Cruise Ports Scandinavia & Northern Europe - Scandinavia In Focus and Survival Guide (PDF Chapter)

This chapter contains the Scandinavia Today, History, Landscapes, Wildlife, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z and Transport chapters from Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Scandinavia & Northern Europe guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, wildlife and the arts, climate, money, the internet... you name it. Get tips for women travellers, gay and lesbian travellers, travellers with disabilities, and travellers with kids.

• from Vikings through wars and to treaties and peace, a rundown on Scandinavia’s histo-ry
• soaring Norwegian fjord walls, Iceland’s volcanic brutality, and charming Baltic islands – all of Scandinavia’s landscapes laid bare
• reindeer, elk, whales, puffins and more - details of all the region’s feathered, finned and furred wildlife
• from slick New Nordic to pickled sheep’s head – the best (and the weirdest) of Scandinavi-an cuisine

Coverage includes: Scandinavia Today, History, Landscapes, Wildlife, Food & Drink, Directory A–Z and Transport.