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http://bp1.blogger.com/_Q8crdu0ntvg/R5ulJfmDvUI/AAAAAAAAAkY/qupcH3Bqcyg/s320/auroraborealis.jpgLand of the Midnight Sun, Scandanavia experiences daylight for almost all of the time in June and July. Being so close to the poles, summertime means being bathed in sunlight all of the time. The opposite is true in winter, when the region experiences Polar Nights ... a couple of months in midwinter when the sun barely shines at all. Full of natural wonders and beauty, there is plenty to attract visitors to the two major Scandanavian countries of Norway and Sweden year-round.
One of the things put on your "don't miss" list if you are visiting Norway is the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. They are not always visible, but one of the best places for viewing in Scandanivia is Tromso, Norway. Another major reason to visit Norway is the skiing ... there are a number of major ski resorts in Norway that are considered among some of the best in the world. Whether downhill, cross-country, or any other kind, Norway is a great country for skiing enthusiasts! Whale watching offshore is another popular draw for tourists to visit Norway. There are even a few that allow the more adventursome visitors to actually swim with the whales.
One of the most outstanding features of Oslo, Norway, is its collection of wonderful parks. The TusenFryd Amusement Park, modeled after Copenhagen's Tivoli park, boasts wild rollercoaster rides, a waterpark, a spaceshot, carousel, other rides, restaurants, souvenir shops, entertainment features, and Vikinglandent, an educational area featuring Viking history. Slottsparken is the park surrounding the Royal Palace, and is open to the public. Visitors can watch the changing of the guard, which is accompanied by the Royal Guard Band if the King is in residence. Another major Oslo attraction is Tøyenbadet Water Park, which includes a swimming hall, waterslide, a number of open-air pools, children's pool, and sauna as well as an indoor climbing wall.
Sweden is unique in that citizens have voted on and named the "Seven Wonders of Sweden" ... their own version of the Seven Wonders of the World. Among these are the 150-mile long Göta Canal, the 13th century wall erected around the entire city of Visby, the Vasa warship (more details below), the world famous Jukkasjärvi Ice Hotel in Lappland, which melts every year, the 54-story Turning Torso skyscraper in Malmö, the 8-kilometer Oresund bridge connecting Denmark with Sweden, and Stockholm's Globe arena, the largest round building in the world.
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a popular destination for world travelers. If you're planning to visit, don't miss one of Stockholm's major attractions, Djurgården, which translated into English means "Game Park." With over 10 million visitors per year, Djurgården is an island located in the center of Stockholm with many parks, events, tourist attractions, and interesting sights. One of these is the Vasa, a warship which sank in 1628 and is now on display as a museum allowing visitors to view from six levels. If you visit in winter, join other fun-loving people and go ice skating -- it's free at the popular Kungsträdgården Park.
Save money by making your reservations in advance, and try these links to take advantage of last minute deals as well as year round special prices that may be booked up to a year in advance. Check here for Cheap Hotels in Norway (http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/Norway/), or for a list relating to Oslo only, visit Cheap Hotels in Oslo (http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/Norway/Oslo/). If you are planning to visit Stockholm, check here for Cheap Hotels in Stockholm (http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/Sweden/Stockholm/), or, for a list of dicounted accommodations throughout Sweden, Cheap Hotels in Sweden (http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/Sweden/)
One of the things put on your "don't miss" list if you are visiting Norway is the Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis. They are not always visible, but one of the best places for viewing in Scandanivia is Tromso, Norway. Another major reason to visit Norway is the skiing ... there are a number of major ski resorts in Norway that are considered among some of the best in the world. Whether downhill, cross-country, or any other kind, Norway is a great country for skiing enthusiasts! Whale watching offshore is another popular draw for tourists to visit Norway. There are even a few that allow the more adventursome visitors to actually swim with the whales.
One of the most outstanding features of Oslo, Norway, is its collection of wonderful parks. The TusenFryd Amusement Park, modeled after Copenhagen's Tivoli park, boasts wild rollercoaster rides, a waterpark, a spaceshot, carousel, other rides, restaurants, souvenir shops, entertainment features, and Vikinglandent, an educational area featuring Viking history. Slottsparken is the park surrounding the Royal Palace, and is open to the public. Visitors can watch the changing of the guard, which is accompanied by the Royal Guard Band if the King is in residence. Another major Oslo attraction is Tøyenbadet Water Park, which includes a swimming hall, waterslide, a number of open-air pools, children's pool, and sauna as well as an indoor climbing wall.
Sweden is unique in that citizens have voted on and named the "Seven Wonders of Sweden" ... their own version of the Seven Wonders of the World. Among these are the 150-mile long Göta Canal, the 13th century wall erected around the entire city of Visby, the Vasa warship (more details below), the world famous Jukkasjärvi Ice Hotel in Lappland, which melts every year, the 54-story Turning Torso skyscraper in Malmö, the 8-kilometer Oresund bridge connecting Denmark with Sweden, and Stockholm's Globe arena, the largest round building in the world.
Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a popular destination for world travelers. If you're planning to visit, don't miss one of Stockholm's major attractions, Djurgården, which translated into English means "Game Park." With over 10 million visitors per year, Djurgården is an island located in the center of Stockholm with many parks, events, tourist attractions, and interesting sights. One of these is the Vasa, a warship which sank in 1628 and is now on display as a museum allowing visitors to view from six levels. If you visit in winter, join other fun-loving people and go ice skating -- it's free at the popular Kungsträdgården Park.
Save money by making your reservations in advance, and try these links to take advantage of last minute deals as well as year round special prices that may be booked up to a year in advance. Check here for Cheap Hotels in Norway (http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/Norway/), or for a list relating to Oslo only, visit Cheap Hotels in Oslo (http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/Norway/Oslo/). If you are planning to visit Stockholm, check here for Cheap Hotels in Stockholm (http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/Sweden/Stockholm/), or, for a list of dicounted accommodations throughout Sweden, Cheap Hotels in Sweden (http://www.cheaperthanhotels.co.uk/Sweden/)