Best Maps for Scandinavia
by Christopher O'Keeffe
July 20, 2026
Scandinavia is a region where deep fjords cut into mountain walls, forests stretch towards the Arctic, and thousands of lakes and islands shape every journey. No single map can reveal it all. Travellers may need a broad regional road map, separate coverage of Norway, Sweden, Denmark or Finland, durable waterproof mapping for Lapland and the far north, city plans for Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen or Helsinki, and a large wall map to understand how mountains, forests, lakes, islands and seas define northern Europe.
Scandinavia rewards travellers who plan at more than one scale.
A broad regional map reveals how Norway, Sweden and Denmark fit together. It shows the road, rail, bridge and ferry connections linking the Scandinavian capitals with the fjords, Baltic coast, Arctic north and mainland Europe.
A dedicated country map becomes more valuable once the journey leaves the main international corridor.
Norway’s roads wind around fjords, cross mountain plateaus and depend heavily on tunnels and ferries. Sweden stretches from the cities and agricultural landscapes of the south to the forests and Arctic regions of the north. Denmark consists of Jutland and a complex network of islands connected by bridges and ferries. Finland adds an immense landscape of forests, lakes and northern wilderness.
A Scandinavian journey may include:
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Copenhagen and Zealand;
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Jutland and Denmark’s western coast;
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Malmö and southern Sweden;
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Gothenburg and Sweden’s west coast;
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Stockholm and its archipelago;
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Oslo and the Oslofjord;
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Bergen and Norway’s western fjords;
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Stavanger and the southwest;
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Trondheim and central Norway;
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the Atlantic Road;
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the Lofoten Islands;
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Tromsø and the North Cape;
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Swedish and Finnish Lapland;
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Helsinki and Finland’s lake country;
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the Faroe Islands;
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Svalbard;
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Iceland as part of a broader Nordic journey;
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a Baltic or Norwegian-fjords cruise.
Strictly, Scandinavia most commonly refers to Denmark, Norway and Sweden. The broader Nordic region also includes Finland and Iceland, while travel maps frequently group these countries with the Faroe Islands, Baltic states and Arctic territories. This guide follows that practical travel usage while clearly identifying the coverage of each map.
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The Best Maps for Scandinavia: Quick Recommendations
For most multi-country road journeys, the strongest starting combination is:
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the Scandinavia Michelin Map 711;
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a separate map for the country where most time will be spent;
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the appropriate waterproof National Geographic regional map;
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city mapping for the principal capitals;
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offline digital navigation;
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current road, ferry, weather and seasonal information.
Why Scandinavia Requires More Than a Phone
Digital navigation is extremely useful throughout Scandinavia.
It can provide:
But a phone remains dependent on:
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battery power;
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functioning hardware;
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mobile or satellite reception;
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correctly downloaded data;
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accurate road and ferry information;
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a screen large enough to understand the wider journey.
A digital route may show Oslo to Bergen as a continuous line without communicating the mountain plateaus, fjords, tunnels and seasonal conditions that shape the journey.
It may calculate a route from Copenhagen to Stockholm without clearly revealing:
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the relationship between Denmark and southern Sweden;
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the Øresund crossing;
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whether a journey follows the Swedish west coast or travels inland;
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where rail, road and ferry routes diverge.
A phone may show northern Norway, Sweden and Finland as an apparently open landscape without communicating:
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the scarcity of alternative routes;
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the distances between communities;
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the position of the Arctic Circle;
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where mountain and coastal roads become vulnerable to winter conditions;
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how Lapland crosses national borders rather than belonging to one country alone.
A paper map keeps the complete region visible.
It allows travellers to see:
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how the Scandinavian Peninsula is organised;
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where the main north–south corridors run;
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how Denmark connects the region with continental Europe;
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where bridges and ferries connect islands and countries;
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how the Norwegian mountains separate the Atlantic coast from Sweden;
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where Lapland extends through Norway, Sweden and Finland;
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why a short straight-line distance may become a much longer road journey;
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which alternative routes remain available when conditions change.
Read Paper Maps vs Google Maps: Which Is Better for Trip Planning? and GPS Disruption and Why Paper Maps Are a Strategic Necessity.
The strongest system is not paper instead of digital.
It is paper and digital together.
1. Scandinavia Michelin Map 711
The Best Overall Road Map of Scandinavia
The Scandinavia Michelin Map 711 is the strongest single folded road map for a journey through Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Produced at 1:1,500,000, the one-sided sheet includes:
Enlarged regional insets cover Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen and Bergen.

