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The Danish pavilion explores unconventional ways of repurposing surplus construction materials hyper-locally at the Venice Biennale this year. In other words, Denmark develops a metabolism at the Venice Biennale 2025.Under the headline Build of Site, the Danish contribution to the 19th International Architecture Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia in 2025 explores how rethinking and reusing existing […]

The highest mainline railway journey in Northern Europe is an unforgettable one. The scenic train ride from Bergen to Flåm is one of the highlights of a visit to Norway. And, a great way to get a taste of the fjords! But is it really worth it? And what’s the best way to ride

Snowy mountain peaks, gushing rivers, tranquil forests, Arctic landscapes, wild moorland and herds of reindeer – just some of the many reasons to tempt you onto Kungsleden (the King’s Trail) in Sweden this summer. Here’s all you need to know about tackling Sweden’s longest hiking trail! Sunset along Kungsleden / photo by Anna Kubiak

High up inside the Arctic Circle, this scenic Lofoten Islands along Norway’s north coast are incredibly picturesque. White sand beaches, snow-capped mountains and pretty wooden fishing villages. And it’s not just the views that appeal – there are plenty of things to do in the Lofoten Islands too. You can take a Lofoten tour around

Like fika, sweating away life’s problems in a baking-hot sauna is an essential part of the Swedish experience. And the health benefits of the Swedish sauna are much talked about. But many foreign visitors are not used to baring all in front of other people. So the whole thing can feel a little… awkward.

Home to towering mountains, huge lakes, dense forests, open grasslands, gushing rivers and thundering waterfalls – the national parks in Sweden are a joy to visit. Sunrise in Sarek – the wildest of all national parks in north Sweden / Ville Palmu Swedish national parks vary from vast swathes of remote wilderness to smaller

Looking for things to do in Gotland? This idyllic island, located about 90km off the mainland in the Baltic Sea, is Sweden’s top summer getaway. With sandy beaches, charming fishing villages, and scenic countryside, Gotland offers a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Each summer, Swedes flock here in holiday mode, giving the usually

Clean air, rolling countryside and great big beech trees that rise majestically out of the land, providing shelter from the elements. Everything about Denmark invites you to go camping. One of the many gorgeous beaches in Denmark / Daniel J. Schwarz Thanks to the country’s vast expanse of forests and handsome coastal scenery, there’s no

Fancy getting close to nature? You could stay in one of Sweden’s rural hostels or hotels. But when camping in Sweden is so easy – and often completely free – why bother? An epic campspot in Jämtland / Noah Holm Spending the night under canvas in Sweden is about as good as camping gets.

Camping in some of the world’s most dramatic terrain is one of the best things about a trip to Norway. And the bonus: it keeps costs down in what is otherwise an expensive country to travel around. In this guide you’ll learn everything you need to know about camping in Norway! Do campspots get