Scandinavia Nutz and Bolts Articles
Geography of CopenhagenCopenhagen, 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 has [...]
Denmark Travel FactsThe 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 [...]
Finland Travel FactsThe 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 [...]
Iceland Travel FactsThe 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. [...]
Norway Travel FactsThe 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 [...]
Sweden Travel FactsThe 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 [...]
