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Welcome to the image collection dedicated to Scandinavian nature — a unique natural complex that has formed in the territory of Northern Europe, including present-day Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. In this selection, you will find photographs of diverse natural landscapes, free to use for various purposes.

Scandinavian nature features a great variety of elements: from vast coniferous taiga forests covering much of the area, to a mosaic of swamps and lakes that play an important role in the local ecosystem. There are extensive deciduous forests with birch and aspen trees, as well as unique Arctic tundras in the north and highland landscapes.

A characteristic feature of the region is the deep fjords cutting through the coast of Norway — narrow sea inlets with steep rocky shores formed by glacial terrain. Along the coasts and among the islands are visible low beaches, rocky cliffs, and cozy bays. The Scandinavian Mountains, such as the Scandes and Hyndalen, form highlands with steep slopes covered by coniferous forests and alpine meadows.

An important part of the Scandinavian landscape includes numerous rivers and waterfalls, often fed by glacier and snow melt. Lakes range from large ones like Vänern and Vättern to small deep forest kettle lakes. In cold seasons, significant areas are covered with snow and ice, transforming the nature’s appearance and revealing winter ecosystems.

Seasonal changes are expressed in the shift of vegetation and conditions: in spring and summer, landscapes fill with growing greenery, blooming grasses, and berries; autumn brings colorful deciduous tones; and winter covers everything with a snow blanket and icy crust. Climatic features vary from moderately maritime along southern coasts to continental and Arctic moving northward.

Landscape elements such as swamps, moss cushions, rocky fields, and mountain peaks merge into a harmonious natural complex inhabited by diverse flora and fauna species — from reindeer and moose to numerous birds and freshwater fish.

Scandinavian nature is a complex entity representing a combination of geographical, climatic, and biological components, retaining its uniqueness through the blend of northern location, glacial history, and diversity of landscape forms.

Scandinavian Nature

Silhouette of a temple against a misty morning and a rising sun

The Mystery of the Morning Mist and the Temple