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Let’s Visit the Nearest Oktoberfest
There are numerous Oktoberfest events in Scandinavia – in Norway alone, you’ll run across them in Oslo, Årnes, Kongsvinger, Eidsvold, and Strømmen. You can find an Oktoberfest near your destination in the article about Oktoberfest events in Scandinavia.
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The Best Cruises
3. September 2010
Which Scandinavian cruise is right for you? There are so many cruises offered by small and large cruise companies that it’s hard to know which one to pick. But now there’s a list of the 10 best Scandinavia cruises containing our absolute favorites. They’re anywhere between 3 hours to 14 days long so you have [...]
Continue reading...September: Scandinavia’s Travel Secret
1. September 2010
Traveling to Scandinavia in September is either simply overlooked or sort of an insider secret – not many think of this month when planning their yearly vacation. But remember that flight prices and hotel rates for Scandinavia are 65% cheaper on average than travel pricing in August!
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Driving to the North Cape
30. August 2010
The North Cape is northern Norway’s most popular travel destination – and for good reason. Visiting this place is a monumental natural experience, and offers breathtaking views and unusual climatic conditions. At the North Cape, you’re on the northern edge of Europe.
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Pictures From The Blue Lagoon
27. August 2010
The Blue Lagoon is Iceland’s famous geothermal spa where guests relax in seawater heated by Mother Nature.
A visit to this place (found just 40 minutes outside Reykjavik) is an invigorating …
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The Aarhus Festival 2010
25. August 2010
The Aarhus Festival runs for 10 days each year – and this year, it takes place August 27 – September 5.
This popular festival always offers a fresh theme. The theme at the Aarhus Festival 2010 is “Neighbours”. The inspiration for this theme came from “the necessity of making other people a part of your world”.
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7 Misleading Travel Websites
23. August 2010
Officials from the European Union – and from Denmark in particular – have named seven online booking websites in an ongoing crackdown against misleading travel ads and price schemes.
Online travel sites run in Denmark by Ryanair, Air Berlin, Air Baltic, SkyEurope, Aer Lingus, Brussels Airlines and Seat24 were singled out for violating European consumer law, [...]
August 25-29: The Norwegian Food Festival
20. August 2010
This event isn’t just for gourmets, but it helps if you’re willing to try new foods and creative food combinations. The Norwegian Food Festival is an annual event attracting visitors with “culinary wonders” at the 25th annual Norwegian Food Festival in Aalesund.
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Experience Medieval Europe…
18. August 2010
Taking place August 27-28 in 2010, this is one of the greatest medieval festivals in all of Europe. At night, the Danish town of Horsens is illuminated by countless candles, medieval oil lamps and bonfires. Even bicycle stands and telephone booths are covered with wood to blend in with the decorations.
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How to Find Student Housing
16. August 2010
High in demand at the moment, and hard to come by: Student housing in Sweden. The Swedish schools and universities are cramped. But there are a few tricks you can use to increase your chances to quickly find a nice dorm or similar place. We can tell you how to find student housing at your [...]
Continue reading...Reykjavik Culture Night & Marathon
13. August 2010
Two events in one day take place in the Icelandic capital on August 21, 2010. The Reykjavik marathon takes place on the streets of Reykjavik. Participants compete for prize money in a regular marathon, a half-marathon, and a 10 km race.
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Scandinavian Embassies Near You
11. August 2010
Without having to travel far, Scandinavian embassies near you can assist with visa help for Scandinavia, travel documents, and other services related to travel and migration to and from Scandinavia. Here’s how to find them, including mailing addresses and e-mail information for the individual embassies:
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When Malmö Goes Wild!
9. August 2010
Get down to Malmö during August 20-27 2010 for the Malmö Festival. It’s always colorful, fun, musical, cultural and sporty – the Malmö Festival has something for everyone. And the entire event is free.
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Year-Round Bathing in Northern Scandinavia?
6. August 2010
In Scandinavia, a nice dip in the sea is never far. Scandinavia has so much coastline, there are no crowded beaches and having the beach to yourself makes for a truly nice change. Even skinny-dipping in Scandinavia is allowed in certain areas (more about nudism in Scandinavia).
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Rainbows in Reykjavik?
4. August 2010
Yep, if you’re in Reykjavik during August 5-8 2010, you’ll see a lot of rainbows. Not on account of the weather in Iceland, though.
It’s the huge Reykjavik Gay Pride event, celebrated with parades, theater shows, outdoor festivals, parties, and many other performances. It’s Iceland’s gay event of the year and no matter what your [...]
The Etne Market Days
2. August 2010
In 2010, August 5-8 are this year’s dates for the Etne Market Days in Etne, Norway.
The Etne Market Days are a huge outdoor market known for animal shows, entertainment, craft skills demonstrated by local craftsmen, and concerts. Etne is easily accessible from Bergen and Stavanger. The town lies approx. 2 hours north of Stavanger.
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Oslo’s Øyafestivalen
30. July 2010
The Øyafestivalen in Oslo is a major music event in Norway that offers an amazing line-up of internationally known rock and indie bands, singers, and other performers! This annual event takes place August 10 – 14 in 2010 and I think this is one of the “can’t-miss” events when you’re flying to Oslo.
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A Day Trip from Stockholm
28. July 2010
Found north of Sweden’s capital Stockholm, the beautiful Gävle is a very romantic and laid-back city with scenic views and lots of colorful wooden houses.
When it comes to Gävle’s natural beauty, the rivers of Gavlean and Testeboan bring life to this quaint city on Sweden’s east coast. “By the water” is by [...]
What’s a Fjord?
26. July 2010
First-time Scandinavia visitors often ask me what a fjord is. It’s quite an important word and I promise you’ll run across it during your trip. So do you know what a fjord is?
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The Etne Market Days in Norway
23. July 2010
The Etne Market Days, an annual event in western Norway, attracts over 40,000 visitors each year. The Market Days are a large annual market taking place on August 5-8 in 2010.
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Ideas for Driving Tours in Scandinavia
21. July 2010
Many travelers, especially ones on their first vacation in the beautiful Scandinavian countries, have a hard time trying to figure out a nice route that can offer beautiful landscapes along with major cities. And that’s quite understandable, if you look at driving distances in Scandinavia. Fortunately, there are two great articles that can help you [...]
Continue reading...Don’t Pay Admission in Oslo
19. July 2010
It’s time to try out a city card this year if you haven’t before. The concept is really neat. For example, the Oslo Pass is Oslo’s travel discount card, and gives visitors free admission to more than 30 museums and attractions in Oslo, free public transportation and ferry, free parking, swimming pool access, and lots [...]
Continue reading...July 26-31: Stockholm Pride!
16. July 2010
In a couple of weeks, Stockholm will turn itself into many rainbow colors and pride symbols again. The Stockholm Pride Festival is coming soon!
Started in 1998, the Stockholm Pride week is now the highlight of the year for many gays, lesbians and transgenders. It is the largest event for GLBT in Scandinavia. Most of the [...]
Holmenkollen in 2010
14. July 2010
The ski museum underneath the famous Holmenkollen Ski Jump in Norway has reopened and should definitely be on your to-see list for 2010.
The Holmenkollen Arena has been enlarged in the past two years and the entire arena was closed to visitors. A few weeks ago, Holmenkollen opened completely again, with a new hill size [...]
Summer Weather in Scandinavia
12. July 2010
Among some, the weather in Scandinavia has a reputation for being cold and windy, but this really only applies to some northern locations during the winter months. Actually, summers in Scandinavia offer very mild, warm weather with plenty of sunshine (or even ONLY sunshine if you travel during the time of the Midnight Sun)! When [...]
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