Iceland, reykjavik, the blue lagoon and the golden circle, norway, oslo, norways fjords, sweden, stockholm, gothenburg, denmark. I have bought rick steves books before and found them quite helpful. This comprehensive tome weaves together the history of these five countries. The danish are connected to sweden through the oresund bridge, so once youre on swedish ground, head to the coastal city of malmo or stockholm. Ive been lucky enough to visit three of these stunning countries, and i hope. Norways mainland spans about 15 degrees northsouth, same as the distance ny city to miami.
Here you can read our detailed travel guides to sweden and denmark, including stockholm, malmo. The complete guide with the best of oslo, bergen, the fjords, and the far north. Top 9 best books about norway or set in norway tracys. Gabriella was a generous and informative guide who shared a great deal of insight on norway, denmark and her home country of sweden. In norway theyre seen as snobs and arrogant, and in denmark theyre seen as people who are very concerned with order, but loose all selfcontrol when they come to denmark to drink the cheep beer. Help planning denmark sweden norway trip fodors travel. Check out aker bryge district and view the queen of the fjords. This is a winter travelogue that spends more time in norway and sweden, but is good on lapland and the sami in general. Hike, kayak, and cycle your way through the picturesque landscapes of oslo, bergen, and copenhagen as you experience this region in the most engaging ways. I am trying to put together an itinerary for late august to early september roughly 12 to days long. The sketches are written in the haibun stylea linking of verse and prose. The twentyfive letters cover a wide range of topics, from sociological reflections on scandinavia and its peoples to philosophical questions regarding identity. Baedekers norway sweden and denmark by baedeker abebooks. Heres a roundup of the best swedish books, from worldfamous novels to lesserknown tomes that still pack a big literary punch.
I havent sat behind the wheel of a car since moving to norway and i dont intend to change that anytime soon im such a nervous driver. Its airport is the largest in scandinavia and within reach of the city center. Foreign visitors typically underestimate distances and traveling time. Travel throughout norway, sweden, denmark and finland in comfort with scandinavianrail. Norway, sweden, and denmark 1903 edition open library. Explore this beautiful scandinavian country regionbyregion, from local festivals and markets to day trips around the countryside. Youll explore this cool and colorful region in the company of native guides expert in the distinct culture, history and traditions of each country we visit. In denmark and sweden, sales of digital music rose almost eightfold in the same period and now represent 51 per cent of the total sale. For my trip that included denmark, norway and sweden i wanted a more rural back road small town experience. Explore the streets of stockholm and follow the kings road.
Our favourite scandinavian books to read before travelling. Read more a selection of the best books to read about denmark. The complete guide to denmark, finland, iceland, norway and sweden travel guide fodors on. To make the most of a trip to sweden and norway plan ahead and do something exciting every day. If you are looking for a guide book for your visit to norway these are my top choices. Bennetts handbook for travellers in norway with through routes to sweden and denmark by bennetts handbook and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I know i want to include copenhagen stockholm bergen and oslo, but i also want some. Hilarious and well written, this novel chronicles the authors move to denmarks rural jutland. Stockholm arrive in stockholm, swedens capital city, early in the morning, ensuring two full days. Sweden denmark and norway scandinavia and the world.
Denmark, norway, sweden, finland by baedeker, karl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This list also includes some of the best nonfiction books about sweden, plus a few travel guidebooks. In denmark, norway and finland, the sale of digital music has increased by 400 per cent since 2006 and now amounts to 39, 27 and 25 per cent of the total sale in 20102011. For the tourist these are however clearly different countries. Designed for those seeking an active adventure, youll have the opportunity to hike the famous pulpit rock, bike along mountain trails and more. Scandinavia by train itinerary for 7 days in norway, sweden and denmark. Denmarks capital and largest city, copenhagen has excellent transportation options for both local and longdistance travel. Depending on the length of your trip, and taking geographical proximity into. Matsuo basho, the narrow road to the deep north 1689 in later life basho turned to zen buddhism, and the travel sketched in this volume reflect his attempts to cast off earthly attachments and reach out to spiritual fulfillment. Scandinavia by train itinerary for 7 days in norway. How to see sweden, norway and denmark in three days the. Before departure, get your fill of inspiring travel books here. This is a collection of my choice of the best books about denmark.
