Nobis Hospitality Group recently announced plans to open a new wellness destination in Stokholm this autumn. Hagastrand, set by the waters of Brunnsviken in Stockholm’s royal park, Haga, will offer space for wellness, meetings and social connection. With 215 rooms and a 2,500sqm spa, Hagastrand will blend a connection with nature with contemporary Scandinavian design […]
Home to towering mountains, huge lakes, dense forests, open grasslands, gushing rivers and thundering waterfalls – the national parks in Sweden are a joy to visit. Sunrise in Sarek – the wildest of all national parks in north Sweden / Ville Palmu Swedish national parks vary from vast swathes of remote wilderness to smaller
Like fika, sweating away life’s problems in a baking-hot sauna is an essential part of the Swedish experience. And the health benefits of the Swedish sauna are much talked about. But many foreign visitors are not used to baring all in front of other people. So the whole thing can feel a little… awkward. Avoid
With its trendy cafés, retro boutiques and arty atmosphere, Södermalm is the coolest district of Stockholm. Södermalm, Stockholm’s coolest district / Routes North Technically an island, Södermalm is bang in the centre of the city. It’s connected to the mainland (and nearby islands) by a series of bridges. Popular with artists and young Stockholmers, it’s
Sweden isn’t just some tiny nation in the northern reaches of Europe. Geographically speaking, it’s huge: the distance between Sweden’s southern tip and Lapland’s far north is longer than the distance between London and Rome. What to expect Sweden is BIG, with wild and diverse landscapes that take in everything from rolling green countryside to dense forests,
So you’re changing trains in Stockholm, passing through on a cruise, or on your way to another fantastic Swedish destination. What do you do with all that luggage you’ve brought with you? Stockholm Central Station / michell zappa (CC) Sometimes you just need a quick place to stash your bags for a few hours, a
Living in a greenhouse might sound like a fairytale to some, but it is actually possible and can be a practical way to create a sustainable and unique home. In recent years, sustainable living has finally gained mainstream momentum, and people are looking for ways to reduce their carbon footprint and live in harmony
