The real end of winter is, in short, what the Swedes celebrate with the bonfires on Valborg. The weather can be changeable and cold until …
Valborg or Walpurgis night
The ‘spark’, a unique means of transport in the North
There are a few modes of transportation in Sweden that intrigue me. For example, in Kiruna I saw snowmobiles on the driveway during the summer …
Let’s get the Eurovision party started: Melodifestivalen
Sweden is great at music. Music is actually their number one export product. I believe the long dark winters have something to do with it. …
Important dates and school holidays in Sweden 2024
A new year, a new empty agenda! My agenda is never empty for very long as I begin to mark all the long weekends and …
Hotels in Stockholm: my personal favourites
Have you planned a city trip to Stockholm and are you still looking for a nice hotel? As a frequent visitor of the Swedish capital, …
Why I feel at home in Sweden
Sweden was at the top of my wish list for years. Yet it would take me until 2015 before coming to Stockholm for the first …
Staying at Hotel Esplanade in Stockholm
When I look for a hotel in Stockholm, I mainly look at the location. Since I usually do everything on foot, a hotel that is …
Sankta Lucia in Skansen, an unforgettable experience
Sankta Lucia is one of my favorite Swedish holidays to celebrate. When the choir starts the Sankta Lucia song, I immediately get goosebumps. In recent …
Novent, a new Swedish Christmas trend
Combine November and Advent and you have Novent, a new trend in Sweden that I would like to soon conquer the rest of the world! …
Recipe homemade Swedish ‘julmust’
Never heard of julmust? If you’ve already been to Sweden around Christmas or Easter, or had a close look in the foodmarket at Ikea, it …