Why It Is the Best Starting Point
The Michelin map provides the broadest practical view of a classic Scandinavian road trip.
It allows travellers to understand journeys such as:
Its road hierarchy makes it easier to distinguish international corridors from smaller regional roads, while ferry and rail information helps explain journeys that cannot be planned as road travel alone.
Best For
Choose Michelin 711 when:
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travelling through two or three Scandinavian countries;
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planning a self-drive holiday;
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touring by motorcycle or motorhome;
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combining road, rail and ferry travel;
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needing one large planning sheet;
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a conventional Michelin map is preferred.
Its Limitation
At 1:1,500,000, this is a regional map.
It is excellent for understanding the overall journey, but it cannot provide the same road detail as separate maps of Norway, Sweden, Finland or Denmark.
Use it as the strategic map and add dedicated country coverage for daily travel.
2. Northern Europe Freytag & Berndt Map
The Best Wider Nordic and Baltic Overview
The Northern Europe Freytag & Berndt Map provides the broadest Northern European travel context.
Produced at 1:2,000,000, it covers:
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Norway;
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Sweden;
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Denmark;
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Finland;
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Iceland;
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the Faroe Islands;
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Estonia;
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Latvia;
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Lithuania;
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northern Germany;
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northern Poland.
It also includes city insets for Oslo, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Helsinki, Reykjavík, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius and other regional centres. Roads, ferry routes, airports, distances and a detailed place-name index are incorporated into the large folded sheet.
Why It Is Different from Michelin 711
Michelin 711 is the stronger road map for the core Scandinavian countries.
The Freytag & Berndt map is better when the journey extends beyond them.
It is particularly useful for understanding:
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ferries between Sweden and Finland;
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Baltic Sea routes;
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Denmark’s connection with Germany;
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Iceland and the Faroe Islands within Northern Europe;
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Helsinki–Tallinn travel;
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Scandinavian and Baltic multi-country tours;
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cruises connecting Nordic and Baltic capitals.
Best For
Choose it when:
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the itinerary includes the Baltic states;
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travelling through northern Germany;
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including Iceland or the Faroe Islands;
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using several international ferries;
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taking a Nordic or Baltic cruise;
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needing one broad map for a long regional journey.
The Best Maps for Norway
Norway is one of the clearest examples of a country where distance alone does not explain the journey.
Its long coastline, deep fjords, mountain ranges, islands, tunnels, bridges and ferries can make road travel more complex than it first appears.
A successful Norwegian journey may require:
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one national road map;
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waterproof southern or northern regional mapping;
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a city plan for Oslo;
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specialist coverage of Svalbard;
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current ferry and seasonal road information.
3. Norway Michelin Map 752
The Best Dedicated Road Map of Norway
The Norway Michelin Map 752 is the strongest conventional national road map.
It is produced at 1:1,250,000 on a large, one-sided sheet measuring approximately 1325 × 1000 mm.
Its road and touring coverage supports journeys involving:
Why Choose Michelin?
Michelin’s cartography is built around road hierarchy.
That is especially important in Norway, where travellers need to distinguish:

Best For
Choose Norway Michelin 752 when:
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taking a substantial self-drive journey;
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travelling from Oslo to Bergen;
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exploring the western fjords;
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driving north through several regions;
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comparing alternative national routes;
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a large single-sided planning map is preferred.
4. Norway Hallwag Map
The Best Alternative Norway Touring Map
The Norway Hallwag Map divides Norway across two sides at approximately 1:750,000.
Northern Norway is presented on one side and southern Norway on the other. Coverage includes:
Michelin or Hallwag?
Choose Michelin when:
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the entire country should remain visible on one large planning surface;
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road hierarchy is the priority;
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broad national route comparison matters.
Choose Hallwag when:
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greater practical detail is preferred;
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northern and southern Norway can be handled separately;
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ferries, tunnels and secondary roads are particularly important;
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a double-sided touring format suits the journey.
Mapping Norway’s Main Travel Regions
Oslo, Lillehammer and Eastern Norway
Carry:
The Oslo city map includes central Oslo, surrounding regions, public transport and a western Norway overview at several scales.


Bergen and the Western Fjords
Carry:
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Norway Michelin or Hallwag;
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Southern Sweden & Norway National Geographic;
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current ferry and road information.
A national map shows how Bergen relates to:
A phone may show the immediate route. A paper map explains why ferries, tunnels and long detours are often integral to the journey.
Stavanger and Southwestern Norway
The Norway country maps remain the strongest primary choices.
Add the waterproof Southern Sweden & Norway map when outdoor travel, exposed viewpoints or repeated field use are central.
Trondheim and Central Norway
Michelin and Hallwag both provide the strategic road framework.
The National Geographic southern map reaches north through substantial parts of Norway and is useful when a journey combines central Norway with western fjords and southern Sweden.
Lofoten, Tromsø and the North Cape
The Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic Map becomes especially valuable.


