Friday, December 19, 2008

Sweden

Sweden is a Nordic country on the Scandinavian Peninsula in Northern Europe. Sweden has land borders with Norway to the west and Finland to the northeast, and is connected to Denmark by the Oresund Bridge.

Sweden has become one of the world’s most popular winter holiday destinations. Winter in Sweden is truly something to experience regardless of your age. In Sweden Winter outdoor activities range widely. Sweden offers unique outdoor activities like skiing, skating, ice-climbing, dog sledding and snow scooters.

In winter Sweden is cold and snowy. This sets the scene for a great romantic getaway if romance is what you are looking for. After spending a day skiing you could enjoy the evenings sitting by a fireplace enjoying a warm drink with someone special.

Winter in Sweden gives you the feeling of serenity and new beginnings. As the seasons change and winter takes over, the colours of the landscapes change from brilliant greens to being covered by soft white snow.

Sweden is also home to the famous Ice Hotel which gets built every year by expert ice sculptors and architects. As well as the Ice Hotel, you also have the Absolute Bar and a Chapel that is build entirely out of ice. People from across the globe, travel to Sweden to experience these amazing structures.

Friday, December 12, 2008

Norway

Norway which is officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a constitutional monarchy in Northern Europe that takes up the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, stretching from its northern boundary to its southern one.

Norway shares a border to the east with Sweden; its northernmost region is bordered by Finland to the south and Russia to the east.

Experience the world famous Norwegian fjords with tall snowy mountains and glaciers this winter. If a snowy winter is what you are looking for then Norway is the place to be.

Winter activities in Norway can range from concerts and festivals, theatre and shows, world cup sports events and skiing.

Experience a amazing Norwegian Winter. Explore one of the northernmost inhabited places of the world. Here in Norway you will get to experience unique cultures, shared with remarkable sceneries and surroundings. Enjoy a Dog sled ride before relaxing under the northern lights.

An interesting phenomenon in Norway is the Polar Nights. This is a seasonal change in the length of day and night. In midwinter, daylight lasts 5-6 hours in southern Norway and in the north, darkness prevails. Those dark days and nights are a Scandinavian phenomenon called the Polar Nights.