Winter in the Nordic countries Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
About Winter in the Nordic countries
Nordic summer (late May to early September) is mild with long daylight, and the most comfortable season for visitors. The winter is a more challenging – and exotic – experience, with snow, ice and limited daylight. Nevertheless, the climate is far from uniform throughout the Nordic countries, which is no surprise as the region spans 16 degrees of latitude from southern Denmark to northern Norway (going 16 degrees south from Denmark would land you in far southern Italy). Thenorthern half of Sweden and Finland, as well as Norway's mountains, interior and most northern areas, are usually covered by snow from December to April, with a few year-round glaciers. Indeed, in the far north, the mercury can drop below freezing any time of the year. The first lasting snow may fall already in October o
Top Attractions in Winter in the Nordic countries
Explore the best things to see and do in Winter in the Nordic countries:
- ★Abisko
- ★Åre
- ★Beitostølen
- ★Dundret
- ★Funäsfjällen
- ★Gaustablikk
- ★Geilo
- ★Hafjell
Winter in the Nordic countries Travel Guide Sections
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