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Celebrating the Holidays in Stockholm Like a Swede
Written by Viator, October 2012
Stockholm is a magic place at Christmas time. If you really want to get a true Christmas feeling, visit Stockholm during the month of December. If you are lucky, it might be a snowy white Christmas! ... Read more
See Stockholm by Boat
Written by Viator, August 2011
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 ... Read more
3 Days in Stockholm: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
Stockholm Viking History
Written by Viator, August 2010
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 ... Read more
Art and Shopping in Stockholm
Written by Jodi R , Germany, November 2011
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 ... Read more
Discover Marvellous Malmö!
Written by Jodi R , Germany, November 2011
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 ... Read more
Stockholm Eat and Drink
Written by Jodi R , Germany, October 2011
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 ... Read more
Sweden’s Breathtaking Coast and Wilderness
Written by Jodi R , Germany, September 2011
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 ... Read more
Stockholm, a Delightful City to Explore
Written by Jodi R , Germany, August 2011
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 ... Read more
Sweden’s Eco Design
Written by Jodi R , Germany, August 2011
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 ... Read more
Midsummer's Night
Written by Jodi R , Germany, August 2011
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 ... Read more
Swedish Art at the Millesgården
Written by Diana Edelman , USA, February 2013
Spend an afternoon getting lost inside Stockholm’s Millesgården. Part art museum, part sculpture garden, its easy to get caught up in the world of famous sculptor Carl Milles and the other art ... Read more
Winter Activities in Sweden
Written by Diana Edelman , USA, February 2013
Sure, the days are shorter and the temperatures are sub-zero in Sweden during the winter, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of things to enjoy in this Scandinavian country. From extreme ... Read more
New Year’s Eve in Stockholm
Written by Diana Edelman , USA, December 2012
Planning on ringing in 2013 in Stockholm? You’re in luck! From traditional celebrations to partying all night, there are plenty of options to ensure the start to your New Year will be celebrated ... Read more
Holiday Markets in Sweden
Written by Diana Edelman , USA, November 2012
Starting in November, holiday markets begin to decorate Sweden with their sparkling lights. Ornamented Christmas trees and flickering candles line city streets, merchants in their cozy stalls sell ... Read more
