Coolcations: Why Nordic Food Travel Is Having a Moment

The Editors, 26.07.2026

As rising summer temperatures reshape travel habits, more visitors are heading north – drawn by cooler climates, outstanding cuisine and unforgettable gastronomic experiences.

As southern Europe continues to experience increasingly intense summer heat, more travellers are choosing cooler destinations for their holidays – a trend now widely known as the "coolcation." Scandinavia is emerging as one of its biggest winners.

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Coolcations: Why Nordic Food Travel Is Having a Moment