Seeing the Northern Lights is undoubtedly one of the most captivating experiences you can have when travelling in Scandinavia and the Nordics. Although a sighting is never guaranteed, choosing the right time of year is key when it comes to maximising your chances of experiencing this ethereal phenom … more about The best time to see the Northern Lights: A month-by-month guide
Whether you’re lured by exploring epic Arctic landscapes, chasing the Northern Lights or the prospect of hiking, cycling or kayaking beneath the Midnight Sun, the Nordic region offers endless tantalising possibilities for off-the-beaten-track adventures … more about Top 10 under-the-radar Nordic travel destinations
Tromso has firmly established its reputation as one of Scandinavia's top travel destinations in recent years – but there are plenty of lesser-visited alternatives that offer an authentic taste of the Norwegian Arctic. … more about Tromso & beyond: Six fantastic alternatives in Arctic Norway
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. … more about Northern Lights dazzle across the UK and Europe
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
Aurora hunters take note – 2024's 'Solar Maximum' means this is a year of heightened solar activity, making the Northern Lights especially bright and visible. We bring together the science behind the phenomenon and the reality on the ground when it comes to spotting this extraordinary phenomenon. … more about What 2024's 'Solar Maximum' means for the Northern Lights
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
Read our short guide on the Northern Lights, including the best places to see them, where to go and when you are most likely to see them. … more about A guide to the Northern Lights
Scandinavia is synonymous with winter, snow sports and all of the outdoor activities you can enjoy during this period such as exploring by snow mobile, taking husky sled rides, ice fishing, snowshoeing and hunting for the Northern Lights. … more about Best ways to enjoy a winter holiday in Scandinavia
Looping for just under 200 miles out of Reykjavík, the Golden Circle links south Iceland’s premiere sights, making it a great introduction for first-time visitors. … more about Travelling Iceland’s Golden Circle
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
Discover the secrets of autumn in Finnish Lapland, with this guide to the top ten things to do in Levi. … more about Levi: autumn in Finnish Lapland
Get an inside glimpse into two of the world's most innovative hotels – both found under the Northern Lights of Swedish Lapland. … more about The ICEHOTEL & Treehotel: A unique pairing
We know and love Sweden for many things: Arctic wilderness, epic hotels, fika…But, perhaps not so well-known is the little city of Lulea in Swedish Lapland. Home to Northern Lights, snow-dusted forests and award-winning cuisine, discover why Lulea makes for the perfect Lapland winter break. … more about Fly direct to Lapland
