Fresh from a recent trip to Iceland, Ian Reddington shares his highlights from exploring the famous sights of Reykjavik, the Golden Circle and the South Coast. … more about Just back from: Iceland's South Coast, the Golden Circle & Reykjavik
Spread 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. … more about An expert's guide to Nuuk, the capital of Greenland
Having recently sailed around Iceland on HX Hurtigruten Expeditions' 'Circular Saga from Reykjavik', Joel Rabinowitz shares his experience from a week aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen. … more about Just back from: Iceland with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
Scandi specialist Lynn recently returned from a trip to Swedish Lapland. Here she offers a first hand account of her experience. … more about A magical winter adventure in Swedish Lapland
Scattered 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. … more about An expert's guide to the Lofoten Islands
Iceland 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. … more about The best places to see the Northern Lights in Iceland
It’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. … more about Finland: The happiest country on Earth – again
Browse our recommended ideas and inspiration for how to enjoy a superb Scandinavian summer holiday … more about Best ways to enjoy a Scandinavian summer
With 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. … more about Our guide to Norway’s most majestic fjords: From the west coast to the Arctic Circle
Ilulissat 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. … more about Unique places to stay in and around Ilulissat, Greenland
Around 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. … more about The ultimate travel guide to Ilulissat, Greenland
Fresh 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. … more about Just back from: Ilulissat, Greenland
As 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. … more about Explore our 2025 hot list
Earlier 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. … more about Just back from: Tromso & Malangen, Norway
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. … more about Discover the islands & archipelagos of the Nordics
