Scandinavia
I spent two weeks on a Nordic cruise with my mum. Here’s how it went
Mum rolls her eyes at me when I tell her about my fascination with Norse goddess Freya.
- Jessica Rowe
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This stunning winter wonderland is actually more magical in autumn
Autumn in the far north of Scandinavia means crisp mornings, warm sunny days and a colourful fanfare of foliage. It’s the ideal time to venture outdoors.
- Rob McFarland
Finns are still the world’s happiest people. But lonely Americans slide down the rankings
While European countries dominated the top 20 rankings, there were some exceptions. Australia made it in, although it fell one spot.
- Kirsten Grieshaber
Now you can hike from island to island in Sweden
The new Stockholm Archipelago Trail connects 225 kilometres of new and existing trails across 22 islands.
- Julietta Jameson
The surprising Scandinavian Christmas dish said to bring good luck
Ah, Christmas. A time for roast turkey, stuffing, vegetables, maybe a bucket of prawns, a few glasses of champagne, and … a large jar of pickled herrings?
- Ben Groundwater
Ranked and rated: Which Scandinavian country is the best destination?
Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland or Greenland? We compare the contenders across five categories to help you decide which to visit.
- Sarah Marshall
Despite Russia conflict, cruisers can’t get enough of this region
Northern Europe cruises are expected to hit an all-time high this year, and the Baltic Sea is at the heart of the interest.
- Brian Johnston
Ten things we’ll never understand about Scandinavia
Denmark, Norway and Sweden get universal praise for their way of life, but some things about Scandinavia strike outsiders as peculiar.
- Brian Johnston
How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap
Scandinavia is notoriously expensive, but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
- Brian Johnston
Try not to scream: Doing a sauna, Finnish-style
Discover the joys of sauna going, a revered Finnish pastime that involves both Zen-like relaxation and something akin to an adrenaline sport.
- Brian Johnston
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