There's no better way to explore Norway's awe-inspiring coastline than a cruise – but choosing the right one isn't always straightforward. Here, we break down the key factors to consider when considering a Norwegian coastal cruise. … more about Our expert guide to Norwegian coastal cruising
Journeys to the Arctic Circle are full of year-round adventure. While summer offers the opportunity to witness the everlasting glow of the Midnight Sun, a winter getaway could reward you with a dazzling display of the Northern Lights. Struggling to choose between them? Our experts delve deeper. … more about Northern Lights or Midnight Sun
Best Served Scandinavia specialists Meriel Lowe and Rachel Pennycook share their experience of life on board Havila Castor – one of Havila's brand new ships – as they sailed north along Norway's famous west coast from Bergen towards Trondheim. … more about MS Havila Castor: A journey through Norway's iconic fjords
From heated glass igloos under the Northern Lights to hotels carved of ice, Lapland provides an enchanting stage for some of Scandinavia and the Nordics' most innovative accommodation. Read on to find out more about Lapland's very best hotels. … more about Lapland's best hotels
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. … more about When to visit Scandinavia: a seasonal guide
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
From Northern Lights and Arctic adventure to a UNESCO-listed Old Town and innovative hotels, Luleå is the much-unexplored gateway to Swedish Lapland, and with new direct flights from London Heathrow to Luleå starting in December 2021, we've chosen five of the best places to stay in and around Luleå. … more about Top 5 places to stay in and around Luleå
Our 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. … more about Our top summer trips to Finland
Our specialists pick out their top summer trips for under £1,000 per person. There’s everything from long-weekend breaks in the fjords to a cross-border adventure pairing Arctic Tromso with a stay at Sweden’s famous ICEHOTEL. … more about Our best value summer holidays to Norway
Scandinavia specialist Sophie Sadler has just returned from a magical trip in Finnish Lapland. Read her in-depth review and recommendations here. … more about Just back from: a summer adventure in Finnish Lapland
The ICEHOTEL has long been known for its spectacularly unique art suites, carved yearly out of blocks from the frozen Torne river. We take a look at our favourite art suites in this world-renowned construction, from mammoth King Kong carvings to 1920s apartments. … more about Our favourite ICEHOTEL Art Suites
It's rather ironic that Iceland, the 'land of ice and fire', contains zero ice hotels. But what it lacks in ice it more than makes up for in national park-framed lodges and private lagoon hotels. Still hankering to sleep on a bed made of snow? The neighbouring Nordics have more than enough. … more about Why are there no ice hotels in Iceland?
Saunas and the Nordics have long been synonymous, so it’s unsurprising that there's a day dedicated to saunas in Helsinki, Finland on 10 March. To celebrate, we've compiled a list of our favourite places to immerse yourself in the Scandi pastime, from snow saunas in Lapland to boat spas in Norway. … more about Our favourite places to sauna in Scandinavia & the Nordics
