Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
for what travelers enjoy. Just thinking about the places featured in this topic
makes me want to belly up to a
smörgåsbord
.
Rick Steves' Scandinavia
is your smiling Swede, your Nordic navigator, and
a personal tour guide in your pocket. This topic is organized by destinations.
Each destination is a mini-vacation on its own, filled with exciting sights,
strollable neighborhoods, affordable places to stay, and memorable places to
eat.
In the following chapters, you'll find these sections:
Planning Your Time
suggests a schedule for how to best use your limited
time.
Orientation
includesspecificsonpublictransportation,helpfulhints,local
tour options, easy-to-read maps, and tourist information.
Sights
describes the top attractions and includes their cost and hours.
Self-Guided Walks
take you through interesting neighborhoods, with a
personal tour guide in hand.
Sleeping
describes my favorite hotels, from good-value deals to cushy
splurges.
Eating
serves up a range of options, from inexpensive eateries to fancy
restaurants.
Connections
outlines your options for traveling to destinations by bus,
train, plane, and boat. In car-friendly regions, I've also included route tips for
drivers.
Country introductions
give you an overview of each country's culture,
customs, money, history, current events, cuisine, language, and other useful
practicalities.
