| From the magical northern lights that dance in the | | | | crayfish, lobster and oyster safaris in the summer. |
| sky above the wilds of the north, to the | | | | In the winter, in addition to the husky dog |
| thousands of small, uninhabited islands in the south, | | | | sledding, snowmobile tours and ice fishing, there is |
| now is the time to seek out the "real" Scandinavia. | | | | also the fantastic spectacle of the and northern |
| From the fabulous northern lights that dance in | | | | lights. |
| the heavens over the northern wildernes, to the | | | | Sweden also has more than 400 golf courses: and |
| thousands of small, uninhabited islands in the south | | | | there is even one north of the Arctic Circle |
| of the region, now is the time to seek out the | | | | enjoys with 24-hour daylight during the summer |
| "real" Scandinavia. | | | | months, for those who simply cannot get enough |
| The variety of accommodation, away from bland | | | | golf in their lives! |
| corporate hotels and international chains, is | | | | Or how about a cruise along the Norwegian |
| fascinating. Accommodation is available in chic, | | | | coastline onboard Hurtigruten cruise lines, or a trip |
| boutique city centre hotels, traditional fishermen's | | | | sailing along the 190km Göta Canal onboard the |
| cottages (rorbu) and elegant manor houses | | | | M/S Juno, the oldest steam passenger boat in the |
| As a "must" in Sweden, you can visit Stockholm | | | | world. |
| and its archipelago of over 24,000 islands. You can | | | | Between the main cities there are sparsely |
| tour Oslo in Norway with its wealth of museums | | | | populated wildernesses with - for example - |
| and parkland. Join the local people in one of the | | | | Jostedalsbreen, Europe's largest glacier. In these |
| many waterfront restaurants and sample a whole | | | | area, outdoor activities including skiing, fishing and |
| range of tempting, mouthwatering delicacies - | | | | rock-climbing hold sway . Anyone who comes |
| oysters, salmon, crayfish, cod, reindeer, kottbuller | | | | here will simply marvel at the stunning beauty of |
| (meat balls) to name but a few. | | | | the Norwegian countryside, with its multitude of |
| In summer, you have the Sweden's hundreds of | | | | steep-sided valleys, high mountain lakes and |
| miles of beaches to choose your ideal spot. | | | | breathtaking vistas.. |
| Particularly fine arethose on the west coast, | | | | Meanwhile, a 'right of access' to the countryside in |
| where there were 96,000 lakes at the last count!. | | | | Sweden and Norway opens up this diverse natural |
| There are many waterskiing and windsurfing | | | | landscape: pristine wilderness areas, imposing |
| centres on the coast and lakes, ideal hunting | | | | mountain ranges, meandering rivers, fjords and |
| ground for those looking for activity and exercise, | | | | glaciers and peaceful archipelagoes - all there just |
| and to indulge their passion for the water. | | | | waiting for the visitor to enjoy. |
| Also available to the active, there are superb | | | | Whether you are looking for a short city holiday in |
| facilities all around Scandinavia for skating, | | | | Sweden or a trip to Norway, a relaxing week |
| tobogganing, snowmobiling, ice climbing and even | | | | doing nothing or a multi-centre activity holiday - |
| dog sled driving/riding. A host of nature based | | | | the 'real' Scandinavia is the place for you! And with |
| activities are available. This includes hiking, bird | | | | cheap flights from the UK and Europe in plentiful |
| watching, canoeing,, midnight sun cruises and | | | | supply, this is the time to go. |