Scandinavia Travel

Christmas in Iceland is an interesting experience as this country has many old traditions for celebrating Christmas. Expect no fewer than 13 Icelandic Santa Clauses! In Iceland, they're the "Yuletide Lads"...

The World Toilet Organization (WTO) is a global non- profit organization committed to improving toilet and sanitation conditions worldwide. Celebrate World Toilet Day 2009 with a fun tour of Scandinavia's unique toilets...

This is what the Blue Lagoon looks like this time of year. The Blue Lagoon in Iceland is Iceland's famous geothermal spa where guests relax in seawater heated by Mother Nature. There are several hotels near the Blue Lagoon (currently with lower winter prices) and guided lagoon tours available...

The historic Scandinavian Christmas Markets are a great attraction for all kinds of visitors and offer lots of seasonal Christmas shopping and holiday shopping with local crafts, food, and drink (including the hot, spiced wine, Glögg)....

London's traditional Norwegian Christmas tree is on its way. The tree is Oslo's annual gift to London, a 33-meter tree that is90 years old, and the 62nd of its kind to cross the North Sea...

Maybe you're planning to spend this holiday season in Scandinavia, or want to find out more about local Christmas traditions? Either way, you've come to the right place to find out more about Christmas in Scandinavia...

Take a look at this little Swedish cutie as she's slaloming down the hill. Doesn't she make you want to go skiing with her? Ski resorts are opening up all over Scandinavia now, so it's a great time to look into some winter travel plans...

Over 5,000 languages exist today, but linguists and scientists say that there may be only 2,000 by the next decade as rare languages die out...

The Oresund Bridge is the relatively new bridge that connects Denmark and Sweden, in a total length of just over 10 miles. Doesn't that sound like fun? Next time you're driving in Scandinavia, visit the Oresund Strait. The Oresund Bridge connects the cities of Copenhagen and Malmo...

Although the winter months can be quite cold in certain parts of Scandinavia, the summer isn't always the best choice. You're paying higher prices, run into crowds, and will miss out on unique natural phenomena like the Northern Lights. But is winter really a better pick? Not so fast...

If you're thinking about renting a car at your Scandinavian destination, you should know there is a better alternative: Bikes have their own lanes (and lights) and are often faster in Scandinavia's bigger cities! The capital cites of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden are all bicycle-friendly...

The weather in Denmark is turning cool and wet. Right now, the average high temperature in Copenhagen is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Denmark doesn't have a lot of fluctuation between day and night temperatures, but wind gusts and changes in wind direction can quickly change conditions...

November is one of the slowest times of year in Scandinavia when it comes to tourism. There aren't too many events and the weather can turn a bit wet and windy. On the other hand, how about traveling for half the budget that you would spend at other times of the year...

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