Travelling has been the outlet of many people. To see new places, experience new cultures, and just be in a different setting can be very cathartic for a lot of individuals. When we talk about traveling, more often than not, we think of well-known travel destinations such as the typical places in Europe like Paris or Rome or just like the conventional travel places in Asia such as Japan or Korea. But actually, there are more places you can travel to than the ones that have been hyped up for centuries. Ones that are more lowkey and while you may not hear them always by word of mouth of everyone, they still remain beautiful and astounding. One place that you should definitely check out is Scandinavia. If you aren’t familiar with Scandinavia, it is a subregion in Northern Europe. It is rich in its cultural, historical, and linguistic ties making it an ideal country to go to if you want to be deeply immersed in diverse cultures. If you want a quieter travel experience, Scandinavia is definitely the place for you. To make the most of your travel journey in Scandinavia, here are the best places to visit you most certainly should not miss.
1. Oslo, Norway
Oslo is Norway’s capital and if you’re in Scandinavia, you should never miss Oslo Norway simply because of its blending nature of a modern and urban atmosphere. It combines the past, the present, and the future. And with Oslo’s good weather, you are bound to have a good time. You can take your partner with you and roam around its romantic old districts and once you're done with that, you can head over to the more modern business buildings at the main station. If you’re single, you can still get a glimpse of the romantic old districts as it still frees the mind and eases the thoughts because of their beauty. There are also numerous activities you can do such as hiking for up to 6 hours, you can also ride a ferry or cruise along a fjord.
2. Bergen, Norway
Even if you’re alone, with your friends, or with your family, Bergen is a place to go. With all its amazing views and fun things to do, you will want to go back and experience things all over again. Even if you’re not into adventures and would just rather go sightseeing, the views will satisfy you. To fully experience Bergen, you should first see the very first buildings of Bergen. One of the very first buildings is the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The UNESCO World Heritage Site has some of Bergen's earliest structures and has been a significant feature of the city for hundreds of years.
In the 12th century, the Hanseatic League built an office there, ultimately seizing ownership of Bryggen and managing the stockfish trade. Despite being ravaged by flames throughout the ages, Bryggen's charming wooden buildings have been rebuilt to look exactly as they did after the great fire of 1702, utilizing the same structural design and construction techniques.
Nowadays, the narrow lanes between the slim, distinctive houses conceal a secret world of textile and craft businesses, artists' galleries, and jewelers' studios, all of which are waiting to be discovered.
3. Lofoten Islands, Norway
Lofoten Islands is also one not to miss when you are in the area. You can never go wrong with a trip to Lofoten. If you plan to go to Lofoten Islands, you should keep in mind that the weather is going to be crazy. Sunny weather isn’t very common in this place and so you shouldn’t expect bright and sunny skies. However, it can be unpredictable. If you’re in luck, maybe you’ll get some sunlight on your Lofoten journey. The Lofoten Islands are one of Norway's most beautiful places. Here, majestic mountains meet brilliantly white sandy beaches, fishing villages dot the coasts, and hiking routes criss-cross some of Europe's most stunning landscapes can be seen.
4. Koli National Park, Finland
If you want to go to a park where your hunger for art and beauty can be satisfied, the Koli National Park is the one for you. The Koli National Park is located in the municipalities of Joensuu, Lieksa, and Kontiolahti in North Karelia, Finland, on the western bank of Lake Pielinen. It is about 3000 hectares long and is managed by the Finnish Forest Research Institute. This beautiful and astounding park was established in 1991 and even up to this day, the park remains alive and refreshing with hundreds of locals and tourists roaming around to experience all the good things about this park.
Koli inspired numerous painters and composers, for example, while Finland was forming its national character in the late nineteenth century. Eero Järnefelt, Juhani Aho, and Jean Sibelius Koli is possibly Finland's most well-known national landscape. In the restaurant of Helsinki railway station, there is a big landscape about Koli from 1911 by Eero Järnefelt, A.W. Finch, and Ilmari Aalto.
5. Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden
Thinking about what it’s like to have an island all to yourself? Then Stockholm Archipelago is a place you should go to. Over 20,000 islands strewn are throughout the Baltic Sea, not something you see every day and it’s definitely something worth a visit. Nature is everywhere and animals are aplenty in the area. You may not want to share with the seagull colonies that inhabit some, but there are others that are dotted with Viking burials, nature trails to cycle along, and fantastic animals to observe such as eagles and seals. One of the best things about Stockholm Archipelago is its food quality which is world-renowned. The Farm shops abound on the islands, where you are able to enjoy local foods that have been produced in an environmentally friendly manner. It's also an excellent spot to hone your kayaking skills. So if you’re into kayaking, this is the best place for that. And if you like to adventure around the area, you can try out the Stockholm Sailing Tour where you can set sail and feel like a company in the most beautiful views.
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