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The 5 happiest countries on Earth

If happiness is on your must-do list, guided global holiday company Trafalgar is on a mission to help travellers pursue the good life with suggestions on how to experience the five happiest places on earth – Finland, Norway, Denmark, Iceland and Switzerland according to the UN’s latest World Happiness Report:

 
No 1: Finland

While its long, dark and cold days seems at odds with its listing as the happiest place on earth, Finland is a delightful surprise. Trafalgar’s 15-day Best of Finland Russia and The Baltic States Summer 2018 trip begins in the country’s hip capital city, Helsinki and continues to Russia’s s must-see cities, plus Europe's eastern gems.  Rates this summer start at R46 895 per person.

The road to happiness leads to Finland

No 2: Norway

Tales of Vikings and trolls await on Trafalgar’s epic Best of Norway trip, a nine-day journey through Norway, the second happiest place on Earth, according to the UN. Rates this summer begin at R37 185 per person to take in the startling beauty of this Scandinavian country and her people, including dinner with the 5th generation Øvre-Eide family on their livestock farm, which has been a working farm since the 1500s.

The Northern Lights, a sight to make anyone happy. Photo © Johannes Groll

No 3: Denmark

Third on the happiness list is Denmark and Trafalgar’s 14-day Scenic Scandinavia and its Fjords Summer 2018  trip makes it easy to discover the deep fjords, glaciers and islands that line the Scandinavian coastline. Discover the people and place that inspired Hans Christian Andersen to share tales of mermaids, queens and ugly ducklings. Per person rates this summer start at R50 135 per person.

A splash of colour in Copenhagen. Photo © Maksym Potapenko

No 4: Iceland

This year’s fourth happiest destination, Iceland, is also one of the world’s hottest places to visit and Trafalgar’s 10-day Ultimate Iceland Summer 2018 makes it easy to discover the stunning scenery of this country and the warmth of the Icelanders. Trafalgar exclusives such as a visit to a local horse farm where you'll learn about the pure Icelandic breed, make this happy indeed. Rates this summer start at R81 400 per person.

Happy place found. Iceland. Photo © Mahkeo

No 5: Switzerland

Wrapping up the top 5 happiest places is Switzerland. Trafalgar’s 8-day Contrasts of Switzerland Summer 2018 trip highlights the diversity of this happy place, from its natural mountain scenery, lakes, and refined resorts to its cosmopolitan cities. This trip includes the stunning Glacier Express Train through the Swiss Alps from St. Moritz to Zermatt. Rates start at R35 275 per person for travel this summer.

Summer smiles in Switzerland

Get your happy fix

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