Category Archives: Scandinavia and the Nordics

4 Magical Ice Hotels in Norway (& Why You Should Visit One)

4 Magical Ice Hotels in Norway (& Why You Should Visit One)

One of the best experiences in Norway and Scandinavia is staying at an ice hotel.  This is a list of the best ice hotels in Norway.  It includes ice parks and places that are seasonally built from ice during the winter months in Norway (and one that stays open all year round)! This post was […]

What to Pack for Norway in Winter: Packing List for Women & Men

what to wear in norway (norway packing list for men and women)

One of the most important things you can do is when traveling to Norway in winter is to make sure you bring the right clothing. Having lived in Norway for four years, I definitely know what to wear in Norway in winter. This is a winter Norway packing list for both men and women based […]

Dog Sledding in Tromso: What to Expect, Tips, and Best Tours

Traîneau à chiens en famille à Tromso

No trip to Northern Norway would be complete without a husky safari in Tromso! This guide details what to expect when dog sledding in Tromso, including how to book the best tour for you and your group. In this guide, I recommend the best dog sledding tours in Tromso for all types of travelers, regardless […]

4 Ethical Sami Tours (and Tromso Reindeer Farms You Can Visit!)

Ethical Sami Tours and Tromso Reindeer Farms You Can Visit

One of the best activities and excursions in Northern Norway during the winter is visiting a Tromso reindeer farm and learning more about the Sami culture and their relationship with reindeer. This guide will showcase ethical Sami tours and places where you can see reindeer in Tromso. If we missed any Tromso reindeer tours youʻd […]

23 Festive Things to Do in Stockholm in Winter (+ Tips!)

Best things to do in Stockholm in winter

If you’re looking for the best things to do in Stockholm in winter, we have you covered! This guide contains an array of different winter activities in Stockholm to keep you occupied during the cold, dark months! We curated this list to include seasonal festivals, Stockholm Christmas activities, as well as some of the main […]

23 Cozy Things to Do in Copenhagen in Winter (+ Seasonal Tips)

Nyhavn in winter

Are you looking for the best things to do in Copenhagen in winter? We have you covered! This winter in Copenhagen guide covers many of the best things to do in the city – from seasonal festivals to some of the city’s top attractions (that have fewer tourists in the winter)! We also detail what […]