From towering peaks, unfathomably deep fjords and charming fishing villages, Norway is a sight to behold. With breathtaking views, travel by car and ferry across the dramatic fjord region or explore Norway’s extensive coast on a cruise. 

Above the Arctic Circle, experience the midnight sun in spectacular surroundings such as the jagged mountains of the Lofoten Islands before winter welcomes the magical Northern Lights.

Sweden delights visitors with picturesque cities, pristine forests with peaceful lakes and a rugged coastline boasting a colourful archipelago.

Built across 14 islands all connected by bridges, Sweden’s capital Stockholm is a delight to explore on foot, while its second largest city Gothenburg is a haven of arts and culture.

With over 188,000 lakes and 70% of the country covered in forest, Finland offers some of the most beautiful landscapes and cleanest air in the world. In winter, the north and centre of the country are covered in a blanket of dazzling snow, and the extended darkness welcomes the ethereal Northern Lights. 

Head to Rovaniemi in Lapland to zip across the ice in snowmobiles, drive a pack of sled dogs, and meet Father Christmas at his magical home.

Denmark’s most famous export is perhaps hygge, the art of cosy living, and the capital Copenhagen is the perfect place to experience it. Brimming with charming old streets, organic eateries and foodie markets, plus stunning architecture, Copenhagen is the perfect place to visit in Scandinavia for a city break.

At 78° north, the town of Longyearbyen is the world’s northernmost settlement. A place like no other, Svalbard remains nearly untouched with vast landscapes, polar wildlife and majestic glaciers.

The distinct seasons means a variety of experiences can be enjoyed throughout the year. In winter, the polar night encapsulates the sky making it the perfect time to seek the Northern Lights, while in the summer the ice melts allowing for wildlife and glacier cruises across the sea.

The Arctic Circle falls across three countries within the Nordics and is home to a vast wilderness of dramatic mountains, rugged islands, Northern Lights and huge ice sheets. With a wide array of Arctic wildlife, this region has drawn naturalists, hardy explorers and those seeking tranquillity for hundreds of years.