It covers northern Norway, Sweden and Finland, helping travellers understand Arctic routes across national borders rather than treating northern Norway in isolation.
The Best Maps for Sweden
Sweden’s great length makes a dedicated national map essential for anyone travelling beyond Stockholm, Gothenburg or Malmö.
A journey through Sweden may include:
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Malmö and Skåne;
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Gothenburg and the west coast;
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Stockholm and Lake Mälaren;
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central Sweden’s forests and lakes;
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the east coast;
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Umeå;
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Kiruna;
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Abisko;
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Swedish Lapland;
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cross-border routes into Norway or Finland.
5. Sweden Michelin Map 753
The Best Dedicated Road Map of Sweden
The Sweden Michelin Map 753 covers the complete country from Malmö to Kiruna.
It includes:
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motorways;
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national roads;
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regional roads;
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secondary roads;
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ferry routes;
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border crossings;
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road links to Norway and Finland;
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scenic routes;
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distance and driving-time information;
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place names as they appear on Swedish road signs.

Best For
Choose it when:
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driving the complete country;
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travelling from southern Sweden to Lapland;
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combining Stockholm with rural regions;
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driving between Sweden and Norway;
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travelling towards Finland;
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a clear one-country road map is required.
6. Sweden Hallwag Map
The Best Alternative Sweden Touring Map
The Sweden Hallwag Map uses two different regional scales to improve readability.
Northern Sweden is mapped at approximately 1:900,000, while southern Sweden is mapped at approximately 1:800,000.
This gives additional clarity to:
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the more populated southern road network;
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Stockholm and its wider region;
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Malmö and Gothenburg;
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central Sweden;
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northern routes towards Jokkmokk, Abisko and Kiruna.
Best For
Choose Hallwag when:
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greater emphasis on touring detail is preferred;
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the journey includes both southern cities and northern wilderness;
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a practical multi-scale country map suits the itinerary.
7. Stockholm & Southern Sweden ITMB Map
The Best Combination of City and Regional Mapping
The Stockholm & Southern Sweden ITMB Map combines:
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Stockholm at 1:10,000;
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southern Sweden at approximately 1:900,000;
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metro and commuter-rail information;
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ferry docks;
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principal neighbourhoods;
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museums and visitor attractions;
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regional roads and travel connections.
The double-sided sheet measures approximately 690 × 990 mm and is available in paper or professionally laminated format.


Best For
Choose it when:
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Stockholm is the main city stay;
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the trip extends into southern Sweden;
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an archipelago or ferry journey is included;
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city and regional maps are wanted on one sheet;
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a laminated planning surface would be useful.
8. Stockholm Borch Folded Laminated Map
The Stockholm Borch Folded Laminated Map is the more compact city option.
It includes:
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central Stockholm at 1:15,000;
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Gamla Stan at 1:7,500;
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Greater Stockholm at 1:100,000;
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public-transport mapping;
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principal sights and visitor information.


The soft-laminated map is water resistant and wipe clean. The listed edition is from 2015, so current public-transport and street information should also be checked.
Choose ITMB for a larger city-and-region combination.
Choose Borch for compact daily use.
The Best Maps for Finland and Lapland
Finland is not strictly part of Scandinavia in the narrow geographic sense, but it is integral to most broader Nordic journeys.
Its road network extends from Helsinki and the southern lake country to Rovaniemi, Lapland and the Norwegian and Swedish borders.
9. Finland Michelin Map 754
The Best Road Map of Finland
The Finland Michelin Map 754 is produced at 1:1,250,000 on a one-sided sheet measuring approximately 1200 × 1000 mm.
It includes:

Best For
Choose it when:
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Finland is the main destination;
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driving between Helsinki and Lapland;
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touring the Finnish lake district;
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travelling towards Sweden or Norway;
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comparing routes across a sparsely populated country;
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a conventional national road map is required.
10. Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic Map
The Best Waterproof Map of Lapland and the Arctic North
The Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic Folded Map is the strongest durable regional map for northern Finland, Sweden and Norway.
The two-sided map measures approximately 965 × 660 mm and is printed on waterproof, tear-resistant synthetic paper.

Coverage includes:

Why It Is So Valuable
Lapland is a cross-border geographic and cultural region.
A Finland-only map cannot fully explain the relationship between:
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Rovaniemi;
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Kiruna;
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Abisko;
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Tromsø;
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northern Norwegian coastal routes;
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Swedish mountain regions;
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the Finnish–Norwegian border;
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the Finnish–Swedish border.
This map allows the Arctic north to be seen as one connected landscape.

Best For
Choose it when:
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visiting Finnish, Swedish or Norwegian Lapland;
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travelling beyond the Arctic Circle;
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chasing the northern lights;
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taking a winter road journey;
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hiking or camping;
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durability in snow or rain matters;
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crossing several northern borders.
11. Helsinki Borch Laminated City Map
The Helsinki Borch Laminated City Map includes:
The soft-laminated map is compact, water resistant and wipe clean. Its listed edition dates from 2018, so current public-transport information should be checked separately.


