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 […]
Stockholm’s Viking Museum is one of the best places in the world to learn about the fascinating history of the Viking Age. We had the pleasure of speaking to Eric Östergren – one of the museum’s amazing Viking experts – and asked him to take us through the museum’s collection and more. Read on to
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Sweden might be small but it’s home to some of the world’s most amazing places to stay. Travel around the country and you’ll soon start encountering quirky hotels and hostels that go way beyond the usual bed-in-a-box format of most modern digs. In this guide we’ve rounded up some of Sweden’s most iconic and creative
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 the
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Who doesn’t love a Swedish smörgåsbord? This tempting table groaning full of tasty hot and cold dishes is a treat for the eye and for the stomach. But what does a traditional smörgåsbord consist of? And what’s the difference between a buffet and a smörgåsbord? Read on to find out all you need to know
So you’re thinking of a trip to Scandinavia, but don’t know where to go. Sweden and Norway are both popular countries with plenty to appeal to visitors – stunning scenery, beautiful coastlines, islands galore, great skiing, pretty villages and some vibrant cities too. Timo (CC) So how do you decide which country to visit? Is
With quirky ice sculptures, furniture made from ice, freezing drinks and ethereal icy blue colours, an ice bar has got to be the coolest place on earth to have a drink. Pic: Magic Ice Scandinavia is naturally home to a whole load of these ice bars, made from giant blocks of ice, where you can
