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 in 2026 – from Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula to the polar wilds of Svalbard. … more about Explore our 2026 'cool list'
Best 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. … more about Just back from: Nuuk, Greenland
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. … more about An expert's guide to Luleå, the gateway to Swedish Lapland
Best Served Scandinavia specialist Millie Bell shares her experience from a recent trip to Alta, a small city in the far north of Norway. … more about Just back from: Alta, Norway
Akureyri 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. … more about An expert's guide to Akureyri, the gateway to North Iceland
Situated 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. … more about Top 10 things to do in Tromso, Norway's 'Capital of the Arctic'
Finnish 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. … more about When is the best time to visit Finnish Lapland? An expert's guide
From Tromso to Svalbard, our specialists pick out their top spots for seeing the Northern Lights in Norway. … more about The best places to see the Northern Lights in Norway
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. … more about When is the best time to visit Iceland? A seasonal guide
Norway 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. … more about When is the best time to visit Norway? A seasonal guide
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
