Christmas in Scandinavia
By Terri Mapes, About.com Guide to Scandinavia Travel
Maybe you're planning to spend this holiday season in Scandinavia, or want to find out more about local Christmas traditions? Either way, you've come to the right place to find out more about holiday trips and Christmas in Scandinavia.
- Scandinavian Christmas Traditions
- Shopping in Scandinavia
- Holiday Events & Activities
- New Year's Eve in Scandinavia
Scandinavian Christmas Traditions
You're visiting one of the Scandinavian countries this holiday season, or want to find out how a certain country celebrates Christmas? Learn more about spending Christmas in Scandinavia here.
- Photo Gallery: Christmas in Scandinavia
- Christmas Traditions & Customs in Scandinavia
- Norway's Christmas Traditions
- Sweden's Christmas Traditions
Shopping in Scandinavia
More and more travelers are finding a way out of the shopping stress at home, though: They now go shopping while on vacation. (And it helps avoid the usual "boring" gifts from your local store!) So where do you get the best gifts?
- Scandinavia's Best Christmas Markets
- Where to Shop in Copenhagen
- Shopping in Helsinki
- Oslo's Best Shopping Locations
- Go Shopping in Reykjavik
- Stockholm's Designer Artwork Shops
- 10 Popular Scandinavian Gifts
- Scandinavian Art Prints & Posters
- Stroget: Europe's Longest Shopping Street
Holiday Events & Activities
If you're spending Christmas - or any part of December - in Scandinavia, take a look at these annnual events during the holiday season:
- Christmas Markets in Scandinavia
- Christmas Event in Tivoli Copenhagen
- Shop Window Sunday in Malmo
- Dec 13: Saint Lucia Day
- Jan 6: Epiphany (Three Kings Day)
- Jan 13: Hilarymas (St Knut's Day)
- Annual Holidays & Festivals
- December Events & Travel Advice
- Scandinavian Glogg Recipe (Spiced Wine)
New Year's Eve in Scandinavia
Many travelers welcoming the new year in Scandinavia aren't quite sure what they can do on New Year's Eve, or what kind of events and entertainment Scandinavia offers. Let's find out!
- The Scandinavian New Year's Eve
- New Year's Eve in Copenhagen
- New Year's Eve in Stockholm
- New Year's Eve in Oslo
Scandinavia in November
Approaching the holiday season, November leads into the Scandinavian winter. Tourism traffic in Scandinavia is very low in this month, which means big savings for off-season visitors.
- All About Scandinavia in November
- Christmas Markets in Scandinavia
- Hanukkah in Scandinavia
- Compare Current Hotel Prices
- Compare Flight Prices
Scandinavia in December
Traveling to Scandinavia in December has become quite popular, with all the events and festivities taking place this month. If you're visiting Scandinavia during this month, don't let these travel tips get away:
- Annual Holidays & Festivals
- New Year's Eve in Scandinavia
- Weather in Scandinavia
- The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
- Christmas Markets in Scandinavia
Scandinavia in January
If you enjoy winter sports but are on a tight budget, come to the Scandinavian countries in January. The holidays are over and things start to calm down again. For travelers, this means lower prices, less tourism, and fewer crowds.
- All About January in Scandinavia
- January 6: Epiphany Holiday
- January 13: Hilarymas in Sweden
- Thorrablot Midwinter Feast, Iceland
Winter Activities
If you're traveling to Scandinavia in winter, you'll find that winter sports are a major attraction. But there's more to winter in Scandinavia than just skiing...
