When I traveled with the Inlandsbanan to Swedish Lapland this summer, I also booked a train to Kiruna and an overnight stay in the ice …
The best spots to watch the sunset in Stockholm
Where do you find the best spots to watch the sunset in Stockholm? The answer depends on the season you’re visiting. Even though there is …
Lagom – The Swedish secret of living well (Lola A. Åkerström)
Forget about ‘hygge’, lagom is the new buzzword. Never heard of ‘lagom’? Then start by reading this article. This summer I received 2 new books …
Hotelreview: Quality Hotel Globe in Stockholm
Flashback to May 2016. Stockholm was the host city for the Eurovision Song Contest and I had tickets for the Grand Final! The search for …
Café Kladdkakan in Gamla Stan
What do you do if you have been walking around in the city for half a day and had are feeling hungry? If you are …
Swedish chocolate balls: easy recipe!
Swedish chocolate balls are so delicious that it is surprising that the recipe behind it is so simple. Certainly since I made and tasted white …
Tea at Tehuset in Kungsträdgården (Stockholm)
If you walk from the Royal Palace to Kungsträdgården you will pass by a statue. This is the statue of Karl XII. Just behind it …
Café Rival – having lunch at Benny’s place (yes, the one from ABBA)
Stockholm is ABBA. There are links with the Swedish pop band at various places in the city. Of course there is ABBA – The Museum but …
Visiting the Vikings in Birka, a day trip from Stockholm
Birka was the first city in Sweden. The city originated around 750 and is located on todays Björkö. The island was an important trading center …
Fotografiska, museum of photography
Fotografiska, the popular museum for photography in Stockholm opened the doors in 2010 and is located in the former toll house. The museum is located …