Best For
Choose it when:
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spending several days in Helsinki;
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using trams, rail and ferries;
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visiting Suomenlinna;
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travelling between the airport and city;
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a compact city map is preferred.
The Best Maps for Denmark
Denmark is geographically smaller than Norway or Sweden, but its network of peninsulas, islands, bridges, ferries and rail routes rewards detailed mapping.
A Denmark journey may include:
12. Denmark Hallwag Map
The Best Detailed Map of Denmark
The Denmark Hallwag Map is produced at 1:300,000 on a large one-sided sheet measuring approximately 1000 × 1250 mm.
It includes:
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motorways;
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national and secondary roads;
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railways;
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scenic routes;
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ferry connections;
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bridges;
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towns and cities;
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cultural and natural attractions;
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connections to Germany and Sweden.
The larger scale provides substantially more detail than a broad Scandinavian map.
Best For
Choose it when:
13. Denmark Michelin Map 749
The Denmark Michelin Map 749 is a more compact national road map at approximately 1:1,330,000.
It provides road and transport information throughout Denmark and is suited to broad route planning from Copenhagen to Jutland and the northern coast.

Hallwag or Michelin?
Choose Hallwag when:
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road detail is the priority;
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Denmark is the main destination;
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railways, ferries and smaller roads matter.
Choose Michelin when:
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a compact national map is sufficient;
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Denmark forms one stage of a wider Scandinavian journey;
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the map will be used primarily for broad orientation.
14. Denmark & Faroe Islands Freytag & Berndt Map
The Best Map Combining Denmark and the Faroe Islands
The Denmark & Faroe Islands Freytag & Berndt Map covers both destinations at 1:750,000.
The double-sided sheet measures approximately 1170 × 970 mm and includes:
Mapworld lists this title as an order-on-demand product, for which additional dispatch time may be required.


Best For
Choose it when:
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Denmark and the Faroe Islands form one journey;
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travelling beyond Copenhagen;
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exploring the Danish islands;
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taking a ferry-linked Nordic itinerary;
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the Faroe Islands are a major destination.
15. Copenhagen Borch Folded Laminated Map
The Copenhagen Borch Folded Laminated Map covers the Danish capital at 1:11,000.
The compact map opens to approximately 660 × 494 mm and uses a soft-laminated, wipe-clean format.


At the time of review, the product page showed it as sold out, so current availability should be checked.
When unavailable, the Scandinavia Michelin map and Northern Europe Freytag & Berndt map both provide useful Copenhagen regional insets, while current local public-transport maps can supply street and network detail.
Waterproof Maps for Southern and Northern Scandinavia
Scandinavia’s conditions vary dramatically.
A map may be opened:
Waterproof synthetic maps are therefore particularly valuable.
16. Southern Sweden & Norway National Geographic Adventure Map
The Best Waterproof Map of Southern Scandinavia
The Southern Sweden & Norway National Geographic Adventure Map is a two-sided, waterproof and tear-resistant map measuring approximately 965 × 660 mm.
Coverage includes:
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Bergen;
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Stavanger;
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Oslo;
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Kristiansand;
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southern and central Norway;
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Malmö;
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Gothenburg;
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Örebro;
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Lake Vänern;
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southern and central Sweden;
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roads;
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terrain;
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parks;
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cultural and natural attractions.
Its scale varies by section but is approximately 1:850,000.


Best For
Choose it when:
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driving between Norway and Sweden;
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visiting Oslo, Bergen or Gothenburg;
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exploring the Norwegian fjords;
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camping or hiking;
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travelling by motorcycle;
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the map will be used outdoors;
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a durable regional backup is required.
17. Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic Adventure Map
This northern companion covers the Arctic regions beyond the southern map.
Together, the two National Geographic sheets provide a highly effective waterproof system for a journey extending from southern Sweden and Norway into Lapland and the Arctic coast.


The Two-Map Waterproof System
Carry:
This combination is particularly strong for:
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extended campervan journeys;
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motorcycle touring;
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Arctic road travel;
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hiking and camping;
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journeys crossing Norway, Sweden and Finland;
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northern-lights and midnight-sun itineraries.
Svalbard and the High Arctic
18. Spitsbergen & Svalbard ITMB Map
The Best Map of Svalbard
The Spitsbergen & Svalbard ITMB Map is a double-sided topographic map of the Norwegian Arctic archipelago.
It includes:
The map is intended for expedition, educational and geographic reference in one of the world’s most remote travel regions.


Best For
Choose it when:
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taking an expedition cruise;
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visiting Longyearbyen;
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studying Arctic geography;
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researching polar science;
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planning an organised Svalbard journey;
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a specialist regional map is required.
It is not an official nautical chart and must not be used to navigate a vessel.
Iceland and the Broader Nordic Journey
Iceland is Nordic rather than Scandinavian in the strict geographic sense, but it is frequently combined with Scandinavian travel, North Atlantic cruises and broader Northern European tours.


