Västra Hamnen is my favorite neighborhood in Malmö. I could live here! You used to find port and industry here, now Västra Hamnen is the …
Västra Hamnen in Malmö
Staying at Elite Hotel Mimer in Umeå
When I went on a press trip to the north of Sweden in February 2020 to skate at Tavelsjön, the Elite Hotel Mimer in Umeå …
Buying fish at Fiskehoddorna in Malmö
If you are looking for a fish market with fresh fish and crustaceans in and around Malmö, you must visit Fiskehoddorna. In these colorful cottages …
Going naked in a bastu, the Swedish sauna
Although we mainly associate saunas with Finland, the Swedes also love their bastu. Yes, that’s what the Swedes call their sauna. Apart from the name, …
How to travel to Umeå?
In February 2020 I went on a press trip to Umeå. I discovered a nice city. Big enough to give that city feeling, compact enough …
Cozy Lilla Torg in Malmö
One of the nicest squares in Malmö is Lilla Torg, “the little square”. Lilla Torg is located just next to Stortorget (the main market) and …
Ice skating in Tavelsjön in northern Sweden
Has ice skating in Sweden been on your list? In Tavelsjön you can go ice skating all winter and even participate in a race, Tavelsjörännet! …
Does it snow in Stockholm?
Does it snow in Stockholm in winter? A question that has no simple answer. Let me put the question differently: does it snow in England …
My first time in Stockholm – city trip
In March 2015 I traveled to Stockholm for the first time. Sweden had been at the top of my wish list for some time, but …
Visit Riksdagen, the Swedish Parliament
The Swedish Parliament (Riksdag) is based in Riksdagshuset, on Helgeandsholmen in Stockholm. This small island is close to the Royal Palace. The Swedish National Bank …