Where to find cheap and tasty food in Copenhagen
Food critics always bang on about places inspired by Noma, one of the world’s most expensive and exclusive restaurants. Spend…
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The Swedish nature house: living in a greenhouse
Living in a greenhouse might sound like a fairytale to some, but it is actually possible and can be a…
The best places to visit in Sweden: 2025 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…
The best day trips from Copenhagen: 2025 guide
There’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…
Copenhagen Card: is it worth buying in 2025?
Denmark’s stunning Louisiana Museum is included on the Copenhagen Card – DISCOVER
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’…
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…
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Oslo Brass Festival
The Oslo Brass Festival offers a unique and engaging experience, emphasizing a relaxed concert atmosphere without overlapping performances, based in central Oslo.
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Helsinki Coffee Festival
Set within the historic Kaapelitehta, the largest coffee festival in Northern Europe combines with the Ice Cream and Chocolate Carnival...
Apr 26
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Apr 27
Copenhagen Sakura Festival
Get a taste of Japan in the heart of Copenhagen at the annual Sakura Festival in Langelinie Park. This cultural...
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Stockholm Culture Night 2025
During its annual Culture Night the city of Stockholm rolls out its ‘purple carpet’ for a fun-packed programme of cultural...
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Mikkeller Beer Celebration Copenhagen
At the Mikkeller Beer Festival, you get the chance to taste up to 800 beers from more than 100 different...
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May 25
The Elite Race
The world’s largest horse and carriage race, Elitloppet (the Elite Race) is a sports spectacle that turns the centre of...
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Where to leave luggage in Stockholm
bySo you’re changing trains in Stockholm, passing through on a cruise, or on your way to another fantastic Swedish destination….
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: 2025 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
The 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 Helsinki…
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…
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…
