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


Norway Flag
Flag of Norway: appearance, meaning and history
Sweden Flag
Sweden’s flag: appearance, meaning and history of the Swedish flag- More articles:
- Denmark Flag
History

Denmark History
History of Denmark: A timeline from the Vikings to the present dayWhen 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 History
Iceland’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
Finland History
Finland’s history: A timeline of an eventful history- More articles:
- Sweden History
- Sami: People
- Scandinavian Design
Mythology

Nordic Mythology
Norse mythology: the great overview of gods and worldsLove, 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

Danish Royal Family
The Danish Royal Family: Scandinavia RoyalThanks 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!

Norwegian Royal Family
The Norwegian Royal Family: Scandinavian royals
Swedish Royal Family
The Swedish Royal Family: Scandinavian royalsEducation