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Welcome to the Scandinavia Branch!
Welcome to the Thorn Tree's Scandinavia branch.
The countries covered by this branch are: Denmark, Faroe Island, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
We hope you find plenty of useful information about travelling to Scandinavia here. It is highly recommended that new users check out the Scandinavia FAQ thread before posting a new thread as you may find many of the answers you seek there. It also contains helpful information about how to search the forum, advice for how to post your questions, and obsolete information was deleted as recently as June 2008! If you are a returning user or an Scandinavia guru, please help us keep the FAQ thread up-to-date by adding important information which is absent, or pointing out information which is no longer being represented accurately.
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The countries covered by this FAQ are: Denmark, Faroe Island, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden.
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26-Nov-2009 20:48
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26-Nov-2009 20:48
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Hello,
my name is Natalia and I live in Barcelona. I´d like to see aurora boreal, but everything I read is really confused...
and each option is really expensive, even if I just take the flight.
Any of you could recommended me which is the best accesible place where I could see aurora boreal? in which country? some people says Finland and other norway
when is the best time of the year¿. i´been told it is on feb or march
and all kind of recommendations you though it could help. ..
thanks in advance,
natalia
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26-Nov-2009 20:23
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location: Norway
Hello!
Next year I'd like to travell to Norway, maybe with Interrail. I don't know yet the route, but I know I want to see Northern lights. So if anyone wants to advise me on the road, months, accommodations, etc., or someone has traveled with Interrail to Norway and wants to share with me how planned the route, I'll be very grateful!
Thanks a lot!!!
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26-Nov-2009 15:38
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26-Nov-2009 15:38
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location: Denmark
hi,
we are a young Iranian couple of 28 and 24 years old which are intrested in touring Europe as backpackers.
so please inform us about the way we can get the Visa for this tour.
also we are ready to send you any adventure of ours happened during trip and any other cooperation you
need and ask from us,reply would be very much appreciated.
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26-Nov-2009 00:06
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26-Nov-2009 00:06
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anniehall »
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location: Norway
Hello all-
Thought this may be of interest of interest to all Nordic lovers?
Create your own Northern Lights!
Magic! Do you like?
Lx
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25-Nov-2009 12:17
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CityParkster »
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26-Nov-2009 18:48
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Hi,
I'm taking my parents to Scandinavia in April / May 2010. They're in their early 70s and in good health, so I'm looking for suggestions on what types of accommodation (hotel, guest house, hostel) might work best for them, and whether it's cheaper to book ahead or find accommodation along the way, especially in smaller communities.
Thanks for any assistance,
Tom
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25-Nov-2009 10:47
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26-Nov-2009 19:42
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location: Norway
Heya
We took some pictures of some fantastic Northern Lights in Tromsø tonight. Thought you guys would want to have a look ;).
http://mylittlenorway.com/2009/11/november-northern-lights/
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25-Nov-2009 09:13
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25-Nov-2009 09:13
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Hi,
I am looking for the best place to see aurora borealis in Norway in January 2012 :)-then the Sun is very active.
Sb recomends me Engholm farm near Lakselv. Does anybody was there and could give some opinions ?
Also I am looking for the best transport in January from Lakselv to Kirkenes- I would be grateful for any hints
:)
motyl
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25-Nov-2009 08:20
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25-Nov-2009 08:47
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Hello I am planning to go to iceland as a solo traveller, I would like to go fishing, spas, horseriding and trekking and see the northern lights, snowmobiles and golden circle?
How would i get around? where could i meet people food budget accomodation!
I would like to meet people as well. I am on budget so i want to get maximum value and good prices!
Any recommendations on these this would be very very helpful and i would like places
Many thanks
A
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24-Nov-2009 23:22
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25-Nov-2009 23:48
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Jimmi »
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location: Denmark
i like to think that I've been around a few places.
i like to think I'm pretty level-headed about what something costs and what it's worth.
but Copenhagen has beaten me.
I am having a look around at a place to stay there for a few nights and am absolutely shocked at the prices. some shitty-looking 2* hotels are shooting for €100+. Hostels are on the plus side of €60 (for a double room)!! I've never seen prices like this for low season (would be there late Feb) in a big city.
