
I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express – but would the big man deliver?
If meeting Santa Claus is on your children’s wishlist, this trip on a festive sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with reindeer and huskies thrown in, is Christmas with jingle bells on
The Guardian10 great Christmas getaways
Can’t face another year of turkey and tinsel? Here’s how to enjoy a complete change of scene this festive season
The GuardianRoaming in the gloaming on Sweden’s new island-hopping trail
Stockholm’s archipelago is a joy in summer but harder to get around at other times as ferries reduce their services. But that could change with the launch of a new trail linking 21 islands
The Guardian10 of the best beaches and islands in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland
With miles of dune-backed beaches and charming seaside towns, Scandinavia and Finland make great destinations for a beach holiday. Here’s our pick
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