Ice Swimming Archives – Scandification

People ice swimming through a hole in the frozen ice in Turku, Finland — the traditional Finnish avanto practice

Ice Swimming in Finland: The Tradition of Avanto and Why Finns Love It

Discover the Finnish tradition of avanto — ice swimming through a hole in a frozen lake. Learn the history, health benefits, safety tips, and the best places to try it in Finland.

Copenhagen red light district: Where is it, and is it safe?

What is Sankthansaften? Everything you need to know about Danish Midsummer

Animals in Norse mythology: A guide to Nordic animals

Julbock: The Swedish Yule Goat, from Straw Ornament to the Gävle Goat

Mykines: Visiting the Faroe Islands’ Puffin Island, Its Lighthouse Walk and How to Get There

17 May: How Norway Celebrates Constitution Day with Bunad, Flags and Children’s Parades

Julbock: The Swedish Yule Goat, from Straw Ornament to the Gävle Goat

Mykines: Visiting the Faroe Islands’ Puffin Island, Its Lighthouse Walk and How to Get There

17 May: How Norway Celebrates Constitution Day with Bunad, Flags and Children’s Parades

Julbock: The Swedish Yule Goat, from Straw Ornament to the Gävle Goat

17 May: How Norway Celebrates Constitution Day with Bunad, Flags and Children’s Parades

Old Norse: What Language Did the Vikings Speak and Can You Still Learn It Today?

Røros, Norway: A Guide to the UNESCO Copper-Mining Town, Its Winter Market and How to Visit

Nuuk Travel Guide: Greenland’s Arctic Capital of Fjords, Icebergs and Inuit Culture

Odense Travel Guide: Hans Christian Andersen’s Hometown, Funen Village and Day Trips on Denmark’s Garden Island

Volvo: The Swedish Car Brand That Gave Away Its Most Important Invention

Scandinavian watches: What are the best Scandinavian watch brands?

Danish shoe brands: Fall head over heels for these Danish shoes

Ice Swimming

Ice Swimming in Finland: The Tradition of Avanto and Why Finns Love It

Julbock: The Swedish Yule Goat, from Straw Ornament to the Gävle Goat

Mykines: Visiting the Faroe Islands’ Puffin Island, Its Lighthouse Walk and How to Get There

17 May: How Norway Celebrates Constitution Day with Bunad, Flags and Children’s Parades

Røros, Norway: A Guide to the UNESCO Copper-Mining Town, Its Winter Market and How to Visit

The Nordic Council and the Nordic Passport Union: How Five Countries Share One Labour Market and Almost No Borders

AWNL Stockholm: The meteoric rise of Swedish jewellery design

VEJRHØJ Watches – wood, steel & Nordic minimalism

Meet Larsen and Eriksen: The watch designers from Denmark

Urbanista audio: Scandi designs to suit your lifestyle

Triwa watches: Transforming the watch industry forever

Julbock: The Swedish Yule Goat, from Straw Ornament to the Gävle Goat

Mykines: Visiting the Faroe Islands’ Puffin Island, Its Lighthouse Walk and How to Get There

17 May: How Norway Celebrates Constitution Day with Bunad, Flags and Children’s Parades

Røros, Norway: A Guide to the UNESCO Copper-Mining Town, Its Winter Market and How to Visit

The Nordic Council and the Nordic Passport Union: How Five Countries Share One Labour Market and Almost No Borders

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