The Scandinavian countries are surely the area that offers the most beautiful landscapes in Europe and on the planet . Whether you are in Norway , Sweden or in Finland , you will be truly captivated.
You will see mountains, snow-capped peaks, fjords, ice, aurora borealis, authentic fishing villages and culture, midnight sun and other surprising sites.
For sports enthusiasts, take advantage of this environment to indulge in your favorite activity . To guide you on your sporting journey, here are the activities you can do during your stay.
Norway has the reputation of being a hiking paradise . It generally offers splendid natural areas well accessible to all.
If you like walking activities, the varied landscapes of this Scandinavian country await you. During your journeys, you will cross mountains, fjords and waterfalls.
By extending your discovery tour, you will see grandiose rock formations like the “Trolltunga” up close. » or the « Preikestolen .
To admire the unusual phenomenon of the midnight sun during summer , the north of the country will also be your playground.
For an exceptional hike during your trip to Norway, you have the choice between a plethora of circuits for all levels in the axis including the valley Aurlandsdalen , Preikestolen , the Trolltunga hike , the crest of Romsdaleggen or, the most difficult, the route to the circular tower at the top of Mount Skåla .
You will be really out of place, however, you must have good physical conditions especially when facing steep trails. If you absolutely want to live this experience, click here.
You are a ski enthusiast, Finnish Lapland is a varied and ideal playground for skiers.
Whatever your level, you will undoubtedly find what you are looking for. If there are about sixty winter sports resorts in Finland , the majority is located in Lapland. Most of them are easily accessible near villages and towns.
Among the famous ski resorts existing in Lapland like Ylläs , Ruka and Levi , the latter is surely the most popular and the largest of them. It is located more than 150 kilometers northwest of the Arctic Circle. The season is located there from November to April . In general, about forty alpine ski slopes, hundreds of kilometers of cross-country trails and ski lifts.
It also has gondolas, halfpipes and superpipes for surfers as well as a snowpark and slopes reserved for children. Apart from these disciplines, you will also have the opportunity to do snowmobile rides or on snowshoes. Otherwise, go dog sledding or reindeer sledding or go horseback riding, according to your desires.
Cycling is certainly the most practiced activity in Sweden . In general, this is favored by the presence of numerous marked cycle paths in all regions of the territory. To better discover the particularities of the cities or of a specific place, there is nothing better than to obtain a map offered by the by the tourist offices.
Nevertheless, there are still really impressive places, which everyone must see once in their life. To mark your escapade in Scandinavia, when you are in Sweden, visit the splendid region of Värmland on two wheels. near the Klarälvsbanan trail with a length of 210 kilometers or that of the Göta Canal .
There are also other idyllic places in the West and especially in Swedish Lapland. If you are really a confirmed cyclist, go to the North of the country and join the ski resort of Are with its Bike Park on Mount Areskutan , only when there is no snow. That is to say at the end of spring and at the beginning of summer . You will find trails for all levels. Other ski resorts have many bike trails for those who want to go elsewhere in the territory and experience an extraordinary adventure.
So, that's it, are you ready to leave for Scandinavia?
