http://www.newscancook.com/Enjoy the latest news from New Scandinavian Cooking - proud explorers of Scandinavian Cuisine, Culture and History!Keyteq KeyPublisherhttp://www.newscancook.com/newscancook-feedhttp://www.newscancook.com/webtv/flash/trailer-season-9/See the trailer for season 9 of New Scandinavian Cooking with Andreas Viestad!Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:04:12 +0100http://www.newscancook.com/webtv/flash/trailer-season-9/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/world-heritage/A World Heritage site is a place of natural or cultural interest which is so valuable that it is important for the whole of humanity. It is a place, site, environment, or object which provides unique testimony to the history of the earth and of mankind. Once inscribed on the prestigious World Heritage List, it is guaranteed protection and care for all time. Sweden has thirteen sites on the list.Fri, 20 May 2011 14:23:58 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/world-heritage/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/the-vasa-museum/In the early 17th century, Sweden was busy building an empire around the Baltic Sea in northern Europe. A strong navy was essential. During the 1620s Sweden was at war with Poland. In 1625 the Swedish king Gustavus Adolphus ordered new warships. Among them the Vasa.Fri, 20 May 2011 14:11:22 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/the-vasa-museum/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/experience-stockholm-like-a-nobel-prize-winner/Many people would love to attend the Nobel Prize festivities, but few are privileged to do so. One way to breathe in some of the Nobel aura without a formal invitation is to visit the City Hall Cellar (Stadshuskällaren), where all the historical Nobel menus, from 1901 to 2004, are served.Fri, 20 May 2011 14:08:59 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/experience-stockholm-like-a-nobel-prize-winner/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/stockholm-an-attractive-culinary-city/During the past decade, Stockholm has become one of Europe’s most attractive culinary cities and is now at the forefront internationally both in terms of quality and creativity. This is due not least to an enormous increase in the number of culinary offerings.Fri, 20 May 2011 14:02:58 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/stockholm-an-attractive-culinary-city/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/discover-sweden-on-a-saddle/Transporting yourself on two wheels lets you go almost as an unnoticed guest in the countryside.Fri, 20 May 2011 14:01:00 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/discover-sweden-on-a-saddle/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/mountain-expanses-for-every-hiker/The Swedish mountain regions stretch over 600 miles from Treriksröset in the north to Dalarna in the south. There is plenty of hiking for beginners and families with children, as well as for the astute, experienced mountain climber.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:59:39 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/mountain-expanses-for-every-hiker/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/dog-sledding/Why sweat it out when you can let a shaggy friend do the work? Traveling in the company of animals provides the unique experience of being close to nature. Choose from unforgettable journeys through the mountains on horseback or behind a team of dogs or reindeer.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:57:47 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/dog-sledding/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/experience-the-wilderness-by-snowmobile/A trip across frozen lakes while the stars light the heavens and the Northern Lights flash is an overwhelming experience. An expedition in April to mountain streams that have just begun to ripple is unforgettable.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:56:13 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/experience-the-wilderness-by-snowmobile/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/sarek/Europe’s largest national park – often called Western Europe’s last remaining wilderness – the hiker comes face to face with a natural beauty that is hard to match anywhere in the world.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:54:49 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/sarek/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/abisko/At least, according to David Attenborough, the famous wildlife film-maker! Abisko is one of two places in Europe that qualified as such in his series ”Natural Wonders of the World”.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:48:32 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/abisko/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/dalhalla/Like a glittering turquoise eye and pupil, the little lake and its stage lie deep down in Dalhalla's natural amphitheatre overlooked by a majestically high mountain.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:44:37 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/dalhalla/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/castles/Sweden has a great many castles and country estates spread throughout the country. From medieval citadels to castles constructed at the end of the 19th century under a variety of ownership forms including private, royal, state and foundation.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:39:41 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/castles/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/the-haverud-aqueduct-and-passenger-boat-traffic/The Dalsland canal with the aqueduct in Håverud is a spectacular feat of engineering. Paddlers, people in recreational boats and on tours alike are fascinated by the way roads, railway and canal cross each other.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:38:07 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/the-haverud-aqueduct-and-passenger-boat-traffic/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/skane/250 miles of sandy beaches and big, beautiful national parks. Fields of yellow rape and deep green forests. Peaceful country life and grand city vistas. Genuine industries and innovative companies. Quality of life to our citizens and vitality of life to our companies.