Family-friendly holidays in Scandinavia

Scandinavia & Nordic countries

From majestic fjords to enchanting forests, discover stunning landscapes and vibrant cultures. Enjoy family-friendly activities like hiking and wildlife watching.
Kellie and her family in Svalbard Beyond this sign you are required to have a polar bear protection gun with you at all times hero

Explore Scandinavia with your family

While trips to Finland during winter continue to be popular, more families are heading to Norway and Iceland in summer to participate in activities such as hiking, cycling and rafting. 50 Degrees North Nordic manager Satu Vänskä-Westgarth says both destinations offered a variety of activities for different family members. 

“While the kids might enjoy rafting, adults can visit an open-air museum or a local historic cider farm,” she says. “This, coupled with stunning scenery and short driving distances, have made them increasingly popular destinations for family travel.”

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Finland's magical santa claus village

Dreaming of a white Christmas in Europe? There’s no better place to celebrate than the home of Santa and his reindeer in Rovaniemi, Finnish Lapland. 

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Opening image: Kellie and her family in Svalbard, Norway © Kellie Floyd