Surrounded by swoon-worthy mountainscapes, the wharf town of Bergen in Norway is a feast for the senses.

A hub for arts lovers, this museum and gallery-filled destination is a must-visit for design-savvy travellers traversing Denmark.

An easy choice of destination for food and design lovers alike, Denmark’s progressive city is home to an incredible collection of studios, artisan makers, galleries and design-oriented stores.

This Swedish city is frequented by architecture admirers and Scandi design enthusiasts – and its sculpture gardens and chic cafes have them lingering longer.

The Finnish capital oozes effortless cool and is a must-visit for those with an eye for Scandi design. Its Museum of Finnish Design‎ is a non-negotiable.

Central Finland’s largest city, Jyväskylä is centered around its university and is home to a popular design market where local makers’ wares are sold and displayed.

This cobblestoned Swedish town is one for the old-school Scandinavian design purists. Its ‘Kulturen’ open-air museum is a must-see.

An innovative Swedish city where gastronomy and design reign supreme, Malmo is a destination where old meets new.

Famed among architecture and design lovers, Norway’s capital, Oslo, offers something for travellers of all kinds.

The Icelandic capital of cool may be small, but its a city where aesthetics are taken seriously.

A colourful city with an even more colourful history, Stavanger in Norway provides a photogenic step back in time for its visitors.

Boasting Baltic bravado, Stockholm is a mecca for Swedish design, creative culinary pursuits and those who embrace the cosy art of hygge.

This Finnish city is an homage to concrete architecture, and is home to several museums that art and design lovers will want to spend hours exploring.

This story-book looking Norwegian city is considered a major cultural hub, and its residents include many designers and artists among them.

It may not represent contemporary Scandi design, but this Finnish destination represents old-world Scandinavia – and is proudly home to a medieval fortress.