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
The Northern Lights are a once-in-a-lifetime experience for most, and Finland’s enormous range of glass igloos mean this is still one of the world's best places to best witness the aurora. We've picked our favourites in Finnish Lapland, from glass cabins with private hot tubs to aurora wagons. … more about Finland’s best glass igloos and aurora hotels
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
Best Served Scandinavia’s very own Angela Perro reports back from under the Northern Lights to demonstrate a perfect Arctic pairing. … more about Just back from 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 The best Reykjavik 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
Want to know the best place to see the Northern Lights this winter? Scandinavia expert Sophie Sadler has put together a list of her favourite destinations. … more about Where to see the Northern Lights 2019/2020
We know and love Sweden for many things: Arctic wilderness, epic hotels, fika…But, what’s 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 Why Lulea makes for the perfect Lapland winter break
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
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
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
