Planning a European getaway? Find inspiration with the Best Places to Visit in Europe in 2025, curated for travel enthusiasts seeking unforgettable experiences.
In Savonlinna’s market square, be sure to dig into muikku, or a local herring dish, from one of the many vendors in the area. 2. Rovaniemi[SEE MAP] Timo Newton-Syms / Flickr If you want to experience the beauty of Lapland, then Rovaniemi is the ultimate gateway to it all. The ...
Although it resembles a mammoth bonfire in waiting, the only thing this giant ring of jumbled logs is going to set on fire is your heart. Floating outstretched inSwedishLapland’s Lule River, this enigmatic structure contains a regulated ice bath (4°C), relaxation rooms and saunas. The com...
Whatever time of year you visit Finnish Lapland, it will be Christmas in the regional capital ofRovaniemi. Drawing on the folkloric figure of the Yule goat, who distributed gifts to Lappish children, as well as the rugged area’s permanently wintry landscape, Rovaniemi has established itself as ...
If you loved Game of Thrones, be sure to make a stop here. Explore the Antrim Coast by driving the Causeway Coastal Route Related: Scotland or Ireland – Where should you go? 7. Cliffs of Moher Head to the Cliffs of Moher to witness one of the most beautiful places to visit in ...
By:Emma Gillies Last Updated:16/07/2024 Posted in:Blogs,Nordic,Iceland,Scandinavia,Lapland,Sweden,Norway,Finland,Denmark,Destinations,Guides Your browser does not support SVGs Post by:Emma Gillies Wanderlust has taken Emma across much of the world, but it was Scotland that she made her adopted ...
Lapland Hotels Arena Taste the Flavors of Pirkanmaa: What to Eat on Your Trip Pirkanmaa is known for its delicious and hearty cuisine, which is influenced by both Finnish and Russian traditions. Some of the must-try dishes in Pirkanmaa include Karelian pies, smoked salmon, and reindeer stew....
It’s a long journey through miles of forests to reach the small town of Jokkmokk in the Arctic Circle. Lying in Swedish Lapland, Jokkmokk is proud of its native Sami culture, and the local museum is a great place to learn more about its indigenous people. In summer, the town makes ...
If you want to be blown away by nighttime sky spectacles, Swedish Lapland is your ideal destination. Not only can you stare heavenward in awe of the blanket of glittering constellations, but you might get lucky with a double-whammy showing off the colorfulaurora borealis, also known as the ...
The compact capital Helsinki is the place to start any adventure; before you head north to Tampere, the "sauna capital of the world," or up toFinnish Laplandfor the northern lights or midnight sun, go to theMuseum of Contemporary Art Kiasmaor a concert atTemppeliaukioChurch, a 1960s mode...