Destinations
Nordic Countries
Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Faroe Islands, and Iceland. We live at 66°30′ N and the north is where we travel most — here’s everything we’ve written about it.
From our doorstep
We don’t just visit the Nordics. We live here.
Rovaniemi is home base. That means we don’t write about the Nordics from a travel-guide distance — we write from inside. The seasons, the light, the roads, the silences. We know which week the autumn colours peak and which ferry crossing isn’t worth the ticket.
Everything below is first-hand. If we haven’t been, it’s not on the page.
Choose a country
Six countries. One corner of the world.
Winter
Nov – Mar
Aurora, polar night, −30°C. Peak Lapland season.
Spring
Apr – May
Midnight sun starts, skiing ends. Quiet shoulder.
Summer
Jun – Aug
Endless light, hiking, midnight sun. Warmest roads.
Autumn
Sep – Oct
Ruska colours, first frost, aurora returns.
Before you go
Nordic travel, the practical bits
Getting around
Ferries between capitals, budget airlines within Scandinavia, and trains that actually run on time. Driving is king above the Arctic Circle — roads are empty and distances are honest.
What to pack
Layers, not bulk. Merino base, fleece mid, wind-proof shell. Winter Lapland means −20°C to −35°C — you’ll want proper boots and hand warmers. Summer means mosquito repellent.
Budget reality
The Nordics are expensive. Norway and Iceland top the chart; Finland and Denmark are a step down but still pricey. Cook when you can, book huts early, and know that free public saunas exist.
“The north doesn’t rush you. That’s the whole point.”
— Joona & Alla, somewhere above the Arctic Circle
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