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 …
Soon travelling to Sweden? Don’t forget your mobile plan!
When travelling abroad you have to be fully prepared, which also means you need to look for the best mobile plan. There’s a couple of …
