‘Unable to tell morning from afternoon, I felt my sense of time opening up’: a (mostly dark) winter break in magical Swedish Lapland
With just a few short hours of daylight, the usual boundaries marking time fall away in Abisko, one of the most reliable places to see the northern lights
September 2026
Saunas, cinnamon buns and coastal scenery on the new rail route from Malmö to Oslo
Taking a deep dive in Helsinki’s subterranean city
Europe’s wildest pilgrimage route: a trek through the mountains of north-west Sweden
Going for gold: an early autumn road trip across Finland’s sparkling lake district
August 2026
‘The only way is up’: cycling Norway’s mountainous ‘Milky Way’
‘Living proof damaged landscapes can recover’: exploring a vast restored forest in southern Sweden
July 2026
My slow Swedish summer on the tranquil islands of Östergötland
Small boats and kayaks connect the sparse communities and flourishing wildlife living on the thousands of islets on the Baltic coast
June 2026
Journey into the midnight sun: my solo road trip to the top of Norway
An epic bikepacking trip on west Sweden’s newest cycle trail
May 2026
The sunny Danish island that’s a poster child for the good life – and perfect for a spring break
The island of Samsø offers tranquil walks, biking, birding, distillery and pottery tours, and locally sourced fare – including citrusy ants
February 2026
My search for the perfect Danish pastry in Copenhagen
Island-hopping in Sweden: an enchanted maze of tiny isles – only a bus ride from Gothenburg
January 2026
What makes Finland the happiest place on Earth?
For the last eight years, Finland has topped the list of the world’s happiest countries. Our writer embarks on a tour to discover the Finns’ secret
Readers' travel tips
‘We had Norway’s glacial lakes to ourselves’: readers’ favourite breaks in Scandinavia and Finland
Saunas, island hops, mountain hikes, great design and cosy cafes abound in our readers’ treasured memories of the Nordic countries
‘I’ve never felt such a skin-zinging feeling of being alive’: my year of swimming in Nordic seas
Dipping in the freezing waters of Scandinavia, Greenland and Finland was life-changing – and full of warmth thanks to saunas, hot springs and like-minded people
December 2025
I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express – but would the big man deliver?
If meeting Santa Claus is on your children’s wishlist, this trip on a festive sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with reindeer and huskies thrown in, is Christmas with jingle bells on
November 2025
I skied up to the highest mountain hut in the Swedish Arctic. My reward? A whiteout …
An epic rail trip to Sweden’s Arctic north ends with a surreal skiing experience – and waffles for breakfast while sitting out a snowstorm
October 2025
Readers' travel tips
‘You don’t have to hurtle down slopes or dance like crazy at après parties’: readers’ favourite winter mountain holidays in Europe
Like a place in one of his fairytales: exploring Hans Christian Andersen’s homeland in Denmark
