Travel

Deep in the forest
The Holavedsleden trail between Tranås and Gränna runs in beautiful, hilly primeval forest. It’s the same idyllic landscape with bath-friendly lakes that inspired the great artist and illustrator John Bauer, the same forest in which thieves once lurked behind every other tree. Nordstjernan's Emil Sergel and Roger Borgelid instead encounter a magical tranquility in the deep forests of the Småland province.
Sweden's flattest hike - a winner!
An unexpectedly exotic yet playful hike that offers great variation and ends at, well, a savannah. Not a mountain grouse in sight, much less a mountain or even a serious hill. Mörbylångaleden on Öland offers surprises despite very few shifts in altitude.
Five great reasons to study at Stockholm University
Are you considering studying or doing research at Stockholm University? The positive incentives are numerous.
Skansen reopened
The popular outdoor park has been open for visitors again since April 1.
Sommar, sommar, sommar
summer ... the season between spring and autumn. In the northern hemisphere usually the months of June, July, and August. In Sweden a magic time.
Walkabout Tour of Stockholm I
.. walk in the city of my youth: Leif Rosqvist goes for a walk through his old neighborhoods in the heart of Stockholm.
Allemansrätten - 'Everyman’s right'
There are certain things that are so Swedish, they could be symbols for the country. Not just traditional ornaments like a midsommarstång or a Lucia krona...
The 'Swedish' Island in the Caribbean
Dreaming of sun, sand and beaches? Here's a story of what could have been Sweden's remote 26th 'province.'
A Swedish summer's nuisances
Yes, there are some. Not many, far from deadly unless you're extremely unlucky but, alas there a few ...
Mountain facilities open - new rules
All lodges in the Swedish mountains that have been closed for some time will open in June.
SAS passengers must wear masks
In line with the EU's new guidelines SAS introduces a requirement for passengers to wear face masks.
Gamla Stan: The Cultural Heart of Stockholm
... island in the middle of Stockholm and no doubt the city's cultural core.
Mountain Hiking in Sweden
- it’s for everybody not just for survivalists and hardcore connoisseurs.
'Gamla Stan?'
Stockholm's Old Town — how and when it got its name
Hiking trails in Sweden
Some are 4 or 5 hours away by car, others accessible from any of the major cities by night train or an hour and a half by air.
Travel in Sweden, top to bottom
Whether you want your holiday to provide you with a rush of adrenaline, a bit of peace and quiet, an enriching cultural experience or a combination of the three, the old country might just be the ideal destination.
Meandering The 'Gota Kanal'
The Gota Canal, or The Blue Ribbon as it is often called, takes its voyagers past castles, monasteries, palaces, medieval churches, and a number of picturesque towns.
Filling up your car in Sweden
Expensive yes but far from the most expensive and on par with several other countries in Europe.
Best counties for biking
The Swedish 'kommunvelometer' examines, grades and compares Swedish counties and municipalities.
Heading to Sweden?
Ideas for your trip and thoughts on what to experience in Sweden this summer.
Sweden's 'High Coast'
The area included on the World Heritage list stretches over 60 miles along the Baltic.
Noble journey through Sweden's heartland
Ski or walk on the snowy tow paths in the winter then warm up in a canal side cafe. Watch the locks in action, hear live music at a waterfront festival, visit a museum or have a great meal. Take a boat trip through the winding waterway that connects Sweden's east coast with the west. In any season, one can feel the presence of more than 200 years of Gota Canal history.
Food in the wintry north
Sami culinary traditions in Jokkmokk, kaffeost (coffee cheese) in Kangos and food served on ice in Jukkasjarvi.
Stockholm City Hall
A short walkabout at one of Stockholm's most famous buildings.
The great Moja
A day trip in the northeastern most area of Stockholm archipelago - much closer than you think.
Air travel, for worse and better
I had to find out whether this brand new airplane with wider seats and footrests allowed enough room for me to relax while enjoying a couple hours of work, a couple hours of in-flight entertainment and a tasty three-course meal.
Sweden's Cradle
West Gothia, the land between the two lakes of Vänern and Vättern is home to an area different from other places in Sweden.
Haymarket makes a grand entrance
Modern hotel takes a nostalgic return to the roaring 20s.
Heritage Travel
Being able to find your Swedish relatives and visit the homeland is a dream for many Americans. It is also a dream for Swedes to travel to the U.S. to learn more about what happened to their family members that left the homeland.
Travel news
The recent list of best hotels in Sweden offered a few surprises and new names.
Sweden again at the top
Sweden is the world's sixth best country to live in. And best among the Nordic countries.
Sweden's Security Service maintains an elevated threat level
a level that's been in place since 2010.
How safe is Sweden?
We consulted a couple of organizations that specialize in finding out.
'Tomteland' - Santa's Winterland in Dalarna
If you ask the locals, Santa Claus lives in Mora and nowhere else..?
Santa at rest
After months of searching we were finally able to locate one of (?) Tomten's - Santa Claus's second homes ...
Swedes fly non-stop to SXSW
'South By,' the world's largest music festival of its kind but is also a mix of film, interactive media and conferences.
Stockholm Walkabout: Klara kvarteren
The place most Swedes would regard as the center of Stockholm is Sergels Torg. This is a popular meeting place in Stockholm for all tourists, and it happens to be close to the “lost soul of Stockholm,” the Klara neighborhood.
Swedish Literary Destinations
Discovering, or rediscovering, Sweden through the prism of prominent fictional characters – be it a grumpy inspector in the south, an anorexic hacker on Södermalm, or a 12-century crusader – seems too good an opportunity to miss.
Malta
A 'Swedish' oasis in the Mediterranean
Gothenburg's bicycle taxi
Another Swedish startup had double the success when it started attracting a new clientele this summer.