Stockholm

  Crossing the Arctic Circle is one of those quiet milestones of travelling in the far north. In northern Sweden, the line runs through a remote landscape of forests, rivers and mountains — part of a region often referred to as Swedish Lapland, and overlapping with Sápmi, the traditional homeland of the Sámi people. Whether […]

  Winter may not be the warmest time to visit Sweden, but if you fancy visiting in the snowy season there’s no shortage of fun tours and cold-weather activities that you can sign up for. From ice-fishing to husky sledging, skating to moose safaris, you can have plenty of fun in the snow and on

Fancy getting close to nature? You could stay in one of Sweden’s rural hostels or hotels. But when camping in Sweden is so easy – and often completely free – why bother? An epic campspot in Jämtland / Noah Holm Spending the night under canvas in Sweden is about as good as camping gets. You

Magnificent mountains, mesmerising lakes, snowy peaks – and a good chance of spotting reindeer or even bears. If you thought you’d have to travel far above the Arctic Circle to experience these things in Scandinavia, think again. The Wilderness Road in Sweden (Vildmarksvägen) is the country’s highest paved road and takes you right through some

Looking for things to do in Gotland? This idyllic island, located about 90km off the mainland in the Baltic Sea, is Sweden’s top summer getaway. With sandy beaches, charming fishing villages, and scenic countryside, Gotland offers a perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Each summer, Swedes flock here in holiday mode, giving the usually tranquil

The Swedish capital is famously expensive. But we’ve still managed to create this epic guide showing 110 cheap and free things to do in Stockholm. Gamla Stan, Stockholm’s Old Town / Andreas M (CC) Whether you want to go gallery hopping or get behind the wheel of the nation’s newest cars. Or you simply want to dress up