What to Do in Scandinavia?
By Terri Mapes, About.com Guide to Scandinavia Travel
Use this practical travel tip list for your Scandinavia vacation to find your destination's great attractions, local things to do and popular activities in each of the Scandinavian countries.
- Annual Events in Scandinavia
- Scandinavian City Attractions
- Free Things to Do & See
- See Everything With Guided Tours
- Self-Guided Walking Tours
- The Best Sights
- Nightlife in Scandinavia
- Adult Travel: Things to Do
- Natural Phenomena & Wildlife
- What to Do in Summer
- What to Do in Winter
- Golfing in Scandinavia
Annual Events in Scandinavia
Scandinavia is known for its countless events at any time of the year - from cultural annual events to outdoor activity events to special interest events, every traveler can easily find a great annual event in Scandinavia. Where would you like to go?
- Annual Events in Sweden
- Annual Events in Norway
- Annual Events in Denmark
- Annual Events in Iceland
- Annual Events in Finland
- Christmas in Scandinavia
- Independence Days in Scandinavia
- Valentine's Day in Scandinavia
- Easter in Scandinavia
- Other Annual Events & Traditions
Scandinavian City Attractions
Clearly the fun part of your vacation: sightseeing and attractions. Let's find out more about the best urban attractions you will find in the cities in Scandinavia.
- Attractions in Aarhus
- Attractions in Gothenburg
- Attractions in Helsinki
- Attractions in Rekyjavik
- Attractions in Stockholm
- City Cards in Norway
- City Cards in Sweden
- Cruises to Scandinavian Cities
- Driving Tour: From Oslo to the North Cape
- Legoland Theme Park in Billund, Denmark
- Oslo's Parks & Gardens
- Shopping in Scandinavia
- The Blue Lagoon in Iceland
- The Little Mermaid in Copenhagen
- The Changing of the Guard in Copenhagen
- The Changing of the Guard in Oslo
- The Changing of the Guard in Stockholm
Free Things to Do & See
Yes, Scandinavia isn't exactly the cheapest travel destination one can pick. However, if you want to keep an eye on your budget, simply take a look at the free things Scandinavia has to offer.
- 10 Free Things in Stockholm
- 10 Free Things in Copenhagen
- 10 Free Things in Helsinki
- 10 Free Things in Reykjavik
See Everything With Guided Tours
Want to make sure you don't miss any attractions? Here are the best guided tours for popular Scandinavian destinations. There are short and long guided tours, in all price ranges. And all make sure that you're going to see the must-see attractions of your destination.
- The Best Guided Tours in Stockholm
- The Best Guided Tours in Copenhagen
- The Best Guided Tours in Oslo
- The Best Guided Tours in Helsinki
- The Best Guided Tours in Lapland
- The Best Guided Tours of Iceland
- Guided Tours to Iceland's Blue Lagoon
- Guided Viking Tours in Scandinavia
Self-Guided Walking Tours
Do you like to stroll around old towns, look at historic buildings, and learn more about your travel destination at your own speed? Scandinavia offers great walking tours to all of its visitors - so here are a few popular, customizable walking tours to get you started!
- Walking Tour: Djurgarden in Stockholm, Sweden
- Walking Tour: Town of Trondheim, Norway
- Walking Tour: Gamla Stan in Stockholm
- Walking Tour: City of Copenhagen, Denmark
The Best Sights
Here are each country's 10 best sights or destinations...or add your own favorites!
Nightlife in Scandinavia
Scandinavia is famous for its active nightlife. Here you'll find Scandinavia's top nightlife locations and up-to-date information on local bars, pubs, and clubs.
- Great Clubs & Bars in Aarhus
- Copenhagen's Best Nightlife
- The Best Bars & Clubs in Bergen
- 5 Great Bars & Clubs in Oslo
- Stockholm's Best Nightlife Locations
- 10 Nightlife Locations in Malmo
- Nightlife in Gothenburg
- 10 Nightlife Locations in Helsinki
- The Nightlife in Reykjavik
Adult Travel: Things to Do
What kind of entertainment, attractions, and popular things do to does Scandinavia offer adult travelers?
- Overview: Nudism in Scandinavia
- Nudism in Norway
- Nudism in Sweden
- Nudism in Denmark
- Nudism in Finland
- Nudism in Iceland
- Review: Museum Erotica in Copenhagen
- Scandinavia for Gays & Lesbians
- Pride Festivals in Scandinavia
- Shopping in Scandinavia
- Top 10 Scandinavian Cruises
Natural Phenomena & Wildlife
If you're a traveler that enjoys natural phenomena and beautiful scenery, know that Scandinavia is a wonderful travel destination with many great things to see and experience. Let's find out what kind of natural phenomena and wildlife travelers find in Scandinavia.
- Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)
- The Midnight Sun (Polar Days)
- The Polar Nights
- Top 3 Natural Phenomena in Scandinavia
- Ice Hotels in Scandinavia
- The Blue Lagoon in Iceland
- Whale Watching in Scandinavia
- Scandinavian Wildlife
- Scandinavian UNESCO World Heritage Sites
What to Do in Summer
Scandinavia offers very pleasant summer weather and endless coastlines for bathing. So what's better than to explore the sandy beaches of the "Swedish Riviera" or the "Paradise Bay" in Norway?
- UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Scandinavia
- About Beaches in Scandinavia
- The Best Beaches in Denmark
- The Best Beaches in Finland
- The Best Beaches in Iceland
- The Best Beaches in Norway
- The Best Beaches in Sweden
- Kosterhavet National Park, Sweden
- Camping in Scandinavia
- Locations of Nude Beaches
What to Do in Winter
If you're traveling to Scandinavia in winter, you'll find that winter sports activities are a must during this time of year. Both visitors and locals alike can be found skiing or ice-skating in the white, white winters in Scandinavia.
- Christmas Markets in Scandinavia
- Norway's Popular Ski Resorts
- Top 5 Ski Resorts in Sweden
- Cross-Country Skiing in Scandinavia
- Ice Skating in Stockholm, Sweden
- Ice Hotels in Scandinavia
- Traveling to Lapland
- The Santa Claus Family Tour
Golfing in Scandinavia
Golfing in Scandinavia is a summer activity that is becoming more and more popular in Scandinavia. If you're an avid golfer, find major golfing locations in Scandinavia here, and see what makes playing golf in Scandinavia so very special. Where else can you go golfing 24 hours under the Midnight Sun?
