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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…

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…

Swedish islands
Things to do in Sweden

The best Swedish islands: our top 12

There’s a lot more to Sweden than the mainland. When you include all of the little rocky outcrops and sandy…

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Iceland

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Helsinki

The best time to visit Sweden
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The best time to visit Sweden

Sweden is blessed with four very distinct seasons, with temperatures hopping from ice cold to pleasantly balmy. But when’s the best time of…

What’s a good daily budget for Denmark?
Denmark travel FAQs

What’s a good daily budget for Denmark?

When planning your trip to Denmark, one of your first questions will likely be: what is a good daily budget…

Is Denmark in Europe?
Denmark travel FAQs

Is Denmark in Europe?

Denmark, a small country of just under 6 million people, is located in northwest Europe. Consisting of a peninsula and…

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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
    • Hostels
    • Camping
  • Tours
    • Stockholm
    • Copenhagen
    • Helsinki
    • Oslo
    • Finnish Lapland
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