Scandinavia in short
Denmark
The world's first amusement park on wind energy
Tivoli in Denmark will be the world's first amusement park to run on renewable energy. From 2010 Tivoli's energy consumption will be based on wind power. The goal is to reduce Tivoli's consumption of non-renewable resources and to ensure that the energy consumed by Tivoli is covered by CO2-neutral production facilities. Tivoli is located in the heart of Copenhagen and has everything a tourist may desire from a fairytale garden with its 400.000 flowers, 110.000 lamps, 30 restaurants, 25 amusements, 150 concerts, artist shows and fireworks. Tivoli has been operating since 1843 and is one of the oldest amusement parks in the world.
More: www.tivoli.dk/composite-3351.htm
Legoland and Lalandia marge to create major family resort
Two of the largest theme parks in Denmark , Legoland and Lalandia have recently announced the formation of a joint business alliance to be known as Legoland Billund Resort. The alliance combines the best of the two worlds, brimming over with play and adventure. The vision of the new resort is to create Northern Europe’s largest family resort and a major international year-round attraction in Denmark. The new Legoland Billund Resort combines the possibility of visiting Legoland, the new Lalandia tropical holiday and activity centre with Scandinavia’s largest water park, as well as Givskud Zoo, while staying in accommodation provided by Lalandia and Hotel Legoland.
More: www.legolandbillundresort.dk (sorry the site is in Danish so you will have to contact Carpe Diem to have it translated)
New Geo-Museum by Faxe limestone quarry
In early summer 2009 a new geological exhibition is due to open at Geo-Museum in Faxe which is located on Zealand in Denmark. Those who go down into the quarry, find themselves on a 63 million year old seabed. At one time, sharks, giant crocodiles and squid swam among lovely coral. The remains of the coral, shark’s teeth, crab and mussel shells are among the many fossils held by the limestone. At the moment the museum consists of a cultural and historical exhibition, which tells the story of the experience of mining limestone through the last 900 years. On the border to Faxe limestone quarry you will find a new culture house with a Geo-museum, café-cinema and with a stunning view over the turquoise lake and white chalk of Faxe limestone quarry.
More: www.visitfaxe.dk/en/?Sights:Faxe_Limestone_Quarry
Norway
Ice cave spectacular
Recently new caves were discovered under the ‘Nigardsbreen’ glacier, one of the largest and best known outlet glaciers in Norway. To celebrate the occasion, a guided tour has opened up to access this winter wonderland. Here you can experience the ‘blue lagoon’ cave with its breathtaking light, the ‘walking’ icicles and the 1000-year-old blue ice glacier’s brute force as it moves toward the valley. Explore the last big glacier in Europe up close – it is a must do in Norway during wintertime and early spring.
More: www.fimbuljostedal.no
Musk ox safari in Norway
Did you know that Dovrefjell National Park is the only place in Norway, and one of the few places on earth, where you can see the mighty musk oxen?
Between June-September, guided walking safaris are organised to see these unkempt, half-ton beasts. The tour guarantees an encounter with the arctic creatures and there is also a fair chance that you will bump into reindeer and grouse. The experienced guide will also tell you about the plants and wildlife in the Dovrefjell National Park.
The safari lasts approximately six hours.
More: www.moskussafari.no/en/default.htm
Sweden
New design hotel in Stockholm
On March 9, Stockholm is due to open a new design hotel where each room is personally decorated by the owner in a hotch-potch of shabby New York and bohemian Paris. The 82 room Story Hotel will open on an attractive location in downtown Stockholm. This boutique hotel combines design and innovation and is inspired by down-at-heel New York restaurants, Bohemian-chic Parisian hotels and the progressive spirits of artists and musicians who once inhabited the building. Story hotel offers a smart, stylish and new kind of hotel for today’s traveller. The new hotel is situated on Riddargatan 8 and also has a great restaurant:
More: www.storyhotels.com
Hotel Fjallnas a must see destination in 2009
Hotel Fjällnäs, a 19th Century resort in the icy Swedish hinterlands has been nominated by the New York Times as one of the top 10 most interesting destinations of 2009. Sweden’s oldest mountain hotel, Hotel Fjällnäs is to re-open as a luxury resort. The remote 1700 acre complex will include 40 chic suites that showcase the surrounding glacial lakes, jagged mountains and wildflower fields.
More: www.fjallnasreserve.com/home/en
Opening of Scandinavia’s best off-piste skiing
Riksgränsen in Swedish Lapland recently opened their 2009 season and will remain open until September. Riksgränsen is the world’s northernmost ski resort. The amazing nature of the area, loads of snow and varied skiing at all levels makes it a natural choice for many skiers and snowboarders every year. Although they offer a variety of prepared slopes as well as heli-skiing, off-piste skiing is Riksgränsen’s speciality. Riskgransen is a very popular Easter destination as Swedes can enjoy the sun whilst skiing down the slopes.
More: www.riksgransen.nu
Check out other ski resorts in Scandinavia
Trysil, Norway: www.trysil.com
Morgedal, Norway: www.morgedal.com
Are, Sweden: www.visitsweden.com/sweden/Attractions/Outdoor-activities/Snow-and-Ice/Skiing/Ski-resorts/Are/
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