During our Nordic journey, we finally witnessed the enchanting Northern Lights, the spectacular fjords, and charming towns, experiencing a different atmosphere and culture.
Preparation for the Trip:
- Documents: Passport, Schengen visa
- Electronics: Charger, adapter
- Clothing: Down jacket, thick gloves, hat, scarf
Getting Around in the Nordic Region:
Plane: Direct flights to Helsinki, Finland, or Copenhagen, Denmark
Train: There are trains or high-speed trains connecting the five Nordic countries, and you can also choose boats or planes.
Accommodation Guide:
- Finland: In Helsinki, you can stay in glass or ice houses for a fantastic Northern Lights night.
- Sweden: In Stockholm, you can stay in treehouse hotels for a magical journey in the forest.
- Norway: In Oslo, you can stay in small wooden houses by the fjords to enjoy the beautiful views and sunrise.
- Denmark: In Copenhagen, you can stay in seaside campsites to enjoy the sea breeze and seagulls.
- Iceland: In Reykjavik, you can stay in rural homestays to experience the Icelandic way of life.
Sample Itinerary:
- Day 1:Helsinki, Finland → VR Northern Lights Train Chase
- Day 2:Rovaniemi → Korvatunturi Santa Claus Village → Elf House Arctic Post Office → Reindeer Farm Sledding Experience → Candle Bridge in Tornio
- Day 3:Twin Cities of Finland → Polar Icebreaker → Lobster Suit Floating Experience → Salla
- Day 4:Salla → Norwegian North Fjords → Snowmobile Ride → King Crab Fishing → Visit Ice Snow Castle + Husky Camp
- Day 5:Honningsvåg → Ski Resort Climb → Climb Polar Observation Tower → See Northern Lights from the Hotel
- Day 6:Salla → Dog Sledding → Visit Arctic Museum → VR Train Northern Lights Chase
- Day 7:Free Time in Helsinki → Return Home
Must-Visit Nordic Attractions:
- Northern Lights:You can see the spectacular Northern Lights in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Iceland, and other places.
- Fjords:Norwegian fjords are one of the world’s natural heritages, breathtakingly beautiful.
- Towns:Nordic towns have a strong cultural atmosphere, offering a glimpse into different lifestyles.
- Ice and Snow:Nordic winters provide a world of ice and snow activities and structures, such as skiing, sledding, ice houses, and ice sculptures.
- Forests:The Nordic region boasts high forest coverage, offering rich flora and fauna resources and an intimate connection with nature.
Nordic Cuisine:
- Finland: Potato pancakes, bread, salami, cloudberry pie, and moose wine.
- Sweden: Meatballs, caviar, Swedish sandwiches, doughnuts, and hot mulled wine.
- Norway: Salmon, canned herring, Norwegian cheese, Norwegian brown bread, and fruit soup.
- Denmark: Danish hot dogs, cream cakes, Danish pastries, blue tin cookies.
- Iceland: Icelandic lamb soup, volcano bread, dried fish, natural yogurt.
