Carolina Romare, Visit Sweden

Coolcations in the Nordics: Where to Escape the Summer Heat

As temperatures soar across much of the world during summer, more and more travellers are seeking out coolcations — holidays that offer relief from heat and humidity, without compromising on adventure, beauty or comfort. At 50 Degrees North, we specialise in Nordic escapes that do just that.

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Blue Lagoon Iceland

Icelandic Lights Small Group Tour

This six-day small group tour offers an in-depth exploration of Iceland’s winter landscapes, with an emphasis on maximising opportunities to see the Northern Lights.

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Best time for Northern Lights in Iceland

Iceland is world famous as a 'Northern Lights' travel destination. Between mid-September to early April each year, travellers flock to this island to search each evening for the magical lights in the sky.

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Beautiful Norway, credit: Tim Warrington

New Scandinavian tour news for 2025

We have introduced some new tours for Norway, Hurtigruten, Iceland and Sweden tours for 2025. Authentic experiences included!

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