https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/adventureArticles designed to provide inspiration and suggestions to fire your imagination and help you start planning your next holiday in Scandinaviaen-gbBest Served ScandinaviaThu, 30 Apr 26 01:11:48 +0100https://dtcslo72w0h2o.cloudfront.net/assetbank/Snowmobiling_in_Svalbard_979012.jpghttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/finland-the-happiest-country-on-earthIt’s official – Finland is, according to a new United Nations report, still the happiest country on earth. And their Nordic cousins aren't too far behind.David Ward10097Tue, 07 Apr 26 00:00:00 +0100AdventurousGlass IgloosThe Midnight SunNorthern LightsSanta HolidaysUnique & unusualhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/an-experts-guide-to-the-faroe-islandsProtruding from the North Atlantic Ocean at the maritime crossroads between Iceland, Norway and Scotland are the Faroe Islands, an archipelago of 18 wild, rugged basalt islands boasting some of the most dramatic landscapes in the Nordics. Here's everything you need to know before you visit.Joel Rabinowitz11363Thu, 12 Feb 26 15:09:41 +0000AdventurousSummerhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/explore-our-2026-cool-listAs we navigate the first couple of months of the year, we look ahead to the destinations across Scandinavia and the Nordics that we expect to shape your travel plans in 2026 – from Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula to the polar wilds of Svalbard.Joel Rabinowitz11343Mon, 09 Feb 26 00:00:00 +0000AdventurousFjord holidaysSelf-drivesSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/top-10-things-to-do-in-longyearbyen-svalbardSpread along a valley flanked by steep mountains on the edge of a fjord lies Longyearbyen, the world’s northernmost town with a population greater than 1,000 and the primary settlement in the Svalbard archipelago. Here are our top 10 things to see and do. Joel Rabinowitz11357Mon, 12 Jan 26 12:45:49 +0000AdventurousNorthern LightsSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/just-back-from-nuuk-greenlandBest Served Scandinavia specialist Rachel Pennycook shares her experience from a recent trip to Nuuk, Greenland – one of the smallest and most remote capital cities on Earth. Rachel Pennycook11336Wed, 12 Nov 25 16:48:55 +0000AdventurousAutumnNorthern Lightshttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/an-experts-guide-to-lulea-the-gateway-to-swedish-laplandWhere the frozen waters of the Gulf of Bothnia meet the wild forests of Swedish Lapland, you’ll find Luleå, a city that perfectly balances Arctic adventure with Scandinavian sophistication. Here’s everything you need to know before you visit. Sophie Sadler11327Tue, 07 Oct 25 15:09:44 +0100AdventurousAutumnCity BreaksLaplandThe Midnight SunNorthern LightsSpringSummerUnique & unusualWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/just-back-from-alta-norwayFrom breathtaking scenery to encounters with local wildlife, destination specialist Steff Sargeant shares her experiences from a trip to Alta, a city of year-round adventure in the far north of Norway. Steff Sargeant11320Fri, 19 Sep 25 15:33:25 +0100AdventurousAutumnhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/an-experts-guide-to-akureyri-the-gateway-to-north-icelandAkureyri is the largest town in Iceland outside of the Reykjavik region, tucked away at the base of the country’s longest fjord and framed by rugged mountains that remain blanketed in snow for much of the year. Here's all you need to know before you visit. Joel Rabinowitz11319Thu, 18 Sep 25 15:06:11 +0100AdventurousAutumnNorthern LightsWildlifeWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/tromsos-top-10Situated 350 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, Tromso offers a rare mix of urban attractions alongside a plethora of awe-inspiring experiences in the surrounding nature, and superb possibilities of seeing the Northern Lights. Here are our top 10 things to do in Tromso. Joel Rabinowitz9035Fri, 12 Sep 25 00:00:00 +0100AdventurousNorthern LightsWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-finnish-lapland-an-experts-guideFinnish Lapland encompasses the northern third of Finland, a region of rolling fells, sprawling boreal forests, glittering