Danish girl names: the best female names from Denmark
Looking for a unique and beautiful name for your baby girl? Why not consider some pretty Danish names? Danish girls’…
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Where to leave luggage in Stockholm
So you’re changing trains in Stockholm, passing through on a cruise, or on your way to another fantastic Swedish destination….
Traditional Icelandic sweaters: what to know before you buy
Instantly recognisable, the Icelandic sweater may have started life as a humble fishermen’s garment, but today it is an iconic…
Visiting Stockholm in winter
Some time around late October or early November, Stockholm begins to transform into a winter wonderland. Even if there’s no…
Christmas in Sweden: the ultimate guide
Snowy rooftops, flickering candles and the warm smell of freshly baked gingerbread wafting across the streets: Sweden does…
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen: is it worth the hype?
Tivoli Gardens is probably Copenhagen’s most famous paid-for attraction, and the world’s third-oldest amusement park has been delighting visitors to…
13 magical Christmas markets in Scandinavia (2024 update!)
Each year dozens of great Christmas markets take place throughout Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Here are some of the best ones!
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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Kiruna Snow Festival
Many people might dislike the ice and snow of the long dark winter but in the town of Kiruna, in...
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Jan 25
Django Festival 2025
Since 1980, Norway annually hosts the world's oldest Django Reinhardt festival, featuring international and local string swing music performers.
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Jan 26
Dark Music Days
Reykjavík’s annual Dark Music Days festival is a beacon of light and music during the chilliest reaches of the Icelandic...
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Copenhagen Light Festival
Copenhagen Light Festival, held every February, showcases stunning light art installations from local and international artists across the city.
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Winter Lights Festival
Reykjavik’s annual Winter Lights Festival is one of Iceland’s winter highlights, when all six of the city’s municipalities are lit...
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The Stockholm Cheese Festival
There will be something cheesy going on at Stockholm’s Münchenbryggeriet (The Munich Brewery) in the middle of February as the Ostfestivalen (Cheese Festival)...
Top picks
Danish girl names: the best female names from Denmark
byLooking for a unique and beautiful name for your baby girl? Why not consider some pretty Danish names? Danish girls’…
Tours and tickets
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…
Discount passes
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…
