50 Degrees North

11/08/2026

Christmas Magic Without the Crowds ❄️

The same festive atmosphere, snowy landscapes and Arctic adventures, just with fewer queues, more availability and a more relaxed pace.

Swipe through for 6 reasons why travellers are choosing to visit the Nordics before or after Christmas.

Secure your place on a 2026 Christmas departure:
https://fiftydegreesnorth.com/styles/last-minute-availability

10/08/2026

Follow Norway's iconic coastline to Finnish Lapland, sail the spectacular fjords, meet Sámi reindeer herders, enjoy husky and snowmobile adventures, and sleep beneath glass-roofed Arctic skies.

Save up to 10% on selected departures when you book by 30 September 💫

Read more: https://fiftydegreesnorth.com/tour/experience-the-northern-lights

10/08/2026

How long do you really need in Scandinavia? And how do you avoid a trip that rushes from one highlight to the next and leaves you feeling like you missed it?

Satu Vänskä-Westgarth, who is Finnish and has lived in Norway for over 15 years, joined the Scandinavia Travel Tales podcast to talk through it: how Norway, Sweden and Denmark differ, when to travel, and why the best trips slow down and stay longer in fewer places. It ends on a quiet island off the northern Norwegian coast that most people have never heard of.

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/68qzSQrve3GeEaRKkcdptu

Or Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-plan-an-unforgettable-scandinavia-trip/id6794237289?i=1000779819530

Thanks to Olivia Windsor for a lovely conversation.

Podcast Episode · Scandinavia Travel Tales · August 4 · 32m

04/08/2026

We're delighted to celebrate a major achievement for our long-time partner, Rukan Salonki, which has been named Best Arctic Experience Resort 2026 - Finland and received the Authentic Nordic Hospitality Excellence Award at the LUXlife Resorts & Retreats Awards 2026 👏🏻

Adding to this success, the resort also earned 91/100 points and a "Terrific" distinction in the inaugural Falstaff Hotel Guide Nordics 2026.

Congratulations to the entire Salonki team on this well-deserved recognition.

If you've ever wondered what makes Rukan Salonki such a special Arctic escape, now is the perfect time to experience it for yourself. Our New Year's Adventure in Ruka, Finland places you right in the heart of this award-winning wilderness retreat, with stays in cosy private chalets and a programme filled with authentic Lapland experiences.

Meet Santa and his elves, enjoy a husky safari through snow-covered forests, visit a traditional reindeer farm, go snowshoeing and snowmobiling, experience a Finnish sauna ritual, and celebrate New Year's Eve under the Arctic sky.

Limited departures remain for December 2026 and January 2027.

https://fiftydegreesnorth.com/tour/new-years-adventure-in-ruka-finland

01/08/2026

We have a winner!

Thank you to everyone who shared a memory on our Nordic Memories Map. Every submission reminded us that the most meaningful parts of travel are often the moments you never planned for.

Our winning memory comes from Josh Wahler (.is.gold), who shared a story from his final night near Inari in Finnish Lapland. His reflection beautifully captured something we love about travel in the North: the quiet, unexpected moments that stay with you long after you've returned home.

The trip was led by our very own Salla Ekman on a Northern Lights Photography Tour, and reading Josh's story brought back special memories for her too. It's a wonderful reminder of how these moments stay with both our travellers and team long after the journey ends.

Congratulations, Josh, who has won a CA$1,000 voucher towards a future 50 Degrees North small group tour! 🎉

If you haven't already, we'd still love to see your favourite Nordic memory pinned to the map: https://padlet.com/marketing1952/the-nordic-baltic-region-has-a-way-of-staying-with-you-tk258kdaaksda4oc

Ready to create some unforgettable memories of your own? Explore our tours today: https://fiftydegreesnorth.com/tours

31/07/2026

Every pin on our Memories Map represents a moment that left a lasting impression. Our travellers shared stories that capture what makes the Nordics and Baltics so special.

These are just a few of the wonderful submissions we received, and we can't wait to share more with you. The competition may have closed, but we'd love to keep the map growing and continue hearing the memories that have stayed with our travellers long after they've returned home.

Pin here: https://padlet.com/marketing1952/the-nordic-baltic-region-has-a-way-of-staying-with-you-tk258kdaaksda4oc

We'll be announcing our competition winner soon, so stay tuned! 📍

Feeling inspired? Start planning your own Nordic adventure and create memories worth pinning to the map: https://fiftydegreesnorth.com/tours

30/07/2026

Skip the fireworks this New Year's Eve

Trade crowded city celebrations for snow-covered landscapes, Arctic adventures and the chance to witness the Northern Lights dancing overhead.

There's no better way to start the year.

Explore our New Year's trips 💫: https://fiftydegreesnorth.com/au/styles/post-christmas-tours

28/07/2026

The Christmas travel secret most people overlook...

Christmas week is typically the most expensive time to visit the Nordics, but the festive atmosphere doesn't disappear once the big day arrives.

Travel just before or after Christmas and you can still enjoy snowy landscapes, Northern Lights, reindeer encounters, dog sledding, snowmobiling and all the magic of a Nordic winter for a better price.

Sometimes the smartest travel decision isn't where you go, it's when you go.

Same winter magic. Better value.

Explore our winter tours:

https://fiftydegreesnorth.com/au/tours?filter=f8b966a094b41b67b4dd90&filter=3bebb7899ef6f5900257d0&filter=0a46c4667528c6062b3891&filter=d9e461cf83d869b5e00dd3&page=1

24/07/2026

Book by 30 September and save up to 10% on our Experience the Northern Lights trip.

Experience the Northern Lights on a journey that combines Norway's spectacular fjords, a coastal voyage aboard Havila, and unforgettable Arctic adventures in Finnish Lapland.

Sail the Norwegian coast, stay beneath glass-roofed Arctic skies, meet Sámi reindeer herders, enjoy a husky safari, snowmobile across snowy landscapes and hunt for the Northern Lights.

With departures from September 2027 to March 2028, now is the best time to secure your place.

Why book early?

• Save up to 10% with our Early Bird Offer
• Secure your preferred departure date before the most popular departures fill up
• Lock in one of the sought-after Aurora glass cabins, which have limited availability
• Take advantage of more flight options and fares when planning well in advance
• Enjoy peace of mind knowing your Arctic adventure is already taken care of

Enquire today and secure your place on this unforgettable Arctic adventure.

https://fiftydegreesnorth.com/tour/experience-the-northern-lights

21/07/2026

Norway had the world watching during the World Cup. Now it's your turn to see what makes this country so special.

Discover a country of soaring fjords, coastal villages, Arctic wilderness and unforgettable natural beauty, all waiting to be explored.

Discover Norway year-round with our collection of journeys: https://fiftydegreesnorth.com/destinations/norway