When Michael Birkjær first heard that he was one of the happiest people in the world, his initial response was one of scepticism. Like many of his fellow Danes, Birkjær doubted that a tiny country on ...

As is often the case, it depends. Geographically, Finland could be considered Scandinavian and at one time was a part of the Swedish Kingdom. Most Finns are Lutherans, as Scandinavians used to be.

As so-called ‘coolcations’ became the summer trend for escaping the heat, the popularity of a Scandinavian break is set to continue into winter. The region’s major tourist destinations are poised for ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Nikel is a travel writer covering cruising and Scandinavia. This article is more than 4 years old. Scandinavia's ski resorts ...

On January 14, 2026, the makers of the Oscar-nominated Norwegian film SENTIMENTAL VALUE joined us for a special film panel: director Joachim Trier and actors Stellan Skarsgård, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas ...