Lofoten Islands: 6 of the best winter tours
If you’re looking for remote white sand beaches, colourful fishing villages and rugged mountains dropping sheer into the sea, you…
Nordic walking poles: find the perfect pair
You may well have heard of the health benefits of using Nordic walking poles, but what are these miracle sticks…
What is Nordic walking?
Nordic walking originated in Finland as an enhanced walking technique that uses poles to provide a full work-out for your…
16 of the best places to stay in Scandinavia
From igloos to castles and lighthouses to cranes, Scandinavia is home to some spectacular, unusual and amazing places to stay….
Stockholm to Oslo: the cheapest and fastest options
Travelling between Stockholm in Sweden and Oslo in Norway is pretty straightforward. The two capital cities lie just 326 miles…
9 of the best Viking tours in Scandinavia
The Vikings came from Norway, Denmark and Sweden more than thousand years ago and left a rich cultural heritage across…
Cool Icelandic boy names and their meanings
Do you want an interesting name for your newborn son? Why not consider an Icelandic boys’ name? Men in Iceland…
The best reindeer rides in Rovaniemi
On the edge of the Arctic Circle in Finland, the town of Rovaniemi and its surroundings are home to the…
Hiking in Abisko National Park
With some of the best hiking in the Nordic region, Abisko National Park encompasses majestic mountains, alpine meadows, wooded valleys,…
Ice fishing in Sweden
With its thousands of lakes, pristine scenery and Arctic climate, Sweden is a brilliant (and beautiful) destination for ice fishing. …