12 magical Christmas markets in Scandinavia (2023 update!)
Each year dozens of great Christmas markets take place throughout Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark. Here are some of the best ones!
Shopping
Scandinavia can be a fun place to go shopping, and whether you love Danish design or Swedish fashion, you’re sure to find something great to take home with you. There’s a really lively second-hand scene in Stockholm and Copenhagen – if you’re looking for a bargain be sure to get up early for a rummage around the flea markets!
Cost of living in Sweden
Sweden has a reputation for being expensive. In many ways it’s deserved, but even with the relatively high cost of…
Traditional Norwegian sweaters: what to know before you buy
Scandinavian sweaters are totally on trend at the moment, and we can certainly see why. Wonderfully warm and cosy, and…
Shopping in Copenhagen: the quirky shops you shouldn’t miss
There’s nothing like a shopping spree or just a bit of window-shopping in design-crazy Denmark. And whether you’re looking for…
Taking the free bus to Ikea in Stockholm
Ikea has become an important part of Sweden’s identity abroad and the flat-pack furniture giant now has more than 300 stores…
Where to buy snus in Stockholm
Sooner or later when you’re travelling across Sweden, you’ll come across snus. This moist tobacco product is sold in pretty…
A guide to Danish fashion
In the space of a few short years, Copenhagen has joined the ranks of global fashion capitals like New York,…
A geeks’ guide to Gothenburg, Sweden
For the most part, Gothenburg is a place of trendy cafés, classy seafood restaurants and high Nordic fashion. Wander off…
Bargain-hunting at Oslo’s markets
Bargain hunting in one of Europe’s most expensive cities might seem like an impossibility, but Oslo can be surprisingly budget-friendly…
Oslo for book lovers
Unless you’re a big fan of Nordic crime fiction, Oslo is probably not the first city that springs to mind…