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Rough Guide Scandinavia

The Rough Guide to Scandinavia

The Rough Guide to Scandinavia

The Rough Guide to Scandinavia is the ultimate travel guide with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the best attractions Scandinavia has to offer. Discover the varied and exciting countries of Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Finland. Whether witnessing the unforgettable sight of the Aurora borealis, riding a husky sleigh through Lapland’s silent snow covered forest’s experiencing a night in the Icehotel in Sweden or scoffing Danish pastries in their home territory, the Rough Guide to Scandinavia makes sure you make the most out of this incredible collection of countries. Packed with detailed, practical advice on what to see and do in Scandinavia this guide provides reliable, up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels in Scandinavia, recommended Scandinavian restaurants, and tips on everything from shopping to festivals for all budgets. Featuring detailed coverage on a full range of attractions; from whale watching in Norway and saunas in Finland, to riding the Inlandsbanan Railway in Sweden and experiencing the Argus nightlife in Denmark, you’ll find expert tips on exploring Scandinavia’s amazing attractions with authoritative background on Scandinavia’s rich culture and history.

Rough Guide Finland

The

The Rough Guide to Finland

The Rough Guide to Finland is the essential companion to this fascinating Scandinavian country with clear maps and coverage of all the best attractions. Packed with stunning photography and colour illustrations, explore the must-see highlights from the best summer and winter activities - including skiing, snowmobiling and reindeer and husky driving - to the remote villages that come to life in the summertime, with beaches, lake cruises and island hopping. Find detailed accounts of all Finland's major tourist attractions, including the cultural capitals of Helsinki, Turku and Tampere and the laconic seaside towns along Finland's southern and western coast, as well as full colour sections on Finnish design and The great outdoors. You'll find informed, practical advice on what to see and do whilst relying on countless recommendations for Finland's best restaurants, bars, cafes, shops and hotels for every budget and style. With authoritative background on Finland's intricate history and expert tips on how to get around the beautiful national parks, this is your must-have guide.

Bradt Northern Lights

Bradt Travel Guide Northern Lights

Bradt Travel Guide Northern Lights

The northern lights are one of the major tourist draws of the Arctic and sub-Arctic winter. This book covers information on everything from how to photograph the aurora, to what to wear, to how the forecast works. It offers advice on the best European countries in which to see them - and why - and provides information on tour operators offering northern lights packages. Bradt's Northern Lights is the only guidebook on the market that caters to the large number of people whose dream is to see the aurora borealis. Polly Evans is the author of Bradt's Yukon and has also published five travel narratives. In 2006 she won the Bradt/Independent on Sunday travel-writing competition.

Bradt Lapland

Bradt Travel Guide Lapland

Bradt Travel Guide Lapland

Located within the Arctic Circles Lapland spans the outermost fringes of Scandinavia and is a booming arena for adventure holidays and activities. This Bradt guide covers places and activities in the remote outposts of Norway, Sweden and Finland, together with background information to help travelers understand the Lap cultures including the indigenous Sámi. Visitors on both short organized tours and those traveling independently are catered for; making this an all-round essential source book on everything the region has to offer.

Bradt Helsinki

Bradt Travel Guide Helsinki

Bradt Travel Guide Helsinki

Helsinki keeps a big secret - and travelers are only now beginning to realize just how much the city has to offer. With a strategic archipelago location, surrounded by the Baltic Sea, the city's cool urban lifestyle mixes seamlessly with its prominent Russian history. Mooch around the numerous museums and galleries, enjoy a classical opera, or join the in-crowd on a tour of the most stylish restaurants, bars, and clubs. Or, for the more adventurous, why not try an invigorating burst of ice-swimming or cross-country skiing? And no matter what time of year it is, no trip would be complete without indulging in the true Finnish passion, a traditional sauna.

Rough Guide Europe on a Budget

The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget

The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget

Covers: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, UK, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Morocco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Turkey>

THE ROUGH GUIDE TO EUROPE ON A BUDGET is the ultimate guide to exploring this fascinating continent on a shoestring, with coverage of all the top sights, the clearest mapping of any guide and handy hints on how to save money. You can discover the highlights of Europe, from the vibrant capitals of London, Paris and Rome to the great outdoors, whether skiing in the Alps, hiking in the Tatras or surfing on the Portuguese coast. You can read about Europe's great attractions from the Sistine Chapel in Rome to the Aya Sofia in Istanbul. And with coverage of four new countries - Montenegro, Albania, Macedonia and Bosnia-Hercegovina, "The Rough Guide to Europe on a Budget" is more comprehensive than ever before. You can find practical advice on travelling around Europe, whether by InterRail, Eurail or bus, and what to see and do in each country. With up-to-date descriptions of the best hostels and budget hotels in Europe, bars in Europe, cafes, cheap restaurants, and European shopping and festivals this guide is the budget-conscious traveller's must have item for European trips.

