Region – Northern Europe

What it feels like to be there…

Much of far-northern Europe is freezing outside but warm to the core, with stylish wood-clad buildings, friendly peoples and the odd volcano. Enjoy your time in the snow and warm up with a hearty meal or sauna before popping out to try and spot the mysterious Northern Lights.


• AT50-LLN01 Courtesy of Lyngen Lodge & G Austick

   

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• AT50-LLN02 Courtesy of Lyngen Lodge & G Austick

   

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• AT50 Huskys Courtesy of Shutterstock

   

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• AT50-LLN05 Courtesy of Lyngen Lodge & G Austick

   

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• AT48 Aurora Courtesy of Shutterstock

   

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• AT50-EHL08 Courtesy of Engholms Husky Lodge

   

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• AT48 Whales Courtesy of Shutterstock

   

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• AT50-EHL06 Courtesy of Engholms Husky Lodge

   

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• AT48 Blue Lagoon Courtesy of Shutterstock

   

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• AT49-RBP01 Courtesy of Spitsbergen Travel & Radisson Blu Polar Hotel

   

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• AT49 Snowscape Courtesy of Shutterstock

   

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• AT48 Geyser Courtesy of Shutterstock

   

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Some practical information worth knowing…

The European super-airports act as travel hubs, but every capital and major tourist area is serviced by air these days. Road quality is generally excellent, but in the frozen far north the occasional snow drift can cause minor delays.

Dress for very chilly conditions outside, but remember that the log fires and under-floor heating will make it nice and cosy indoors.

Visas can be obtained on arrival by most travellers, and local currency is readily available from the airport or banks, cash machines and hotels in all towns.

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