Actually, I think I'm offended. As if Copenhagen has just tried to play me for a sucker.
I haven't booked tickets to get there or anything, was only looking to see if i might be interested in going.
Safe to say, i will not.
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24-Nov-2009 21:52
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25-Nov-2009 01:19
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Hello,
I'm a photographer and planning to make a documentary about Icelandic culture and people, during the darkest period of the year. I was wondering if hitchhiking would be advisable?
As it will be dark a lot, I will need to have fluo vest with spotlight.
Does anyone have tips?
Only problem I land in Keflavik at midnight the 23d. Will be hard to find a ride. Will see where the road takes me ;)
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24-Nov-2009 12:30
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JonM90 »
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25-Nov-2009 08:49
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Bjoern »
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location: Norway
Hello, I will be traveling to Oslo, Norway, in mid-December for a little business but I have lots of time to explore and do things.
I checked the average weather for that time and it is not too bad, but my question is what is Oslo like in mid-December? Are a lot of things closed down? Should I expect lots of snow? or rain? Should I get some serious boots? Should I expect flight delays?
Also, is there any nice simple day-trips from Oslo, maybe to see something historic, or naturally beautiful?
Any insight will be really helpful!
Thanks!
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24-Nov-2009 10:26
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floie »
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26-Nov-2009 04:07
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Bjoern »
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location: Norway
I'm planning to travel to Norway, Sweden and Denmark in January (starting from New Years day). The plan was to take Ryanair from London to Haugesund, then ferry/ bus to Bergen, train to Flam then train up to Trondheim, Narvik cross the boarder to Kiruna, Stockholm, then to Copenhagen.
I wanted to do some hiking/ trekking in one of the fjords/ national park areas, preferrable would be in the Sognefjord national park but is it not possible to do it in january? If possible I also wanted to try dog sledging.
Does anyone know if its worthwhile to travel to Norway in Jan with the purpose of just to see the fjords and do a bit of walk around in the national park area? How bad would the cold be and would there be sufficient daylight for me to see the fjords? And would the train journey be not much to see since everywhere is covered by snow?
Thanks!!!
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24-Nov-2009 06:24
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aimeel9 »
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25-Nov-2009 01:07
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ruslendingur »
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location: Iceland
We're going on our honeymoon in Reykjavik for a week at the end of July/beginning of August and hoping to take some daytours that involve history, nature and adventure. Everyone seems to advocate for the Golden Circle Tour. I would be interested in going to Thingvellir, but I was wondering if it would be a better use of time and money to see other things rather than Geysir and Gullfoss. I'm sure these are wonderful sights, but there is so much more I haven't seen and I have already witnessed Old Faithful at Yellowstone and I've been to Niagara Falls many times. Is this a mistake or are there some other tours that might be a better fit? Thanks for your help!
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24-Nov-2009 03:28
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moomin1983 »
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25-Nov-2009 00:44
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location: Iceland
Hi, I would like to book a day tour in Dec. I don't really mind which one exactly but would like to see as much as I can in one day. The problem is I have looked at so many websites that all seem to offer the same thing with varying prices and I cannot make a decision!
Has anyone been on a tour they recommend? Are the 'cheaper' ones cheaper because you are on a bus with loads of other people. Is it worth spending the extra bit of cash, do you get a better experience (or see more).
It's hard to figure out what's best so if anyone has any suggestions about what to see, what to miss, who to book with I'd be very grateful!
Thanks
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23-Nov-2009 01:20
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mogui163 »
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26-Nov-2009 00:33
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ilpoxi »
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location: Finland
Hey all,
So Im all booked to go to Finland for a short visit before Xmas, 19th-24th December to be precise and wondered if there were any like minded people about Helsinki/Lapland! Looking to do the usual sightseeing/hostels and pre Xmas partying...
Im 28yr old male from the UK, originally travelling with mates but through unforseen circumstances, am now going to travel alone! Rather than ditch the plane tickets I thought I would go have a look around anyway!
Happy travelling...
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