Routes North - Nordic travel guide Nordic travel guide
  • Destinations
    • Denmark
      • Copenhagen
      • Aalborg
      • Aarhus
      • Odense
    • Finland
      • Helsinki
      • Porvoo
      • Turku
    • Greenland
    • Iceland
      • Reykjavík
    • Sweden
      • Stockholm
      • Gothenburg
      • Malmö
      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
    • Norway
      • Oslo
      • Bergen
      • Northern Norway
      • Southern Norway
      • Trondheim
    • Lapland
    • More destinations
  • Sections
    • Eating and drinking
    • Shopping
    • Itineraries
    • Family
    • Outdoors
    • Language and culture
    • Living and working
  • First timer’s guide
    • Getting around
    • Best places to visit
    • Scandinavian country guide
    • Discount passes
    • Rail passes
    • Travel insurance
    • Car hire
  • Places to stay
    • Our top picks
    • Hotels
    • Hostels
    • Camping
    • Igloo hotels
  • Tours
    • Stockholm
    • Copenhagen
    • Helsinki
    • Oslo
    • Finnish Lapland
    • Swedish Lapland
    • All tours
Amanda Tomlin

Amanda Tomlin

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.

man and woman in bed reading a book
Language and culture

The Scandinavian sleep method: why couples use two duvets

Do you and your partner regularly argue over the duvet? One of you steals it during the night, the other…

coloured houses in front of a canal with bikes in the netherlands
Denmark, Language and culture

Are you mixing up Danish and Dutch? Here’s how to tell them apart

If you live in Europe, you probably know the difference between Danish and Dutch. But for people further afield, the…

toddler boy walking in a field with flowers
Language and culture

Danish boy names: popular and traditional names from Denmark

Danish boy names are known for their clean sound, strong history and timeless appeal. From classic names rooted in Old…

Finland, Norway, Scandinavia, Swedish Lapland

Where is Lapland? Understanding the region and Sápmi

You’ve probably heard of Lapland, but do you know where it is? Also, is it even a proper country? And…

girls jumping in the lake from a floating dock
Finland, Language and culture

Finnish girl names: the best girls’ names from Finland!

Looking for an unusual name for your newborn? Why not check out some Finnish baby girl names? Finland has a…

skyline of Helsinki with big white church by the water
Helsinki, Language and culture

What is Helsinki syndrome?

You’ve probably heard of Stockholm syndrome. But what the heck is Helsinki syndrome? “Helsinki syndrome” is a term you’ll sometimes…

viking with axe standing by a lake
Language and culture

Cool Viking boy names and their meanings

Choosing a name with Viking roots is a great way to honour Nordic heritage while offering your child a sense…

fish in tin can
Eating and drinking, Things to do in Sweden

Surströmming: trying Sweden’s stinky ‘rotten’ fish

Curious about surströmming (fermented herring)? Check out our guide to trying the world’s stinkiest food!

lake in front of a house and dramatic ice peaks
Sweden

Sweden vs Switzerland: What’s the Real Difference?

For most Europeans, the difference between Sweden vs Switzerland is obvious. They are two separate countries, each with their own…

Norway, Things to do in Norway

Lofoten Islands: 6 of the best winter tours

If you’re looking for remote white sand beaches, colourful fishing villages and rugged mountains dropping sheer into the sea, you…

Posts pagination
1 2 3 4 5 … 24

Our Scandinavia travel guide

Routes North helps you discover all of the amazing stuff that Scandinavia has to offer, regardless of your travel budget. The site covers the whole Nordic region, from cool cities like Stockholm, Oslo, Gothenburg and Copenhagen, all the way north to the frozen reaches of Iceland and Swedish Lapland.

Affiliate links

Some of our articles contain affiliate links. We may be compensated if you make purchases through these thinks, but there is no extra cost to you. Please note that we do not endorse these companies, although we are selective in our choices. Please exercise caution when making online purchases.

Routes North

  • About us
  • Routes North newsletter
  • YouTube
  • Advertise with us
  • Work with us
  • Terms and conditions
  • Disclosure
  • Privacy policy
  • Cookie policy

Useful links

  • Car hire
  • Tours and tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Discount passes

GUIDES

  • Stockholm
  • Copenhagen
  • Oslo
  • Gothenburg
  • Helsinki
  • Malmö
  • Swedish Lapland
  • Lund
  • Kiruna
  • Luleå
  • Gällivare
All content © Routes North Ltd.
Back to top
  • Destinations
    • Denmark
      • Copenhagen
      • Aalborg
      • Aarhus
      • Odense
    • Finland
      • Helsinki
      • Porvoo
      • Turku
    • Greenland
    • Iceland
      • Reykjavík
    • Sweden
      • Stockholm
      • Gothenburg
      • Malmö
      • Lund
      • Swedish Lapland
      • Central Sweden
    • Norway
      • Oslo
      • Bergen
      • Northern Norway
      • Southern Norway
      • Trondheim
    • Lapland
    • More destinations
  • Sections
    • Eating and drinking
    • Shopping
    • Itineraries
    • Family
    • Outdoors
    • Language and culture
    • Living and working
  • First timer’s guide
    • Getting around
    • Best places to visit
    • Scandinavian country guide
    • Discount passes
    • Rail passes
    • Travel insurance
    • Car hire
  • Places to stay
    • Our top picks
    • Hotels
    • Hostels
    • Camping
    • Igloo hotels
  • Tours
    • Stockholm
    • Copenhagen
    • Helsinki
    • Oslo
    • Finnish Lapland
    • Swedish Lapland
    • All tours
Loading view.