We explain Sweden
Whereas water dominates the summer months in Sweden, come September it’s time to pivot inland towards the forest and all its hidden delights. Time for exercise more rigorous than lolling in a boat or on one of the archipelago’s myriad islands with walking opportunities unbounded, but also for some really good, earthy hunter-gathering. This is […]
The summer is almost over in Sweden. However, trust me the fun is still not over. You still have time to enjoy nature before winters approach. Yes, friends enjoy the Swedish Autumn season. Now you see the magic slowly unfolds as the landscape turns to beautiful hues of red, orange, and yellow. The million-dollar question- […]
With more people wanting to stay within Sweden due to Coronavirus this year, you can still get your travel-bug fix by experiencing a trip on the Göta Canal. Full of historic sites, delicious ice cream shops and gorgeous scenery, it truly is a wonderful way to spend a few days relaxing and unwinding – whilst ensuring social […]
Summer is the time when most people in Sweden (if not all) take a break and travel to their favourite summer destinations: Thailand, Greece Spain and so on. But that was the time before Covid-19. This summer, as traveling overseas is still not recommended, Sweden embraces summer holiday within the country or locals call it: […]
The Stockholm archipelago in summer is nothing sort of dreamy. Step – or rather swim, glide or sail – back into a world seemingly untouched by the hustle and bustle of normal life. Somewhere where things feel timeless, wholesome, beguiling. The archipelago’s 30,000 islands have a pulse all their own. The two decisions are how […]
There is no cheaper place to travel in Sweden during the summer than Skåne. Skåne is the southernmost region (län) of Sweden and it holds the most fertile lands. In addition, there are just so many beautiful places one can visit in the 33 municipalities (kommuner) of Skåne during the summer – at the lowest […]
Midsummer eve (midsommarafton) is one of the biggest celebrated days in Sweden. So let’s play one step forward, one step back. Fast forward one day Fast forward one day, the Midsummer day – not that it is important (by now we all know that it is the eve that counts) but it puts the post […]
Every year, the 6th of June (6/6) is yet another bank holiday (red day / röd dag) – the Swedish national day. In this post about Swedish culture, I highlight how this day came to be, why it is silently important, and where to catch it this year, at your comfort. Swedish history lesson 101 […]
We know that lack of information, language barrier, and feeling uncertain makes the current situation even more difficult for Newbies in Sweden. That’s why we decided to create a list of reliable sources that report information regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) status in English, as well as post short summaries from Swedish media. What are the most […]
*Advertised by Unclutterer Covid19 is spreading around the country and more and more people are affected by it. Many of us have decided to stay home to work or study remotely, take care of the children or simply protect yourself from being infected or spreading the virus. You may find this article written in a […]
