Stockholm

Think about skiing in Europe, and your mind might automatically drift to the Alps. But what about a trip to Scandinavia instead? Sweden is home to wild mountain landscapes, perfectly groomed pistes and some truly world-class skiing. If you’re looking for something a little out of the ordinary for your next ski holiday, we think […]

If seeing the northern lights is high up on your bucket list, Sweden is the perfect place to start. In fact, along with other Nordic nations like Iceland and Norway, it’s one of the very best places on Earth for aurora spotting. Of course, it helps that large chunks of Sweden are far enough north to

Nowhere does Christmas quite like Stockholm, with its pretty cobbled streets and squares all tastefully illuminated, cosy bars and restaurants serving warm glögg (mulled wine). Then of course, there are the Christmas markets. Temperatures are low and there may even be snow on the roof-tops in the run up to Christmas, to make the already-beautiful

The most enjoyable way to explore Stockholm is on foot. The oldest part of the city, Gamla Stan, is extremely compact, and lots of Stockholm’s main sights are within a half-hour walk of that neighbourhood. If you start to get tired or want to strike out beyond the city centre, you can always let the public

Stockholm stretches across fourteen separate islands, which are separated by twisting canals and open waterways. No matter where you go in the city, it seems like you’re never too far from the shoreline. Alejandro (CC) Because so many locals commute from one island to another, ferries make up an important part of the public transport

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. Whether you want to go gallery hopping, get behind the wheel of the nation’s newest cars, or simply dress up like the Swedish king, we’ll show you how it’s done. As this guide