{"id":17979,"date":"2021-08-04T19:16:23","date_gmt":"2021-08-04T19:16:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/?p=17979"},"modified":"2021-08-04T19:17:32","modified_gmt":"2021-08-04T19:17:32","slug":"incredible-coastlines-culture-scandinavia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com\/awaywego\/travel\/incredible-coastlines-culture-scandinavia","title":{"rendered":"The Incredible Coastlines and Culture of Scandinavia"},"content":{"rendered":"

This trio of nations boasts must-see sights you won\u2019t find anywhere else!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scandinavia is a pretty magical place\u2014once you set your eyes on the rugged coastlines, waterfalls, glaciers<\/span>,<\/span> and towering mountains, you won\u2019t be surprised by the myths and legends that have come from this enchanting land. It\u2019s certainly a <\/span>trip that deserves a spot on your bucket list<\/span><\/a>!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a look at the natural (and unnatural) wonders awaiting you in Scandinavia: \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Norway has more fjords than anywhere else on earth!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Fjords Galore<\/b><\/p>\n

There are so many points of attraction throughout Scandinavia, but you have to start with the most incredible, must-see-to-believe land features: the fjords. These long narrow inlets stretch from the open sea to far inland, winding between towering cliffs for miles. Most fjords were made by glaciers over centuries.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Norway has the most fjords of any nation in the world, and<\/span> Njordfjord<\/span><\/a> is one of the most beautiful. Along the 66-mile stretch, you can see waterfalls, glaciers, and snow-covered mountains in the distance\u2014you might even see skiers any time of year! The fjord coastlines are dotted with little fishing towns and farms stretching into the valleys, so you can get a glimpse of largely unchanged rural life along the inlets.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Further inland, the<\/span> town of Olden<\/span><\/a> sits at the end of <\/span>Njordfjord<\/span><\/a> and offers easy access to Jostedalbreen Glacier, the largest sheet of ice in Europe! On your way there, you\u2019ll get panoramic views of lush landscapes cutting through the mountains from the ocean. You\u2019ll fjord sure want to see it!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vikings are some of Scandinavia’s most famous former inhabitants.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Viking Grounds, Famous Fairytales<\/b><\/p>\n

Scandinavia is well-known for cultural legends and tales\u2014some of which are world famous. Trolls, for instance, come from Norse mythology and these creatures pop up in stories all over the globe (have you seen <\/span>Frozen<\/span><\/i>?).\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Thor <\/span><\/i>movies also center on a character from Norse mythology, but there are other stories with more historical roots\u2014Viking tales! The southern island of<\/span> Gotland, Sweden<\/span><\/a> may be your best bet; the town of Visby was a Viking settlement and is home to the best preserved medieval commercial center. You can also see ancient Viking watchtowers among stone houses at parts of the wall built in the 13<\/span>th<\/span> century.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Copenhagen\u2019s canals are great for sightseeing\u2014and getting around!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Copenhagen, Denmark<\/span><\/a> was also once a Viking village, but was rebuilt over time into its current state of incredible architecture and network of canals. Copenhagen is also the home of Scandinavia\u2019s most famous storyteller\u2014Hans Christian Anderson. Maybe you know \u201c<\/span>The Princess and the Pea<\/span><\/i>\u201d or \u201c<\/span>The Emperor\u2019s New Clothes<\/span><\/i>,\u201d and you\u2019ve probably seen his masterpiece, \u201c<\/span>The Little Mermaid<\/span><\/i>.\u201d At the edge of the city, you can see a statue commemorating this \u201cfamous tail\u201d by the water near Kastellet, a star-shaped military fortress.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Copenhagen is also home to the world\u2019s oldest monarchy and Denmark\u2019s queen. So you definitely want to check out Amalienborg palace\u2014built in 1760, it looks like it\u2019s right out of a fairytale!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Helsinki’s futuristic architecture mixes with traditional styles throughout the city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Contemporary Culture<\/b><\/p>\n

There are plenty of present-day attractions in Scandinavia too. You\u2019ll want to take pics of the colorful homes along the water in<\/span> Bergen, Norway<\/span><\/a>, see the rainbow skywalk at ARoS Aarhus Art Museum in Copenhagen with its 360-degree panoramic views, and stand in \u201cThe Black Diamond\u201d of the Danish Royal Library.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In<\/span> Gothenburg, Sweden<\/span><\/a>, you can visit G\u00f6taplatsen, a true cultural hub. This city square features a sculpture of Poseidon and is enclosed all around by the city\u2019s concert hall, museum of art, theater, and public library\u2014take your pick!<\/span><\/p>\n

And Sweden\u2019s neighbor, Finland, is definitely worth a stop.<\/span> Helsinki<\/span><\/a>, the capital, is bursting with world-renowned designs, the famous Museum of Contemporary Art, and large sculptures throughout the city\u2014like the Sibelius Monument dedicated to a Finnish composer that\u2019s made of 600 steel pipes forming large waves.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"This trio of nations boasts must-see sights you won\u2019t find anywhere else! 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