Tromso
Tromsø lies in the northern part of Norway and was originally a medieval fortress community on the frontier of the wilderness. It lies only a...
Author: Ludvig
Ludvig is the owner and driving force behind Scandinavia.life. A native Norwegian with ties to Denmark, Sweden and Finland, he is the perfect guy to guide you through the delights of Scandinavia.
Oslo – Beta World City
Oslo
The economic and political center of Norway, Oslo is ranked as a Beta World City, which means that it is one of the best places to visit and...
Malmo-Third Largest City in Sweden
Malmo
Malmo (Malmö in Swedish) is the third largest city in Sweden and joins with nearby Copenhagen to form the Oresund (Øresund) Region, which is...
Hints & Tips Scandinavia
DID YOU Remember Everything?-Hints & Tips Scandinavia
Checklist for World Travellers
Valid passport, proper vaccination and insurance can...
7 World Heritage Sites in Norway
7 World Heritage Sites in Norway to Visit
Explore the world heritage sites in Norway. The criteria for admittance to the UNESCO list of World...
The Stave Churches
The Stave Churches in Norway
The Stave churches are the most important examples of the European medieval architecture when we look at wooden...
List over Stave Churches
List Over Stave Churches in Norway
In Lustrafjorden, on a beautifully pointed and narrow piece of land that juts out into the sea surrounded by...
Copenhagen The Wonderful
Home of The Little Mermaid
Almost everyone visits the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen Harbour. In H. C. Andersen's famous fairytale she sacrifice her...
Stockholm-“The Capital of Scandinavia”
Stockholm is situated by and "in" water and exactly this makes the city so charming. Sodermalms (Södermalm) heights overlooking the city and...
Stoccolma: “La capitale della Scandinavia”.
Stoccolma è situata sull'acqua e "nell'acqua" e proprio questo rende la città così affascinante. Le alture di Sodermalms (Södermalm) che...
Oslo City
The City of Art
Only about a quarter of Norway's capital consists of houses, streets and squares. Including Museums and libraries devoted to Henrik...
Oslo Stad
De stad van de kunst
Slechts ongeveer een kwart van de hoofdstad van Noorwegen bestaat uit huizen, straten en pleinen. Inclusief musea en...
Trondheim-Home of The Strong and Fruitful
The Rose of Trondheim
Since the Middle Ages, the Olaf-Rose have been used as the city’s symbol. A Icelandic sorcery book mention the rose as a...
Trondheim, Huis van de Sterke en Vruchtbare
De Roos van Trondheim
Sinds de Middeleeuwen wordt de Olaf-Roos gebruikt als symbool van de stad. Een IJslands toverboek vermeldt de roos als een...
Borgund Stave Church
Borgund Stave church
Borgund stave church is located in Borgund in the Laerdal municipality in the county Sogn og Fjordane. Approx. 200 km east of...
St. Olaf’s Final Resting Place
The Legendary St. Olaf
Close to Trondheim lies the burial site of the famous St. Olaf, the magnificent Nidaros Cathedral. St. Olaf, also known as...
North Cape-The Real Norway
North Cape
Nordkapp which directly translated means North Cape is an interesting destination. This place has a great history as one that was rounded...
Viking Ship Museum
Viking Ship Museum
Located in Oslo, the Viking Ship Museum is a part of Norway’s Museum of Cultural History at the University of Oslo. This is one...
Røros -A Must Visit Destination
A world heritage site
A copper mining town established in the 19th century, Roros is one of the most serene and beautiful sites in all of...
Eidfjord-The Pearl of Hardanger
Voringfossen-Eidfjord
Norway is well know for its mountainous landscape, fjords, ice covered slopes and rivers that cut through them. This landscape...
Svalbard-The Arctic Experience
Introducing Svalbard
An archipelago located in the Arctic Ocean, Svalbard was originally a whaling base which then became a coal mining area. The...
Urnes Stave Church
Urnes Stave Church
Located in the village of Ornes, the Urnes Stave Church is a historic landmark in Norway that attracts thousands of tourists...
Nidaros Cathedral-A Major Tourist Attraction
The Nidaros Cathedral was built in the 11th century and marks the burial site of Saint Olaf, who ruled the nation during a portion of that era....
Jostedalsbreen Glacier
If you imagine that the Great Barrier reef is the most breathtaking feature in the seas Jostedalsbreen Glacier may give a rude shock. You can't...
Heddal Stave Church
The magnificent Heddal Stave Church is the largest stave church in all of Norway. Constructed all the way back in the 13th century, it has been...
Bergen-The City of Rainbows
Bergen city is probably among the most known and visited cities in Norway. This city is one of the most historic cities in all of Europe, Bergen...
Odense
Odense could be one of the de la creme cities of Denmark which anyone in Denmark cannot miss to visit. Just to note, Whenever people talk about...
Viborg City
Viborg city perfectly adds to the great treasure destinations that Denmark has to offer its visitors. No wonder when you consider all the pleasures...
Ribe
If you are a fan of the song “Memories” by Maroon 5 then Ribe is one city that surely don’t disappoint in bringing memories of early Denmark. If...
The Scandinavian Cities…let’s get the journey started
Every Scandinavian have experienced it, while visiting a foreign country. Norway mistaken for the capitol of Denmark, in turn mistaken for the...
