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December Edition - Article of the Month:
St Olav's Way: The Pilgrimage to Nidaros
In the Middle Ages pilgrims from all across Northern Europe came to Nidaros Cathedral in Trondheim to visit St Olav's tomb. Today, modern pilgrims can follow the restored St Olav's Way, a 640km-long pilgrim path between Oslo and Trondheim. Read more here..>>

Julbock, the Yule Goat
The Yule Goat is a typical Scandinavian Christmas ornament made of straw which is used as decoration throughout the home. More..>>

Finland celebrates 90 years of Independence
On the eve of the Independence Day, on 5 December 2007 at noon, all of Finland will dedicate a moment to celebrate independence.

Snow and ice cover drastically reduced
Most of the global ice and snow cover is rapidly declining. This is the main message of the UNEP report “Global Outlook for Ice and Snow” which was presented in Tromsø, Norway, in June 2007. Download the full report here..»

Havhingsten, the Sea Stallion from Glendalough
In the 9th century AC the Vikings invaded Ireland and founded the city of Dublin. Now, 1200 years later, 65 modern Vikings will sail from Scandinavia to Ireland onboard the world’s biggest reconstruction of a Viking Age warship. More..>>

Denmark sets a national goal of 30% renewable energy by 2025
Prime Minister Anders Fogh Ramussen announced "'The government's overall vision is to make Denmark independent of fossil fuels. That's a long-term goal, but we need to take the first steps now". Denmark is already the world's leader in Wind Power.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Many places in the Nordic Countries have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites for their outstanding cultural or natural importance for the heritage of mankind. More..>>

Norwegians in Kiandra, Australia
Researcher Norman W Carke discovers that the oldest ski club in the world was created by a group of Norwegian miners in the now abandoned township of Kiandra, Australia. More..»

Norwegian fjords are the world's best tourist destination
The prestigious magazine National Geographic has chosen the Norwegian Fjords as the world's best tourist destination. Watch the Norwegian Tourist Board's promotional video.

Sweden: the first oil-free country in the world by 2020
The Swedish government has announced that Sweden is planning to become the world’s first oil-free country by 2020. The nation will cut-off completely the nation's dependency on fossil energy and will switch to clean, renewable energy. But will they really make it? More..>>

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Learn a New Language!
Interested in Scandinavia? Holidays in Scandinavia? Nordic boyfriend or girlfriend? Learning a new language is very rewarding and easy, and will help you to understand the country's culture and to integrate in the society. Here you will find a selection of the best courses, grammars and dictionaries to help you to learn your next language.

Looking for a Nordic friend?

Looking for a Scandinavian friend, romance or love? Find some advise and directions to improve your chances..

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