Sweden Travel Tips
Since the devaluation of the Swedish crown, Sweden has become much more affordable, and the simple joys of fresh air, landscape and culture are free. Its forests are starkly beautiful, its lakes giant. Stockholm, the country's capital, is a progressive city with pockets that maintain a village feel.
Gothenburg and Malmö also beckon with urban delights. Away from the cities, Sweden takes in vast areas of scenic coastline and idyllic islands. The wilderness areas of Norrland have the legendary midnight sun in summer, Arctic Scandinavia's highest mountain and marvelous hiking trails.
Stockholm Viking History
The territory north of Stockholm once represented Sweden’s Viking heartland. Their heyday corresponded roughly with the Dark Ages, when they were feared and respected throughout Europe, as far afield ... Continue Reading »
Stockholm Suggested Itineraries
Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and these Scandinavians know how to make good use of their environment. Built on 14 islands, Stockholm is known for its famously blue water, its terracotta coloured ... Continue Reading »
See Stockholm by Boat
Visitors to the so-called “Venice of the North” will find that Stockholm's beautiful canals and bridges definitely deserve to be described by a thusly flattering a moniker. A wide variety of boat ... Continue Reading »
Discover Marvellous Malmö!
Malmö is a cosmopolitan city with a dramatically revitalized post-industrial energy. Once a run-down harbor area, the seafront is now bristling with life and architecture, notably the landmark ... Continue Reading »
Explore Uppsala, Sweden
A 40-minute train ride from Stockholm is the gorgeous city of Uppsala, the fourth largest city in Sweden. The city, which is divided into two parts by the Fyris river, includes an entire historic ... Continue Reading »
Midsummer's Night
Dance around the maypole in Sweden for Midsummer's night, as the longest day of the year with ancient pagan traditions, this is one of the most unique holidays in Sweden. Drinking and dancing ... Continue Reading »
Spring Activities in Sweden
Springtime in Sweden isn’t like springtime in America. Here, the temperatures hover between the high 30s to mid-50s, but people begin to get outside. April is an ideal time to visit the country – ... Continue Reading »
Stockholm, a Delightful City to Explore
The panorama of tiny islands that form the archipelago of Stockholm are even more enchanting when viewed from the air or experienced by water – so take to the skies and waterways of the Swedish ... Continue Reading »
Stockholm Eat and Drink
You’re in Stockholm for a night. Where do you go to eat and drink? On a ship or with a Pelikan! Editor’s Note: This recommendation was taken from our Sweden Things To Do blog . Visit the ... Continue Reading »
Sweden’s Breathtaking Coast and Wilderness
Sweden may be home to cosmopolitan design and sophisticated urban life, but once you get out of the city it’s a wilderness up there! Whether you’re climbing on the West Coast, skiing above the ... Continue Reading »
Sweden’s Eco Design
We've come a long way from boat shoes, and tie-dye skirts, and in Sweden eco designers are creating elegant styles in sustainable materials for the über-conscious consumer. Whatever shade ... Continue Reading »
Top Coldest Place to Sleep in Sweden
This is one hotel that never stays the same. Sweden’s ICEHOTEL, located 200 km north of the Arctic Circle, along the banks of the river Torne in Jukkasjärvi, and home not only to the Northern ... Continue Reading »
Top Coldest Place to Sleep in Sweden
This is one hotel that never stays the same. Sweden’s ICEHOTEL, located 200 km north of the Arctic Circle, along the banks of the river Torne in Jukkasjärvi, and home not only to the Northern ... Continue Reading »
Art and Shopping in Stockholm
The highlight of my train trip from Berlin to Stockholm was going over the Great Belt Bridge between Zealand and Sprogø in Denmark . Although the train takes a tunnel for the spectacular ... Continue Reading »
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