Stockholm with young kids and toddlers: the best museums and activities
Most of what’s written about Stockholm focuses on the city’s refined, adult side – from museums and galleries to design…
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The best boat trips and canal tours in Gothenburg
Sweden’s second largest city and Scandinavia’s biggest seaport, Gothenburg is an industrial city with water at its heart. This proud…
The Swedish nature house: living in a greenhouse
Living in a greenhouse might sound like a fairytale to some, but it is actually possible and can be a…
Canoeing and kayaking in Stockholm
The Stockholm Archipelago is home to some 30,000 islands, the vast majority of which are small, wooded and uninhabited. So,…
4 of the best dog sledding tours in Kiruna
For many people visiting the far north of Sweden, a dog sledding tour is one of the highlights of their…
Taking the ferry from Stockholm to Tallinn
If you’re in Stockholm, it’s surprisingly quick and easy to get to the Estonian capital of Tallinn by ferry. A…
6 of the best food tours in Stockholm
Stockholm’s culinary prowess doesn’t always get the attention it deserves. And actually, Swedish cuisine is more interesting than many first…
What is Swedish death cleaning? Döstädning explained
Döstädning, or death cleaning, may sound like a morbid subject. After all, death is one of the inevitable things which…
Where to go skiing in Stockholm (and nearby)
Stockholm might not be the best place for skiing and snowboarding in Sweden, but there are some great real and…
What is Sweden famous for?
You probably know all about Abba, Ikea and meatballs. But what else is Sweden famous for, and what should you…