77 cheap and free things to do in Copenhagen (2023 update!)
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6 of the best snowmobile tours in Levi, Finland
Up in the Arctic Circle, Levi is Finland’s largest ski resort and a great place to try winter sports and…
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A simply dressed tree with white candles next to a roaring fire and a window looking out onto a snowy…
10 of the best whale watching tours in Tromsø, Norway
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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…
Fun things to see and do in Odda, Norway
You may not have heard of the small town of Odda in Norway, but if you’re a fan of the…
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Cloudberries: the Nordic fruit you need to know about
A Scandinavian superfood, the cloudberry is a much sought-after delicacy in the Nordic countries – so much so that “cloudberry…
Did Vikings really have tattoos?
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5 of the best fjord cruises from Bergen
Nestled amidst majestic mountains and home to colourful wooden houses, Bergen is the gateway to Norway’s breathtaking fjords. The city…
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
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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.
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Day trips from Gothenburg
byGothenburg has enough fun activities to keep you busy for a week or more. Travel a few kilometres from the…
77 cheap and free things to do in Copenhagen (2023 update!)
byCopenhagen is one of those cities that will make your wallet sigh. Prices are high compared with most other European…
The best day trips from Copenhagen: 2023 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…
Day trips from Stockholm
byThere are enough centrally located sights and activities in Stockholm to keep you occupied for a week or more. Sometimes,…
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…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
