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10/01/2024

📸 Explore Stockholm's hidden gems with my latest article! 🇸🇪 Check out the 19 must-see photo spots in this beautiful city. From charming streets to breathtaking views, these spots are perfect for capturing memories. Click the link below to discover the best places to snap your next Instagram-worthy photo! 🌟

19 photo spots in Stockholm, guaranteed to leave you in awe. Let's explore what makes each location special and why you should visit them.

06/03/2023

Currently, there are considerably more foreign tourists in Stockholm than last year. Why? Well, there are two reasons for that: the end of the pandemic and the crisis of the Swedish currency (which makes your stay cheaper). Be sure to book your sightseeing early - many tours will be booked out this year, most notably the archipelago cruise:

If you don't want to explore Stockholm on your own, you can choose from sightseeing tours and guided walks. By boat, bus, bike, or on foot.

18/04/2022

Going to Sweden this summer? Find inspiration and accommodation on our updated travel pages: https://www.swedentips.se/

The best travel destinations in Sweden, including Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö, as well as personal and useful travel tips. Hotels and holiday homes.

12/03/2021

This new video about winter in Northern Sweden is by Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee and Deutsche Welle (DW Travel). You'll see reindeer, dog sledding, northern lights and the Ice Hotel: https://youtu.be/o5ImXJgo1Ww

Join Indian YouTuber Dhruv Rathee on his trip to Kiruna, the northernmost town in Sweden! Dhruv and his partner Juli take a reindeer tour and visit an ice ho...

24/02/2021

I have prepared a list of useful links to Swedish authorities where you can find up-to-date information on visiting Sweden during the pandemic: https://www.swedentips.se/travel-to-sweden-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-faqs-info-resources/

A list of useful links to Swedish authorities where you can find up-to-date information on visiting Sweden during the Covid-19 pandemic.

25/02/2020

Today we celebrate Fettisdagen in Sweden and eat Semla buns. I had one on the job. Now I don't need any dinner tonight 😉

https://www.swedentips.se/semla-bun/

Swedes have gobbled up the sweet Semla buns since the 16th century when they were served on Shrove Tuesday or "Fat Tuesday" (Fettisdagen).

31/01/2020

If you like Swedish design and architecture, then this new article is for you: https://www.swedentips.se/stockholm/architecture/

When you visit Stockholm, you can see many examples of outstanding Swedish architectural design. Here comes a list with the ten most popular places to see.

25/01/2020

Pippi turns 75 this year: https://www.swedentips.se/pippi-longstocking-turns-75/

75 years have passed since the release of Astrid Lindgren's classic "Pippi Longstocking". The birthday will be celebrated in several places in Sweden.

21/01/2020

Planning an excursion into the Stockholm archipelago? Then this brand-new article is for you: https://www.swedentips.se/stockholm/vaxholm/

Vaxholm regards itself as the capital of the Stockholm archipelago. In fact, it is a northern junction in the passenger ferry services that connect the countless islands. Moreover, Vaxholm is a cosy little town with shops, galleries, cafés and a very lively hustle and bustle around the many sailing...

03/01/2020

A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article about the must-sees in Stockholm. I mentioned the ABBA Museum of course. So yesterday I sat down and wrote an article about the museum. You can read it here: https://www.swedentips.se/stockholm/abba-museum/

The ABBA Museum is part of every Stockholm must-see list. ABBA is probably one of the brands that foreign tourists associate most with Sweden.

03/01/2020

12/12/2019

Tomorrow, we celebrate St. Lucia in Sweden: https://www.swedentips.se/feast-of-st-lucia-december-13/

The Feast of St. Lucia is perhaps the most cherished of all Swedish traditions. A celebration of the "bearer of light in the darkness".

09/12/2019

This time tomorrow, you will be able to see the Nobel Banquet - live and worldwide. The program is at least four and a half hours long but you don't have to watch all of it to get a sense of the atmosphere. Read more here: https://www.swedentips.se/watch-the-nobel-banquet-live/ . Program starts at 19:00 CET (7 p. m. Central European Time.)

The Nobel Banquet takes place in the Blue Hall of the Stockholm City Hall on Dec. 10 at 7.00 p.m. CET. Watch live worldwide. Almost 5 hours.

08/12/2019

Wondering what the best attractions in Stockholm are? Well, here is our list with the top 12 must-sees: https://www.swedentips.se/stockholm/must-sees/

There is plenty to do and to see during your visit to Stockholm. Here are our top twelve must-sees in Stockholm to enjoy all year round.

