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What is Norse Paganism?
Language and culture

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…

Swedish midsummer
Planning a trip to Sweden

Midsummer in Sweden: 2022 guide

Dancing, feasting, drinking and a seemingly endless supply of sunlight: there’s a lot to like about Midsummer in Sweden. With…

Fika is an integral part of daily Swedish life
Eating and drinking, Language and culture

Beginner’s guide to fika in Sweden

The word fika (pronounced ‘fee-ka’) doesn’t translate to English very neatly. However, it is a word that’s worth learning, as…

Language and culture, Sweden

Cool Swedish boy names and their meanings

Looking for something unusual to call your newborn baby boy? Well, Swedish names are having a bit of a moment….

Abisko Turiststation is a great hostel in Lapland
Hostels, Places to stay in Sweden, Things to do in Sweden

The best hostels in Swedish Lapland

Setting out to explore Swedish Lapland’s vast landscape of forests, lakes and rivers can be a daunting prospect – especially…

Finding cheap accommodation in Stockholm
Living and working in Scandinavia, Planning a trip to Sweden

Finding cheap accommodation in Stockholm

Losing sleep over the cost of hotels and hostels in Stockholm? Don’t worry! Even though the Swedish capital is pricey, it’s…

Urban House is one of Copenhagen's best hostels
Copenhagen, Copenhagen hostels, Hostels, Places to stay in Denmark

The best hostels in Copenhagen

Some people try to see Copenhagen in a day, squeezing in as many canals, cafés and Carlsbergs as possible. But…

Camping, Places to stay in Sweden, Planning a trip to Sweden

Camping in Sweden: the ultimate guide

Fancy getting close to nature? You could stay in one of Sweden’s rural hostels or hotels. But when camping is…

The smørrebrød festival in Odense, Denmark
Copenhagen, Eating and drinking

Finding cheap food in Copenhagen

Food critics always bang on about places inspired by Noma, one of the world’s most expensive and exclusive restaurants. Spend…

Guided sailing boat trip in the Stockholm Archipelago
Tours and tickets, Tours in Stockholm

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.

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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
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    • Itineraries
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