Rather than the usual places one might think, we've all heard of the Stockholm's and Oslo's but we are here to find the deeper places under the Northern Lights that have so much to offer in the ever so revered Scandinavian region.
We have listed the Top 6 under the radar destinations that Scandinavia has to offer, check them out below!
1. Lofoten Islands, Norway
Discover Norwegian natural beauty at its finest in the Lofoten Islands.
As an archipelago within the Arctic Circle, this region has plenty to offer in terms of dramatic scenery with mighty mountains, craggy coastal lines, pristine waterways and quaint fishing villages. Svolvær, the main community of Lofoten, is a popular stop on the Norwegian Coastal Voyage.
This is an excellent place to visit for keen bird watchers, and for those chasing the northern lights!
2. Sognefjord, Norway
Prepare to be amazed by Norway's longest and deepest fjord, Sognefjord. Also known as the 'King of the Fjords', it is breathtaking with its towering mountain peaks and tranquil waters.
If you take part in the legendary Norway in a Nutshell© tour, you will pass through Aurlandsfjord, an arm of the Sognefjord, allowing you to really take in its vastness. Sognefjord itself also extends inland to Jotunheimen and Jostedalsbreen national parks.
3. Ring Road, Iceland
Often called the Land of Fire and Ice, Iceland has some of the most varied—and awe-inspiring—terrain in the world. The best way to see it: On a leisurely car ride along the Ring Road, a rambling byway that circles the island and connects you to the country's best sites, including Reynisfjara, a black-sand beach that's home to resident colonies of puffins, and the spectacular Goðafoss waterfall.
But don't just stick to the pavement. Detour to the Snaefellsnes Peninsula to hike an active volcano and glacier, or take to the waters of the Blue Lagoon, the famous geothermal spa that's nestled within a lava field.
4. Reynisfjara Beach, Iceland
The onyx black sand of Reynisfjara is formed from volcanic activity in Iceland. When lava collides with the ocean, it rapidly cools and shatters into small fragments of basalt. Those small fragments are what comprise many of the black sand beaches around Iceland.
We're sure you've been to a lot of beaches in the world, but you probably wouldn't believe us if we told you one of the best is in Iceland. Reynisfjara beach has massive basalt stacks, a wild Atlantic ocean, and a stunning landscape. This black sand beach in Iceland is one of the most beautiful we've ever seen.
Reynisfjara is 180km from Reykjavik - or a two-and-a-half-hour drive. It's easy to access via car, and many tourists choose to add it to their tour of Southern Iceland or stop along the Ring Road.
5. Malmö, Sweden
Something old, something new is perhaps the best way to describe Malmo, a medieval historic city with a landscape that's studded with modern, contemporary buildings. Sweden's third largest city has a marvelous Old Town (GamlaStoden) with three main squares: Stortoget, Lilla Torg and Gustav Adolfs Torg. Old Town is also where you'll find the castle MalmohusSlott.
This multicultural city, with 150 ethnicities, is linked via Oresund Bridge to Denmark. A must-see “new” attraction is the Turning Torso, an architectural masterpiece that twists more than 190 meters (600 feet) into the sky, making it Sweden's most talked about building.
6. Kosterhavet National Park, Sweden
Sweden has lots of coastline, no doubt about that, but the best place to observe marine life under protected circumstances is Kosterhavet National Park. Kosterhavet, which borders Norway, is the country's first marine national park. With 6,000 species of marine life, the park is home to several species that can't be found anywhere else in Sweden.
The park is centered around the shores and sea of the Koster Islands. Kosterhavet's coral reefs make it popular with snorkelers and divers, while landlubbers can enjoy quaint fishing villages waiting to be turned into picturesque postcards.
