When Michael Birkjær first heard that he was one of the happiest people in the world, his initial response was one of scepticism. Like many of his fellow Danes, Birkjær doubted that a tiny country on ...

As is often the case, it depends. Geographically, Finland could be considered Scandinavian and at one time was a part of the Swedish Kingdom. Most Finns are Lutherans, as Scandinavians used to be.

As so-called ‘coolcations’ became the summer trend for escaping the heat, the popularity of a Scandinavian break is set to continue into winter. The region’s major tourist destinations are poised for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. Despite Norway’s dominance at the Winter Olympics, Scandinavia ...

Online travel agencies report spikes in bookings for activities in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. Some places see a near doubling over last year. Are travelers seeking cooler climes as extreme heat ...

Scandinavia is shaped by environmental conditions that test both human endurance and architectural ingenuity, with long winters defined by limited daylight, low sun angles, deep snowfall, and cold ...

Or that a country famous for its ancient Viking kings is actually ruled by the descendants of a French general? From the world's true island-hopping capital to the first Europeans to land in North ...

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