Turku & Finland's South Coast
Near the lake, Fiskars Museum details the evolution of the ironworks and the village that grew around it, with a different display of arts and crafts each…
Must-see attractions in Scandinavia
Lund
The 8-hectare Botanical Gardens, east of the town centre, feature around 7000 species and nine climate zones. The tropical greenhouses are open from 11am…
Orthodox Church of Sts Peter & Paul
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Topped by a classic onion dome, the 1837 Orthodox Church of Sts Peter & Paul is the work of architect Louis Visconti, who designed Napoleon’s mausoleum.
The Westfjords
Eight kilometres west of Breiðavík, the tiny hamlet of Hvallátur has a gorgeous white-sand beach, but no services.
Dalarna
Falun’s oldest building is Stora Kopparbergs Kyrka, dating from the late 14th century, with brick vaulting and folk-art flowers running round the walls.
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Just where Rte 54 curves between the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the mainland, you'll find the dramatic basalt towers of Gerðuberg rising from the plain.
Turku & Finland's South Coast
Dating from 1755, this yellow wooden church with marine-blue interior is a charmer. The church's oldest artefact is the crucifix, which dates from 1689.
Gothenburg
The red-and-white ‘skyscraper’ Göteborgs-Utkiken, nicknamed ‘The Lipstick’ for obvious reasons, has killer views of the harbour from the top.
Åland Archipelago
Sankta Birgitta Kyrka is a quaint stone church that was built in 1315. Original frescos tell the story of St Nicholas, the patron saint of seafarers.
The Westfjords
Peruse Iceland's oldest original store – a well-preserved historic bookshop and its attached apartment, which feel wonderfully trapped in amber.
Western Finnmark
Call by the Gallery East of the Sun, which features the sinuous shapes, bright canvases and intriguing collages of German artist Eva Schmutterer.
Gotland
It's worth making the trek to this isolated fishing village just to contemplate the remoteness of life out here and the beauty of real isolation.
Gothenburg
This gallery shows works by fresh, young Scandinavian artists alongside established contemporary pieces by the likes of Picasso and Joan Miró.
Arctic Highway
Check out the park-like collection of historic buildings of the Fauske branch of Salten Museum, whose grounds are a lovely spot for a picnic.
Tromsø
Dating from 1838, Perspektivet houses a permanent photo exhibition illustrating Tromsø's history and mounts quality temporary displays too.
Southeastern Sweden
On the far north of Öland's western edge, this beautiful reserve is famed for its spread of blue viper’s bugloss flowers in early summer.
Aalborg
Jørgen Olufsen’s house was built by a wealthy mayor in 1616 and now operates as a cosy Irish pub.
Tromsø
Pass by the world's most northerly glass-blowing workshop to see the young team puffing their cheeks and perhaps to pick up an item or two.
East Iceland
From Rte 966 take the turn-off to Flögufoss, a 60m-high waterfall (19km west of Breiðdalsvík), if you feel like a scenic leg-stretch.
Lund
This contemporary art space has cutting-edge exhibitions, including Tate Modern–style installations and other forms of creative art.
Southeastern Sweden
On the east coast, about 13km southeast of Borgholm, is Gärdslösa kyrka, the best-preserved medieval church (1138) on Öland.
Oslo
An independent gallery with a good reputation for interesting shows from up-and-coming artists, housed in an interesting 1930s building.
Bornholm
Just outside of Nexø is Sommerfuglepark, offering jungle climates and more than 1000 butterflies in its plant-filled butterfly house.
Aalborg
This five-storey Renaissance edifice was built by a well-heeled merchant in 1624. Today there's a jewellery store at ground level.
Trondheim
Children especially will enjoy the hands-on experiments at this practical, active centre with over 150 models to choose from.
Aarhus
The brilliantly spiky Isberget (Iceberg) residential apartment block has won architecture awards and lots of Instagram fans.
Central Jutland
You can't miss this eye-catching regional museum: it's housed in a large, green-and-gold merchant's house south of Torvet.
Lapland
Completed in 1686, this charming wooden church, visited by King Charles XI of Sweden in 1694, is topped by a shingle roof.
The South
High above town, Vík’s 1930s church has stained-glass windows in spiky geometrical shapes and awesome village views.
Gothenburg
Showcases up-and-coming talent in its Lilla Galleriet and contemporary art from all over Scandinavia as well as Berlin.
Reykjavík
The statue in the centre of Austurvöllur park is of Jón Sigurðsson, who led the campaign for Icelandic independence.
The Coast
The old 'Dutch Town' district, with its narrow streets and old timber buildings, makes for a richly atmospheric walk.
Reykjavík
This statue represents Skúli Magnússon, the ‘Father of Reykjavík’, who organised the city's early industry.
Skagen
West of the town centre, this sweet museum was the home of renowned Skagen painter (and poet) Holger Drachmann.
Skåne
For fetching interiors, pop into Charlotte Berlins Museum housed in a late-19th-century, middle-class abode.
Reykjanes Peninsula
Overlooking the ocean, this impressive sculpture in the shape of an abstract anchor is worth a closer look.
The Coast
This multi-part museum is spread across the town and is under the auspices of the broader Vestfold Museene.
Hafnarborg Centre of Culture & Fine Art
Greater Reykjavík
A contemporary gallery with bright and modern display spaces and rotating exhibitions of well-chosen art.
Southeastern Sweden
One of the island’s best beaches, known for it's long stretches of fine white sand and calm waters.
The Western Fjords
Near to Kjenndalsbreen is this minor glacial tongue providing a couple of good hiking possibilities.
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