Free museum entry for New Zealanders and people living in New Zealand

Scandinavia

Place | Overview and related information

Place details

Place nameScandinavia
Other namesScandinavie, Norden, Scandia
SourceThesaurus of Geographic Names

Overview

Area in northern Europe, including modern Denmark, Norway, and Sweden; the term is sometimes used to also include Finland, Iceland, and the Faeroe Islands. It was home to Norsemen Vikings, who raided the coasts of Europe and the British Isles from the 9th century. Much of the area was at times united.

Explore more information

Place

Broader