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 spectacular train ride from Bergen to Flåm
The scenic rail journey from Bergen to Flåm is one of the highlights of a visit to Norway – and a great way to get a taste of the fjords.
Cool male Viking names and their meanings
Choosing a Viking name for your baby boy is very on trend at the moment. If you want a name…
Norwegian boy names: the best male names from Norway
Looking for an unusual name for your baby boy? Why not check out some cute Norwegian boy names? Norwegian men’s…
Bouvet Island: the loneliest part of Scandinavia
Have you ever wondered what the most remote place in the world is? Picture this: a small, mysterious island located…
Getting around Stockholm
The most enjoyable way to explore Stockholm is on foot. The oldest part of the city, Gamla Stan, is extremely compact,…
Camping in Denmark: all you need to know
Clean air, rolling countryside and great big beech trees that rise majestically out of the land, providing shelter from the…
Getting from Stockholm to Copenhagen
If you’re planning on travelling from Stockholm to Copenhagen, the first thing to bear in mind is that the two…
Did Vikings have tattoos?
If you believe the old stereotypes, Vikings were violent seafarers who made their enemies shudder. But did they really have…
Gothenburg archipelago: 7 of the best islands to visit
The Gothenburg Archipelago is made up of more than 20 islands, dotting Sweden’s western coastline. Each island has its own…
Tours and tickets
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 CopenhagenÂ
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…
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…
Kayaking in the Stockholm archipelago (full-day)
Taking you out into the beautiful Stockholm Archipelago, this guided kayaking tour lets you see nature from a different angle.
Guided sailing trip from Stockholm (full day)
There’s no better way to see the islands of Stockholm’s beautiful archipelago than on this guided, full-day sailing trip.
Itineraries
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…
Seeing the Icehotel on a budget
byVisiting the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi is one of the absolute highlights of a trip to Swedish Lapland. For many people…
70 cheap and free things to do in Copenhagen
byCopenhagen is one of those cities that will make your wallet sigh. Prices are high compared with most other European…
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…
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…
Discount passes
Stockholm Go City Pass: is it worth buying?
If you’re planning a trip to Stockholm, you might have already seen adverts for the Stockholm Pass – also known as…
Is the Copenhagen Card worth buying?
Start planning a trip to the Danish capital and you’ll soon hear about the Copenhagen Card. It’s a kind of…
The Go Helsinki Card: is it worth buying?
Planning a trip to Finland’s capital city? Then you’ve probably heard about Helsinki’s very own discount pass – the Go…
Exploring the fjords near Bergen with a Fjordcard
If you’re planning a trip to Norway and have researched a trip to the Western Fjords, you’ve probably come across…
