Steve Vickers, Author at Routes North

Steve Vickers

British journalist Steve Vickers has researched and written more than 15 guidebooks across Europe and Asia. He’s written about Scandinavia for Rough Guides, The Times, The Washington Post, The Guardian and many more, and has spent the past 12 years exploring Scandinavia in search of the perfect cinnamon bun. He’s married to a Swede (an actual Swedish person, not a root vegetable) and he speaks Swedish with an English accent.

Full day Viking history tour from Stockholm

Tours and tickets, Tours in Stockholm

Viking history tour from Stockholm (full day)

Uncover Sweden’s rich Viking history on this unique, eight-hour tour from central Stockholm into the lovely Swedish countryside.

Discount passes

The Copenhagen Card

Pay for the Copenhagen Card upfront and then save money by getting free access to a whole bunch of attractions across the city.

Getting around Scandinavia

Visiting Scandinavia on a cruise

PROMOTED It can’t compete with the Caribbean on the tropical temperature front, but Scandinavia is still worth exploring on a cruise…

Pilane sculpture park is a great place to visit from Gothenburg

Gothenburg see and do, Things to do in Sweden

Visiting Pilane Sculpture Park in West Sweden

It isn’t the easiest place to reach using public transport but if you fancy an unusual and rewarding day trip…

Tours and tickets, Tours in Stockholm

Viking history tour from Stockholm (half day)

See Viking history up close during this 5-hour history tour from Stockholm, guided by a knowledgable historian.

Tours and tickets, Tours in Copenhagen

Walking tour of creative Copenhagen

This fun walking tour will take you to see Copenhagen’s hippest, most creative neighbourhoods.

Tours and tickets, Tours in Oslo

Hipster tour of Oslo

This relaxed, two-and-a-half hour walking tour will let you explore one of Oslo’s coolest districts – Grünerløkka – with a knowledgeable local guide.

This apartment is one of the best Airbnbs in Copenhagen

Accommodation, Copenhagen

7 of the best Airbnbs in Copenhagen

These amazing Airbnb rentals in Copenhagen offer the perfect antidote to bland and boring bedrooms!

Tours and tickets, Tours in Central Sweden

Beaver safari in Central Sweden

Some people say that beavers destroy the forest when they build dams and cut down trees. On this fun, five-hour…

Tours and tickets, Tours in Swedish Lapland

Landscape photography course in Swedish Lapland

This fun landscape photography course takes place near Abisko, in one of the most beautiful parts of Swedish Lapland!