Insider's Guide to the Nordic Region

Nordic countries inspire thoughts of colorful skies rippling with the Northern Lights and sleighs dashing through snowy winter wonderlands — but they are so much more.

A trip to the Nordics is for anyone who loves urban cultural stops paired with exceptional landscapes, plus a bit of adventure thrown in. And each season brings a totally different set of experiences. 

From Norway's fjords to Finland’s Lapland, I’ve put together some of my favorite intel about where to go and what to see in the Nordic Region, including Norway, Sweden, Finland and Denmark.

So whether you’re visiting open-air summer markets and majestic palaces in Copenhagen or chasing the Northern Lights in Abisko National Park, Sweden, check out my Fora Travel article for the best places to stay, plus where to go and what to do.