Camping in Iceland: the ultimate guide
byKeen campers will love the idea of pitching a tent in Iceland’s pristine landscapes and waking up to views of…
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Nordic vs Scandinavian: what is the difference?
There is often some confusion about the difference between Scandinavian versus Nordic countries. Are ‘Scandinavian’ and ‘Nordic’ the same thing?…
What is the Vegvisir symbol, and what does it mean?
Viking symbols and ancient Norse mythology are most definitely on trend at the moment, both for tattoos, on jewellery and…
Norse Paganism: what is it, and what do its followers believe?
Slowly abandoned when Christianity spread throughout Scandinavia, and then forgotten about for centuries, Norse Paganism is making a bit of…
Camping in Iceland: the ultimate guide
Keen campers will love the idea of pitching a tent in Iceland’s pristine landscapes and waking up to views of…
Visiting Denmark with kids: theme parks and other fun attractions
Denmark is a safe country to travel around with kids and has plenty of theme parks, zoos and cultural hotspots…
Danish smørrebrød: the ultimate guide
You may have heard of Danish smørrebrød and wondered what the fuss is all about. Why are the Danes so…
Icelandic last names: how do they work?
Icelandic surnames are unusual in that many of them end in the suffix -son or -dottir. But why is this?…
Famous Vikings you should know about
You probably already know a bit about the Vikings and their reputation for blood-thirsty skirmishes and raids around the Scandinavian…
The best outdoor cafés, restaurants and bars in Copenhagen
Enjoying a meal or a drink in the sun isn’t just a thing in Southern Europe – it’s also very…
Tours and tickets
Free walking tours in Copenhagen
The best way to really get to grips with a city is to take a walking tour with a knowledgeable…
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.
Alternative Tour in Copenhagen
Learn how hippies took over a military base and how a historic working class district transformed into a hip neighborhood of entrepreneurs and artists.
Copenhagen Inner City Day Trip
See important sites of Copenhagen with a local guide. Visit royal palaces and the seat of the Danish Parliament and sail for 1 hour on a harbor cruise.
Sculpture Park Walk in Oslo
Visit the sculpture park of Gustav Vigeland and drive to the the famous skiing arena of Holmenkollen, and appreciate the views of the city from above.
Northern lights photo adventure in Abisko
Capture the magical northern lights on this one-of-a-kind photography tour in the Abisko National Park in Swedish Lapland. Cameras included!
Guided Full-Day Tour to Nærøyfjord & Flåmsbanen from Bergen
Experience the Nærøyfjord, one of the narrowest fjords in the world and travel by road, rail, and water while admiring the panoramic views.
Husky tour to see the northern lights
This sledding tour will take you into the wonderful snow-covered surroundings of Oinakka, in the wilds of Swedish Lapland.
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…
60 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…
Day trips from Stockholm
byThere are enough centrally located sights and activities in Stockholm to keep you occupied for a week or more. Sometimes,…
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…
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…
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
Is the Helsinki Card worth buying?
Planning a trip to Finland’s capital city? Then you’ve probably heard about Helsinki’s very own discount pass – the Helsinki…
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 Bergen Card: is it worth buying?
If you’re planning a trip to Bergen, you may well have heard about the Bergen Card, which gives free entry…
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. The pass is an…
