The old town and coastline of Lysekil,Sweden.

Despite Russia conflict,cruisers can’t get enough of this region

Northern Europe cruises are expected to hit an all-time high this year,and the Baltic Sea is at the heart of the interest.

  • byBrian Johnston
Sweden,Norway and Denmark consistently top world happiness index lists.

Ten things we’ll never understand about Scandinavia

Denmark,Norway and Sweden get universal praise for their way of life,but some things about Scandinavia strike outsiders as peculiar.

  • byBrian Johnston
In Copenhagen,tourist passes are good value.

How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap

Scandinavia is notoriously expensive,but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark,Sweden and Norway.

  • byBrian Johnston
Steam and a float,in a floating sauna.

Try not to scream:Doing a sauna,Finnish-style

Discover the joys of sauna going,a revered Finnish pastime that involves both Zen-like relaxation and something akin to an adrenaline sport.

  • byBrian Johnston

Why these northern European destinations are the new capitals of cool

Crystalline waters,colourful houses,open sandwiches and obliging locals – there’s lots to love about Scandinavia.

  • byAnthony Dennis
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The northern lights at Abisko in Sweden.
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Six of the best winter adventures in Scandinavia

Six of the best winter adventures in Scandinavia

Husky sledding in Lahti,Finland.

Six of the best winter adventures in Scandinavia

From plunging into icy seas,to husky sledding and floating down canals in a hot tub.

  • byBrian Johnston
The city’s hip canal-side precinct of Nyhavn.

What unites,and distinguishes the three kingdoms of Scandinavia

The trio of countries that make up Scandinavia turn out to have much in common while maintaining a distinctive personality of their own. Craig Osment takes a tour of the three kingdoms.

  • byCraig Osment
The Aurora Borealis over Tromso,Northern Norway.

Travel tips:Is it worth seeing The Northern Lights in December?

Both Iceland and northern Scandinavia are within the northern lights zone,however the region is subject to clouds and stormy weather until mid-December.

  • byMichael Gebicki
Guests relax in geothermal seawater in the main lagoon at the Blue Lagoon spa in Grindavik,Iceland,

What is the best way to spend three weeks in Scandinavia?

There is plenty to see and do in three weeks,including The Northern Lights.

  • byMichael Gebicki