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…
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.
If you’re looking for remote white sand beaches, colourful fishing villages and rugged mountains dropping sheer into the sea, you…
Winter may not be the warmest time to visit Sweden, but if you fancy visiting in the snowy season there’s…
While it’s true that summer is the peak time to visit, an autumn visit to Norway can be equally, if…
So you’re thinking of a trip to Scandinavia, but don’t know where to go: Sweden vs Norway? They are both…
Looking for things to do in Gotland? This idyllic island, located about 90km off the mainland in the Baltic Sea,…
Home to towering mountains, huge lakes, dense forests, open grasslands, gushing rivers and thundering waterfalls – the national parks in…
Where is Scandinavia and what are the Nordic Countries? In this beginner’s guide you’ll learn more about how to explore…
Tivoli Gardens is probably the most famous paid-for attraction in Copenhagen, and the world’s third-oldest amusement park has been delighting…
Do you like the idea of relaxing in a sled and whizzing across the snow being pulled by a team…
There is often some confusion about the difference between Scandinavian and Nordic countries. Are ‘Scandinavian’ and ‘Nordic’ the same thing?…
