Sunday, July 21, 2024

10 of the best beaches and islands in Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland

With miles of dune-backed beaches and charming seaside towns, Scandinavia and Finland make great destinations for a beach holiday. Here’s our pick

Sun-seekers and sea-dippers have been heading to Søndervig – known as the Gateway to the North Sea – for more than a century, drawn to its silver-gold sand and grass-tufted dunes. There are good facilities – mini-golf, tennis, trampolines and Segways are all available close to the beach, with a clutch of excellent fish restaurants in the town. The town’s biggest draw is the extraordinary sand sculpture festival, which runs from May until October, with a wild animal theme this year. Stay at Fjordgaarden, a stylish spa hotel 10 minutes’ drive (or a regular bus connection) from the beach.
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