Written by Marlene Laun Malmö is located in the southern part of Sweden, in the so-called Skåne region. After Stockholm and Gothenburg, it is the third biggest city in Sweden with around 347.000 residents. Malmö has many parks, which means it´s a very green city, and you are never far away from any park. What […]
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Melodifestivalen 101
Written by William Mansell Balloons, excellent music & feel-good vibes. The 3 main ingredients to a marvellous Melodifestivalen. Anybody new to the Swedish tv & music scene would be forgiven for thinking it’s all darkness & Scandi noirs. But, every year in Sweden, a nation obsessed with music and competitions, our screens are brightened during […]
The Nobel Day and Nobel Prize in Sweden
If you are a Newbie in Sweden you may want to read up on Nobeldagen. It is a major annual event here and has been since 1901. Every year, recipients and their immediate families arrive in Stockholm during what is known as Nobel week, with events building up to the main awards ceremony which is […]
September – Time for the Swedish Forest
Written by Alison Allfrey 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, […]
Swedish Autumn is here!
Written by Rakshita Singh 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 […]
Journey on the Göta Canal
Written by Bonnie Thornington 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 […]
Hemester Idea in Skåne
Written by Hayu Hamemayu 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 […]
The Archipelago In Summer
Written by Alison Allfrey 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 […]
Eco-travel around Skåne
Travel in Skåne Sweden this summer, you won’t regret it! 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 […]
The Swedish National Day
Written by Joseph Mukama 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. […]
Missing Sweden While Being Abroad
Written by Tatiana Sokolova Sometimes the best way to understand what you like and dislike about a country is to leave it for some time. The cultural translation, bracketing, brokerage; the cultural shocks one experiences in transitioning between two places, allow to understand deeper what we cherish and what we abhor about them. Every year […]
Party or Poverty – Can You Eat Well On a Tight Food Budget?
Food is not very cheap in Sweden. Why? Well, this country is far up in the North where things don’t grow year-round. Which means that a lot of food is imported from far away. And that (big surprise) will affect the price – and sometimes the quality. Note: To keep The Newbie Guide free, we […]
