Astrid Thornton, Author at Seek Scandinavia

house in Norway next to a mountain

How Much Are Houses In Norway? (2023 Update)

September 4, 2023September 4, 2023

Preikestolen aka Pulpit Rock in Norway

Preikestolen: The Breathtaking Hike to Norway’s Pulpit Rock

April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

viking wedding celebration

Viking Wedding Traditions (to Plan a Modern Norse Ceremony)

April 3, 2023April 8, 2023

Freya with other Norse goddesses

30 Most Famous Norse Goddesses from Mythology

March 31, 2023April 4, 2023

a cozy house interior with Scandinavian design

Scandinavian Design: The Ultimate Guide to this Nordic Trend

March 30, 2023April 1, 2023

Vikings playing musical instruments

Viking Instruments: A Look at Norse Musical Traditions

March 29, 2023April 3, 2023

a beautiful view of the lake in Copenhagen vs Amsterdam

Copenhagen vs Amsterdam: Which City Should You Visit?

March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

old market hall of the Copenhagen meatpacking district

Copenhagen’s Meatpacking District: The Ultimate Guide (2023)

March 25, 2023April 17, 2023

Icelandic landscape in comparing Iceland vs Greenland

Iceland vs Greenland: The Ultimate Guide

March 23, 2023March 27, 2023

a beautiful view of Undredal Norway

9 Best Things to Do in Undredal, Norway (Ultimate Visit Guide)

March 21, 2023April 20, 2023

flags of Norway and Sweden

Norway vs Sweden: Which Should You Visit (or Move To)?

March 19, 2023June 8, 2023

a group of Vikings in the sea where Vikings come from a far away land

Where Did Vikings Come From? (Origins, Migration and More)

March 17, 2023March 30, 2023

a modern Finnish sauna

Finnish Saunas: The Ultimate Guide to Relaxation and Health

March 15, 2023April 20, 2023

a couple outdoor talking cool Norwegian words

50 Cool Norwegian Words (You Need to Learn)

March 13, 2023March 13, 2023

a movie about great Norwegian mountain troll

The Great Norwegian Mountain Troll (Real Proof?)

March 10, 2023April 3, 2023

a woman on her bed reading books about hygge quotes

40 Best Hygge Quotes (For a Truly Cozy Lifestyle)

February 27, 2023March 27, 2023

city of Helsinki like Helsinki syndrome that was mistaken in a movie

Helsinki Syndrome: What Is It and Is It Real?

February 22, 2023February 27, 2023

Copenhagen red light district at night

Copenhagen’s Red Light District: The Ultimate Guide

February 15, 2023April 17, 2023

houses in Stockholm one of the best place to live in Sweden

17 Best Places to Live in Sweden (for Your Best Swedish Life)

February 10, 2023April 20, 2023

a beautiful view of a Scandinavian or Nordic village

Scandinavian vs Nordic: What’s the Difference?

February 3, 2023March 23, 2023

a city in one of the Scandinavian country

Is Scandinavia a Country or a Nationality – or a Language or an Identity?

January 27, 2023April 20, 2023

a beautiful view of Sweden and great start for your life in Sweden

Life in Sweden: 25 Points on What It’s Actually Like (to Know Before Moving)

January 26, 2023April 20, 2023

a beautiful city of Amsterdam which you can think is the Netherlands part of Scandinavia

Is The Netherlands Part Of Scandinavia (and Why Not)?

January 25, 2023January 27, 2023

H&M shop one of the best Swedish clothing brands

86 Best Swedish Clothing Brands (to Dress Like a Stylish Swede)

January 23, 2023March 23, 2023

a woman with a cup of coffee while watching Scandinavian tv shows

31 Best Scandinavian TV Shows (Nordic Noir, History and More!)

January 20, 2023April 20, 2023

a child celebrating his birthday with food, drinks and Danish flags on the table as part of Danish birthday traditions

7 Best Danish Birthday Traditions (to Celebrate Like the Danes)

January 18, 2023January 21, 2023

children holding flowers and gift for mother's day in Sweden

How to Celebrate Mother’s Day in Sweden – and When Is It?

January 16, 2023March 23, 2023

one of the most beautiful Copenhagen churches in Denmark for people to visit

12 Best Copenhagen Churches (You Have to Visit)

December 8, 2022March 23, 2023

Denmark and Finland flags

Denmark vs Finland: Which Is Better to Visit (or Live In)?

December 6, 2022April 20, 2023

A couple walking on the street of Stockholm or Copenhagen

Stockholm vs Copenhagen: Which Is Better to Visit?

