Scandinavia offers the world fjords, the Land of the Midnight Sun, the Aurora Borealis, Abba and Ikea. Officially, Scandinavia refers to the countries of Norway, Sweden and Denmark although occasionally Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands are included too. It is a refreshingly beautiful, unspoiled area to visit, rich in history, architecture and legends, but it is often viewed as an expensive place to visit with many exclusive hotels. In truth, apart from electricity and alcohol, most costs are in line with London so go ahead and book a break in one of the superb luxury hotels in Scandinavia, feast like a king, shop in moderation and experience these wonderful northern countries for yourself.
Luxury Hotels in Norway
Declaring itself as “Oslo’s most famous hotel” the decadent Grand Hotel is wonderfully located between the Royal Palace and the Parliament building on elegant Karl Johans Gate. This timeless icon is the luxury hotel of choice for celebrities, world leaders and discerning guests. Checkout the glass painting in the banqueting halls – created with a dental drill, and the royal photographs in the King’s Salon before heading out to see the 9th century Viking ships in Oslo’s fabulous museum.
Luxury Hotels in Sweden
For those visiting Sweden, it has to be Stockholm. This graceful city is built on 14 islands at the mouth of Lake Malaren. Choose one of the contemporary modern boutique hotels on Sodermalm, such as the Rival Hotel, and explore the cobbled streets of the historic Gamla Stam. Owned by Abba’s composer, Benny Andersson, the Rival Hotel is a boutique style hotel with a unique difference in its attention to detail and commitment to personal service.
Luxury Hotels in Denmark
The delightful 71 Nyhavn is beautifully situated on the harbour waterfront of Copenhagen. Explore the delightful world of Hans Christian Anderson with the sights of Amalienborg Castle, the historic anchor on the square at Kongens Nytorva and the fabulous upmarket shops on krakow.wiki/best-luxury-hotels-in-krakow/ “Stroget”. The former warehouse which now accommodates 71 Nyhavn still exudes the feint aroma of the spices once stored here. Now a luxury hotel with a conscience, this “Green Key” establishment is one of the best luxury hotels in Denmark.
Alex Brey co-founded Luxique, and has had a passion for travel for more than 20 years. So much so, he convinced others to join him in his pursuit to create a travel documentary highlighting some of the globe’s finest destinations. During an almost three year process, he got to stay in some outstanding luxury hotels, soak up some vibrant cultures and enjoy some of the world’s finest cuisines. He realized that the decision-making process for planning the perfect trip – from choosing the destination to getting the right hotel room – was something that could be improved. And so came the birth of Luxique, the website that caters for the discerning traveler.