lakes and rugged tundra landscapes. But, with the dramatic seasonal contrasts, the range of experiences and activities on offer varies significantly depending on when you visit.Joel Rabinowitz11304Tue, 02 Sep 25 09:20:55 +0100AdventurousAutumnThe Midnight SunNorthern LightsSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/where-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-norwayFrom Tromso to Svalbard, our specialists pick out their top spots for seeing the Northern Lights in Norway.David Ward10853Fri, 15 Aug 25 00:00:00 +0100AdventurousAutumnNorthern LightsWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-iceland-a-seasonal-guideIceland is a country that experiences extreme contrasts throughout the seasons, both in terms of daylight hours and weather conditions. So, to help you plan your Icelandic adventure, here’s an overview of what to expect throughout the year. Joel Rabinowitz11290Thu, 31 Jul 25 11:12:26 +0100AdventurousAutumnThe Midnight SunNorthern LightsSpringSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-norway-a-seasonal-guideNorway is a remarkably versatile year-round travel destination, but choosing the right time to visit depends on what kind of trip you're planning and which part of the country you're focusing on. Here, we provide an overview of what you can expect in Norway throughout the seasons. Joel Rabinowitz11286Fri, 25 Jul 25 12:37:06 +0100AdventurousAutumnThe Midnight SunNorthern LightsSpringSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/just-back-from-icelands-south-coast-the-golden-circle-reykjavikFresh from a recent trip to Iceland, Ian Reddington shares his highlights from exploring the sights of Reykjavik taking in the spectacular waterfalls and black-sand beaches of the Golden Circle and South Coast. Ian Reddington11266Thu, 05 Jun 25 16:44:08 +0100Adventuroushttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/an-experts-guide-to-nuuk-the-capital-of-greenlandSpread across a rocky outcrop at the entrance to one of the largest fjord systems on Earth is Nuuk, the capital of Greenland. Here's everything you need to know before you visit one of the world's smallest and most remote cities. Joel Rabinowitz11257Fri, 23 May 25 12:50:56 +0100AdventurousCity BreaksThe Midnight SunNorthern LightsSummerUnique & unusualWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/just-back-from-iceland-with-hx-hurtigruten-expeditionsHaving recently sailed around Iceland on HX Expeditions' 'Circular Saga from Reykjavik', Joel Rabinowitz shares his experience from a week aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen. Joel Rabinowitz11255Thu, 22 May 25 09:56:07 +0100AdventurousCruise HolidaysSummerhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/a-magical-winter-adventure-in-swedish-laplandScandi specialist Lynn recently returned from a trip to Swedish Lapland. Here she offers a first hand account of her experience.Lynn Jordan-Willis11252Thu, 08 May 25 09:53:56 +0100AdventurousLaplandUnique & unusualhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/an-experts-guide-to-the-lofoten-islandsScattered off the northwest coast of mainland Norway, around 200 kilometres inside the Arctic Circle, are the Lofoten Islands – a chain of jagged, mountainous islands rising dramatically from the frigid waters of the Norwegian Sea. Here’s all you need to know before you visit.Joel Rabinowitz11251Fri, 02 May 25 16:23:59 +0100AdventurousThe Midnight SunNorthern LightsSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/the-best-places-to-see-the-northern-lights-in-icelandIceland is one of the best places in the world to see the Northern Lights – but where exactly are the best places to maximise your chances when aurora hunting? Here are some of the very best Northern Lights viewing locations in Iceland. Joel Rabinowitz10963Fri, 11 Apr 25 00:00:00 +0100AdventurousAutumnBucket-list adventuresCity BreaksNorthern LightsUnique & unusualWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/best-ways-to-enjoy-summerBrowse our recommended ideas and inspiration for how to enjoy a superb Scandinavian summer holiday David Ward242Tue, 25 Mar 25 00:00:00 +0000AdventurousCity BreaksEscorted holidaysRail journeysSelf-drivesWildlifehttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/from-the-west-coast-to-the-arctic-circle-our-guide-to-norways-most-majestic-fjordsWith