New to the Nordic countries? Start here with the basics.
Baltics: Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania The Baltic region has a rich cultural heritage and history. The Baltics are home to some stunning nature, and today, Baltic countries are known for their innovative and technologically-minded societies. There are some striking similarities …
The flags of the Nordic countries are surprisingly similar: sharing the same bold, earthy colours, a universal cross design, and mutual symbolism. Find out more about the fascinating flag history of the region and learn about the history of the …
Some countries have footballs, some countries have rugby. In the Nordic countries, ice hockey is the sport of choice for many (both to play and follow). In Finland and Sweden in particular, ice hockey is extremely popular, and a big …
The Nordic capitals are amongst the prettiest places to visit in Europe. In the northernmost cities – like Oslo and Reykjavik- you can catch sightings of the spectacular aurora borealis. Further south, in the towns like Helsinki, fantastic mountain trails and fresh Nordic forests is just a stone’s throw away from the town’s centre.
The History Of Nordic Walking Nordic walking as an exercise technique, began in Finland in the 1930s when Finland’s Olympic cross-country ski team used their ski poles on hikes during off-season training. The poles provided support allowing team members to …
What happens in a sauna? Saunas can be enjoyed in many different ways: long discussions on various topics such as politics are common, business deals are made and concluded in the sauna. Sometimes the sauna is the perfect place for …
Many people (read: mostly non-scandinavian/Nordic people) don’t know the difference between Scandinavian and Nordic, or that there even is one at all. The majority of the world views these two terms as interchangeable but they’re actually not. Despite my numerous …
The rest of the world has had a fascination with all things Nordic for a while now, but 2016’s hygge hype saw interest skyrocket as an attractive Scandi lifestyle concept met with an ever-growing cultural obsession with image-centric social media …