November 29, 2022March 23, 2023

view from a Norwegian island

11 Most Beautiful Norwegian Islands For You To Explore

November 25, 2022April 20, 2023

couple in a park learning the most beautiful Swedish words out there

34 Beautiful Swedish Words and Sayings (You Need to Learn)

November 21, 2022March 23, 2023

beautiful picture to inspire Northern Lights quotes

133 Best Northern Lights Quotes (to Inspire and Dream)

November 19, 2022November 21, 2022

fjord in Denmark

16 Most Impressive Fjords of Denmark (That You Need to Visit)

November 17, 2022March 23, 2023

statue as an example from copenhagen of a mermaid in denmark

9 Best Mermaids of Denmark (That You Need to See)

November 14, 2022March 23, 2023

copenhagen as one of the cities that Denmark is famous for

61 Great Things That Denmark is Famously Known For

November 10, 2022March 23, 2023

finnish flag

Is Finland Part of Scandinavia? (Who Left the Finns Out?)

November 8, 2022April 20, 2023

example of a snake in Norway

Are There Snakes in Norway – and Are They Venomous?

November 3, 2022November 13, 2022

boy with Sweden's colors of blue and yellow on his face

Why are Sweden’s Colors Blue and Yellow?

November 1, 2022January 3, 2023

flags of Sweden vs USA

Sweden vs the US: 13 Key Similarities (+ 24 Major Differences)

October 20, 2022March 23, 2023

Viking saying skol meaning cheers

What’s the Meaning of Skol (and Why Did Vikings Say It)?

October 18, 2022October 18, 2022

a family with Icelandic last names enjoying a day out

50 Most Common Icelandic Last Names (+ How They Work)

October 15, 2022January 3, 2023

Windmill and houses of Danish or Dutch

Danish vs Dutch: Are They The Same? (+ All the Differences)

October 13, 2022March 23, 2023

Danish graduation cap or studenterhue

Danish Graduation Caps: All The Rules (and Other Traditions!)

October 4, 2022October 4, 2022

odin's horn symbol

Odin’s Horn: The Meaning and History of this Viking Symbol

September 27, 2022December 8, 2022

odin after losing his eye

How Did Odin Lose His Eye? The Full Story in Norse Mythology

September 20, 2022October 4, 2022

Viking jewelry with the Vegvisir symbol

Vegvisir Meaning: Origins of the Viking Compass Symbol

September 13, 2022October 4, 2022

group of men from the Viking population

How Many Vikings Were There? (Full Historical Facts)

September 6, 2022September 13, 2022

panorama of Stockholm as a reason to move to Sweden

31 Best Reasons to Move to Sweden

July 26, 2022March 23, 2023

swedish flag with the blue and yellow cross

Ultimate Guide to the Meaning of the Swedish Flag

July 25, 2022July 25, 2022

Danish bread and pastries

Danish Bread (Rugbrød) and Pastries: The Ultimate Guide

July 24, 2022March 23, 2023

keyboard with Icelandic flag on it for visiting Iceland websites

14 Best Iceland Websites (For a Great Trip!)

July 23, 2022July 25, 2022

Viking watching ships and saying goodbye to a military hero with "until Valhalla"

Until Valhalla: What Does It Mean (and is it “Til Valhalla”)?

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022

woman in language class wondering if Swedish is hard to learn

Is Swedish Hard to Learn? (Hint: Less Than You Think!)

July 21, 2022March 23, 2023

Norse days of the week spelled in runes

Norse Days of the Week: Origin, Meaning, Gods and More

July 20, 2022July 25, 2022

Odin, one of the giants of Norse mythology

Giants in Norse Mythology: The Ultimate Guide to the Jötunn/Jötnar

July 19, 2022July 25, 2022

picture of a Valkyrie Norse symbol

Valkyrie Symbol in Norse Mythology: Its Meaning and More

July 15, 2022July 22, 2022

Loki's symbol of him wearing his horned helmet

Loki’s Symbol and Other Facts on This Famous Norse God

July 14, 2022July 25, 2022

man hunting in Sweden

Hunting in Sweden: The Ultimate Guide

July 13, 2022April 20, 2023

books containing copies of Sweden's gun laws

Sweden Gun Laws, Ownership and Control Stats: Get the Facts

July 8, 2022October 20, 2022

ship arriving for a battle of Vikings vs Romans

Vikings vs Romans: Who Would Have Won?

