DESTINATIONS SCANDINAVIA | WINTER


5 CRUISE THE norwegian FJORDS


Sailing along Norway’s craggy coastline is the stuff of dreams for many, and there’s no time like winter to see its glacial waters, snow-dusted peaks and plunging waterfalls from the warmth of a ship. New cruise line Havila Voyages – starting operations in early 2021 with two new-build, emission-free ships – offers exactly that, with a 12-day, 34-port round-trip from Bergen taking passengers up to the Arctic Circle with excursions including king crab fishing, dog sledding and northern lights hunting as they sail up the coast to Kirkenes. Time-poor guests


can hop on for a few days, or opt for a six-night Northbound Voyage around the beautiful North Cape Plateau. Book it: Winter departures for a 12-day sailing start at £964 cruise-only, based on an inside cabin. Bookings will launch later this year. havilavoyages.com


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GET CULTURAL IN COPENHAGEN


It’s not only about the Arctic, of course; winter brings Christmas markets and plenty of other festive frolics to Scandinavia’s smattering of cities, and it doesn’t get much more magical than Copenhagen, where ice rinks illuminated in fairy lights, cosy cafes serving homemade gløgg and an annual parade where decorated kayaks glide down the canal greet anyone looking to truly understand the meaning of hygge. At its heart is Tivoli, the 177-year-old amusement park that turns into a winter wonderland come November with festive parades, atmospheric market stalls and Christmas-themed rides bringing families flocking from far and wide, lights and baubles covering its


already-enchanting gardens to magical effect. Book it: Two nights at the four-star Hotel SP34 costs from £199, including flights from Gatwick departing December 11. ospreyholidays.com


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PICTURES: Icehotel/Tommy Alatalo, Mattias Styrefors, Asaf Kilger; Jirka; Havila Voyages/Kaare Johansen; Shutterstock


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