Internationally renowned sand artists will arrive in the pretty seaside town of Hundested, Denmark, this summer to create huge, breathtakingly...

It seems like the whole city of Oslo plays a role during the Ultima Contemporary Music Festival. It certainly puts...

Also known as Love & Anarchy, the Helsinki International Film Festival has taken place annually in Finland since 1988.  The...

Most are familiar with the ultimate beer parties of Bavaria in Southern Germany – but you won’t miss out if...

The Smak Food Festival highlights the very best of local food production, along with some of the unique cuisine available...

If you’re a fan of Scandinavian knits, either to wear or to make yourself, then be sure to stop by...

This September, visitors will have an unparalleled opportunity to peer behind the scenes at some of Oslo’s most famous buildings....

While the Norwegian capital is lovely for a gentle stroll, it’s also an excellent place to lace up your running...

Contrary to what you may expect, Norway’s largest film festival isn’t held in Oslo, but in the colourful city of...

Bibliophiles should be sure to visit Scandinavia’s largest literary festival, the Gothenburg Book Fair. With over 100,000 visitors each year,...

The town of Alingsås will be especially dazzling this autumn, thanks to the return of a very special event. Each...

Most are familiar with the ultimate beer parties of Bavaria in Southern Germany – but you won’t miss out if...

Live music, tasty treats, homemade crafts and freshly brewed cider are all on offer at the Kivik Apple Market, held...

Forget about wellies stuck in the mud and drunk teenagers running wild. The Superwood Festival takes place in the smart...

Stockholm is a city of exciting architecture and wonderful urban areas and during three Open House days at the beginning...

One of Finland’s oldest traditions, the Helsinki Baltic Herring Market dates from 1743 and is still going strong today. The...

Linnanmäki is Finland’s oldest and best-loved amusement park. Set on a hill just north of Helsinki city centre, it attracts...

You might want to diet for a couple of days, or at least go heavy on the veggies before hitting...

These days, every theme park around the world seems to be getting in on the Halloween action with a scary...

If you’re easily spooked, you might want to think twice about visiting Copenhagen’s famous Tivoli Gardens amusement park this autumn....

Right in the middle of Gothenburg, Universeum is the Nordic region’s largest science centre. Its aquarium and rainforest habitats are...

With an almost endless coastline, Denmark is naturally big on seafood. When it comes to oysters, the ‘oyster coast’ is...

Have your wand at the ready, and start practising your charms – something magical is brewing in Odense. Every year,...

‘Fresh and artistically daring’ is a good description of Bergen’s Meteor performing arts festival. Organised by Bergen International Theatre, Meteor...