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Terri's Scandinavia Travel Blog March 2008 Archive

By Terri Mapes, About.com Guide to Scandinavia Travel

Are You Ready To See The Northern Lights?

Friday March 28, 2008
I hope so, because in April, Scandinavia travelers will have quite a few opportunities to watch the Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights) in action! The Geophysical Institute states that upcoming active ... Read More

Scandinavia in Spring

Wednesday March 26, 2008
The spring months in Scandinavia are great for travelers. Milder weather, longer days, and low off-season flight and hotel prices are the most popular reasons to visit Scandinavian countries during ... Read More

See the Vikings for Free!

Monday March 17, 2008
Feel like seeing a few vikings? Starting May 17, 2008 the National Museum of Denmark in Copenhagen will let you see a newly designed Viking exhibition for free. The Copenhagen Tourist ... Read More

Copenhagen Tivoli Opening April 17

Friday March 14, 2008
Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen opens its gates on April 17, 2008 and Denmark visitors can once more enjoy Tivoli's rides, cafes, and gardens. This year's program includes the following shows (included ... Read More

World Figure Skating Championships 2008

Monday March 10, 2008
The 2008 ISU World Figure Skating Championships will take place in Scandinavia this spring, in the Swedish city of Goteborg (aka Gothenburg). This interesting event will take place March 18-23 ... Read More

No Water, Remember?

Sunday March 9, 2008
Spring break is here up...and since we are getting close to spring break, the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) wants to remind all passengers of the current security rules and regulations: Liquids ... Read More

The Secret to "Cheap" in Iceland

Friday March 7, 2008
Iceland does have a reputation of being quite pricey. Especially first-time travelers often spend more than they have to. The brunt of the travel budget often goes to expensive accommodation. ... Read More

Scandinavia for GLBTs

Wednesday March 5, 2008
Scandinavia is the most open-minded region in the world and especially Copenhagen, Denmark and Stockholm, Sweden have always been top travel destinations for gays and lesbians. Recently in Stockholm, Sweden a ... Read More

Biggest Snow Storm in 40 Years

Monday March 3, 2008
In the Icelandic Westman Islands, quite a few people got stuck this weekend. According to the Icelanders living there, the recent snow storm has been the biggest in 40 years ... Read More

UN Climate Summit & Climate Congress

Monday March 3, 2008
Denmark's capital Copenhagen will be hosting the UN Climate Summit 2009 (aka COP15), which will be "the most significant United Nations gathering on climate change since the Kyoto meeting in ... Read More

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