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:35:27 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/skane/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/kingdom-of-crystal/This is the home of the world-famous Swedish glassworks -- 11 glassworks, each with its own image and its own atmosphere.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:27:03 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/kingdom-of-crystal/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/vitlycke-museum-and-rock-carvings/The rock carvings in Tanumshede are on the Unesco´s list of World Heritages. These magnificent pictures, some carved 3000 years ago, bear a unique testimony to the Bronze Age world. Not only do they make vivid this lost and distant time to us, but these powerful images also have the ability to speak directly to the modern onlooker.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:24:34 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/vitlycke-museum-and-rock-carvings/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/kayaking-in-the-archipelago-of-stockholm/We started early, taking the boat from central Stockholm to the island of Utö in the southern archipelago.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:19:46 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/kayaking-in-the-archipelago-of-stockholm/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/cruising-in-the-outstanding-baltic/Still relatively undiscovered by the masses, the Baltic nations are a delightful mix of unspoiled landscapes, restored medieval towns and modern cities.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:18:07 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/cruising-in-the-outstanding-baltic/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/sailing-the-bohuslan-coast/Most people associate the Bohuslän coast with sun, sailing, fishing villages and the smooth, undulating rocky coastline and islands. What is so special about the archipelago isn’t only the unusual natural environment but also all the fishing villages scattered along the coast. Not only are they blessed with an enormous range of restaurants with fresh seafood, they also have excellent shopping, a genuine archipelago culture, and each community has its own character. There are some 60 guest harbours along the coast and a large number of natural harbours.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:16:20 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/sailing-the-bohuslan-coast/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/volvo-ocean-race-with-royal-opening/The Volvo Ocean Race starts with an in port race in Sanxenxo, Galicia in Spain on November 5th. The start of leg one, the first offshore leg, will be from Vigo, Galicia, on November 12th. His Majesty King Juan Carlos I of Spain made an official visit to the host port of Sanxenxo on Friday 4th November.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:14:27 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/volvo-ocean-race-with-royal-opening/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/flavors-of-west-sweden/West Sweden invites you to extraordinary dining experiences, cooked by the best chefs and with  first class ingredients from sea and lakes, from fields and forests. All presented with great flair.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:12:39 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/flavors-of-west-sweden/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/culinary-skane/Mention Skåne, and people immediately think of food. Thanks to the plentiful supply of natural ingredients, Skåne has a long history of delicious cooking and skilled chefs. You´ll find a rich variety of authentic dishes served at restaurants, but also a more modern, creative cooking inspired by all four corners of the world.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:10:46 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/sweden/culinary-skane/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/the-north-sea-road2/If you treasure an awesome scenic experience, the North Sea Road is not to be missed! It can take you all the way from the southern city of Kristiansand to Stavanger and north to Haugesund. The main attraction is the everchanging panorama along the way.Fri, 20 May 2011 13:03:21 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/the-north-sea-road2/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/christmas-at-lillehammer/Christmas is soon upon us and the Lillehammer area is gearing up to greet Christmas visitors arriving from near and far.Fri, 20 May 2011 12:57:36 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/christmas-at-lillehammer/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/christmas-onboard/Try a Norwegian Christmas this year.  It will do you good, and it is for sure something different. Celebrating Christmas on board a ship sailing along one of the most beautiful coastlines of the world is an experience of a lifetime.Fri, 20 May 2011 12:54:43 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/christmas-onboard/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/awesome-nature-and-local-culture/The proprietor of the hotel looks wistfully through the window of his office. Outside, the frozen lake sparkles in the early morning sunshine.Fri, 20 May 2011 12:51:47 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/awesome-nature-and-local-culture/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/the-sami-scandinavias-aborigines/There are 3,000 people living in Karasjok. Over half of them are Sami. We were given a warm welcome when we arrived in Karasjok to look and learn.Fri, 20 May 2011 12:48:07 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/the-sami-scandinavias-aborigines/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/cross-country-in-the-mountains/As the shadows begin to lengthen, a stiffening breeze has me reaching for my warm woollen hat. I gather myself for the final push to the valley far below.Fri, 20 May 2011 12:43:09 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/cross-country-in-the-mountains/http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/a-beautiful-voyage/We board the Coastal Express in Tromsø one bright-as-day July night and set course southward, towards the cod and whales of Lofoten. The world's most beautiful scenery lies ahead of us.Fri, 20 May 2011 12:31:20 +0200http://www.newscancook.com/visit-scandinavia/norway/a-beautiful-voyage/