The lands of the vikings, the ancient territories of the norsemen, are swathed in centuries of legends and folklore. If you have other danish books you would like to recommend please leave a comment at the end of the post as i am always on the lookout. Detailed travel guides to sweden, denmark and norway. Denmark sweden and norway is a good place to start. Sweden is seen as the most advanced country in terms of technology. Travel ideas for denmarkswedennorway denmark lonely. Tour includes 3hour rafting adventure, cruise along the coast of norway and a visit to a family farm. This 11day immersive trip includes oslo, alesund, fjord cruise, bergen and flam, plus local transportation, sightseeing, kaya, excursion and more. Norways prime attraction are the iconic fjords and coastal landscapes along the atlantic. Wild guide to scandinavia book norway, iceland, sweden, denmark. For some reason swedes see themselves as cleaner than the other two.
Guided city tours of copenhagen, oslo, helsinki and stockholm. This epic tale of a man living in backcountry norway helped hamsun win the nobel prize in literature in 1920. Come with us as we explore the castles and history, the glittering fjords and the dense forests in the lands of the midnight sun. Swim, camp, canoe and explore europes greatest wilderness. First of all, is this a good time to go to norway, sweden, denmark. This 17day road trip leads you to some of the most breathtaking nature and urban oases across norway, sweden and denmark. Our selection of rail passes, train tickets and scenic rail tours offer great value for exploring these exciting destinations to your hearts content.
Guided tours of scandinavia generally showcase the vibrant capital cities, historic towns and villages, and unspoiled mountains and fjords of norway, sweden, denmark and finland. Starting and ending in stockholm, you will get to explore the capital cities, along with unrivaled fjord scenery, wondrous waterfalls and time in the beautiful cities of bergen and lillehammer in norway, and countryside. Norway and sweden share the scandinavian penninsula a 1,600 kilometer border, have closely related languages, similar cultures, a common history, and close economic ties. Customized offers to denmark, finland, sweden and norway. Norway and sweden our travel and itinerary getsetandgo. I know the kids are usually back in the school in the later part of. From the southernmost point to the border with russia there is about 3000 kilometers. Norway has become popular, a country where the quality of life resonates and is reflected in the gorgeous spacious landscapes. And sweden, with a population of less than 10 million, has more tales to tell than you might expect. Weve got 233 tours going to finland, norway and sweden, starting from just 7 days in length, and the longest tour is 28 days. Iceland,greenland,norway,faroe islands photography.
Published by wollstonecrafts careerlong publisher, joseph. This is a winter travelogue that spends more time in norway and sweden, but is. So it really shows how selective you must be with only 2 weeks for 3 countries. Letters written during a short residence in sweden, norway, and denmark is a personal travel narrative by the eighteenthcentury british feminist writer mary wollstonecraft. The awardwinning wild guide series travels to scandinavias most beautiful. The top best books about denmark tracys travels in time. Denmarks jutland peninsula is a paradise to those looking for silence and copenhagen is a wonderful city to explore by bike. Sail to sweden and discover scenic norwegian coast. K derry the story of scandinavia from prehistory to the present with chapters on the viking and lutheran kingdoms, medieval times, monarchies, the world wars and modern period, emphasizing the common cultural, political and social backgrounds. Letters written in sweden, norway, and denmark wikipedia. The complete guide with the best of stockholm, the lakes, and the islands.
Norway and sweden were full of these beautiful surprises literally everywhere and as far as the eye could see. Summer activity breaks in norway, denmark and sweden. It has much detail on the building of snow hotels, and pays a visit to inaris film festival. Holidays to scandinavia despite their reputation for being expensive for travellers, the scandinavian countries of finland, sweden, norway and denmark are well worth a visit. The best of norway, sweden, denmark, finland, and iceland fodors travel guide fodors travel guides on. If renting a car abroad is something that scares you, youre not alone. Scandinavia travel guide lonely planet online shop lonely. The complete guide with the best of copenhagen, the countryside and the islands. How to travel about scandinavia on a budget for 2 weeks. Every tale varies in length, but most are fairly quick and easy to read. I always recommend buying uptodate guide books before you travel dont rely on a book that is a few years old. The complete guide to denmark, finland, iceland, norway and sweden by inc.
Europe help planning denmark sweden norway trip for our 40th anniversary next year, my husband and i decided to plan a trip to scandinavia well, we decided that i. Best hotels in denmark, finland, sweden and norway. In denmark and sweden id spend 2 days in the city and the rest of your time on day trips outside the capitals. An efficient network of trains, buses, and boats combine to make travel easy both within copenhagen and to destinations further afield. Celebrate summer with a scandinavia vacation package with visits to denmark, sweden and norway. Travel tips for scandinavia denmark, norway, sweden and. Norway, sweden, and denmark by karl baedeker firm, 1903 edition, in english 8th ed.
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