Relevant Mapworld maps include:
Read Best Maps for Iceland for detailed guidance on Iceland’s Ring Road, Reykjavík, Golden Circle, South Coast, Westfjords, Highlands and wall maps.
Building the Ideal Scandinavia Map Kit
Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo
Carry:
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Scandinavia Michelin Map 711;
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Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo city maps;
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a Sweden or Norway national map where regional touring is included;
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offline public-transport mapping;
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current rail and ferry information.
The regional map explains how the capitals connect.
The city maps provide the street and transport detail required after arrival.
Copenhagen to Oslo via Gothenburg
Carry:
This combination provides:
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international regional context;
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detailed national road mapping;
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waterproof field coverage;
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city and ferry connections.
Norway Fjords Road Trip
Carry:
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Norway Michelin or Hallwag;
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Southern Sweden & Norway National Geographic;
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Oslo Borch where the journey begins in the capital;
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current ferry, tunnel and road information;
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offline navigation.
A large wall map of Norway may also be useful for planning the complete route before departure.
Sweden from Malmö to Lapland
Carry:
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Sweden Michelin or Hallwag;
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Southern Sweden & Norway National Geographic;
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Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic;
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Stockholm ITMB or Borch;
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current seasonal road information.
The national map supplies continuity across the whole country.
The two waterproof maps divide the journey into practical southern and northern regions.
Finland and Norwegian Lapland
Carry:
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Finland Michelin;
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Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic;
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Norway Michelin or Hallwag;
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Helsinki Borch;
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current winter-driving and border information.
This map kit is particularly suitable for routes involving:
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Helsinki;
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Rovaniemi;
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Finnish Lapland;
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Kiruna;
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Tromsø;
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Alta;
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the North Cape.
Denmark and Southern Sweden
Carry:
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Denmark Hallwag;
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Sweden Michelin or Hallwag;
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Scandinavia Michelin 711;
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Stockholm or Copenhagen city mapping where required.
The Denmark Hallwag map supplies the greatest Danish detail.
The Sweden map becomes the primary reference after crossing into Malmö and southern Sweden.
Faroe Islands and Iceland
Carry:
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Denmark & Faroe Islands Freytag & Berndt;
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Northern Europe Freytag & Berndt;
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dedicated Iceland mapping;
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current flight, ferry or cruise information.
The Northern Europe map shows how the islands relate to Scandinavia, Britain and the North Atlantic.
The dedicated maps provide the detail required on each destination.
Scandinavian and Baltic Cruise
A Nordic or Baltic cruise may call at:
A useful cruise map kit may include:
Read Best Maps for Cruising for a broader explanation of how regional maps transform a list of ports into one connected voyage.
Travel maps are geographic references for passengers.
They are not official nautical charts for navigating a vessel.
Wall Maps of Scandinavia
A folded map is designed to travel.
A wall map keeps the complete northern region visible.
Scandinavian wall maps are valuable for:
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planning a major road journey;
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schools and universities;
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travel agencies;
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logistics and international business;
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language and cultural education;
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cruise planning;
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family-history research;
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displaying a completed journey;
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creating a feature wall.
Browse Mapworld’s Wall Maps of Countries and Regions collection.
19. Scandinavia National Geographic 768 × 597 mm Wall Map
The Best Standard Wall Map of Scandinavia
The Scandinavia National Geographic 768 × 597 mm Wall Map is the strongest modern general wall map of the region.
Its coverage includes:
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Norway;
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Sweden;
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Finland;
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Denmark;
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Iceland;
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the Faroe Islands;
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Jan Mayen;
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Estonia;
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Latvia;
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Lithuania;
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Kaliningrad.
Insets provide additional coverage of Iceland, the Faroe Islands and Jan Mayen.
The map is available in:
Best For
Choose it when:
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planning a multi-country Nordic journey;
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teaching northern European geography;
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marking cities, ferries or previous journeys;
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the wall space is moderate;
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a clear modern National Geographic map is preferred.
20. Scandinavia Atlas of the World Wall Map
The Best Large Atlas-Style Map
The Scandinavia Atlas of the World National Geographic Wall Map is drawn from National Geographic’s Atlas of the World.
It combines:
It is the stronger choice when a larger, atlas-style map is required for close study or professional display.
Best For
Choose it for:
21. Norway Wall Map 610 × 914 mm
The Best Dedicated Norway Wall Map
The Norway Wall Map 610 × 914 mm is produced at approximately 1:2,200,000.

It combines political information with relief shading and elevation colours, making Norway’s:
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fjords;
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mountain ranges;
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valleys;
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cities;
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regions;
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neighbouring countries
easy to understand at a glance.
Best For
Choose it when:
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Norway is the primary subject;
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planning a fjord journey;
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teaching Norwegian geography;
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marking an extended road route;
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the map is for a home, office or classroom.
22. Sweden Wall Map 610 × 914 mm
The Sweden Wall Map 610 × 914 mm combines physical and political information with shaded relief and colour-coded elevation.

It clearly presents:
It is available in paper, laminated, canvas and timber hang-railed formats.
Best For
Choose it when:
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planning travel throughout Sweden;
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studying Swedish regions;
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marking a route from Malmö to Lapland;
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a dedicated country map is preferred to a regional Scandinavian map.
23. Finland Wall Map 610 × 914 mm
The Finland Wall Map 610 × 914 mm presents Finland’s political geography alongside its forests, lake systems and northern regions.

