Scandinavia - Escandinávia

Scandinavia is a region between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. It is the largest region in the Europe, with 1.2 million m2, and with 24 million inhabitants, which represents 4% of the continent's population.

the Nordic countries

Understand

The terms Nordic countries and Scandinavia refer to distinct regions of northern Europe. The Nordic countries, in historical, linguistic, anthropological and political terms, are Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, the territories of the Faroe Islands, Svalbard (Spitsbergen), Aland and Greenland. In geographical terms, Scandinavia comprises the peninsula formed by Sweden and Norway only.

countries

Map of Scandinavia
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Finland
Iceland

territories

  • Faroe Islands, administered by Denmark
  • Svalbard, administered by Norway
  • land, administered by Finland
  • Greenland sometimes associated with Northern Europe due to its relationship with Denmark

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By train

The company ScanRail offers unlimited train tickets to travel in Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden.

Rates applied in 2005
ValidityYoungAdultOld manKid
5 days in 2 months160 €230 €204 €115 €
10 days in 2 months215 €308 €274 €154 €
21 consecutive days249 €358 €316 €179 €

O Flexipass 5 days is valid for 15 days if purchased within certain Nordic regions. Outside the Nordic countries, only a 10-day version is available. Also, night trains to/from Berlin (Germany) can be used with this pass.

Of boat

Most coastal cities on the Baltic are connected by ferry lines, for example Turku-Stockholm or same Helsinki-Tallinn. Many of them are big and comfortable.

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