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Where to live outside of Stockholm?

19 December 2023 By The Newbie Team 1 Comment

When we first moved to Sweden, like many foreigners, we landed in Stockholm. We were lucky enough to live the city life for a full six months (thanks to my husband’s employer). We spent every weekend exploring neighborhoods, discovering the best playgrounds and play spaces in the museums, and becoming a connoisseur of child-friendly cafes […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: accomodation, countryside, Housing, social, stockholm

Top 5 places to visit in Stockholm for newbies

8 September 2022 By The Newbie Team 2 Comments

Are you visiting Stockholm for the first time and wondering what to see? Or have you just moved to the Swedish capital and need tips on fun things to do in your new hometown? No matter what, we’ve got you covered. Visit Stockholm with the Newbie Guide! A city like Stockholm, built on 14 islands […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: stockholm, Sweden, Visit Sweden

My Swedish Bucket List

2 May 2021 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Written by William Mansell During these testing times living under restrictions of a pandemic, most of us are yearning to get back to travelling whether that be in our own countries or abroad. Sweden boasts multiple fantastic landscapes to visit and things to do from the mild south to the Arctic north and everything in […]

Filed Under: Blog, Culture, Sweden Tagged With: gothenburg, ice hotel Sweden, Malmö, moose spotting in Sweden, museum in sweden, new in sweden, stockholm, Sweden, travelling in Sweden, tree hotel Sweden

The Nobel Day and Nobel Prize in Sweden

10 October 2020 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Sweden Tagged With: Newbie in Sweden, Nobel prize, stockholm, The Newbie Guide

Swedish Autumn is here!

14 September 2020 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Blog, Sweden Tagged With: autumn activities in sweden, life in sweden, new in sweden, newbie autumn, Newbie in Sweden, stockholm, stockholm in autumn, welcome to sweden

Gamla stan: Stockholm’s old town

31 August 2020 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Written by Rakshita Singh Due to the pandemic, we cannot go to far off places, this gave me a wonderful time to explore Stockholm. Stockholm is known for its rich cultural heritage, the architecture of the buildings, and museums. But it also houses one of the city’s earliest settlements, still featuring the medieval street layout. Yes, you […]

Filed Under: Blog, Culture Tagged With: chokladkoppen, fika, gamlastan, Newbie in Sweden, stockholm, Sweden, swedishculture

Stockholm in All its Glory

2 March 2020 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Written by Georgia Lane Oh Stockholm, a wondrous, lively city filled with history, culture and welcoming people. With endless opportunities, adventure, and events, Stockholm will surely become a travellers’ new favourite. Art, History & Culture Stockholm, the capital city of Sweden – made up of 14 islands, a seemingly never-ending Baltic Sea archipelago, cobblestone streets […]

Filed Under: Blog, Culture, Sweden Tagged With: art, citybreak, culture, flights, History, stockholm

Weekend in Stockholm

23 February 2019 By The Newbie Team

There is always something to do in Stockholm. This beautiful city has everything to offer but if your time in the city is short or you’re not sure what can you do during a weekend in the city, I have selected a few of my favourite places to spend quality time. The Sweden House The Sweden […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: centralbadet, stockholm, The Royal Swedish Opera, The Sweden House

Day Trips from Stockholm

3 December 2018 By The Newbie Team 2 Comments

What day trips from Stockholm can you do? Stockholm is a fantastic city with plenty to offer on its own. An endless list of museums, parks, food, shopping and the best of all: plenty of places to visit nearby. Surrounded by dreamy landscapes and charming towns, here are some great day trips ideas from the […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: Birka, culture, Day Trips, Drottningholm, History, Mariefred, Nacka, nature, Sandhamn, Steninge Castle, stockholm, Sweden, Ulriksdal Slott, Vaxholm, Visit Sweden

December in Stockholm

26 November 2018 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Before we know it, December will brighten up our lives again. Although probably cold, with all the lights and festivities around it’s always a warm welcome after an often grey November. Yes, it will be dark before 3 pm, but all the Christmas decorations make it much more bearable. People in the city have already […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: christmas, December, lights, Santa, St.Lucia, stockholm

A complete guide to buying an apartment in Stockholm (Part 3)

4 November 2018 By The Newbie Team 6 Comments

Written by Teenie Fung In this series, we have talked about the reasons why you should consider buying an apartment and how to calculate mortgage and downpayment to get the apartment you want. This time, we will talk about how to take advantage of the available tools to find the right place for you.   Reality Check […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: apartment visit, booli, budget, buy apartment, expat. Sweden, find apartment, first year in sweden, hemnet, Lägenhet, stockholm, Sweden, visning

Djurgården – Art and Nature in Stockholm

29 October 2018 By The Newbie Team Leave a Comment

Djurgården is an island in the central area of Stockholm. A beloved destination for locals and tourists where one can find museums, gardens, and many family-friendly activities. Here are some places that you can enjoy during your visit.  Biologiska Museet  The Museum of Biology offers the visitors the possibility of seeing all kinds of birds and mammals of […]

Filed Under: Blog Tagged With: art, City Guides, Djurgården, family activities, Green Areas, Museums, Oasis, stockholm, Sweden, Vasa

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