well over 1,000 fjords along Norway's coastline, narrowing down which ones to visit and where to base yourself presents quite the challenge. So, to help point you in the right direction, we’ve picked out 10 of Norway’s most majestic fjords. Joel Rabinowitz11246Mon, 10 Mar 25 09:25:48 +0000AdventurousFjord holidaysThe Midnight SunNorthern LightsSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/unique-places-to-stay-in-and-around-ilulissat-greenlandIlulissat may be most renowned as one of the best places in the world to see icebergs, but in recent years it has also developed a reputation for offering some of Greenland's most innovative accommodation experiences, including a series of off-grid wilderness lodges.Joel Rabinowitz11245Wed, 26 Feb 25 10:55:28 +0000AdventurousNorthern LightsSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/the-ultimate-travel-guide-to-ilulissat-greenlandAround 300 kilometres north of the Arctic Circle on the west coast of Greenland is Ilulissat, a town of 4,800 people renowned for majestic icebergs that float down the nearby fjord into Disko Bay. Here's everything you need to know if you're considering a trip to this spectacular part of Greenland.Joel Rabinowitz11244Thu, 20 Feb 25 10:55:16 +0000AdventurousNorthern LightsSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/just-back-from-ilulissat-greenlandFresh from a recent trip to Ilulissat, Senior Content Specialist Joel Rabinowitz shares his experience sailing among icebergs, dog sledding through the wilderness and seeing the Northern Lights in this spectacular part of Greenland.Joel Rabinowitz11243Tue, 11 Feb 25 16:20:54 +0000AdventurousNorthern LightsWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/explore-our-2025-hot-listAs the year draws towards a close, we look ahead to the destinations across Scandinavia and the Nordics that we expect to shape your travel plans over the coming 12 months – from the frozen wilds of Greenland’s west coast to Finland’s idyllic Turku Archipelago. Joel Rabinowitz11232Mon, 30 Dec 24 14:11:17 +0000AdventurousThe Midnight SunNorthern LightsSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/just-back-from-tromso-malangen-norwayEarlier this month, Best Served Scandinavia specialist Lynn Jordan-Willis, along with several fellow team members, spent several days in Tromso, experiencing the myriad delights of Norway’s Arctic metropolis. Here, she shares the highlights of her trip.Lynn Jordan-Willis11229Thu, 19 Dec 24 10:53:16 +0000AdventurousNorthern LightsWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/discover-the-islands-archipelagos-of-the-nordicsScandinavia and the Nordics are home to an array of spectacular islands and archipelagos, ranging from the polar wilderness of Svalbard to the idyllic Åland Islands in the Baltic Sea. Our guide offers a taste of what to expect on each – and why you should consider visiting them. Joel Rabinowitz11227Mon, 16 Dec 24 11:45:55 +0000AdventurousAutumnNorthern LightsSelf-drivesSpringSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/just-back-from-akureyri-north-icelandBest Served Scandinavia specialist Ian Reddington shares his experience from a recent trip to Akureyri, North Iceland. Ian Reddington11221Thu, 28 Nov 24 14:49:57 +0000AdventurousWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/greenland-the-faroe-islands-named-in-conde-nast-travellers-best-places-to-go-in-2025Greenland and the Faroe Islands have been included in Condé Nast Traveller's newly published shortlist of 'The 25 Best Places to Go in 2025' – and we certainly concur. Here's why these breathtaking Nordic destinations should be firmly on your radar for the new year. Joel Rabinowitz11219Fri, 15 Nov 24 10:36:05 +0000AdventurousNorthern LightsSelf-drivesSummerWinterhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/a-winter-travel-guide-to-svalbardThe Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard is, for many, the ultimate bucket list winter travel destination – a frozen land of mighty glaciers, rugged mountains, deep fjords and barren tundra. Here's everything you need to know about visiting Scandinavia's most remote outpost. Joel Rabinowitz11206Thu, 26 Sep 24 14:27:47 +0100AdventurousBucket-list adventuresNorthern LightsWinter