If you’re visiting Iceland, whale-watching will almost certainly be at the top of your to-do list – provided you visit at the right time of year. Fernando Vega (CC) Watching these magnificent creatures leap and breach is an unforgettable sight and the waters around Iceland are some of the best in Europe for viewing whales
Winter may not be the warmest time to visit Sweden, but if you fancy visiting in the snowy season there’s no shortage of fun tours and cold-weather activities that you can sign up for. From ice-fishing to husky sledging, skating to moose safaris, you can have plenty of fun in the snow and on the
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Who doesn’t love a Swedish smörgåsbord? This tempting table groaning full of tasty hot and cold dishes is a treat for the eye and for the stomach. But what does a traditional smörgåsbord consist of? And what’s the difference between a buffet and a smörgåsbord? Read on to find out all you need to know
A simply dressed tree with white candles next to a roaring fire and a window looking out onto a snowy scene is the ultimate Nordic Christmas look. Simple Scandi-style ornaments and Danish design decorations are very much on trend for the festive season. cherylkcantu (CC) If you like the minimalist Scandi-chic look with just a
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So you’re thinking of a trip to Scandinavia, but don’t know where to go. Sweden and Norway are both popular countries with plenty to appeal to visitors – stunning scenery, beautiful coastlines, islands galore, great skiing, pretty villages and some vibrant cities too. Timo (CC) So how do you decide which country to visit? Is
With quirky ice sculptures, furniture made from ice, freezing drinks and ethereal icy blue colours, an ice bar has got to be the coolest place on earth to have a drink. Pic: Magic Ice Scandinavia is naturally home to a whole load of these ice bars, made from giant blocks of ice, where you can
Scandinavia is easy to travel around, but booking trains, buses and hotels can be a chore and can end up working out more expensive than doing an organized tour. You may be short of time and want to fit in seeing as much of the region as possible in a few days. Pic: Srvora (CC)