It is particularly useful for:
Hang-railed editions are made to order and may require up to 10 working days.
24. Low Countries, Denmark and Europe’s Smallest Countries Wall Map
The Low Countries, Denmark and Europe’s Smallest Countries National Geographic Wall Map provides more focused coverage of Denmark than a full Europe map.

The 711 × 559 mm map also includes Belgium, the Netherlands and several of Europe’s smaller countries, making it useful when Denmark forms part of a broader journey through northwestern Europe.
Available finishes include paper, laminated, canvas and timber hang rails.
Europe and Arctic Wall Maps
A wider Europe map may be better when Scandinavia forms one part of a continental journey.
Relevant choices include:
The Europe Physical map is particularly useful for showing the Scandinavian Mountains within the wider terrain of Europe. The North Pole Regions map provides historical polar context extending across Scandinavia, Greenland, Canada, Alaska and Siberia.
Historical Maps of Scandinavia
Historical Scandinavian maps are valuable for:
They are not suitable for modern road navigation.
25. Scandinavia — National Geographic 1963
The Best Historical Scandinavian Wall Map
The Scandinavia National Geographic Wall Map published in 1963 presents northern Europe during the early 1960s.

It combines:
It was originally published alongside a National Geographic feature on Sweden and provides a detailed mid-century portrait of Scandinavia’s transport and maritime geography.
Best For
Choose it when:
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mid-century cartography is the main interest;
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the recipient collects National Geographic maps;
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studying Nordic economic and transport history;
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a vintage map is required for a study or library.
26. North Pole Regions — National Geographic 1907
The Best Historical Arctic Companion
The North Pole Regions Wall Map published in 1907 presents the Arctic through an early twentieth-century polar projection.

