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Scandinavia holidays

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Overview

Northern Europe’s Scandinavian countries boast breathtaking natural surroundings, fascinating culture and abundant style year round, topped off by spellbinding displays of the northern lights during winter. Offering a smorgasbord of outdoor activities whatever the weather, plus an extraordinary collection of ‘cool places to stay’ including the world-famous Icehotel, these countries consistently rank as the happiest in the world.

As pioneers of tourism to the Nordic region, we’ve been arranging unforgettable holidays to Iceland, Sweden, Finland and Norway for 40 years. We know just the place for a relaxing weekend escape, where best to see the northern lights and where to find your inner peace. You can be sure that we’ll pour our expertise and passion into making your Scandinavian holiday truly amazing including multi-centre touring.

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  • norway cruising through narrow fjord lofoten havila

    Norway highlights

    Journey along Norway’s famed Hurtigruten sailing route from Bergen to Kirkenes aboard the next generation of environmentally-friendly hybrid ships and experience the breathtaking beauty of Norway’s fjord-indented coastline.

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  • Norway highlights

    Take a road trip around Norway’s intoxicating scenery connect the dots around Bergen, Lofoten or Senja. 18 designated ‘National Tourist Routes’ feature thoughtfully designed rest stops and viewpoints blended into the mesmerising scenery.

  • Norway highlights

    Travel on some of the world’s most scenic railways journeying over the roof of Norway and riding the famous Flamsbana to the stunning village of Flam.

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    Norway highlights

    Aurora hunting tops the list of winter experiences in the far north. Combine with dog sledding, snowmobiling and Sami storytelling on a mini-break at a fabulous fjord-side resort.

  • Norway highlights

    This is a country made for walking. Hike and drive around Senja where you set the pace or tackle a trek to some of the most iconic locations in the Norwegian fjords – Trolltunga, Pulpit Rock and Kjerag.

  • Norway highlights

    Visit the enigmatic islands of Svalbard, Norway’s Arctic archipelago. Cruise around the largest island Spitsbergen on a summer expedition voyage encountering abundant wildlife and majestic glaciers or visit in winter for potential 24/7 northern lights sightings.

  • Sweden highlights

    Spend a night in an exquisite art suite at the world famous and original Icehotel in Lapland. Perhaps pairing with a night in Abisko National Park, one of the world’s best places to see the northern lights.

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    Sweden highlights

    Explore stunning coastlines, archipelagos, lakes and forests on a laidback self drive in West Sweden and indulge your taste buds on supremely fresh and delicious cuisine.

  • Sweden highlights

    Enjoy winter wilderness experiences in Lapland from thrilling husky sledding to cross-country skiing, snowmobiling to reindeer safaris.

  • Sweden highlights

    Stay at the outlandish Treehotel outside Lulea in coastal Lapland where Scandi style is elevated to new levels. Nearby Arctic Baths is a floating spa hotel where you can connect with nature and take ‘me’ time.

  • sweden gamla stan restaurants stockholm istk

    Sweden highlights

    Sweden’s capital blends urban style, rich history and a stunning archipelago. From strolling cobbled streets to cruising the canals, get to know the ‘Venice of the North’.

  • Finland highlights

    Meander through swathes of lakes and forests on a slow-paced self-drive in Finnish Lakeland. Connect with nature, hiking, canoeing and swimming and embrace Finland’s sauna culture to give your wellbeing a boost.

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  • Finland highlights

    Explore the winter wilderness on an inclusive break in the heart of Lapland. Snowmobile or husky sled through snow-cloaked forests and anticipate the northern lights each evening.

  • Finland highlights

    Take a wild brown bear adventure in Finland’s eastern wilderness spending a night in a hide for optimum viewing opportunities.

  • Finland highlights

    Meet the Sami – the traditional reindeer herders of Lapland – and learn about their culture, traditions and eight different seasons.

  • Finland highlights

    Enhance your northern lights experience staying in an Aurora cabin with a heated roof, so you can gaze at nature’s light show from your cosy bed.

Scandinavia holiday ideas

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Where is Scandinavia?

Norway, Sweden and Denmark make up Scandinavia. These three countries are closely linked by history, culture and language. By definition, Finland isn’t a Scandinavian country, but it is still has much in common to its geographic neighbours through a colourful history, vibrant culture, and most of all, the people. It also shares a physical border with Sweden and Norway in the north of the country.

Also outside the pure Scandi set is Iceland, though it too is culturally connected sharing a Norse heritage and is part of the broader Nordic region.

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Multi-destination holidays in Scandinavia

Geography and seamless connections make combining Scandinavian countries straight forward with Iceland the only outlier, literally. Whether by road or rail, sea or air, hop across borders on a epic exploration of Scandinavia.

Perhaps connect the capitals of Copenhagen, Oslo, Helsinki and Stockholm on a rail journey starting in the UK. Or head north on a circular road trip above the Arctic Circle taking in the spectacular wilderness of Norway, Sweden and Finland under the midnight sun.

We’ll use our knowledge and experience to create a Nordic odyssey showcasing the best of Scandinavia.

Visit in summer or winter

Summer stretches out invitingly thanks to the seemingly endless daylight hours. This beautiful part of the world offers travellers the opportunity to revel in the great outdoors and there’s a variety of ways to explore, from self drives and independent travel to coastal cruises, island-hopping adventures, countryside villa escapes and railway journeys through epic scenery.

And when it comes to winter, Scandinavians know how to do this time of the year in style. Cosy log cabins, warming saunas, snow-clad landscapes to explore by snowmobile, husky sledding excursions, and of course there’s delicious local cuisine to top it off! Plus there’s the added bonus of the northern lights. We offer a wide range of winter breaks here to suit all interests.

  • Scandinavia with Simon Reeve

    Adventurer, author and TV presenter, Simon Reeve, embarked on a captivating journey through Scandinavia and the Nordics in a three-part series. From Svalbard to Denmark, he delved into the human stories and some pretty spectacular landscapes trying to uncover what makes these among the happiest countries in the world.

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