Nordic Europe is a delight for nature lovers, featuring immense fjords, calving glaciers, smoking volcanoes and wild, whale-visited coastlines. There are also stunningly situated towns and isolated communities where traditions and modern life mingle.
In mainland Europe, you’ll find Norway, Sweden and Denmark. Together they form Scandinavia, a region of Viking history, trend-setting architecture, medieval churches, and wood-clad harbour towns. In neighbouring Finland, the indigenous Sámi people continue the age-old tradition of reindeer herding. Each of these countries boasts a stylish capital and high standards of living. And of course, head-turning nature abounds: fjords cut through vaulting mountains and emerald forests, islands stagger out from crystalline waters, and the ephemeral ribbons of the northern lights ripple above the Arctic Circle.
Way out west in the Atlantic Ocean lies Iceland. The country’s volcanoes, geothermal springs, spouting geysers and bubbling fumaroles offer an insight into the fiery beginnings of Earth. Meanwhile, its hip capital Reykjavík punches above its weight, making waves especially in the music scene. Scattered between Iceland and Britain’s northern isles, you’ll find the Faroes. This sparsely populated archipelago is typified by plunging headlands and treeless, mist-quenched hills, where small farms and fishing communities shelter.
Considering a Scandinavia holiday? Our Nordic experts can help you visit one or more of these compelling destinations on a journey carefully tailored to you.