Stockholm’s best viewpoints and lookouts (with pictures!)
Stockholm is one of those magical cities where good views seem to await you around every corner – whether you’re…
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What to see and do in Västerås
An hour northwest of Stockholm by road or rail and with a name that sounds a bit like that place…
Where to go hiking near Stockholm
Stockholm is great and all, but after a few days in the city you might feel the urge to explore the great outdoors. Here are some quick and easy hikes you can take from Stockholm!
What is a Swedish Mora clock, and why does everyone want one?
Modern Swedish design has taken the world by storm, but timeless examples of excellent craftsmanship – such as the Mora…
Nationaldagen: Sweden’s national day explained
Mark your calendars because June 6th is the day when Swedes celebrate their country – normally with a sea of blue…
Stockholm’s Paradox Museum: Is it really worth visiting?
Bored in Stockholm? Head to the Stockholm Paradox Museum, where reality is turned on its head and logic is thrown…
Cost of living in Sweden
Sweden has a reputation for being expensive. In many ways it’s deserved, but even with the relatively high cost of…
Cool Swedish boy names and their meanings
Looking for something unusual to call your newborn baby boy? Well, Swedish boy names are having a bit of a…
Gekås Ullared: Is Sweden’s mega discount store worth a trip?
You’ll have heard of Ikea, of course, and it’s almost certainly the first place that springs to mind when thinking…
What on earth is Swedish egg coffee?
How do you like your eggs in the morning? Probably not inside your coffee. But Swedish egg coffee is a real thing!