Nordic Visitor

20/11/2024

Check out these 7 reasons to add Switzerland to your summer wish list 🌞 Save this post for when you’re planning your getaway 📝

🚠 Pilatus gondola
Glide over pine forests & mountain slopes to reach the top of Mount Pilatus. Stunning views of star-shaped Lake Lucerne await.

🏛️ Lucerne
This lakeside city is brimming with must-see historic attractions. Don’t miss the 13th-century Chapel Bridge, the Lion Monument & Meggenhorn Castle.

🏔️ Matterhorn
Base yourself in Zermatt for hikes & train journeys, with this iconic peak as your breathtaking backdrop.

🏰 Bern
Switzerland’s captivating capital is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its medieval architecture, scenic riverfront & quirky clocktower. Perfect whether you’re a history buff or city explorer.

🌴 Lugano
Experience Switzerland’s Mediterranean side in Lugano. Here, palm trees, pastel-coloured piazzas, & surrounding mountains offer the ultimate blend of Alpine beauty & Italian flair.

🛥️ Geneva
You might come to this cosmopolitan city for the luxury shopping & gourmet dining. But you’ll stay for boat trips on the lake & views of Mont Blanc.

🚞 Grindelwald
Nestled below the dramatic north face of the Eiger, this chalet-style village is ideal for exploring by mountain railway. You can even visit Jungfraujoch, Europe’s highest train station.

Where are you going first? 👇

19/11/2024

Find out why you won’t want to miss Forest Lagoon in North Iceland 🇮🇸👇 Tucked away in birch woodland, this fjord-side retreat could be the geothermal spa you’ve been dreaming about ♨️

Soak up fjord views from this geothermal spa

18/11/2024

Calling all fans – the wait for season 7 is nearly over 🎉 Part 2 arrives 22 November 2024! Swipe to explore the iconic Scottish locations that brought Jamie & Claire’s story to life 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👇

📍 Calanais Standing Stones (Craigh na Dun) – The mystical stones that started Claire’s time-travelling adventure.

📍 Doune Castle (Castle Leoch) – The home of Clan MacKenzie & the heart of Outlander.

📍 Culross (Cranesmuir) – The eerie village where Geillis Duncan wove her spells.

📍 Preston Mill (Lallybroch Mill) – The old mill where Jamie hid from the Redcoats.

📍 Falkland Palace (Inverness) – The stand-in for 1940s Inverness, where Claire & Frank lived.

📍 The Devil’s Pulpit (St. Ninian’s Spring) – The blood-red gorge where Dougal tests Claire's loyalty.

📍 Craigmillar Castle (Ardsmuir Prison) – The infamous prison that held Jamie & the Jacobites.

Hand’s up if you’ll be watching the new season 🙌

15/11/2024

Fun fact: Lapland spans the northern reaches of 3 countries – Sweden, Finland & Norway 🇸🇪🇫🇮🇳🇴 While the region is best known as Santa’s home in the Arctic, there’s plenty to do here besides meeting the “man in red” 🎅🏼

Get inspired by these top things to do 👇

🦌 Meet Lapland’s velvet-nosed residents on a reindeer safari
🌌 Watch the colourful northern lights dance across the sky
🎅🏼 Soak up festive magic at Santa Claus Village
🐾 Make friends with cute huskies on a sledding adventure
💎 Stay at a dazzling snow hotel & sleep in a room carved from ice
❄️ Zoom through frosted forests on a snowmobile tour

Tag who you’re bringing with you to this winter paradise ✨

14/11/2024

📣 Save up to $1,000 USD in the Black Friday Sale! 🥳 It’s time to turn your wanderlust into wander-must with these limited-time offers 🌎 Book now – deals this good won’t last! Lock in your dream European escape for 2025 🤩

Book now to secure an unforgettable trip to Europe in 2025

13/11/2024

Did you know you can explore the UK with Nordic Visitor? 🇬🇧 Earlier this year, Miri & William did just that 🧳 Swipe to see their highlights of England, Scotland & Wales 👉

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 York Minster Cathedral, York
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Old Man of Storr, Isle of Skye
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cardiff Castle, Cardiff
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Roman Baths, Bath
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kelpies, Falkirk
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park

Hands up if the UK is on your travel wish list 🙌

12/11/2024

Jaw-dropping coastline, vibrant cities & cosy pubs await on these self-drive tours of Ireland 🇮🇪👇 We'll plan the route, book your accommodation, arrange your car rental & more 🚗

Immerse yourself in Irish scenery, culture & history

11/11/2024

Northern lights season has arrived in Europe 🌌 Here are some of the most stunning shots we’ve seen so far 🤩 Which one is your favourite?