07/12/2019

Today was a sunny but very windy day here in Kungsbacka south of Gothenburg. As you can see, we don't have any snow or ice yet. The weather is perfect for long walks.

06/12/2019

Currently, there are 16 five-star campsites in Sweden. These campsites are open all-year round. They all have camping huts or cottages. We have the complete list: https://www.swedentips.se/five-star-campsites-sweden/

A list of all five-star campsites in Sweden 2019, from the south to the north. All campsites are members of SCR Swedish Camping Association.

03/12/2019

This year, more than 200 gingerbread houses are displayed at ArkDes Museum in Stockholm: https://www.swedentips.se/gingerbread-houses-at-arkdes-museum-in-stockholm/ . The exhibition runs until Jan 5. Free entry.

Nov 29, 2019 the annual exhibition of gingerbread houses will open at ArkDes, the architecture and design centre in Stockholm. Until Jan 5.

28/11/2019

Do you live in the US or Canada and have Swedish roots? Would you like to know more about your Swedish family? Well, there is a Swedish network of genealogists and guides that can help you. You can read about it here: https://www.swedentips.se/genealogy-trips-to-sweden/

In Sweden, there is a network of genealogists and guides. They can help you with your genealogical travel to Sweden if you have ancestors.

22/11/2019

I have just published a handy checklist for anyone planning a business trip to Sweden: https://www.swedentips.se/business-trip-to-sweden/ . Lots of useful resources.

Planning a business trip to Sweden? We list a number of resources that help you prepare for your business trip to Scandinavia's strongest economy.

09/11/2019

Planning to visit Stockholm this winter? Let yourself be inspired: www.swedentips.se/winter-in-stockholm/

Planning to visit Stockholm this winter? Stockholm has a lot to offer no matter the season. From centuries-old traditions, to cozy candlelit cafés and a wide range of activities for any age – a bit of snow has never stopped Stockholm from having a good time. Traditions of light: Advent, Lucia, an...

25/10/2019

Tomorrow, the alpine season starts with the first World Cup competition of the winter. Here in Sweden most of the ski resorts will open by mid-December. We have a comprehensive list of the major Swedish ski destinations, with map: www.swedentips.se/alpine-ski-resorts/

11 major alpine ski resorts from Värmland in the south to Lapland in the north. Branäs, Sälen, Idre Fjäll, Åre, Riksgränsen ... With map.

21/05/2019

26/04/2019

Visby Golfklubb has been featured in Golfscape's article "Around the World in 18 Golf Courses": https://golfscape.com/blog/18-golf-courses-around-the-world/ (photo: Jacob Sjoman Photography)

23/02/2018

You can win a 200 EUR gift voucher from our partner GetYourGuide:

13/12/2017

Today we celebrate Lucia in Sweden, the feast of St. Lucia: www.swedentips.se/feast-of-st-lucia-december-13/

The Feast of St. Lucia is perhaps the most cherished of all Swedish traditions. A celebration of the "bearer of light in the darkness".

10/12/2017

You can watch the Nobel Banquet live tonight - worldwide. The recorded webcast will be available for a whole year. So you can even watch the four and a half hour long program later: www.swedentips.se/watch-the-nobel-banquet-live/

The Nobel Banquet takes place in the Blue Hall of the Stockholm City Hall on Sunday, Dec. 10 at 7.00 p.m. CET. Watch live worldwide.

28/11/2017

For eSports fans this is like the Olympics: Today it was announced that DreamHack Masters 2018 comes to Stockholm: www.swedentips.se/dreamhack-masters-comes-to-stockholm/

DreamHack Masters, the ultimate eSports arena experience, will be heading to Stockholm and the Ericsson Globe 2018. Scheduled Sept. 1 - 2.

24/11/2017

We now partner with GetYourGuide for tours, attractions and activities in Sweden: www.swedentips.se/sightseeing-tours-and-activities/

Sightseeing tours and activities in Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Book walking tours, cruises, hop-on-hop-of bus tours, bike tours, food tours ...

17/11/2017

Christmas at Liseberg opens tonight! www.swedentips.se/christmas-liseberg-gothenburg-2017/

Sweden’s biggest Christmas market opens at Liseberg. The amusement park is decorated with 5 million lights, 1,300 trees, 3 tonnes of snow.

14/11/2017

There is a new online museum in Sweden. It launches today: www.swedentips.se/virtual-swedish-design-museum/

The virtual Swedish Design Museum is open. The first exhibition “Live from Sweden” includes eight objects. Design as part of everyday life.