Europe by Eurail

Europe by Eurail
  • GPP Travel
  • Date: 2011-01-11
  • ISBN: 9780762760091
  • Area: Europe

Europe by Eurail 2011: Touring Europe by Train

35th Anniversary Edition

Europe by Eurail has been the train traveler’s one-stop source for visiting Europe’s cities and countries by rail for more than thirty years. This comprehensive guide, newly revised and updated, provides the latest information on fares, schedules, and pass options, as well as detailed information on more than ninety specific rail excursions. Trips start from one of twenty-four base cities on the Continent-including Vienna, Nice, and Milan-and contain all the details necessary to visit historic cities, romantic villages, and scenic hamlets. Three sample rail-tour itineraries combine several base cities and day excursions into fifteen-day rail-tour packages, complete with hotel recommendations and sightseeing options.

Packed with practical information, step-by-step directions, and advice on where to go and what to see and do, and complemented by the inclusion of eighteen maps, this book helps take the puzzle out of European rail travel.

Covers: Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Swaziland, Sweden

Rick Steves' Scandinavia

Rick Steves' Scandinavia

Rick Steves' Scandinavia

With this guide, travelers set sail to Europe's most prosperous corner - a smörgasbord of Viking ships, deep green fjords, stave churches, brooding castles, and colorful farmhouses. Rick explores the sleek, modern cities of Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, and Tallinn.

Lonely Planet Scandinavia

Lonely Planet Scandinavia

Lonely Planet Scandinavian Europe

Covers:
Denmark: Copenhagen, Zealand, North Zealand, Zealand's North Coast, Roskilde, Koge, Trelleborg, South Islands, Bornholm, Ronne, Dueodde, Bornholm's East Coast, Gudhjem, Sandvig & Allinge, Christianso, Funen, Odense, Ladbyskibet (Ladby Ship), Egeskov Slot, Faaborg, Svendborg, Langeland, Ero, Jutland, Arhus, Jelling, The Lake District, Aalborg, Frederikshavn, Skagen, Hirtshals, Esbjerg, Legoland, Ribe
Faroe Islands: Torshavn, The Western ISlands, Vagar, Mykines, Streymoy, Northern Eysturoy, Klaksvik & The Northern Isles, Klaksvik, Kalsoy, Viooy, Fugloy, The Southern Islands, Sandoy, Skuvoy, Suouroy
Finland: Helsinki, South Coast, Turku, Hanko, Aland, Mariehamn, Southwestern Finland, Tampere, Hameenlinna, Rauma, Vaasa, Jakobstad, Lakeland, Karelia & The East, Lappeenranta, Savonlinna, Jyvaskyla, Kuopio, Joensuu, Ilomantsi, Treks Around Karelia, Lake Pielinen Region, North-Central Finland, Kajaani, Kuhmo, Oulu, Kuusamo, Lapland, Rovaniemi, Kemi, Tornio, Rovaniemi to Inari, Inari, Lemmenjoki National Park, Northwestern Lapland
Estonia: Tallinn
Russia: St Petersburg
Iceland: Reykjavik, The West, Upper Borgarfjorour, Snefellsnes, The Westfjords, Isafjorour, Hornstrandir, Latrabjarg, The North, Siglufjorour, Akureyri, Husavik, Myvatn, Jokulsargljufur (Vatnajokull National Park-North), The East, Egilsstaoir, Seyoisfjorour, The South, Stafafell, Vatnajokull, Skaftafell (Vatnajokull National Park-South), Kirkjubejarklaustur, Porsmork, Vestmannaeyjar, The Interior, Routes of Central Iceland, Fjallabak Nature Reserve, Landmannalaugar to Porsmork Trek
Norway: Oslo, Southern Norway, Stavanger, Mandal, Kristiansand, Grimstad, Arendal, Telemark, Buskerud, Central Norway, Hamar, Lillehammer, Dombas, Jotunheimen National Park, Oslo to Bergen, Bergen & The Western Fjords, Bergen, Voss, Hardangerfjord, Sognefjorden, Jostedalsbreen, Norangsdalen & Sunnmoresalpane, Geirangerfjorden, Andalsnes, Andalsnes to Geiranger, Alesund, Runde, Northern Norway, Roros, Trondheim, Bodo, Narvik, Lofoten, Vesteralen, Tromso, Finnmark, Alta, Hammerfest, Nordkapp, Kirkenes, Karasjok, Kautokeino, Svalbard, Longyearbyen
Sweden: Stockholm, Northern Suburbs, Fjaderholmarna, Ferry Ports, Vaxholm, Stockholm Archipelago, Ekero District, Sigtuna, Svealand, Uppsala, Orebro, Falun, Lake Siljan Region, Skane, Malmo, Lund, Trelleborg, Ystad, Helsingborg, Gotaland, Varberg, Goteborg, Marstrand, Stromstad, Norrkoping, Linkoping, Vadstena, Smaland, Vaxjo, Glasriket, Oskarshamn, Kalmar, Oland, Karlskrona, Gotland, Visby, Norrland, Sundsvall, Hoga Kusten, Ostersund, Are, Umea, Lulea, Haparanda, Arvidsjaur, Jokkmokk, Gallivare & Malmberget, Kiruna, Abisko