📍 Northern Ireland 📷 IG/compositionsbyciaran
📍 Iceland 📷 IG/gaukurfromiceland
📍 Swedish Lapland 📷 IG/felipemenzella
📍 Iceland 📷 IG/ranbjargar

07/11/2024

Get festive with this guide to 15 of the best Christmas markets in Europe 🎄👇 Imagine strolling around historic cities draped in twinkling lights, with a hot-chocolate in hand & the scent of cinnamon in the air ✨

Prepare to be enchanted by this round-up of 15 festive markets

06/11/2024

Nordic Visitor is delighted to be part of a brand family that was voted Iceland's Best Sustainable Tourism Company at the 2024 International Travel Awards 🏆

We’re proud to be recognised for our progress 💚 And as a Travelife Certified company, we’re committed to becoming even more sustainable 🌱 Find out more about our ambitious goals here 👇

https://nordicvisitor.link/fb/nordic-visitor-sustainability-policy

05/11/2024

Calling all adventurers 📣 Alps small group tours have arrived! Join a 2025 departure & soon you’ll be exploring the best of Switzerland, Austria & Germany with a local guide 🏔️

Join a small group & enjoy a multi-country trip

04/11/2024

Welcome to Iceland in winter! 🇮🇸✨ Swipe for cool things to do in the Land of Fire & Ice at this time of year 👇

🌌 Chase mesmerising displays of the northern lights
🎄 Celebrate Christmas or NYE in vibrant Reykjavík
❄️ Snowmobile over some of Europe’s largest glaciers
💙 Hunt for frosted waterfalls on the beautiful south coast
💧 See icebergs bobbing on jaw-dropping glacier lagoons
💎 Tour a glittering ice cave with a professional guide
♨️ Bathe in warm geothermal pools or natural hot springs

01/11/2024

Happy Halloween from our Iceland team! 🇮🇸👻🎃 Swipe to the end for a special guest appearance from our founder!

31/10/2024

The UK is brimming with places that inspired literary legends, such as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen & William Wordsworth 🇬🇧📖 Find out where to follow in the footsteps of famous characters like Sherlock Holmes & Harry Potter in this guide 👇

Learn where world-renowned authors got their inspiration

30/10/2024

Check out these dreamy snaps from Natasha & Grant’s Swedish Lapland getaway 🇸🇪❄️ Here’s what they shared with us 👇

“[Our December trip] started in Kiruna with snowmobiling, dogsledding, & northern lights - this was our first sighting! Went to Abisko & went ice fishing. Back down to the reindeer village at Kiruna. Such a blast we can’t wait to go with Nordic Visitor again!”

🚨 UPDATE: competition now closed!
Enter your favourite travel moments to win up to $1,000 off your next trip in our photo & video contest 📷 Click the link in the first comment & submit your content by 31 Oct 2024! 🔗

29/10/2024

Satisfy your appetite for adventure with a self-drive tour of Iceland 👇🇮🇸 Expect an expert-curated route & a hassle-free escape with accommodation, car rental & activities taken care of 🚗

Iceland's wonders are waiting for you on the open road

28/10/2024

Summer brings a kaleidoscope of colour to Norway’s UNESCO-listed Geirangerfjord 🇳🇴🏞️ Among the most beautiful fjords in the world, it’s one for your wish list 🤩 When are you visiting?

25/10/2024

Who needs a snow globe when you can experience Iceland’s winter wonderland in real life? ❄️ Picture this: glaciers glistening, waterfalls frozen & the sky lighting up with the northern lights 🌌

📷 Taken by Reykjavík-based team member Toni