Do you like the idea of relaxing in a sled and whizzing across the snow being pulled by a team of huskies? Or, better still, driving the dog team yourself? Having travelled extensively around Norway since 2014, we think Tromsø is one of Scandinavia’s best destinations for dog-sledding. Read on to find out how dog […]
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So you fancy a trip to the Nordic countries, but only have the time – or budget – to see one Scandinavian capital. Which should you visit: Stockholm or Oslo? In our opinion, there are so many reasons to visit both the capital cities of Sweden and Norway. Although Stockholm is more traditionally beautiful, Oslo
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Scandinavia is a fun region to visit at any time of the year. However, it’s also huge – more than twice the size of California – and encompasses a wide range of climates, topography and physical landscapes. From the long fjord-indented coastline of Norway in the west that is warmed by the Gulf Stream to
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You don’t need to travel far from Oslo to be immersed in unspoilt nature. And Norway’s good public transport system means that it’s easy to get out of the city on a day trip. Sognsvann / Sean Hayford O’Leary (CC) So whether you fancy wild-swimming in a waterfall, island-hopping in the Oslofjord or exploring a
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Often called the world’s most beautiful car journey, Norway’s Atlantic Road is the ultimate Scandinavian road trip. The route snakes across rocky islets and soaring bridges – with views of the wild ocean and craggy mountains most of the way. This road over the sea encompasses eight dramatic bridges that link the islands and islets
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Travelling between Stockholm in Sweden and Oslo in Norway is pretty straightforward. The two capital cities lie just 326 miles apart, and although you’re crossing a country border, it’s an easy journey. In fact, it’s quicker to travel between the two cities than it is to get from Oslo to Norway’s second city, Bergen, or
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Embarking on a train journey might seem ordinary. Yet, when that journey unravels the pristine landscapes of Norway, culminating beyond the Arctic Circle, it transforms into an otherworldly experience. The Nordland Railway, often celebrated for its scenic brilliance, promises more than just vistas in winter. It’s a voyage where every chug of the engine and
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