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?

• by 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.

• by 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.

• by 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.

• by 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.

• by 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.

• by Brian Johnston

Why these northern European destinations are the new capitals of cool

Crystalline waters, colourful houses, open sandwiches and obliging locals – there’s lots to love about Scandinavia.

• by Anthony Dennis

Six of the best winter adventures in Scandinavia

Six of the best winter adventures in Scandinavia

Six of the best winter adventures in Scandinavia

From plunging into icy seas, to husky sledding and floating down canals in a hot tub.

• by Brian Johnston

What unites, and distinguishes the three kingdoms of Scandinavia

The trio of countries that make up Scandinavia turn out to have much in common while maintaining a distinctive personality of their own. Craig Osment takes a tour of the three kingdoms.

• by Craig Osment