| From the magical northern lights that dance in the | | | | husky dog sledding, snowmobile tours and ice fishing, |
| sky above the wilds of the north, to the thousands | | | | there is also the fantastic spectacle of the and |
| of small, uninhabited islands in the south, now is the | | | | northern lights. |
| time to seek out the "real" Scandinavia. | | | | Sweden also has over 400 golf courses: and there is |
| The variety of accommodation, away from bland | | | | even one north of the Arctic Circle enjoys with |
| corporate hotels and international chains, is fascinating. | | | | 24-hour daylight during the summer months, for |
| Accommodation is available in chic, boutique city | | | | those who simply cannot get enough golf in their |
| centre hotels, traditional fishermen's cottages (rorbu) | | | | lives! |
| and elegant manor houses | | | | Or how about a cruise along the Norwegian coastline |
| As a "must" in Sweden, you can visit Stockholm and | | | | onboard Hurtigruten cruise lines, or a trip sailing along |
| its archipelago of over 24,000 islands. You can tour | | | | the 190km Göta Canal onboard the M/S Juno, |
| Oslo in Norway with its wealth of museums and | | | | the oldest steam passenger boat in the world. |
| parkland. Join the locals in one of the many | | | | Between the main cities there are sparsely populated |
| waterfront restaurants and sample mouthwatering | | | | wildernesses with - for example - Jostedalsbreen, |
| delicacies - oysters, crayfish, cod, salmon, reindeer, | | | | Europe's largest glacier. In these regions, outdoor |
| kottbuller (meat balls) to name but a few. | | | | activities including skiing, fishing and rock-climbing hold |
| In summer, you have the Sweden's hundreds of | | | | sway . Anyone who comes here will simply marvel at |
| miles of beaches to choose your ideal spot. | | | | the stunning beauty of the Norwegian countryside, |
| Particularly fine are those on the west coast, where | | | | with its multitude of steep-sided valleys, high |
| there were 96,000 lakes at the last count!. There are | | | | mountain lakes and breathtaking vistas.. |
| many waterskiing and windsurfing centres on the | | | | Meanwhile, a 'right of access' to the countryside in |
| coast and lakes, ideal hunting ground for those | | | | Sweden and Norway opens up this diverse natural |
| looking for activity and exercise, and to indulge their | | | | landscape: pristine wilderness areas, imposing |
| passion for the water. | | | | mountain ranges, meandering rivers, fjords and |
| Also available to the active sportsperson, there are | | | | glaciers and peaceful archipelagoes - all there just |
| superb facilities around the country for skating, | | | | waiting for the visitor to enjoy. |
| tobogganing, snowmobiling, ice climbing and even dog | | | | Whether you are looking for a short city holiday in |
| sled driving/riding. | | | | Sweden or a trip to Norway, a relaxing week doing |
| A host of nature based activities are available. This | | | | nothing or a multi-centre activity holiday - the 'real' |
| includes hiking, canoeing, bird watching, midnight sun | | | | Scandinavia is the place for you! And with cheap |
| cruises and crayfish, lobster and oyster safaris in the | | | | flights from the UK and Europe in plentiful supply, this |
| summer months. In the winter, in addition to the | | | | is the time to go. |