It includes the northern coasts of:
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Scandinavia;
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Greenland;
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Canada;
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Alaska;
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Siberia;
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Arctic islands and seas.
The map is offered in paper, laminated, canvas and timber hang-railed finishes.
Best For
Choose it when:
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Arctic exploration is the main interest;
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Scandinavia is being studied in polar context;
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the map is for a museum, classroom or library;
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early National Geographic cartography is being collected.
Paper, Waterproof, Laminated or Atlas?
Folded Paper Maps
Folded paper is best for:
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conventional road travel;
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glovebox storage;
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permanent pencil or pen notes;
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carrying several country maps;
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economical map kits.
Michelin and Hallwag provide the strongest conventional road choices.
Waterproof Synthetic Maps
Waterproof maps are best for:
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hiking;
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camping;
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cycling;
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motorcycle touring;
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ferry decks;
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snow and rain;
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repeated folding;
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Arctic and fjord travel.
The Southern Sweden & Norway and Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic maps form an excellent two-map waterproof system.
Soft-Laminated Borch Maps
Borch city maps are:
Their edition years should be considered, particularly where transport networks or streets may have changed.
Professionally Laminated ITMB Maps
Selected ITMB maps can be professionally laminated by Mapworld.
Lamination provides:
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a write-on, wipe-off surface;
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moisture resistance;
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greater durability;
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compatibility with suitable whiteboard markers;
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compatibility with removable map dots;
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a useful planning format for motorhomes, travel agencies and classrooms.
A folded map is flattened before encapsulation, so faint original fold lines may remain visible.
Wall-Map Finishes
Selected Scandinavia, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Europe and historical maps are available in several Mapworld finishes.
Paper
Paper maps are printed on premium matte stock.
They are best for:
Laminated
Laminated maps use protective encapsulation to create a durable, wipe-clean surface.
They are useful for marking:
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road-trip routes;
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ferry connections;
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cities visited;
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accommodation;
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family connections;
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future journeys.
Suitable whiteboard markers can be used and wiped clean.
Laminated with Timber Hang Rails
Natural timber rails at the top and bottom create a ready-to-hang map without requiring a conventional frame.
Canvas
Canvas maps are printed on 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas using pigment-based inks.
Canvas provides:
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reduced glare;
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strong colour;
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a softer decorative appearance;
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fade-resistant presentation;
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an alternative to framing under glass.
Canvas with Timber Hang Rails
Canvas maps can also be professionally fitted with natural timber rails and hanging cord.
Please allow up to 10 working days for hang-railed maps because each is professionally mounted.
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Current Road, Ferry and Weather Information Still Matters
A printed map shows the established geography and transport network.
It cannot tell you:
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whether a mountain road is closed by snow;
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whether a ferry timetable has changed;
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whether severe weather has interrupted a coastal route;
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whether a tunnel is temporarily closed;
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whether ice has affected local travel;
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whether a national park requires reservations;
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whether a winter road is suitable for the vehicle;
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whether railway engineering works have changed a service;
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whether a charging point is operational.
Before each major stage, check:
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national road authorities;
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ferry operators;
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rail companies;
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accommodation providers;
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national parks;
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official weather services;
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vehicle-hire conditions;
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current government travel advice.
This becomes particularly important in Arctic and mountain regions, where daylight, snow, wind and seasonal closures can transform the practical meaning of a route.
Use the paper map to understand the geography.
Use current official information to decide how the next stage should be travelled.
Why Paper Maps Still Matter in Scandinavia
Scandinavian travel is shaped by the landscape.
Norway’s roads are constrained by fjords and mountains.
Sweden’s journeys extend through vast forests, lake systems and sparsely populated northern regions.
Denmark’s road and railway network crosses peninsulas, islands, straits and major bridges.
Finland’s routes thread between lakes, forests and Arctic regions.
A paper map allows travellers to see:
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why a Norwegian road follows a fjord rather than crossing it;
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where a ferry shortens a journey;
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how Sweden connects Norway with Finland;
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why Denmark is the gateway to mainland Europe;
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where Lapland crosses national borders;
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how the Baltic Sea links Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen and the Baltic states;
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where road, rail and cruise routes overlap;
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when the journey needs regional, country, city or Arctic mapping.
Digital navigation answers:
Where is my next turn?
A regional paper map answers:
Where does this journey belong within northern Europe?
That wider perspective turns a sequence of bookings into one coherent Scandinavian journey.
Why Buy Scandinavian Maps from Mapworld?
The Mapworld Europe collection extends far beyond one general map of Scandinavia.
It includes:
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Scandinavia regional maps;
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Northern Europe maps;
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Norway road maps;
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Sweden road maps;
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Finland road maps;
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Denmark road maps;
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waterproof southern and northern Scandinavian maps;
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Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen and Helsinki city maps;
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Faroe Islands mapping;
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Svalbard mapping;
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Iceland maps;
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modern Scandinavian wall maps;
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dedicated country wall maps;
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historical National Geographic maps.
