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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
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Great stories of Scandinavia
Every 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, glaciers and volcanoes. A shopping diva texts pals: the best bets in Finnish design.
The critic, 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?
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Denmark
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Happy People of 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 13 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 always within 30 miles of the sea.
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Finland
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Finland a place in your heart
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, including the capital Helsinki, 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 Finland's museums, shops and cool architecture. |
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Iceland
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Iceland Stopover: Easy & Fun
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 café. 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. |
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Norway
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'Norway. Powered by Nature'It is big on fjords, glaciers, Arctic landscapes, islands, coastline, Northern Lights and Midnight Sun. It’s not unusual for travelers to have once in a lifetime “soft” adventures here that might include polar bears, precipitous treks, and mystical encounters at the top of the world. Easy to get to and host to some of northern Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, Norway doesn’t skimp on culture. It is the legacy of masters such as Ibsen, Grieg and Munch that mingles with modern design, ancient history, great cuisine and nightlife to reward visitors to Norway time and again.
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Sweden
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Opposites attract in 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.
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