Scandinavia

This is the Denmark chapter from Lonely Planet’s Scandinavia guidebook.

Denmark is the bridge between Scandinavia and northern Europe. Packed with intriguing museums, shops, bars, nightlife and award-winning restaurants, the capital, Copenhagen, is one of the hippest, most accessible cities in Europe.

• shop, nosh and chill in Copenhagen, Scandinavia’s capital of cool
• maps
• be inspired by the art and the views at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Hum-lebæk
• transport
• snoop around Hamlet’s epic home, Kronborg Slot, in Helsingør
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Copenhagen, Zealand, North Zealand, Roskilde, Kø-ge, Vordingborg, Møn, Bornholm, Rønne, Dueodde, Gudhjem & Melsted, Sandvig & Allinge, Fu-nen, Odense, Egeskov Slot, Faaborg, Svendborg, South Funen Archipelago, Tåsinge, Lange-land, Ærø, Jutland, Aarhus, Jelling, The Lake District, Aalborg, Frederikshavn, Skagen, Hirtshals, Esbjerg, Fanø, Ribe, Understand Denmark, History, People, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Survival Guide.

This is the Finland chapter from Lonely Planet’s Scandinavia guidebook.

There’s something pure in the Finnish air; it’s an invitation to get out and active year-round. A post-sauna dip in an ice hole under the aurora borealis isn’t a typical winter’s day just anywhere; a hike under the midnight sun isn’t your typical summer either.

• immerse yourself in Helsinki’s harbourside creative melting pot for the latest in Finnish de-sign and nightlife
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• marvel at the shimmering lakescapes of Savonlinna and see top-quality opera in its medi-eval castle
• transport
• cruise Lakeland waterways, gorge on tiny fish, and sweat it out in the huge smoke sauna at Kuopio
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Helsinki, Turku & the South Coast, Porvoo, Hanko, Turku, Naantali, Åland Archipelago & Around, Mariehamn, Southwestern Finland, Tampere, Hämeenlinna, Rauma, Vaasa, Jakobstad, Lakeland & Karelia, Lappeenranta, Savonlinna & Around, Jyväskylä, Kuopio, Joensuu, Ilomantsi, Lake Pielinen Region, North-Central Finland, Kuhmo, Oulu, Kuusamo & Ruka, Lapland, Rovaniemi, Western Lapland, Northern Lapland, Lemmenjoki National Park, Understand Finland, History, People, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Survival Guide.

This is the Iceland chapter from Lonely Planet’s Scandinavia guidebook.

Iceland is literally a country in the making, a vast volcanic laboratory where mighty forces shape the earth: geysers gush, mudpots gloop, sulphurous clouds puff from fissures and glaciers grind great pathways through the mountains.

• explore the all-star assortment of boutiques, museums and galleries, restaurants and lively bars of Reykjavík
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• don crampons for an easy but exhilarating glacier walk in Skaftafell
• transport
• wander around the otherworldly geological wonderland of Myvatn
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Reykjavík & Around Reykjavík, Blue Lagoon, The Golden Circle, Reykjanesfólkvangur Reserve, The West, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, The Westfjords, Ísafjörður, Hornstrandir, Látrabjarg Peninsula, The North, Siglufjörður, Akureyri & Around, Grí-msey, Húsavík, Mývatn Region, The East, Egilsstaðir, Seyðisfjörður, The South, Vatnajökull Na-tional Park, Landmannalaugar, Vestmannaeyjar, Vík & Around, Understand Iceland, History, Re-ligion, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Survival Guide.

This is the Norway chapter from Lonely Planet’s Scandinavia guidebook.

Norway is a once-in-a-lifetime destination and the essence of its appeal is remarkably simple: this is one of the most beautiful countries on earth. The drama of Norway’s natural world ¬– of steep-sided fjords, grand glaciers and the primeval Arctic – is difficult to overstate.

• take the ferry Flåm to Gudvangen through some of Norway’s most spectacular fjord scenery in Aurlandsfjorden
• maps
• sleep in a fisherman’s robu (shanty) on the craggy and beautiful archipelago of the Lofoten Islands
• transport
• journey by train from Oslo to Bergen, arguably Norway’s most attractive coastal city
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Oslo, Southern Norway, Arendal, Grimstad, Kristian-sand, Rjukan, Central Norway, Lillehammer, Røros, Jotunheimen National Park, Bergen & the Southwestern Fjords, Bergen, Voss, Hardangerfjord, Stavanger, Lysefjord, Sognefjorden, Jostedalsbreen & Nigardsbreen, Geirangerfjorden, Åndalsnes, Ålesund, Northern Norway, Trondheim, Bodø, Narvik, Lofoten, Vesterålen, Tromsø, Finnmark, Alta, Hammerfest, Nordkapp, Kirkenes, Karasjok, Svalbard, Longyearbyen, Understand Norway, History, People, The Arts, En-vironment, Food & Drink, Survival Guide.

This chapter contains the Welcome to Scandinavia, Scandinavia’s Top 19, Need to Know, If You Like..., Month by Month, Itineraries, and Countries at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet’s Scandinavia guidebook.

Your journey to Scandinavia starts here. You’ll find the tools to plan your adventure: where to go and when, how much to budget, plus in-depth info on outdoor activities.

• tailor-made itineraries, arranged by region, themes and events
• list of highlights and best experiences
• user-friendly country overview ensures you won’t miss a thing

Coverage includes: Welcome to Scandinavia, Scandinavia’s Top 19, Need to Know, If You Like..., Month by Month, Itineraries, and Countries at a Glance.

This chapter contains the Directory A–Z, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet’s Scandinavia guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from flights and public transport, to money and the internet... you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide.

This is the Sweden chapter from Lonely Planet’s Scandinavia guidebook.

As progressive and civilised as it may be, Sweden is a wild place. Its scenery ranges from barren moonscapes and impenetrable forests in the far north to sunny beaches and lush farm-land further south.

• tour Stockholm’s urban waterways, explore its top-notch museums and wander its labyrin-thine Old Town
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• hike through wild landscapes, spot herds of reindeer, absorb Sami culture and sleep in the world-famous Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi
• transport
• dig into the art, fashion and originality that make Sweden’s ‘second city’, Gothenburg, first-rate
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: Stockholm & Around, Stockholm Archipelago, Sig-tuna, Svealand, Uppsala, Örebro, Falun, Lake Siljan Region, Skåne, Malmö, Lund, Trelleborg, Ystad, Helsingborg, Götaland, Gothenburg, Strömstad, Norrköping, Linköping, Vadstena, Småland, Växjö, Glasriket, Oskarshamn, Kalmar, Öland, Karlskrona, Gotland, Visby, Norrland, Gävle, Sundsvall, Höga Kusten, Östersund, Åre, Umeå, Luleå, Arvidsjaur, Jokkmokk, Gällivare, Kiruna, Abisko, Kungsleden, Understand Sweden, History, People, Arts, Environment, Food & Drink, Survival Guide.

This is the Tallinn chapter from Lonely Planet’s Scandinavia guidebook.

Tallinn is lively yet peaceful, absurdly photogenic, bursting with wonderful sights – ancient churches, medieval streetscapes and noble merchants’ houses – and boasts delightful food and a atmospheric hotels and a vibrant modern culture.

• explore the medieval Old Town, the most fascinating locality in Estonia
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• stroll through Raekoja plats to see the Gothic town hall, shop at the markets or peo-ple-watch from one of the outdoor cafes
• transport
• explore Tallinn maritime history at Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour and journey down the cramped corridors of a 1930s naval submarine
• restaurants & accommodation

Coverage includes: When to Go, Best Places to Stay.