En Svensk Klassiker (also called The Swedish Classic) is quite a challenge to accomplish. Over a twelve-month period, the participants must complete four disciplines: Vasaloppet …
A guide to Djurgården
It’s a real tradition. When I’m in Stockholm I usually go for a walk on Djurgården on Sundays. I walk along Strandvägen to this island …
Vasaloppet, a popular cross-country race
Vasaloppet is a popular cross-country ski race that is organised in Dalarna (Central Sweden). The event takes place on the first Sunday of March. Cross-country …
Stockholm’s narrowest alley, Mårten Trotzigs gränd
When you walk around Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s old town, you often see tourists with a map in their hands looking for the local sights. When …
Avicii Arena, Globen in Stockholm
In the south of Stockholm you will find the largest spherical building in the world. Officially the name is Avicii Arena (previous: Ericsson Globe) but …
Spots on Drottninggatan in Stockholm
One of the most famous shopping streets in Stockholm is Drottninggatan (literally: Queen street). You will find well known fashion chains such as H&M, MQ, …
Knutsdagen, the end of the Christmas season
Maybe you put your Christmas tree away a long time ago? If you want to do it according to Swedish tradition, January 13 is the …
Tram 7 to Djurgården
One of the nicest public transport routes in Stockholm (apart from the ferries) is tram line 7 to Djurgården. The line has been extended from …
My Swedish habits & traditions
Consciously and unconsciously, I have adopted many Swedish habits and traditions in recent years. When I started thinking about it for this article, it turned …
Lindholmen & Eriksberg in winter
A few winters ago (2017) I took a lovely walk, on a sunny day in December, from Lindholmen to Eriksberg and back again. We took …
