Short Breaks in Iceland & Scandinavia

Overview

Our collection of short breaks focus on the Nordic regions and provide some truly unique and memorable locations for a weekend escape or a mid-week getaway, such that you can feel as though you are a world away from home within 3 hours.

While the summer months are ideal for getting out and about thanks to the long days under the midnight sun, at other times of year, the lure of the northern lights is a major draw. Providing the focus for many of our short break itineraries, marvel at Iceland’s volcanic landscapes or get cosy in a log cabin in the snow covered wilderness of Lapland.

From small groups to self-drives, single centre breaks including a wealth of activities such as snowmobiling, husky sledding, reindeer safaris and even ice fishing, we’ve something to get excited about. Or for a short break with a real difference, the Icehotel makes a very cool choice!

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Iceland

Just a three hour flight from the UK, Iceland is perfect for a short break; stay in trendy Reykjavik or head to a countryside hotel with open skies ideal for aurora watching (Sep-Mar).

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Finland

The rolling fells, tranquil lakes and peaceful forests of Finland’s great outdoors are a world away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Travel in winter and discover a snowy wonderland or choose the long days of summer where lakes swims and saunas are the norm.

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Sweden

Explore Swedish Lapland’s winter wonderland, experience the stunning Icehotel, discover beautiful Stockholm or combine both.

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Norway

Discover the charm of Norway and visit its fascinating cities, from the capital Oslo to the jewel of the fjords Bergen.

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City breaks

Suited to travel at any time of year, the capital cities of Reykjavik, Stockholm, Helsinki, Oslo and Copenhagen offer visitors a taste of Nordic culture blended with stylish modernity. Impressive architecture and a regal heritage characterise the three Scandinavian capitals, which are matched by the Baltic influences of Finland’s capital.

Spend concentrated time in Bergen or Norway’s foodie city, Trondheim. Venture to Iceland’s northern city or Akureyri or head into the Arctic to explore Tromso, which can be combined with Longyearbyen in Svalbard – the world’s northernmost town.

From summer escapes that offer long days for seeing the sights to winter breaks soaking up the atmosphere of the region’s Christmas markets, we’ll help you plan your break, your way.

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Aurora breaks

We’ve been crafting itineraries to give our clients the best chance of viewing the spectacular northern lights for over 40 years. Escaping the city lights, our remote and authentic northern lights short breaks in Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Finland can be tailored to your requirements.

Whether that’s hunting for the aurora on an exhilarating husky sled or snowmobile or simply taking a gentle chair lift up to the Abisko mountain station in Sweden, indulging in Nordic cuisine while you wait for the light show to appear, our experts will ensure your northern lights short break is one to remember.

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Festive breaks

Our festive breaks include rural Lapland escapes, cosying-up in your log cabin by the fireplace or something a little more lively celebrating with fireworks and festivities in Reykjavik.

Spend Christmas night sleeping on ice at the Icehotel or hunt for the northern lights in the remote wilderness south of Tromso.

Perhaps taking your kids to meet Father Christmas is top of the list. Our Santa holidays in Lapland offer an authentic and memorable festive experience in a magical winter wonderland. They are thoughtfully designed to capture all the magic of a childhood Christmas whatever your age.

Looking for a pre-Christmas jaunt? Take a break to soak up the ambience of the Christmas markets that are a feature of cities in Switzerland and the Nordics.

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