In this article we suggest a list of tourist guides about Scandinavia and the Nordics, all excellent companions for your next trip! These guides are also agile introductions to the Nordic countries, but if you wish to delve deeply into their cultural, social, economic and political traits you might want to try these.

The Rough Guide to Iceland‘ by Rough Guides

Practical travel guide to Iceland with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Iceland, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Iceland, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free eBook. Buy this book on Bookshop.org

DK Eyewitness Denmark by DK Eyewitness

Enchanting villages, forward-thinking design and epic heritage – welcome to Denmark. Whether you want to adventure like a Viking, sample cutting-edge cuisine or practise the art of hygge, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Denmark has to offer. From the captivating cities to the far-flung corners, each region of Denmark exudes its own distinct personality. Breathe in the coastal air at Skagen’s wild beaches, cycle the charming lanes of Copenhagen or marvel at the stunning selection of museums in Aarhus. Our updated guide brings Denmark to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations which place you inside the country’s iconic buildings and neighborhoods. We’ve also worked hard to make sure our information is as up-to-date as possible following the COVID-19 outbreak. DK Eyewitness Denmark is your ticket to the trip of a lifetime. Buy this book on Bookshop.org

‘The Rough Guide to Norway’ (Travel Guide with Free Ebook) by Rough Guides

Practical travel guide to Norway with a free eBook featuring points-of-interest structured lists of all sights and off-the-beaten-track treasures, with detailed colour-coded maps, practical details about what to see and to do in Norway, how to get there and around, pre-departure information, as well as top time-saving tips, like a visual list of things not to miss in Norway, expert author picks and itineraries to help you plan your trip. This guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Rough Guide to Norway covers: Oslo, Oslofjord, Geirangerfjord, Bergen, Trondheim, Stavanger, Troms , Balestrand, Lofthus, Loen, Fla m, Ulvik, Mundal, A lesund, Arendal, Mandal, Flam. Buy this book on Bookshop.org

DK Eyewitness Sweden by DK Eyewitness

Whether you want to glimpse the spectacular Northern Lights, sample New Nordic cuisine in Stockholm’s trendy restaurants, or kayak across crystal-clear lakes, your DK Eyewitness travel guide makes sure you experience all that Sweden has to offer. With Viking ruins, remote reindeer-inhabited landscapes, winding coastal trails, and colorful skies, Sweden is an endless source of stirring sights and exhilarating experiences. Our updated guide brings Sweden to life, transporting you there like no other travel guide does with expert-led insights, trusted travel advice, detailed breakdowns of all the must-see sights, photographs on practically every page, and our hand-drawn illustrations that place you inside the country’s iconic buildings and neighborhoods. Buy this book on Bookshop.org

‘Lonely Planet Finland’ by Barbara Woolsey, Paula Hotti, John Noble

Lonely Planet’s Finland is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the country has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Relax in a traditional Finnish sauna, meet reindeer in Lapland and admire creative design in Helsinki; all with your trusted travel companion. Buy this book on Bookshop.org

The books suggested in this article are linked to Bookshop.org, an online bookstore whose mission is to financially support local, independent bookstores in the US and UK: we at ATN believe that indie bookstores are essential to a healthy culture. When you buy through these links, a small percentage of the price goes into our meagre pockets, helping us to keep All Things Nordic free for all users.