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All the countries located in the north of Europe are called Scandinavia - this is Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland and Sweden. They are very close to each other and have a similar ancient history and culture. Even the national flags of these 5 countries are similar. Each one depicts a specific cross offset from the center. For the first time, the ego was seen on the Danish flag. So, now the name "Scandinavia" is practically synonymous with "Northern Europe".
The Scandinavian countries are close in terms of geographical location, culture, related languages, and war-filled history that dates back to quite ancient times. It was then that Vikings and Goths appeared here, wandering among the fjords of this harsh region.
These Norwegian fjords and old cities and settlements with many historical and cultural attractions are the main Scandinavian "lures" for tourists. Any of the Scandinavian countries can boast of the most beautiful national parks with unique northern nature and high-class ski resorts. And Iceland is also rich in giant waterfalls, valleys of geysers and giant glaciers.
To get to the Scandinavian countries, Ukrainian tourists use bus tours. Such a trip to Scandinavia very common in Ukraine and is usually sent from Lviv. In addition, ferry cruises from Finland with visits to Scandinavian countries are in demand, where the most popular tourist routes are "Finland - Sweden - Norway - Denmark" and along the Norwegian fjords.
These northern fjords are quite remarkable in themselves, because nowhere else in the world can you enter a narrow, winding bay on a sea-going ship, extending many kilometers deep into the land, where the beautiful and harsh Scandinavian nature is surrounded by kilometers-high cliffs.
Visiting Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo and Helsinki remains the most popular tourist route for those vacationing on cruises in Scandinavia.
However, Ukrainian tourists visit Scandinavia not only for the sake of interesting excursions. Recently, our compatriots actively rent Finnish cottages for recreation. They can be rented for the weekend or for a longer period, both for a lake vacation with fishing, and for skiing, or a leisurely family vacation in nature.
In general, the concept of "out-of-season" refers to any vacation option in Scandinavia, and, unequivocally, it is "not hot" here. The average summer temperature is in the range from +20 to +23C, so you can safely rest here for those who, for some reason, are contraindicated in heat and the scorching sun.
All seasons of the year in Scandinavia are beautiful in their own way, however, in winter, the Scandinavian countries become a true paradise for those who dream of a truly snowy winter. All winter delights are available to them - fluffy snowdrifts, beautiful snow-covered forests, fresh air and the clearest blue sky.
