Monday, January 7, 2008

Free Things to Do on Vacation in Scandinavia

This information is excerpted from http://goscandinavia.about.com

Free Natural Phenomena Experience
The Aurora Borealis (Northern Lights)

Scandinavia offers the most amazing natural phenomena, especially in the region of the Arctic circle, in northern Scandinavia. Enjoy this free show of three Scandinavian natural phenomena: the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis), the Midnight Sun or even the phenomena of the Polar Nights...free experiences that will last a lifetime.

Free Annual Events & Festivals
Outdoor festival/event in Copenhagen, Denmark

Scandinavia hosts more annual events and festivals than most other regions in the world. Numerous events are free, like the Kivik Apple Market Festival in Sweden, where you get lots of fun and activities for free admission.

Free Visit to the North Cape

The North Cape (Norway) is northern Scandinavia's most popular travel destination. It is a free, unforgettable experience offering visitors breathtaking views, unusual climatic conditions, the dramatic cliff itself - and the fact that one is standing at Europe's northern end.

CityBike
CityBike is very popular in Copenhagen and offers a free, eco-friendly transportation service: free bicycle rentals! CityBikes is a free alternative transportation service available to everyone. Denmark's capital has over 1,300 CityBikes which are parked in over 110 bicycle stations downtown.

Free Admission in Slottsskogen, Gothenburg
Gothenburg in Sweden (Goteborg)

Slottsskogen is a park which offers the Natural History Museum, a children's zoo, as well as a family animal park. Don't miss the feeding of the seals at 2 pm! The park is also home to the city's oldest observatory.

Free Trondheim Walking Tour
Domkirke in Trondheim, Norway

A self-paced, relaxed walking tour through the historic town of Trondheim in Norway leads budget travelers to several sights and historic buildings that every traveler should see on their Norway vacation.

Free Stockholm Walking Tour
Djurgården Bridge

Stockholm's Djurgården is an island right in the middle of Stockholm, known for its beautiful parks, free sights, popular events, and tourist attractions. This is a great tour of Stockholm's interesting parts, lasting approx. 2 - 2 1/2 hours.

Follow the Stockholm-Djurgarden Walking Tour
Free Wildlife Experience
Reindeer in Norway

Scandinavia is still very much a natural habitat for many species of wildlife and preservation laws are strict. All the better for travelers interested in seeing some wildlife in their natural habitats in Scandinavia! Leave the big city and head for rural areas and start watching - you will see some very unique animals.

CityBikes in Norway
CityBike is available in 4 different Norwegian cities: Norway's capital Oslo, in Trondheim, in Bergen and in Drammen. The Norwegian CityBike service is free in most cities, and low budget-priced in others.

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