Scandinavian Tourist Boards Newsletter
March 2015
 
  
  



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The Scandinavian Tourist Boards - VisitDenmark, Visit Finland, Visit Norway, and Visit Sweden - have a joint online education program for travel agents. The course benefits include tips on how to sell Scandinavia more effectively, access exclusive professional resources, and other incentives. To learn more, sign-up today at www.scandinaviaspecialist.com.

Scandinavia is a paradise for lovers of both the great outdoors and most urban, state-of-the-art design. The opportunities are endless in exploring majestic nature, charming villages, modern parks, or culinary options-- think cool cities. When searching for a trip to gratify all the senses, traveling in Scandinavia leave you spoiled for choices.

Here are 7 ways visiting Denmark can give your clients an unforgettable experience. Our list promises a taste of local culture, culinary excellence, rich history, design hot spots and bicycling next to the Royal Palaces. Only the imagination sets boundaries for what your clients can do in Denmark.  

 

Photo credit: Kim Wyon/ Visit Denmark

 

More than 700 years ago, the Danish King, Erik Klipping, decreed a number of inns to be placed along his traveling route. Today, more than 100 inns are still located in idyllic towns around Denmark. Your clients can enjoy history coupled with culinary experiences at inns such as Henne Kirkeby Kro and Brom�lle Inn, founded in 1198. 


 
Photo credit: Cees van Roeden/ VisitDenmark


 

Finland

The Arctic Light Hotel is a new contemporary boutique hotel located in Rovaniemi Lapland.  The 1950's building and former City Hall of Rovaniemi  will be converted into a beautifully designed boutique hotel opening in early April 2015. The hotel will have a spacious cozy lounge, restaurant and a collection of 57 spacious individually styled rooms & suites.

 

 

Finland 

The British newspaper The Guardian has published its list of new accommodations for Great Britain and continental Europe for 2015. Hotel Indigo Helsinki - Boulevard is the only destination listed from Scandinavia. In addition to the hotel, the paper praises Helsinki as an urban holiday destination more glamorous than its reputation. The 120-room boutique hotel will open on Bulevardi Street in March. The hotel rooms are divided into different themes, where one is designed by graphic designer Linda Linko, recipient of the European Design Award.

 

Photo credit: http://helsinki-boulevard.hotelindigo.com/en

 

  

Norway 

Explore Norwegian's latest offers to Norway, starting as low as $178 from JFK-Oslo. Now, they are flying nonstop from five US gateways all year round. To find flights, go to Visit Norway


Photo credit: Visit Norway

 
Norway

Do you love photography, travel and adventure?  Visit Norway is looking for someone to travel in scenic Norway and embark on an experience like no other as our photojournalist! For a chance to win, go to Visit Norway

 

Photo credit: Visit Norway

The ICEHOTEL has received attention in the press lately, and most recently in The New York Times and Dezeen magazine. Marking its 25th anniversary this year, the hotel offer 61 rooms, bars and lobbies, including a movie theater. Come April and May, the entire hotel will melt away, before it will be rebuilt again in the fall. This is the first year the hotel also offers outdoor activities, such as dog sledding, snowmobiling and cross country skiing. 

 

Photo credit: De Zeen/ Paulina Holmgren 

 

Sweden 

Newly opened this January, Hotel Kungstr�dg�rden - The King'sGarden - is a unique, family owned hotel that offer 98 individually decorated rooms in a classic Gustavian style. With an extraordinary atrium restaurant and bar, gym and relaxation area, including meeting and event facilities,this hotel is located in the heart of Stockholm. 
 

 

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