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February 10-14 Brings New Fashion

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 04:42:41 +0000

The Copenhagen Fashion Week will be taking place February 10 - 14, 2010.

This event is so big and popular that it was cloned into a twice-yearly fashion event. Copenhagen Fashion Week is without a doubt Scandinavia's biggest fashion event of the year, no matter whether you go to the one in winter or in the summer. More about Copenhagen Fashion Week...

February 10-14 Brings New Fashion originally appeared on About.com Scandinavia Travel on Monday, February 8th, 2010 at 04:42:41.

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The 2010 World Rally Championship

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 05:02:47 +0000

The 2010 World Rally Championship season will be the 38th season of the FIA World Rally Championship. The season consists of 13 rallies and will begin with the Swedish Rally. The Uddeholm Swedish Rally (in Swedish: Svenska rallyt) is held in the V�rmland region in Sweden, on February 11 - 14.

This year's kick-off WRC rally will be in the town of Karlstad and car enthusiasts should make sure not to miss this event in the Swedish forest. It'll be an interesting event, with drivers from all over the world.

The 2010 World Rally Championship originally appeared on About.com Scandinavia Travel on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 05:02:47.

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Valentine's Day in Scandinavia

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 01:13:13 +0000

Celebrating Valentine's Day in Scandinavia might be a little different from what you're used to. Valentine was one of the most popular saints in Europe. What is happening nowadays in Scandinavia on February 14? Let's find out about the regional traditions at your destination, in Valentine's Day in Scandinavia!

Iceland, in particular, has very romantic traditions with Valentine's decorations and especially festive meals. Just think, in Iceland's dark winter (= the Polar Nights), you can have both dinner and breakfast by candlelight and also see the Aurora Borealis...wouldn't that be something?

Valentine's Day in Scandinavia originally appeared on About.com Scandinavia Travel on Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 01:13:13.

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Photo of the Week: A Different Kind of Getaway

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:12:00 +0000

Sometimes, it's nice to get away. Camping in northern Sweden offers marvellous views and a peaceful environment. This photo was taken in the J�mtland region.

Photo by M. Bjornwall.

Photo of the Week: A Different Kind of Getaway originally appeared on About.com Scandinavia Travel on Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010 at 03:12:00.

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Eurovision Tickets Coming February 8!

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:46:45 +0000

Ticket sales for the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest will take off in exactly one week!

Eurovision tickets are going on sale on Monday 8th of February at exactly 9:00 Central European Time. (What time is it in Norway?)

The official seller for 2010 Eurovision tickets is Billetservice, part of Ticketmaster. Tickets will cost 300 - 1600 Norwegian Kroner (lower prices for the dress rehearsals, the higher end of the ticket price range is for the semi-finals and the grand finale) or about � 36 - 195. Keep in mind that a small booking fee is added to each purchase of Eurovision tickets.

Find out more about the 2010 Eurovision Song Contest!

Eurovision Tickets Coming February 8! originally appeared on About.com Scandinavia Travel on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 09:46:45.

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On Offer in February

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 04:50:45 +0000

February is a quiet month for winter travelers - which means that February travelers will be able to save quite a bit. If you enjoy winter sports but are on a tight budget, come to the Scandinavian countries in February. For travelers, February offers fewer crowds, amazing natural phenomena and great winter activities...to learn more, visit these in-depth articles:

� Image: Region of Stockholm, Sweden, by Vinny Io

On Offer in February originally appeared on About.com Scandinavia Travel on Monday, February 1st, 2010 at 04:50:45.

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Stockholm Furniture Fair Coming Soon

Sat, 30 Jan 2010 04:09:24 +0000

The Stockholm Furniture Fair is a large annual winter event in the Stockholm area and has become a very popular fair for designers and furniture enthusiasts alike.

About 750 exhibitors present visitors with furniture, textiles, and interior design in Scandinavian styles. On February 9-13, 2010, the fair will be back...more about the Stockholm Furniture Fair here.

Stockholm Furniture Fair Coming Soon originally appeared on About.com Scandinavia Travel on Saturday, January 30th, 2010 at 04:09:24.

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What's on February 6?

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 02:42:40 +0000

February 6 is a significant date for many locals in the Scandinavian countries (and elsewhere) and it might impact your travel plans slightly. Do you know what is so special about February 6? (I'll give you a tip: A flag with 4 colors is involved.)

Find out here.

What's on February 6? originally appeared on About.com Scandinavia Travel on Thursday, January 28th, 2010 at 02:42:40.

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Photo of the Week: On Falster

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:11:59 +0000

Here you can see a traditional historic building in the charming town of Nyk�bing. Nyk�bing is found on the Danish island Falster.

Image courtesy of P. Wessel

Photo of the Week: On Falster originally appeared on About.com Scandinavia Travel on Wednesday, January 27th, 2010 at 03:11:59.

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MP Helsinki Canceled!

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 05:42:38 +0000

Helsinki's motorcycle exhibition, the MP Helsinki (or MP 10), has been canceled for 2010 and instead delayed until early 2011.

To make up for the delay until the next MP Helsinki a year from now, the Finnish Fair Organization is planning a short motorcycle event for May 22 - 23, 2010. This event will be all about recreational motorcycling and motorcycle ownership.

MP Helsinki Canceled! originally appeared on About.com Scandinavia Travel on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 05:42:38.

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