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European Capitals of Culture in the Nordic and Baltic region

From Bergen to Kiruna, countless cities across the Nordic and Baltic region have carried the European Capital of Culture title since 2000. Here's the full story - and what it reveals about this part of the world.

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Nordic noir filming locations: the real places behind the stories

From the streets of Copenhagen to the fjords of Iceland, these are the Nordic locations behind the books, films and series that have captivated audiences worldwide. Some you will already know. Others are worth discovering.

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Visit Finland | Mariia Kauppi

There is a reason the Nordic region feels different

Helsinki, Gothenburg and Copenhagen lead the world's most rigorous destination rankings. Here is what that means for anyone planning a trip to Scandinavia, Iceland or the Faroe Islands.

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Best time to see the Northern Lights in Iceland

Everything you need to plan a Northern Lights trip to Iceland: when to go, where the skies are darkest, and how to give yourself the best chance of seeing the aurora.

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