https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/self-driveArticles designed to provide inspiration and suggestions to fire your imagination and help you start planning your next holiday in Scandinaviaen-gbBest Served ScandinaviaTue, 14 Apr 26 13:16:28 +0100https://d19lgisewk9l6l.cloudfront.net/wexas/www/images/bss/web/Holiday%20Types/Self-Drive/Self_Drive_300x200.jpghttps://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/driving-in-iceland-an-expert-guidePlanning a self‑drive in Iceland? From Ring Road highlights to F‑roads and safety tips, this blog is your all‑in‑one guide to driving in Iceland.Norire Arakelyan11339Tue, 25 Nov 25 17:03:29 +0000Self-driveshttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/experience-the-2026-solar-eclipse-in-icelandIceland's total solar eclipse of 2026 offers a rare opportunity to witness one of nature's most awe-inspiring phenomena amidst one of the world's most dramatic backdrops.Norire Arakelyan11250Tue, 22 Apr 25 17:06:57 +0100Bucket-list adventuresEscorted holidaysSelf-drivesUnique & unusualhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/travelling-icelands-golden-circleEasily accessible from Reykjavik, the Golden Circle is a 300-kilometre loop linking the standout sights of southwest Iceland, offering a captivating snapshot of the country’s breathtaking natural wonders.Angela Perro8881Wed, 16 Apr 25 00:00:00 +0100Northern LightsSelf-driveshttps://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/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/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/scandinavia-road-rail-or-seaThere are plenty of reasons to love Scandinavia as a travel destination. But, with getting around easier than ever, it does pose the question: what is the best way to explore the region? Is it by self-drive, a rail journey or with a cruise? We break down the options and explore the benefits of each.Steff Sargeant11173Tue, 07 May 24 10:06:17 +0100Cruise HolidaysSelf-driveshttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/our-top-summer-trips-to-finlandOur specialists pick out a selection of summer itineraries, from self-drives and cruises to wildlife-watching trips and even a stay at a glass-fronted treehouse hotel located right on the Arctic Circle. David Ward10532Mon, 03 Jun 19 13:40:28 +0100AdventurousThe Midnight SunSelf-drivesSummerhttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/where-to-go-in-scandinaviaFrom Northern Lights to Midsummer festivals, stylish cities to quiet log cabin retreats, there is plenty to see and do on a first holiday to Scandinavia. But which is best for you? Here are our favourite holidays for travellers who want to get a flavour for the region.Simon Langley9774Tue, 16 May 17 15:02:45 +0100Christmas & New YearCity BreaksNorthern LightsSelf-driveshttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/cycling-in-scandinavias-citiesScandinavia is quite rightly proud of its cycling culture, but for a newcomer, it can be hard to navigate. Here are our tips to getting started as a Scandi cycler.Sophie Sadler8888Mon, 08 Aug 16 00:00:00 +0100AdventurousSelf-driveshttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/discovering-roald-dahls-norwayAlongside gruffalos, boy wizards and wardrobes, Roald Dahl stands a big friendly giant among the greats of children’s literature. We take a look at the places that inspired his fabulous works of literature.Simon Langley8768Wed, 27 Apr 16 14:36:20 +0100FamiliesSelf-driveshttps://best-served.co.uk/blog/a-screen-free-scandinavia-summerWith the summer holiday to look forward to, we take a look at the many ways Scandinavia can inspire children's imaginations, keep them moving and away from the digital screens.Simon Langley8731Tue, 19 Apr 16 17:43:57 +0100AdventurousFamiliesLaplandLodges & Log CabinsSelf-drivesSummerWildlife