Scandinavian cruises: 2023 guide
Scandinavia has thousands of miles of dramatic and geologically fascinating coastline. It varies from the steep mountainscapes of the fjords…
Amanda has been a travel writer for 35 years. She’s written and edited countless travel books, including the Rough Guide to Sweden. She loves writing about all things Scandinavia, from Danish design and Swedish saunas to Norwegian national parks. Walking long-distance footpaths is her passion, and her favourite Nordic country is Iceland, where she’s hiked across volcanic landscapes to bathe in warm natural springs, and watched whales swimming in the Atlantic.
Scandinavia has thousands of miles of dramatic and geologically fascinating coastline. It varies from the steep mountainscapes of the fjords…
You may be surprised to learn that Denmark has over 400 islands, more than 300 of which are uninhabited. Of…
The most enjoyable way to explore Stockholm is on foot. The oldest part of the city, Gamla Stan, is extremely compact,…
There’s no doubt that Stockholm’s a beautiful city, with elegant bridges that span glittering stretches of water, and a unique…
So you want to visit Scandinavia, but you only have time for one Nordic capital. Which should it be: Copenhagen…
Snowy landscapes, stunning scenery, awe-inspiring fjords, majestic lakes and mountains – yes, Scandinavia offers all these things. But it’s also…
Norway is one Europe’s top destinations for white water rafting – and rightly so. Some of the country’s dramatic rivers…
Whale-watching is one of highlights of any trip to Norway, and at the right time of year you’ve got a 95 percent chance of an encounter!
You’ll have heard of Ikea, of course, and it’s almost certainly the first place that springs to mind when thinking…
You may already know that Danish people come from Denmark. But do you know anything about the country itself, or…
