Scandinavia's varied landscapes, icy northern reaches and scenic fjords certainly deliver when it comes to inspiration. Beloved authors have long used them as settings for magical stories, from Dahl's Norwegian summers to Pullman's far-away Svalbard. … more about Stories inspired by Scandinavia
Svalbard is a superb place to see the Northern Lights, as well as being home to roaming polar bears and some of the best-preserved wilderness in the world. At 78 degrees north, it's a true Arctic hideaway. … more about An alternative introduction to Svalbard
Best Served Scandinavia’s very own Angela Perro reports back from under the Northern Lights to demonstrate a perfect Arctic pairing. … more about Visiting Tromso and Malangen – a classic Arctic combo
From boat rides under the Northern Lights to Game of Thrones behind-the-scenes tours, these are the ultimate winter tours out of the Icelandic capital. … more about Reykjavik's top 10 winter excursions
Northern Lights holidays can be tricky to plan, but we have compiled the best spots where you'll be able to get a viewing this winter, as well as the best times to visit. … more about The best places to see the Northern Lights this winter
Svalbard's wild remotes are made for adventure. From dogsledding tours to champagne tasting, our destination specialists pick out their top-ten excursions to make the most of this spectacular destination during winter. … more about Svalbard's Top 10 Winter Excursions
Looking as epic as a Svalbard landscape, the first teaser trailer for Philip Pullman’s His dark Materials has been released. And, it seems that fans of the seminal trilogy are in for a treat. … more about His Dark Materials trailer released
Best Served specialist Henry Pritchard reports back from Norway's Arctic capital after an action-packed weekend of huskies, reindeer and a trip to the Tromso Ice Domes. … more about Just back from Tromso
Whenever you find yourself in Denmark, Sweden, Norway or Iceland, knowing the weather patterns and having the right clothes in your suitcase will ensure you have exactly the trip you want. Here’s what travellers should keep in mind for each Scandi season. … more about The seasons of Scandinavia
Discover why the Northern Lights aren’t visible over summer and the magical phenomenon that they’re replaced with. There’s also plenty of information on travel over other seasons. … more about Can you see the Northern Lights in summer?
From floating in ice to glass igloos, these are the most innovative ways to spot the Aurora Borealis. Each has been tried and tested by our destination specialists. … more about Amazing ways to see the Northern Lights
Scandinavia features some of the world's most innovative accommodation. And, our destination experts have put together this selection of the region's finest, from glass igloos and snow hotels to artsy treehouses and wilderness camps. … more about Scandinavia’s best hotels
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
A first look at L7 – a new and luxurious lodge in remote Finnish Lapland, due to open in winter 2018. … more about L7: a new luxury lodge in Finland’s frozen north
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?
