Holiday in Scandinavia - discover the Nordic countries
Scandinavia offers incredible travel experiences - huge wild-life areas, pulsing city life, design, fishing, royalties, beaches in the South, ski resorts in the North... In a way you could say that Scandinavia is a region with drastic contrasts. Cold snowy winters and warm summers. City-life of Copenhagen versus ice hotels.
We hope that our articles about travelling in Scandinavia will give you inspiration on your way to discover the European region of Scandinavia.
Information and Articles about Scandinavia and Scandinavian Travelling
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Latest Scandinavian articles
- Great hotels in Reykjavik, Iceland The city's summer nights are just as bright as day. Reykjavik is included in ranking for the Fifteen Greenest Cities Worldwide on the Grist Magazine....
- Best things to see in Finland This fortress in Suomenlinna is considered to be one of the largest fortresses around the globe today. Since it was founded back in 1748, the fortress has been a favorite...
- Malmö, one of Sweden´s most exiting cities If you're planning to take a trip to Sweden, make sure you visit Malmö, with all of its most intriguing landmarks - including the Turning Torso and the Municipal Theatre....
- Kiruna - Swedens winter Lapland Visit Sweden´s Winter wonderland. Home to the unique Ice Hotel and a world favourite for observers of the Northern Lights....
- Yuletid in Sweden Swedish christmas customs, a mix of Christian and Viking traditions....
- Christmas cruise in the Norwegian fjords If you enjoy breathtaking scenery and enjoy traveling off-the-beaten-track, board a coastal steamer that sets out of Bergen, Norway on the "world's most beautiful voyage" through...
- Copenhagen has something for everyone Copenhagen has something for everyone! These attractions range from royal palaces and fairytale parks to a cosmopolitan nightlife and modern shopping experiences. It’s a city not...
- Danish language and its dialects. In contrast with Swedish and Norwegian, Danish does not have many dialects. There are three main dialects in Denmark: østdansk (spoken in the eastern part of Denmark), ødansk...
- Denmark, a magical Nordic country ...
- Enjoy the natural hot springs on your Iceland holiday It a wide-known fact that Icelanders spend most of the winter and some of the summer months peacefully soaking in these hot springs. This is how they deal with the long months of...
- The Nokia cell phones are backed by experience From the 1960s through the 1990 the Nokia cellular phone company was born into the corporation it is today. The company helped pioneer mobile communications and continues to be a...
- Saab's BioPower range successful in Europe Saab´s success in Europe is fueled by the popularity of the BioPower especially in Sweden. Last 2006, Saab has sold around 11,000 BioPower cars in Sweden while 6,800 9-3 and 9-5...
- Introduction to the different regions of Norway Norway is the country of contrasts, antiquity and modernity. But one thing that is definitely important is the country's unique nature. ...
- Recipes with Havarti cheese from Denmark Havarti is semi-soft Danish cow’s milk cheese named after the experimental farm where it was first made in the 1800s. Havarti has a buttery aroma and can be somewhat sharp in the...
- Icelandic is a language with a strong heritage The most used language of Iceland is "the Icelandic" and it is one of the very famous Nordic languages group. This group is the sub-group of the Germanic languages. Normally,...
- Business growth and development in Iceland Iceland can more be called a volcanic island rather than a country and it lies in the northern direction in Atlantic ocean. Fishing products are the major exported items of...
- The Finnish Lapphund was used to hunt reindeer in Finland. The Finnish Lapphund is a dog breed from Northern Finland used for the hunting of reindeer. With its brave and calm temperament it is today used particullary by farmers....
- Explore the nature of Iceland by Horse! Iceland is a a beautiful place and what could be more genuine than discover this volcanic island by horse. The Icelandic horse is a very special kind of animal....
- Norwegian Cruise - the Hurtigrutten Cruise The Norwegian Fjords, North-Cape, Spitsbergen and the Artic in the so called Hurtigrutten cruise....
- Viking culture - warriors and peaceful traders The Vikings are famous for their skillful ships ann raid technics. Modern historians tend to add another aspect to the description of this Scandinavian warriors; trading was also...
- Glögg - Traditional Swedish Christmas Drinks The glögg, a kind of sweetened red wine served hot in winter time, is a Swedish customs present at any (and I mean any) Christmas gathering. Take this glögg recipe and make your...
- The sauna, a Finnish leisure activity The Scandinavian country of Finland is well known for its saunas, a kind of steam bath often followed by a swim in a lake. The sauna is truly a Finnish customs well worth trying....
- LEGO - A Danish Invention LEGO, the Danish toy invention, is one of those toys that works generation after generation. Learn more about this popular toy from Denmark....
- Ice Hotel in Sweden - a cool experience The Jukkasjärvi ice hotel in Sweden is only in existence for around four months each year before it (quite literally) melts away to nothing but it's remarkably busy during its...
- Dill - the most important herb of Sweden Dill is on of the more important culinary herbs of Sweden. Uses of dill in Swedish cooking....
- Evolution of Swedish Volvo Evolution of the Swedish car Volvo....
News from Scandinavia
- CHILDREN OF BODOM, DIABLO, NEGATIVE, TAROT, STURM UND DRANG Nominated At Finlands EMMA GAALA
Feeds.feedburner.com - Sun Feb 1, 07:42 am GMT... - Sweden Weather & Temperatures
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST;Sweden weather information, climate and monthly temperatures for travelers wishing to learn about Swedens travel weather and obtain local advice for their travel destination in... - Bergen - Gateway to the Fjords of Norway
Fri, 30 Jan 2009 06:24:49 +0000;Bergen is on the southwest coast of Norway and cruises or tours to the fjords of Norway often start in Bergen. The city is filled with charming buildings and... RSS feeds... - Weirdest Events in Finland
Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:50:00 +0000;The worlds weirdest annual events are found in Finland, without a doubt. Finlands weird events include wife-throwing, air-guitar playing, mosquito-swatting, and many many more... - Iceland: 20% Off (Almost) Everything
Sat, 31 Jan 2009 05:59:50 +0000;I like the idea of travel discount cards very much, as long as the cards are actually worth their price. The new Voyager Card for Iceland is actually very cheap... News... - Denmark Weather & Temperatures
Wed, 21 Jan 2009 02:20:08 +0000;Denmark weather information, climate and monthly temperatures for travelers wishing to learn about Denmarks travel weather and obtain local advice for their travel destination in... - Iceland Picks the Worlds First Openly Gay PM
Time.com - Sun Feb 1, 04:22 am GMT... - Feminists helping mum hide Aussie sons
Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:21:00 GMT;A MELBOURNE father of two young boys believed to have been abducted by their mother in Sweden claims a taxpayer-funded feminist group called Kobra is involved. RSS news... - Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:00:00 EST;Aurora Borealis in Norway - Viewing the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) - Scandinavian Aurora Borealis RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com ...
