Highlights |
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TIVOLI GARDENS, COPENHAGEN - An amusement park and cultural centre
in the heart of the city
THE LITTLE MERMAID, COPENHAGEN -
Bronze sculpture of Hans Christian Andersen's
fairytale sea beauty
GAMLA STAN (OLD TOWN), STOCKHOLM - A myriad of winding cobbled streets and
narrow laneways lined with restaurants and
quaint shops
VIGELAND PARK, OSLO - Relax in the
green expanse of this beautiful park with
emotive sculptures
TEMPPELIAUKIO CHURCH - One of
Helsinki's most popular sights which
is completely carved out of a rock
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Climate |
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Considering its position, Scandinavia has a
relatively temperate climate. The summers can
be mild, but winters can be especially cold
with snow, particularly in the north.
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January |
July |
| Copenhagen |
0 |
15.5 |
| Stockholm |
-2 |
18 |
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Distances |
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km |
| Copenhagen - Stockholm |
591 |
| Stockholm - Oslo |
503 |
| Helsinki - Stockholm |
464 |
| Oslo - Bergen |
446 |
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Velkommen til Danmark…
Välkommen till Sverige…
Tervetuloa Suomeen....
Velkommen til Norge...
Welcome to Scandinavia!
The Scandinavian countries of Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland are a mix of lively, progressive cities and rural countryside. From beautifully rugged mountains, to glistening glaciers, cavernous fjords to sidewalk cafes, these countries all present you with stunning natural beauty and a great sense of spaciousness.
Denmark’s capital, Copenhagen, is a vibrant city full of history yet always moving with the times. Sweden’s beautiful Stockholm is also a wonderful blend of old and new in a stunning location spanning 14 islands. The Finnish capital of Helsinki, where east meets west, with tree-lined streets and harbour location, is a pleasant and welcoming city. Or the delightful Norwegian cities of Oslo and Bergen, gateway to the fjords, are charming and unspoiled.
Scandinavia - natural beauty with a cosmopolitan edge and vibrancy all wrapped in to one.
Traveller's Secrets
Where to Eat -
Copenhagen
Coquus
Gothersgade 35, Copenhagen
Coquus (Latin for chef) is an intimate restaurant located in a former apothecary and is on trendy Gothersgade across from Rosenborg Palace.
The Dining Room
Amager Boulevard 70, Copenhagen
High atop the Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel, diners are treated to a breathtaking view. The menu contains international influences to flavourful Danish cuisine and an excellent wine list.
Where to Shop -
Copenhagen
Streets
Stroget is the main shopping street in Copenhagen. You’ll find specialty shops selling Danish silver, china, glass and quality amber. The upmarket department stores of Magasin and Illum are also found here.
Where to Eat -
Stockholm
Folkhemmet
Renstiernas gata 30, 116 31
The menu offers a lot of modern dishes and is a good choice for those who enjoy fish and vegetarian food. There is also a very popular bar.
Carpe Diem
Lützengatan 4, 115 20
A very pleasant restaurant serving traditional Swedish food. Located close to Karlaplan, it also includes a bar.
Where to Shop -
Stockholm
Streets
The biggest shopping areas in Stockholm stretch from Hötorget to Gamla Stan, via Drottninggatan and from Hamngatan, Kungsgatan and Biblioteksgatan down to Stureplan.
SOFO
SoFo stands for “South of Folkungagatan” and is Stockholm’s version of SOHO. Located on Södermalm it’s hip, young and trendy and is home to a huge selection of stores and cafes.
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