The best Stockholm boat tours and cruises
byStockholm stretches across 14 separate islands, which are separated by twisting canals and open waterways. No matter where you go…
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The best Stockholm boat tours and cruises
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Getting from Keflavík Airport to Reykjavík city centre
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Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen: is it worth visiting?
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The Vasa Museum in Stockholm: is it worth visiting?
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Tours and tickets
6 of the best food tours in Stockholm
Stockholm’s culinary prowess doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. And actually, Swedish cuisine is more interesting than many first…
5 of the best photography tours in Rovaniemi, Finland
Many trips to Finnish Lapland begin in Rovaniemi. It’s the ‘official’ home of Santa Claus and the starting point for…
Guided Snowmobile Tour and Swedish Fika Experience
Discover the serene winter beauty of Lapland on a thrilling snowmobile adventure on this guided tour from Kiruna.
7 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…
Street food and northern lights tour
Stock up on Swedish street food before heading out into the Abisko National Park in search of the spectacular northern lights.
Husky ride and drive tour from Kiruna
Learn how to drive a team of huskies plus have a ride in a dog sled over the crisp white snow.
Full-day Mountain Hike in Abisko
Explore the mountains on this full-day hike in the stunning Abisko National Park, led by a local Sami guide.
Guided Snowmobile Tour and Northern Lights Hunt
Whizz across the white snowy landscapes of Lapland’s wilderness on a snowmobile safari in search of the northern lights.
Itineraries
110 cheap and free things to do in Stockholm
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Seeing the Icehotel on a budget
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Trip report: a budget road trip through Scandinavia
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Day trips from Stockholm
byThere are enough centrally located sights and activities in Stockholm to keep you occupied for a week or more. Sometimes,…
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…
Day trips from Gothenburg
byGothenburg has enough fun activities to keep you busy for a week or more. Travel a few kilometres from the…
Interrailing around Sweden
byForget bumpy bus rides and overpriced domestic flights: if you want to see Sweden comfortably, cheaply and with a can…
Day trips from Copenhagen
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…
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Exploring the fjords near Bergen with a Fjordcard
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