The Wall Maps of Countries and Regions collection adds country, regional, continental, physical and historical maps in paper, laminated, canvas and timber hang-railed finishes.
A general retailer may offer one small folded map labelled Scandinavia.
Mapworld provides the regional, national, city, waterproof, Arctic, island, wall and historical layers required to understand northern Europe properly.
Read:
Complete Mapworld Scandinavia Map Directory
Regional Scandinavian and Nordic Maps
Norway Maps
Sweden Maps
Finland Maps
Denmark and Faroe Islands Maps
Iceland Maps
Modern Scandinavia Wall Maps
Europe and Arctic Wall Maps
Historical Scandinavian and Arctic Maps
Relevant Collections
Related Mapworld Articles
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Final Verdict
The best map for Scandinavia depends on the journey.
Best Overall Scandinavian Map
The Scandinavia Michelin Map 711 is the strongest single road map for Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Its 1:1,500,000 coverage, road hierarchy, ferry routes, railways and capital-city insets make it the best starting point for a classic multi-country Scandinavian journey.
Best Wider Northern Europe Map
The Northern Europe Freytag & Berndt Map is the stronger choice when the itinerary includes Finland, Iceland, the Faroe Islands, Baltic states, northern Germany or multiple ferry connections.
Best Waterproof Southern Map
The Southern Sweden & Norway National Geographic Adventure Map provides the strongest durable coverage of the fjords, southern Norwegian roads, Oslo, Gothenburg and southern Sweden.
Best Waterproof Arctic Map
The Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic Adventure Map is the best choice for Lapland, northern Norway, northern Sweden and Arctic Finland.
Best Norway Map
The Norway Michelin Map 752 is the strongest one-sided national road map.
The Norway Hallwag Map is the better choice for travellers preferring more detailed northern and southern sections.
Best Sweden Map
The Sweden Michelin Map 753 provides the strongest clear national road coverage.
The Sweden Hallwag Map offers a useful multi-scale alternative.
Best Finland Map
The Finland Michelin Map 754 is the strongest conventional national road map.
Add the northern National Geographic map for Lapland and Arctic field use.
Best Denmark Map
The Denmark Hallwag Map provides the strongest detailed road, railway, bridge and ferry coverage.
The Denmark Michelin Map 749 is a more compact national overview.
Best Faroe Islands Map
The Denmark & Faroe Islands Freytag & Berndt Map is the strongest combined travel map of the two destinations.
Best Capital-City Maps
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Oslo: Borch Folded Laminated Map;
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Stockholm: ITMB for city and southern Sweden, or Borch for compact use;
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Helsinki: Borch Laminated City Map;
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Copenhagen: Borch city map when available.
Best Svalbard Map
The Spitsbergen & Svalbard ITMB Map provides the strongest specialist reference for Longyearbyen, glaciers, fjords, reserves and the wider archipelago.
Best Wall Map
The Scandinavia National Geographic 768 × 597 mm Wall Map is the strongest standard modern option.
The Scandinavia Atlas of the World Map is better for a larger classroom, office or professional planning wall.
Best Country Wall Maps
The dedicated Norway, Sweden and Finland wall maps are the best choices when one country is the principal subject.
Best Historical Map
The Scandinavia National Geographic Map from 1963 is the strongest mid-century regional reference.
The North Pole Regions Map from 1907 is the best historical Arctic companion.
Best Complete Scandinavia Map Kit
For a substantial journey, carry:
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one regional Scandinavia map;
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a separate road map for each principal country;
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waterproof northern or southern regional mapping;
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city maps for longer capital stays;
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specialist mapping for the Faroe Islands, Iceland or Svalbard;
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offline digital navigation;
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current road, ferry, rail and weather information.
Scandinavia rewards travellers who look beyond the next instruction.
The right maps will not shorten a Norwegian fjord, clear snow from an Arctic road or guarantee that a ferry sails on time.
They will, however, help travellers understand:
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how Denmark, Norway and Sweden fit together;
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where Finland and Iceland belong within the wider Nordic region;
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why mountains, forests, lakes and seas shape the transport network;
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how roads, bridges, railways and ferries connect;
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why southern and northern Scandinavia require different mapping;
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when a regional, national, city, waterproof, Arctic or wall map is required.
Across a region stretching from Copenhagen’s canals to the fjords and high Arctic, that wider understanding is invaluable.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best overall map of Scandinavia?
The Scandinavia Michelin Map 711 is the strongest general road map for Norway, Sweden and Denmark.
Does the Michelin Scandinavia map include Finland?
It includes parts of Finland, but travellers spending significant time there should add the Finland Michelin Map 754.
What is the best map covering all the Nordic countries?
The Northern Europe Freytag & Berndt Map covers Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Iceland and the Faroe Islands, as well as the Baltic states and parts of northern mainland Europe.
What is the best waterproof map of Scandinavia?
Use the Southern Sweden & Norway National Geographic Map for southern regions and the Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic Map for Lapland and the Arctic.
What is the best map for Norway?
The Norway Michelin Map 752 is the strongest conventional national road map.
What is the best map for Norway’s fjords?
Use Norway Michelin or Hallwag with the waterproof Southern Sweden & Norway National Geographic map.
What is the best map for the Lofoten Islands and northern Norway?
The Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic map is the strongest regional choice, supported by a national Norway map.
What is the best map of Sweden?
The Sweden Michelin Map 753 provides clear nationwide road coverage.
What is the best map of Stockholm?
The Stockholm & Southern Sweden ITMB Map combines detailed city mapping with regional coverage. The Borch map is better for compact daily use.
What is the best map of Finland?
The Finland Michelin Map 754 is the best conventional national road map.
What is the best map for Lapland?
The Finland & Northern Scandinavia National Geographic Map covers Finnish, Swedish and Norwegian Lapland on waterproof synthetic paper.
What is the best map of Denmark?
The Denmark Hallwag Map provides detailed 1:300,000 road, rail, ferry and bridge coverage.
What is the best map of the Faroe Islands?
The Denmark & Faroe Islands Freytag & Berndt Map provides dedicated Faroe Islands mapping together with Denmark.
What is the best map of Svalbard?
The Spitsbergen & Svalbard ITMB Map is the strongest specialist map of the archipelago.
Is Iceland part of Scandinavia?
Iceland is one of the Nordic countries, although the narrower geographic use of Scandinavia generally refers to Denmark, Norway and Sweden.
What is the best map for a Scandinavian cruise?
Use the Northern Europe Freytag & Berndt Map with city maps for the main ports. Add the Svalbard map for Arctic expeditions.
What is the best wall map of Scandinavia?
The Scandinavia National Geographic 768 × 597 mm Wall Map is the strongest standard modern option.
Are Scandinavian wall maps available laminated?
Yes. Selected maps are available in paper, laminated, laminated with timber hang rails, canvas and canvas with timber hang rails.
Can laminated maps be written on?
Yes. Suitable whiteboard markers can be used and wiped clean.
Can removable map dots be used?
Yes. Map dots are useful for marking routes, cities, ferries, accommodation and places visited.
Are Scandinavian wall maps available on canvas?
Yes. Selected maps are printed on 395 gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas using pigment-based inks.
Can Scandinavian wall maps be supplied with timber hang rails?
Selected laminated and canvas maps can be fitted with natural timber hang rails and hanging cord.
How long do hang-railed maps take?
Please allow up to 10 working days because each hang-railed map is professionally mounted.
Are historical Scandinavian maps suitable for current navigation?
No. Historical maps are intended for education, research, collection and display. Use current road maps and official information for modern journeys.
Where can I buy Scandinavian maps in Australia?
Mapworld stocks regional, country, city, waterproof, Arctic, wall and historical maps of Scandinavia and the wider Nordic region with Australia-wide delivery.
Written by Christopher O’Keeffe
Managing Director of Mapworld and specialist in maps, navigation and cartographic products.
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