Lonely Planet Finland

Lonely Planet Finland

Lonely Planet Finland

Covers: Helsinki, Tuusulan Rantatie, Porvoo, Espoo, Vantaa, South Coast, West of Helsinki, Lohja , Inga, Ekenas, Fiskars, Hanko, East of Helsinki, Loviisa, Ruotsinpyhtaa, Kotka, Hamina, The Lakeland, Eastern Lakeland, Savonlinna, Mikkeli, Varkaus, Heinavesi , Valamo Monastery, Lintula Convent, Western LAkeland, Jyvaskyla, Northern Lakeland, Kuopio, Iisalmi , Karelia, South Karelia, Lappeenranta, Imatra, North Karelia, Joensuu, Ilomantsi, Hattuvaara, Easternmost Point, Lake Pielinen Region, Lieksa, Patvinsuo National Park, Ruunaa Recreation Area, Nurmijarvi Area, Vuonislahti, Koli National Park, Juuka, Paalasmaa Island, Nurmes, Tampere & Hame, Hame Region, Lahti, Heinola, Hameenlinna, Hameenlinna to Tampere, Tampere, North of Tampere, Route,, Keuruu, Mantta, Turku & the Southwest, Turku, Naantali, Louhisaari Manor, Nousiainen, Turku Archipelago, Kustavi, Pargas, Nagu, Korpo, Houtskar & Inio, Kimito & Archipelago National Park, North of Turku, Uusikaupunki, Rauma, Puurijarvi-Isosuo National Park, Pori, Aland, Mariehamn, Mainland Aland, Jomala, Finstrom, Sund, Vardo, Saltvik, Geta, Hammarland, Eckero, Lemland, Lumparland, Northern Archipelago, Kumlinge, Brando, Southern Archipelago, Foglo, Sottunga, Kokar, Pohjanmaa, Vaasa, Kvarken Archipelago, Stundars Handicraft Village, South of Vaasa, Kristinestad, Kaskinen, Narpes, Central Pohjanmaa, Seinajoki, Kaustinen, Northern POhjanmaa, Jakobstad, Kokkola, Kalajoki, Oulu, Kainuu & Koillismaa, Oulu Region, Oulu, Kainuu Region, Kajaani, Kuhmo, Koillismaa Region, Kuusamo, Ruka, Karhunkierros Trek & Oulanka National Park, River Routes Around Kuusamo, Juuma, Syote, Lapland & Sapmi, Rovaniemi, Ranua, Western Lapland, Kemi, Tornio, Yllas, Kittila, Levi & Sirkka, Muonio, Hetta, Pallas-Yllastunturi National Park, Kilpisjarvi, Eastern Lapland, Kemijarvi, Sodankyla, Pyha-Luosto Region, Saariselka, Saariselka Wilderness, Ivalo, Nellim, Inari, Lemmenjoki National Park, Kevo Strict Nature Reserve, Inari to Norway