Lonely Planet Scandinavian Europe

Watch the aurora borealis tango its way across the night sky p22. Discover the world's greatest rail journey: see daring climbers scale giant glaciers as waterfalls spatter your skin on the Bergen train p329. Feel the Arctic wind in your hair at the bow of the icebreaker Sampo as it crashes through 20m-thick pack ice p200. Come face to bill with a fearless, curious puffin on the remote sea bird-soaked cliffs of the Faroe Islands p126. Written by an opinionated team of eight savvy writers. The only guide with in-depth coverage of Iceland and the Faroes, plus information on Tallinn and St Petersburg. Filled with feedback from travellers and tips from locals.