The Reykjavik City Card: is it worth buying?
Planning a trip to Reykjavik? Want to see all the sights for as little as possible? Well, you probably already…
The Oslo Pass: is it worth buying?
If you’ve been researching a trip to Oslo, you’ve probably seen something about the Oslo Pass, known locally as Oslopasset. The…