June 12, 2022June 13, 2022

Nordic runes on a Norse stone from the Viking age

Norse Runes: Ultimate Guide to the Vikings’ Nordic Alphabet

June 11, 2022March 31, 2023

couple getting married with some Norwegian wedding traditions

14 Best Norwegian Wedding Traditions (That You Can Do Too!)

June 2, 2022March 23, 2023

famous Norwegian actor in Hollywood about to film

11 Most Famous Norwegian Actors (You Need to Know About)

June 1, 2022June 1, 2022

Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden wearing Swedish traditional clothing for females in a carriage

Swedish Traditional Clothing: The Ultimate Guide

May 31, 2022March 23, 2023

medieval family speaking in the language that Vikings spoke

What Language Did the Vikings Speak? (Ultimate Guide)

May 30, 2022December 8, 2022

ship with one of the most famous Vikings in history on it

19 Most Famous Vikings in History (You Need to Know)

May 29, 2022December 8, 2022

German Vikings arriving by ship

Did German Vikings Exist? (The Historical Truth)

May 28, 2022June 13, 2022

ship in Denmark Viking museum

11 Best Places in Denmark For Viking Experiences

May 26, 2022March 23, 2023

the Geysir geothermal area of the Great Geysir in Iceland

Geysir, Iceland: The Ultimate Guide for a Great Visit

May 24, 2022May 18, 2023

two women laughing together showing typical Swedish traits

19 Typical Traits of Swedish People (Stereotype or Truth?)

May 24, 2022April 20, 2023

Viking woman in her daily life next to ship

Viking Women: The Ultimate Guide

May 23, 2022July 22, 2022

example of one of the best cities in Denmark to live in

9 Best Cities to Live in Denmark (For Your Best Life)

May 22, 2022March 23, 2023

viking with red hair sitting in front of her house

Did Vikings Have Red Hair? (The Full Historical Truth)

May 21, 2022May 29, 2022

famous Swedish Vikings arriving by ship

9 Most Famous Swedish Vikings in History

May 19, 2022June 13, 2022

couple giving a tip in Iceland to a waiter

Should I Tip In Iceland (and How Much)?

May 9, 2022July 15, 2022

man as an example of what did Vikings look like

What Did Vikings Look Like? (Ultimate Historical Guide)

May 8, 2022March 31, 2023

cash on a table from someone trying to use euros in Iceland

Can You Use Euros in Iceland to Pay for Things?

May 7, 2022May 9, 2022

viking tattoo on the side of a man's head

Did Vikings Have Tattoos (and What Were Their Meanings)?

May 4, 2022July 25, 2022

family of three showing the average height in Norway of each of them

Average Height in Norway (And Why Are Norwegians So Tall?)

May 3, 2022April 20, 2023

example of jewelry to be worn in viking piercings next to a sword

Viking Piercings: The Historical Truth

April 24, 2022July 22, 2022

baby with one of the most popular Icelandic boy names

35+ Most Popular Icelandic Boy Names (2023 Update)

April 22, 2022March 31, 2023

bald eagle not living in Norway

Do Bald Eagles Live in Norway – or Even in Europe?

April 21, 2022November 13, 2022

woman wondering about the most well known Norwegian stereotypes

19 Most Famous Norwegian Stereotypes: Fact or Fiction?

April 15, 2022March 23, 2023

ripe berries on a bush during blueberry season in Norway

Blueberry Season in Norway: The Ultimate Guide (2022)

April 15, 2022November 13, 2022

statue of amundsen, one of the most famous norwegians in history

25 Famous Norwegians Everyone Should Know About

April 14, 2022March 31, 2023

dog in Iceland not being banned

Dogs in Iceland: Are They Really Banned?

April 13, 2022April 25, 2022

two Swedish people speaking a language together

What Language Do Swedish People Speak? (Not Just the Obvious One!)

April 12, 2022March 23, 2023

Swedish people speaking English together in a cafe

Do Swedish People Speak English (So You Can Live There)?

April 11, 2022December 8, 2022

danish frogmen in helmet and net veil

Danish Frogmen Helmet and Net: All About That Uniform

April 10, 2022April 10, 2022

little girl as the meaning of flicka in svenska/Swedish

What’s the Meaning of Flicka? (Not Just a Book and Movie!)

April 9, 2022July 25, 2022

sunset over lapland cottages where it's about to get dark in Sweden in winter

Does It Get Dark in Sweden in Summer – or For Months in Winter?

April 8, 2022March 23, 2023

boots from one of the best Danish shoe brands

19 Best Danish Shoe Brands (for Nordic Elegance)

April 7, 2022November 13, 2022

comparison of the Denmark vs England flags

Denmark vs England Flags: Who Influenced Whom?

April 7, 2022February 1, 2023

woman carrying sweaters from some of the best Norwegian brands

18 Best Norwegian Brands You Need to Know About

April 6, 2022May 4, 2022

three people from Denmark called Danes with their bikes

What Do You Call Someone From Denmark?

April 6, 2022March 23, 2023

two people in Denmark speaking Danish at a cafe

What Do People in Denmark Speak – and Can You Speak English There?

April 5, 2022March 23, 2023

two friends with coffee speaking English in Iceland together

Do They Speak English in Iceland?

April 5, 2022July 15, 2022

Ships with Vikings in Finland

Vikings in Finland: The Historical Truth

April 5, 2022May 29, 2022

female viking with braided hair

Did Vikings Have Braided Hair? (The Historical Truth)

April 4, 2022May 25, 2022