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Official Site of Scandinavian Tourist Boards of North America
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Scandinavia
Welcome to the homepage of Scandinavia!
Explore the best of five countries
Great Stories of ScandinaviaEvery traveler to Scandinavia has a great story. One animates his 007-style role as top huskie sledder in the wild, clean air of Swedish Lapland. Another reveals Scandinavian secrets shared by one of Denmark's Michelin-starred chefs. An active family covets its inspirational Icelandic encounters with Midnight sun, waterfalls, galciers and volcanoes. A shopping diva texts pals: the best bets in Finnish design. The criteria, awed by the new Oslo Opera House, shares his Norway moment with a friend. And, a small child proclaims her wonder at meeting Santa Claus and his elves. Each Scandinavian tale is unique. What will yours be? More about Scandinavia Sign up here to receive our newsletter and get ideas and inspiration delivered directly to your inbox: Newsletter!
Denmark
 Denmark is home to the happiest people in the world! It is an innovative, modern country with a fairytale heritage. The capital Copenhagen is a city full of life and charm.
You'll find modern Danish design and a relaxed contemporary lifestyle mixing flawlessly with historic castles and one of the oldest monarchies in the world.
Among the top 10 sights are the Little Mermaid, Tivoli Gardens, and the Queen's Palace Amalienborg. Copenhagen is Scandinavia's culinary capital with 11 Michelin-starred restaurants. Most of Denmark can be reached within a few hours drive, and you are never more than 30 miles from the sea.
Enjoy Happiness in Copenhagen!
Click here the official website of Denmark
Finland
 Finland is a place that seeps into your heart and thrives there like an ever-glowing ember. Its people may be shy but they convey formidable passion in their pursuit of music and art, technological drive, fine food and good design -- that is every man's right.
The majority of Finland is comprised of lake and forest. Although they inhabit many cosmopolitan cities, the Finns are people of nature. Summer cottages and sauna are their pride.
Finns love to share their ski resorts, Lappish culture and woodland walks as much as they invite visitors to explore their museums, shops and cool architectur.
Click here for the official website of Finland
Iceland
 Iceland has unforgettable nature that extends from the doorsteps of its clean and friendly geo-thermal heated cities to volcanic realms. In a single day you can hike a glacier, spot graceful whales, read the ancient Sagas and indulge in award-winning cuisine.
Some visitors like to browse Reykjavik's museums and galleries, shop for cool Icelandic fashions, and sip a frothy cappuccino in a cozy cafe.
Others love the festivals and parades. Wow power: Iceland's volcanoes, waterfalls, geysers, glaciers, geothermal pools and puffin cliffs awe seasoned travelers as well as first-timers to Europe.
Click here for the official website of Iceland
Norway
 Norway: Easy. Unique. Affordable.
It's easy to get to Norway: Fly nonstop on Continental Airlines. Make convenient one-stop connections with Icelandair, via Reykjavik, and Scandinavian Airlines, in Copenhagen. Plus, ferries and trains from Europe abound.
Indulge in one-of-a-kind Norwegian experiences. Tour the stomping grounds of the Norwegian Masters: Ibsen, Grieg and Munch. Or partake in friluftsliv, our way of "open-air living." A Norway vacation's the natural choice.
Prosperous Norway can be pricey--but there are travel bargains aplenty. We work hard with our tour operator and other travel partners to offer great vacation value.
Click here for the official website of Norway
Sweden
 Where opposites attract there is excitement. This is what travelers find most stimulating about Sweden. Nature and urbanity mesh in this Nordic land that is famous for Volvo, Ericsson and Nobel Prize festivities.
Sweden's fresh air, wide open spaces and wilderness, found near city centers such as Stockholm and Gothenburg, are national treasures.
One can shop, dine and sightsee today; tomorrow hike and fish. Whether you tour the forest and lakes of the countryside, explore the long coastline or pursue active adventure in Lapland, Sweden rewards in ways that are exhilarating and fun.
Click here for the official website of Sweden
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