After you land...Time your trip towards the last week in January and you could be in store for a fiery surprise. TheUp Helly Aais an annual fire Viking festival which marks the end of the Yule season—and yes, it is just as epic as it sounds! As nightfalls and the smell of paraffin permeates the air, you can watch on asatorch-lit processions of Vikingsmake their way down to town squares and beaches to watch a blazing ship engulfed in flames. After the embers die down, the festivities continue in community centres likeBigton Hallwhich offers a night-long feast. If you don't wanna leave the party early, you should probably bring a flask of coffee, as you'll definitely be seeingthis stunning sunrisebefore your head hits the pillow.\xa0\xa0 | 
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