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No region is more interchangeable from adjective to noun than “Scandinavia.” Say the word and many postcard-familiar images are evoked: fir forests, dramatic fjords, urbane capitals and the cosmic Northern Lights. Loosely encompassing Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland, this contiguous region is, of course, all those things and much more besides. Summer offers relaxed days bicycling and lake swims, while winter brings adventures as romantic or extreme as they come. A region synonymous with both effortlessly chic design and experimental dining—two global forces whose influence cannot be overstated—a visit here is to see their wellspring and perhaps get a glimpse into the near future.
No region is more interchangeable from adjective to noun than “Scandinavia.” Say the word and many postcard-familiar images are evoked: fir forests, dramatic fjords, urbane capitals and the cosmic Northern Lights. Loosely encompassing Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland and Iceland, this contiguous region is, of course, all those things and much more besides. Summer offers relaxed days bicycling and lake swims, while winter brings adventures as romantic or extreme as they come. A region synonymous with both effortlessly chic design and experimental dining—two global forces whose influence cannot be overstated—a visit here is to see their wellspring and perhaps get a glimpse into the near future.
Explore Scandinavia
Explore Scandinavia
The Great Swedish Bake-Off
The Swedish capital is overflowing with konditori and cafes, their pastry cases stacked with glistening baked goods. From the “kanelbulle,” a sweet-but-not-so-sticky cinnamon bun, to the chokladboll, a dense ball of raw chocolate sprinkled with coconut shavings, the city has elevated the art of the fika, a coffee break with something a bit sweet. Wherever you go in Stockholm, sweet smells await.
The Glory of Gotland
Summer is when Sweden’s largest island comes alive, its rocky beaches, stone cottages, rose bush-lined dirt roads, and grazing sheep providing Medieval charm aplenty. With the sun setting late, the bakeries open early, and farmstead-to-table restaurants taking reservations, now is the time to explore the Baltic’s irresistibly rugged gem. Here’s how.
Everybody In The Water
There's not too many places where you can take an afternoon dip in the middle of the city. But this is Copenhagen, which come summer, turns into an outdoor playground with al fresco dining, drinking and swimming in the city's harbor pools. This season, the city's waterways are filled with a new restaurants, hotels and naturally, design shops.
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Oh... and also
Become an apprentice to a leading chef during a cooking lesson and dine with noted gastronomes at the holy grails of old and new Nordic cuisine.
Become an apprentice to a leading chef during a cooking lesson and dine with noted gastronomes at the holy grails of old and new Nordic cuisine.
Set sail for one of Europe’s last true wildernesses, the Svalbard islands, to see the polar bears and glaciers of the Norwegian Arctic.
Set sail for one of Europe’s last true wildernesses, the Svalbard islands, to see the polar bears and glaciers of the Norwegian Arctic.
Swing open the doors of Danish design staying at The Apartment, Tina Seidenfaden’s celebrated emporium of mid century art, furniture and lighting fixtures.
Swing open the doors of Danish design staying at The Apartment, Tina Seidenfaden’s celebrated emporium of mid century art, furniture and lighting fixtures.
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