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Where is Danish spoken?
Language and culture

Where is Danish spoken, and how many people speak it?

You probably know that Danish is the national language of Denmark. But the Danish language is also spoken in other…

How does the Copenhagen Card work, and is it worth buying?
Copenhagen, Discount passes

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…

Sweden vs Finland
Finland, Sweden

Sweden vs Finland: which one should you visit?

If you’re planning a trip to the Nordic countries, Sweden and Finland are both great places to begin your adventure….

Icehotel in Sweden
Itineraries, Things to do in Sweden

Seeing the Icehotel on a budget

Visiting the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi is one of the absolute highlights of a trip to Swedish Lapland. For many people…

Guided Snowmobile Tour and Swedish Fika Expereince
Tours in Swedish Lapland

Guided Snowmobile Tour and Swedish Fika Experience

Discover the serene winter beauty of Lapland on a thrilling snowmobile adventure on this guided tour from Kiruna.

Denmark vs Finland: which one should you visit?
Scandinavia

Denmark vs Finland: which one should you visit?

Longing for a trip to Northern Europe, but can’t decide which country to visit? Both Denmark and Finland are great…

Ideas for spending Christmas in Sweden
Language and culture, Things to do in Sweden

Christmas in Sweden: the ultimate guide

Snowy rooftops, flickering candles and the warm smell of freshly baked gingerbread wafting across the streets: Sweden does…

Is Denmark socialist?
Language and culture

Is Denmark a socialist country?

When outsiders talk about Denmark, the word ‘socialist’ gets thrown around a lot. Most agree that this northern European nation…

Finnish myths and legends
Finland, Language and culture

Finnish Mythology and The Kalevala: the complete guide

Finnish mythology is rich with legends about gods, heroes and other weird and wonderful creatures. And although it hasn’t broken…

Stockholm boat and yacht rentals
Outdoors, Stockholm

The best boat rentals and yacht charters in Stockholm

You may be surprised to learn that Sweden has more islands than any other country in the world, with Norway…

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  • 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
  • Accommodation
    • Hotels
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    • Camping
  • Tours
    • Stockholm
    • Copenhagen
    • Helsinki
    • Oslo
    • Finnish Lapland
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