Copenhagen, or København, is located on the East coast of Denmark, on the Island Sjælland. When the weather is clear you can actually see Sweden from Copenhagen. At the moment they are building a bridge between Denmark and Sweden, but until it’s finished you can catch several ferries between Copenhagen and Malmö, Sweden. The city [...]
The Basics Country: Denmark Where is it: Denmark is located in northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, on a peninsula north of Germany (Jutland); also includes two major islands (Sjaelland and Fyn). Why do people go here: This socially progressive country that includes more than 400 islands comprises the literal and [...]
The Basics Country: Finland Where is it: Finland is located in northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, and Gulf of Finland, between Sweden and Russia. Why do people go here: During the early part of the year, skiing is a big draw in this Nordic country. Long summer days also allow for [...]
The Basics Country: Iceland Where is it: Iceland is located in northern Europe. It is an island between the Greenland Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, northwest of the UK. Why do people go here: Iceland has one of the most concentrated gene pools in the world, and some of its most unique nature. Natural [...]
The Basics Country: Norway Where is it: Norway is located in northern Europe, bordering the North Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, west of Sweden. Why do people go here: The Western Fjords are a big draw to this country blessed with beautiful scenery, a low crime rate and one of the highest standards of [...]
The Basics Country: Sweden Where is it: Sweden is located in northern Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Kattegat, and Skagerrak, between Finland and Norway. Why do people go here: The most populated of the Nordic countries, Sweden manages to embrace modernization (it is one of the most socially progressive countries in the [...]
