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Scandinavia Blog

The northern lights over Scandinavia

Life in Norway’s Scandinavia Blog: Discover the secrets of northern Europe.

Welcome to Scandinavia. Norway is an integral part of this unique region that punches above its weight on the global stage. Denmark, Norway and Sweden together make up Scandinavia.

Norway shares so much in common with its siblings, including a language family and shared history. They also work together at government level through the Nordic Council.

Start with our ultimate guide to Scandinavia. Then, if you’re curious, we have plenty more for you!

On the Scandinavia blog, we dive into some of the detail. You can expect articles on everything from the fascinating history of the region to the modern design trends and travel tips. Enjoy!

Cityscape of Stockholm, Sweden’s capital city.

What is the Capital of Scandinavia?

Group portraits at the airport in front of Sverre Viking DC-6 in 1955. Photo: SAS.

Scandinavian Airlines: The History of SAS

An opened can of Swedish surströmming. Photo: Paul Barron / Shutterstock.com.

Sweden’s Surströmming: The ‘Try It If You Dare’ Delicacy

Scandinavian family names for men and women

Scandinavian Names: 29 Popular Scandi-Inspired Name Ideas

Odense historic district.

7 Fascinating Facts About Odense, Denmark

Cityscape of Stockholm in Sweden.

21 Things To Do In Stockholm, Sweden

Sarfaq Ittuk (Arctic Umiaq Line) passenger ship close to Maniitsoq, Greenland. Photo: Lasse Jesper Pedersen / Shutterstock.com.

Arctic Umiaq Line: The Hurtigruten-Like Coastal Ferry of Greenland

Copenhagen's Nyhavn canal with the Danish flag.

25 Things To Do In Copenhagen, Denmark

Urban landscape of Gothenburg, Sweden.

10 Fascinating Facts About Gothenburg, Sweden

Scandinavian chair feature image.

Scandinavian Furniture: Famous Designs Through the Ages

Swedish fika concept image of cinnamon buns and coffee.

Swedish Fika: How Swedes do Coffee Breaks

View of Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland.

The Capital Cities of the Nordic Region

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