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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Best Served Scandinavia blog (Spring)</title><link>https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/spring</link><description>Articles designed to provide inspiration and suggestions to fire your imagination and help you start planning your next holiday in Scandinavia</description><language>en-gb</language><copyright>Best Served Scandinavia</copyright><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 26 12:03:42 +0100</pubDate><image>https://d19lgisewk9l6l.cloudfront.net/assetbank/Spring_32744.jpg</image><item><title>When to visit Scandinavia: a seasonal guide</title><link>https://best-served.co.uk/blog/scandinavia-through-the-seasons</link><description>With such a variety of landscapes and activities, it's hard to define the best time to visit Scandinavia. The answer, really, is that there isn't one. Endless summer days bathed in the midnight sun give way to months of snow-bound fun, when, for many, Scandinavia really comes into its own.</description><author>Norire Arakelyan</author><guid>10068</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 26 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/autumn">Autumn</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/christmas">Christmas &amp; New Year</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/midnight-sun">The Midnight Sun</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/spring">Spring</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/summer">Summer</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/winter">Winter</category></item><item><title>An expert's guide to Luleå, the gateway to Swedish Lapland</title><link>https://best-served.co.uk/blog/an-experts-guide-to-lulea-the-gateway-to-swedish-lapland</link><description>Where 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. </description><author>Sophie Sadler</author><guid>11327</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Oct 25 15:09:44 +0100</pubDate><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/adventure">Adventurous</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/autumn">Autumn</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/city-break">City Breaks</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/lapland-holidays">Lapland</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/midnight-sun">The Midnight Sun</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/northern-lights">Northern Lights</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/spring">Spring</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/summer">Summer</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/unique-unusual">Unique &amp; unusual</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/winter">Winter</category></item><item><title>When is the best time to visit Iceland? A seasonal guide</title><link>https://best-served.co.uk/blog/when-is-the-best-time-to-visit-iceland-a-seasonal-guide</link><description>Iceland 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. &#13;
</description><author>Joel Rabinowitz</author><guid>11290</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 25 11:12:26 +0100</pubDate><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/adventure">Adventurous</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/autumn">Autumn</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/midnight-sun">The Midnight Sun</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/northern-lights">Northern Lights</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/spring">Spring</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/summer">Summer</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/winter">Winter</category></item><item><title>When is the best time to visit Norway? 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Here, we provide an overview of what you can expect in Norway throughout the seasons. </description><author>Joel Rabinowitz</author><guid>11286</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jul 25 12:37:06 +0100</pubDate><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/adventure">Adventurous</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/autumn">Autumn</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/midnight-sun">The Midnight Sun</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/northern-lights">Northern Lights</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/spring">Spring</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/summer">Summer</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/winter">Winter</category></item><item><title>Discover the islands &amp; archipelagos of the Nordics</title><link>https://best-served.co.uk/blog/discover-the-islands-archipelagos-of-the-nordics</link><description>Scandinavia 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. </description><author>Joel Rabinowitz</author><guid>11227</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 24 11:45:55 +0000</pubDate><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/adventure">Adventurous</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/autumn">Autumn</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/northern-lights">Northern Lights</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/self-drive">Self-drives</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/spring">Spring</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/summer">Summer</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/winter">Winter</category></item><item><title>Northern Lights dazzle across the UK and Europe</title><link>https://best-served.co.uk/blog/northern-lights-dazzle-across-the-uk-and-europe</link><description>The evening of Friday 10 May saw one of the most spectacular Northern Lights displays of the 21st century, lighting up the skies across the UK and continental Europe, even as far south as Italy and Croatia. But if you missed out, fear not – plenty more opportunities lie just around the corner.</description><author>Joel Rabinowitz</author><guid>11175</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 May 24 15:38:40 +0100</pubDate><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/autumn">Autumn</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/northern-lights">Northern Lights</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/spring">Spring</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/winter">Winter</category></item><item><title>Just back from: Arctic Lakeland, Finland</title><link>https://best-served.co.uk/blog/just-back-from-arctic-lakeland-finland</link><description>Our Finland specialist Pippa McCarthy shares her experience of Arctic Lakeland. From the delights of spring and the endless days under summer to crisp autumns and snow-laden winters with their magical displays of the Northern Lights, it really is the perfect year-round destination.</description><author>Pippa McCarthy</author><guid>11119</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 23 15:03:34 +0100</pubDate><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/adventure">Adventurous</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/autumn">Autumn</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/spring">Spring</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/summer">Summer</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/wildlife">Wildlife</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/winter">Winter</category></item><item><title>Sweden holidays: When should you travel?</title><link>https://best-served.co.uk/blog/sweden-holidays-when-should-you-travel</link><description>Although most readily associated with winter, Sweden is a year-round destination, with different activities and special experiences available according to the seasons. To help you choose your favourite time of year, we explore the perks of traveling through each season.</description><author>Norire Arakelyan</author><guid>11116</guid><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 23 16:30:48 +0100</pubDate><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/autumn">Autumn</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/spring">Spring</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/summer">Summer</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/winter">Winter</category></item><item><title>Finland holidays: When should you travel?</title><link>https://best-served.co.uk/blog/finland-holidays-when-should-you-travel</link><description>Winter in Finland is legendary, especially for those seeking the Northern Lights or a Christmas break. But summer in this part of Scandinavia is sensational, too, with long hours of sunlight and plenty of untouched rural getaways.</description><author>Dariia Pasikova</author><guid>9754</guid><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 23 00:00:00 +0100</pubDate><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/autumn">Autumn</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/spring">Spring</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/summer">Summer</category><category domain="https://best-served.co.uk/blog/topics/winter">Winter</category></item></channel></rss>
