Knowledge about Scandinavia

Gain insights into the history of Scandinavia, from the Vikings to the present day. Learn more about the emergence of Nordic flags, royal families and Norse Mythology.

Flags

Iceland flag: appearance, meaning and history of the Icelandic flag

Iceland Flag

Iceland flag: appearance, meaning and history of the Icelandic flag

Even though Iceland was settled in the Middle Ages, the Icelandic flag has a much more recent history. However, this does not detract from its exciting symbolism! Find out everything you need to know about the history and meaning of the Icelandic flag here.

The flag of Finland: appearance, history and meaning

Finland Flag

The flag of Finland: appearance, history and meaning
Flag of Norway: appearance, meaning and history

Norway Flag

Flag of Norway: appearance, meaning and history
Sweden’s flag: appearance, meaning and history of the Swedish flag

Sweden Flag

Sweden’s flag: appearance, meaning and history of the Swedish flag

History

History of Denmark: A timeline from the Vikings to the present day

Denmark History

History of Denmark: A timeline from the Vikings to the present day

When it comes to Denmark’s history, most people will think of the Vikings first – and quite rightly so. But there is much more to Denmark’s history – here you can read about how the northern European country has developed over the centuries!

Iceland’s history: a timeline from the Vikings to the present day

Iceland History

Iceland’s history: a timeline from the Vikings to the present day
Norway’s history: a timeline from the Vikings to the present day

Norway History

Norway’s history: a timeline from the Vikings to the present day

Mythology

Norse mythology: the great overview of gods and worlds

Nordic Mythology

Norse mythology: the great overview of gods and worlds

Love, war and mythical creatures? There’s a reason why Norse mythology serves as a model for many fantasy authors. If you have always wanted to get an overview of what the Vikings and peasants in medieval Scandinavia really believed and what sprang from the vivid imagination of the skalds, you will find an overview article about the mythology of the North here.

Royal houses

The Danish Royal Family: Scandinavia Royal

Danish Royal Family

The Danish Royal Family: Scandinavia Royal

Thanks to their closeness to the people, modernity and down-to-earth attitude, the Danish royal family enjoys great popularity. Here you will find the most important information about Queen Margrethe II and her family!

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