Swedish castles you can sleep in
We love a good-value hotel here at Routes North, but sometimes even cheapskates like us want to be treated like…
Sweden
Where to find the best meatballs in Stockholm
Well, we knew we would ask this question eventually. Where is the best place in Stockholm to stuff one’s face…
Stockholm for vegans and vegetarians
You’d better believe it – Stockholm isn’t all meatballs and herring! There are a bunch of awesome vegetarian and vegan…
Where to see the midnight sun in Sweden
From the start of June until the second week of July, it’s possible to see the midnight sun across large…
Finding Astrid Lindgren in Sweden
Astrid Lindgren is Sweden’s best-loved children’s author, and is as much a part of the Swedish consciousness as fika, salt…
All you need to know about cycling in Sweden
Getting around on two wheels isn’t just for Stockholm’s beardy hipsters. Sweden is a real cyclists’ paradise, and pedalling from…
An introduction to Swedish candy
When you think of Swedes and their eating habits you probably think ‘healthy.’ All they eat is crispbread, pickled herring…
Stockholm’s coolest record shops
With more than 20 record stores dotted around its streets, Stockholm is living, breathing proof that vinyl is far from…
Where to find Stockholm’s best ramen
The ramen craze has reached the far north. There’s nothing like a frigid Stockholm winter to create a craving for…
The best breweries in Stockholm
These days, Sweden’s brewing scene is super exciting. And with small craft breweries popping up like bubbles in a pint glass, it’s…