HEADING NORTH

Most chilly destinations for the summer 

There is still time to escape the summer heat by taking northbound. In places like Iceland, Norway or Sweden, you can sleep with down and get something warm to go for a walk. They are destinations where daylight lasts for hours, and its inhabitants advantage to live it up. It is time to travel the Nordic countries or make a trip to their cities, which are now more animated than ever.



Wild nature and design in Finland

The vast landscapes and woodlands Finns are among the least populated in Europe. His great national parks, with excellent trails, shelters and campsites, making it one of the best places for excursions. Kayaking and canoeing are also excellent choices.

Although winter has its charm, with snow activities the most original, the summer will allow us to enjoy almost eternal daylight, countless festivals and even discounts on accommodation. And in September, the colors of autumn ruska season make it the ideal base for touring the north month.

Besides nature, the Finns boast of their design, world-famous. The shops range from Helsinki flagship emporiums to avant-garde studies. Samples can also be found in the best modern architecture in the world in different populations.

Norway: unusual creatures and majestic coastline

The famous fjords are rightfully famous. From north to south the rugged Norwegian geography is truly unforgettable and overwhelming.

For its rugged contours, Norway is one of the best destinations for outdoor activities. The mountains and plateaus attract walkers and cyclists, while the coast invited to go to sea, either by kayak or on a cruise ship.

Norway also has an impressive variety of animals, from whales to sea puffing up moose and reindeer roam freely. There's even a reintroduced population of the rare musk ox and abundance of seabirds. In the north, polar bears and walruses are the masters of Svalbard.

Sweden, a country of water and ice

Northern Sweden offers winter attractions of the first order (like the aurora borealis) in summer but we reserve the magic of unusual landscapes. The abundance of water in the country, once the snow melts, makes Sweden the ideal place for navigation, whether you want to go inland waters canoe and explore the coast by boat or kayak.

In addition, Sweden boasts a magnificent heritage. At other times, the country controlled much of northern Europe and has a rich history and magnificent artistic heritage, which is displayed in excellent art centers and museums around the country. There are also magnificent outdoor exhibition documenting the humbler traditions of Swedish everyday life.

Iceland, an island carved fire and ice

Forged by fire, Iceland has a scenic splendor that few nations can match. His bleak and epic grandeur seems to remind visitors of their insignificance in the universe. Highlights are the natural hot pools, geysers and majestic glaciers.

There are endless options to be active in this Nordic island tours that reveal the spectacular natural wonder, the kayaks that allow view from the sea, or to relieve sore muscles, nothing better than the hot springs.

The earth may seem bleak, but the seas and skies teeming life. Iceland is one of the leading places in the world for whale watching and receives a huge amount of seabirds.

Faroe Islands, north of the north

In a remote corner of the North Atlantic, the Faroe are the perfect base for large squads of seabirds. Here the traveler will have to dodge the birds swoop in Skúvoy, you can admire the bird cliffs filled Vestmanna or remain trapped at the lovely puffin colonies on Mykines.

Helicopter flights between islands make it possible (and affordable) to have a "bird's eye view" over the islands, flying over the emerald green meadows and rugged coastlines. Another activity the most enjoyable in these remote Danish islands, is exploring traditional villages, especially those in the north of the island of Eysturoy. It is best to hire a car and visit these picturesque fishing villages of colors.