Language and culture in Scandinavia

All you need to know about Viking weddings

Viking weddings are very much a thing at the moment – and you can see why they are so in…

Looking for an unusual name for your newborn? Why not check out some Finnish baby girls’ names? Finnish women have…

Everyone has heard of Father Christmas, but in Iceland they have some more… ‘unusual’ festive visitors who creep around leaving…

Traditionally, surnames of Finnish descent come from a variety of sources, depending on the geography of the country. Many of…

Scandinavian sweaters are totally on trend at the moment, and we can certainly see why. Wonderfully warm and cosy, and…

If you’re looking something a little different and exotic to call your newborn, why not consider choosing a Norwegian name…

You probably already know that Sweden is a cool country, with stunning scenery, oodles of islands and a trendy Scandi…

Can you tell a Norwegian ensign from a Finnish flag? And have you ever wondered why all Nordic flags have…

You’ve probably heard of Stockholm syndrome, but do you know what it is? Even once you do, there are lots…

Do you want your newborn to be in touch with his or her inner Viking? Well, why not choose a…

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

You don’t have to be a geography geek or a keen cartographer to enjoy a good map. There are some…